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
I created Balancing Life Counseling Center out of a desire to provide support and restoration of balance to the lives of children, adolescents, adults and families experiencing psychological distress. As a therapist with over 20 years experience, my area of specialization include treating adolescents and adult survivors of sexual abuse. I am also very experienced in addressing issues including...
I want to help you achieve clarity and comfort. If you are experiencing anxiety, anger, sadness, confusion, or other emotions that interfere with your life and relationships, I will work with you to better deal with current stressors and your emotional and behavioral reactions to them. I work relationally and incorporate learnings from psychodynamic, attachment, mindfulness and existential...
My approach to psychotherapy is based primarily on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) principles of exploring and understanding the connection between our thoughts, emotions, and behavior. I seek to create a safe, warm and nonjudgmental environment in therapy, while helping you to identify key patterns and specific barriers that are stopping you from living a more fulfilling life. The purpose o...
Are you simply looking for someone to talk to without feeling judged? look no further. I provide therapy to individuals, families, and groups as well as workshops, education, parenting, mentoring and consultation. I accept all persons regardless of race, sex, income, religion, or sexual orientation. If you commit to change, I am committed to helping you identify the skills necessary for the...
Are you feeling unfulfilled? stuck? An empty void that you simply can’t explain? Maybe you’ve been doing things that you never thought you’d find yourself doing. Maybe you’ve been feeling something negative for a while that you can’t seem to shake. Perhaps you feel like it’s time to change those bad patterns. I really enjoy what I do and in the years that I’ve been doing this I wake up looking...
As a licensed creative arts therapist (drama, art, music, movement, play. creative writing) my skills are especially suitable for clients who have been through levels of trauma (domestic violence, divorce, dating abuse, PTSD, grief and loss, depression, self-harm, anxiety. etc.). In addition, I work with high-functioning kids/teens on the autism spectrum. I have found that the visual and physic...
My focus is on helping clients in the healing process. I address issues such as depression, anxiety, mood disorders, marital discord, relationship conflict, trauma, grief, abuse, child conduct issues and a many other emotional, behavioral, social and family issues. I would be honored to work with anyone who is experiencing difficulty in life and help them learn and develop different ways to cop...
Sometimes life may be moving too fast and adjustment to these unexpected changes can be difficult. When these challenges and undesirable stressors occur, we may need a little extra support and clarity. I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, abuse histories, issues with self-esteem, work/family related stress, and various other issues. I am a...
Have you struggled to make changes that you know would make you feel happier, healthier, and more fulfilled? I hope to help you clarify how you’d like to think and feel about yourself and life, identify obstacles that stand in your way, and learn real ways to make your goals a reality. I use a strength-based approach that trusts in your inner resources and in our innate ability as humans to hea...
I often hear, "I wish I'd found you sooner!" because my clients experience measurable change so quickly and effortlessly. As a Hypnotherapist I help clients access the power of their subconscious mind where the roots of the problem are stored to quickly resolve the past, eliminate mental road blocks, build self esteem and create new, positive automatic behaviors. Hypnosis is fun and relaxing--l...
( English | español ) Bienvenidos! I have provided mental health services to diverse populations since 2009 in a variety of settings from school-based to residential. I support individuals struggling with the impact of trauma and immigration. Often traumatic and stressful experiences can leave a person feeling ‘different’, anxious, fearful, and hopeless. I am here to support those individuals h...
We can help with a variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, parenting, family conflict, and relationship problems, to name a few. Our family systems approach to therapy is integrative and tailored specifically for the needs of each client/family. The mission of Second City Counseling Services (SCCS) is to foster therapeutic connections that cultivate a healthier lifestyle for clients a...
I specialize in treating depression and anxiety disorders (including OCD, generalized anxiety disorder, panic, and social anxiety) as well as insomnia, relationship/marital issues, weight issues, and coping with chronic illness (e.g., heart disease, cancer and cancer recovery) and pain. I have extensive training and expertise in both cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based...
I provide relational and person centered therapy to individuals, couples, and families. For the last 10 years I have served a diverse population in treating mental health needs including, anxiety, addiction, relationship/marital trouble, negative behavior/thinking patterns. People often come wanting a solution to these and many other problems. In my practice I have found success in helping peop...
