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
Teletherapy currently offered. You may be feeling ambivalent about therapy, wondering if you're ready to share uncomfortable or painful experiences. As a licensed clinical psychologist, my goal is to work collaboratively to understand these experiences through your lens. This allows for the opportunity to assist in developing new experiences that are meaningful to you. I engage in therapy with...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and for 14 years I have helped women of all ages and backgrounds to heal and live full, empowered, and authentic lives. I have worked with women who have a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, postpartum struggles, grief, chronic illness, work stress, relationship conflict, and issues related to identity. I am trained in several...
H.F. & Associates, LLC provides mental health therapy services for clients ages 13 and older. This includes individual and family sessions. We have expertise in working with clients who have a history of depression and a range of traumas, including sexual, physical and emotional abuse. We also treat clients who have been traumatized as a result of neglect, witnessing or experiencing community...
I absolutely love what I do! I firmly believe that change is possible. It takes courage to attend to life's challenges. If you are looking to heal from a loss, deepen a relationship, widen your skills for coping from a past traumatic experience, or restore balance in your life, counseling is a great way to accomplish that. I have worked in the helping profession for over a decade. I am also an...
It's my belief that within relationships we are both hurt and healed. I practice from a relational approach, specifically Attachment Theory. Attachment shapes how we view ourselves and others, and influences how we "do" close relationships. We may unconsciously carry feelings of anxiety, pain, humiliation, or even abandonment from our relationships. For example, early childhood experiences of...
**I am currently offering short-term therapy packages to address Covid stress.** Are you anxious? Down? Stressed? Feeling burned out? It's a difficult time for many people right now and having a space to process these challenges can be helpful. Through online therapy, I will work with you to address life's problems and find joy again without having to travel to an office. Online therapy (i.e.,...
** ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** We all have a story that makes us unique and tells of the challenges, achievements, and lessons learned through our life journey. My story begins with the discovery that I have the ability to understand people who feel misunderstood. I would like the opportunity to hear where your journey has taken you and guide you towards a direction of greater happiness and meanin...
You’re probably here because you want to feel better in one way or another. Perhaps you’ve lost interest in things you used to enjoy. Maybe you’re feeling anxious about your current situation and/or the future. Or maybe your job is too stressful and you’re slowly feeling burned out. Rest assured that many people with similar experiences have transformed their lives through therapy. You don’t ha...
As your therapist, I will work with you in order to alleviate suffering and develop insight. Sessions take place in a confidential and safe space where you will be met with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. I believe people can change and that times of crisis may offer the opportunity to experience new ways of being in the world, new relationships, and a more authentic and meaningful life....
There are times when stress and painful circumstances overwhelm a person's capacity to function effectively. Often, such crises also provide opportunities to understand oneself, others, and the world more deeply. I believe the therapeutic relationship provides a healing environment through which to find understanding, along with symptom relief, improved relationships and functioning, and moveme...
Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're...
Changes can be scary, overwhelming, and exciting. Moves, jobs, relationships, school, deadlines, and figuring out who you are – it’s too much. One day you notice you aren’t sleeping quite right. You spend more time laying awake thinking, than you do sleeping. During the day you find yourself drifting off; lost in thought. You question your choices up to and after your transitions. What was...
I am a bicultural & bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Ohio, providing individual (children & adults), couples & family therapy in private practice and outpatient settings. I received my Doctorate of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology/Alliant International University. I have completed an APA-accredited doctoral...
I am a licensed social worker and a trained and certified yoga teacher. I hold certification in the practice of tele-health, and able to work with clients remotely during this pandemic, in Virginia and Massachusetts where I am licensed. I believe in an integrated approach to therapy. I employ the evidence-based theories of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, (CBT) Mindfulness-based CBT, Internal Fami...
The people I work with ask big questions: How do I want to live my life? How do I heal or integrate what I've been through? What do I want from myself and my relationships? What's a healthy boundary? Who do I want to become? How can I live out my gender and sexuality most authentically? I work with people who feel deeply and want a richer experience from their emotional lives without it...
