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
Welcome to support for the second half of life! If you are dealing with changing health, self-reinvention, or aging, you have found a therapeutic home. Meeting is convenient: You can see me at the Sage Center, at an Assisted Living or Skilled Nursing facility, or work by video or phone - I have provided telehealth since 2005. You can expect compassion based on 40-years experience including care...
At ANEW Perspective, our goal is to reinvigorate a perspective everyone has from birth, and that is one that is judgment free and filled with curiosity. External life experiences and beliefs that are learned cloud the perspective that hinders growth and promotes mental health challenges. Our goal is to enhance tools to provide the perspective we had before life got in the way in order to reduce...
When it's time to seek therapy for yourself, your child/teen or family, it can be intimidating, but definitely worth it. Perhaps, you're interested in working through personal roadblocks, overwhelming feelings or important relationships. The loss of a loved one, a trauma, or ongoing stress has occurred and your current support isn't enough. As you take steps toward healing, growth and well-bein...
I have a passion for working with people moving through new stages of their lives (the journey to becoming a parent, or leaving a relationship, for example), with adolescents and young parents, with couples, and with folks going through a difficult transition. I love helping people navigate life's challenges and transitions, in a warm and compassionate, but also directive way. I am actively...
Are you having relationship issues or difficulties regulating emotions such as anxiety, depression or anger? Change is endless and often, people experience life situations that may disrupt their quality of life. I help clients find courage to overcome difficulties and manage a sense of life-balance. I would describe my nature of counseling as a solution-based approach which is based on the...
( English | español ) We offer counseling services and Immigration Evaluations to clients from age 5 years-Adult. My specialties include: trauma, substance abuse, depression, anxiety, internet/video game addiction, behavioral problems and transitions into college. For young clients, I strongly believe that integrating parents into therapy, when appropriate, is essential to meeting their goals. ...
My hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable space for individuals and families that come to my office or meet with me over telehealth. I specialize in working with individuals affected by trauma, depression, anxiety, phobias, relationships concerns, panic, shame, and issues related to self-worth. I welcome clients from all walks of life (ethnicity, race, religion, gender identi...
I believe that professional counseling gives us the opportunity to maximize our life's potential. What can this mean for you? Seeking counseling could mean working on relationship struggles that result in a happier marriage or partnership. Counseling could mean learning more about depression and then finding ways to manage it and feel better. Counseling could also mean facing a painful past and...
Going into psychotherapy or coaching should be like putting the finishing touches on your life. My goal in working with clients is to assist them in discovering their strengths so they can use them to create the life they most desire. I believe clients move towards growth when time is right. Most clients enter therapy or coaching when they have reached a critical life transition. In our work, w...
I'm a "seasoned" psychologist in practice for 40 years. I enjoy working with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds and have always preferred having a "general practice" which allows addressing a wide range of personal concerns. While each individual requires a unique approach; the transformative power of therapy is rooted in the trusting relationship that evolves between you & I....
Money, vacations and good food can make us happy, but how long does this feeling last? Sustainable happiness comes from within, unobstructed by past injuries and external influences. When we operate disconnected from our inner wellbeing, we feel lost, unsatisfied, depressed, anxious...the list goes on. As your therapist, our purpose is to nurture and witness your journey back to your true essen...
Change requires a commitment. A willingness to grow, recognize issues, learn, and use previous strengths to cope. It is not always a simple process, but, it is an opportunity to heal. Therapy can be that change agent, even when times and situations seem almost too difficult to cope with. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist, as well as a Registered Mental Health intern. My clients are...
Mr. Burks brings over 25 years of experience to his work professionally. Mr. Burks graduated cum laude from the master's degree program in Management and Leadership at George Washington University as well as the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Adams State University. Mr. Burks studied in the doctorate program at Pacifica Graduate Institute as well as graduate studies in three other...
Mario Dartayet- Rodriguez holds an M.S.W from New York University. He is a New York State Licensed Master Social Worker and a New Jersey Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Mr. Dartayet-Rodriguez is a Certified Sex Addictions Therapist (CSAT) and is graduate of the Eating Disorders, Compulsions and Addictions Program at the William Alanson White Institute. Mr. Dartayet-Rodriguez has trained in...
Are you anxious with shortness of breath, racing heart, and feeling like the walls are closing in? Anxiety is not your fault or caused by anything you have or haven’t done. Are you in the midst of relationship problems and do not know what direction to turn? Whether addressing small issues or potential relationship-breaking challenges, therapy can help. Does sadness have you distressed, depress...
