Discovering one’s racial identity is a process of introspection, an outward understanding of the social and political privileges in the world, and recognizing the implications that each has on one another as they relate to that individual.
Therapists and counselors make space for clients of color and white clients to understand how their racial identity impacts their lives, what privileges they do and do not have related to race, and how that impacts their mental health.
People exist at different stages in recognizing their racial identity, with some people unaware of how race affects their lives and others acutely aware due to the pervasiveness of discrimination.
Available Treatment Options
Counseling interventions include processing emotions related to racial identity, understanding the implications of the effects of race, and supporting growth and empowerment.
Therapists Who Specialize in Helping Those Who Struggle With Racial Identity
My practice is about providing a safe space where you can feel respected, heard, understood and supported in ways that empower you to move towards what you want for yourself and your family. I will help you to see and feel things in new ways and I hope to support you in reaching your goals. Couples stuck in destructive relational patterns find working with me useful in understanding how they fe...
Interested in understanding the ways current challenges get in the way of your ability to truly enjoying a life worth celebrating? Curious about how your past challenges impact your struggles today? We can work together to understand the what is happening for you today and open possibilities for your future. Together we identify the best way to address your long or short term goals. My work ste...
Hello! My name is Dr. Aline Tanielian and I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist. As a therapist, I believe that awareness coupled with insight creates change. I am committed to making positive changes with my clients and guide them on a journey that can lead to self-awareness, powerful insight, and balance to overcome emotional barriers. Human resilience is key in this process. I work to explor...
I am a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, a Psychologist Intern, and a Certified Life Coach who specializes in individual, couple's, family, and group counseling. I am also a trained Level 3 Gottman couples therapist. I work with a broad spectrum of clients with various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, who are experiencing difficulty in marital and family relationships, workplace conflicts, li...
I specialize in working with married or partnered couples experiencing relationship conflict. I also enjoy working with individuals experiencing emotional destress, anxiety or depression. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist I work with individuals, couples and families. I am always concerned with how your family, work and community relationships are helping or limiting your ability to l...
Women and children’s mental health is the focus of my practice. For over 25 years I have specialized in counseling women, children and families on the emotional challenges they face daily. I am a national board certified and licensed psychotherapist, but more importantly, I am the mother of six children and I understand the challenges faced in helping families develop positively and strive towa...
Feeling like you are alone? You are not; I am here to help. Do problems seem too large to tackle on your own? Have you felt not like yourself? Are relationships confusing and/or difficult to maintain -- I'm a licensed MFT with over 17 years experience in mental health. I hope to inspire a new direction for your future. My therapeutic style is to approach you with warmth, openness, compassion, a...
It can be exhausting trying to keep it together when you feel as though your life is falling apart. You're likely feeling overwhelmed, questioning everything, and maybe don't recognize the person you've become. Together, we will work to figure out the root of what's going on, discover your innate strengths, find your authentic voice and develop coping skills so you can reconnect with those you...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist seeing clients at my private practice in Manhattan. For the past 11 years, I have worked with individuals and couples unsatisfied with their current situation and wanting more from life - more happiness, connection, and success. Though I am trained in providing long-term psychotherapy, I have adapted my techniques to maximize the results of shorter-term...
Greetings, I’ve been in the mental health business for 15 years. As we enter the age of authenticity; I decided to share a gift I always had. The gift of seeing beyond what the typical human sees. I use that gift to introduce insights and to aid individuals with healing a myriad of battle scars, learn not to be effected by life's normal fluctuations, learn how joy and disappointments both give...
If you are feeling stressed and anxious, have tried to change things in your life but it is not working, or want things to change but not sure where to start, you are in the right place! All the therapists at Growth Therapy bring humor and warmth to therapy to help you feel comfortable and heal. We focus on understanding your struggles, your relationships, what motivates you, what keeps you stu...
Are your thoughts worrying you so much that being asked to make seemingly small decisions feels overwhelming? If you are someone being impacted by anxious feelings and loneliness, please know, being understood is a reasonable and realistic need. I invite you to give me a call or send me an email, together we will explore ways you can reduce stress, reduce anxiety, and increase the odds of getti...
Emotional issues are a community matter that affects us all. I am dedicated to meeting your needs through support, education, and direct services. I believe in a new high standard of response, helping you at the earliest stage and preventing unnecessary impairment and suffering for you and your family. I specialize in relationships, depression, anxiety, and family violence. I also assist with...
My work is my passion and I consider it a privilege and opportunity to provide support to others every day. I have been trained at UCLA, Pepperdine and Fuller using CBT, psychodynamic and family systems frameworks. In addition to my clinical position working with enrolled students at the UCLA Ronald Reagan outpatient clinic, I also offer individual therapy at my private practice office in...
I have been working with adults at varying stages of the life cycle for over 30 years. Many adults experience anxiety, depression and conflict. Unresolved feelings, illness and loss in relationships can create emotional stress and pain. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychoanalyst. My treatment style is based upon each individual, their own goals and needs. Therapy is a collaborativ...
