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 approach is friendly and collaborative; working with you to explore reactions, emotional patterns, and thought processes. I encourage honest exchange at your own pace while providing tangible techniques to take into your life. I incorporate mindfulness practices from my training as a yoga teacher. My professional background includes two decades of experience in the conflict resolution field...
ACCEPTING NEW REFERRALS! I want to be a part of your healing process. Life is not easy and sometimes it is difficult to navigate life's stressors alone. I would like to be of service to you and to help you realize that you have the potential for feelings of peace, stability, happiness, health and prosperity. I have been working in the field of social work for over 20 years with individuals...
Are you struggling with emotional and/or relationship issues and not sure how to deal with them? Seeking help is not easy and I recognize it takes courage to take that first step to reach out to a professional. For that reason, I use gentle, compassionate, and affirming methods to create a safe environment and work at a pace that is most comfortable to you. Sometimes it’s easy to talk about the...
Each person I have met in the course of my work has been utterly particular, utterly themselves. If you’re looking for a place to go deep and sort through your own stuff so it stops holding you back, I can help. Maybe you’re not 100% sure whether it is okay to be you in this world. Parts of you you’ve never dared put into words, and old nonsense has been getting in your way. Beyond help with...
Bloom, where you are planted. This has always been a mantra in my life. It’s very easy to look over in someone else’s yard and admire their luscious green grass; especially when you consider the weeds under your feet. Regardless of the sector, there is a strong pull to achieving more and being greater. That can lend to never feeling good enough. As a human it has been my goal to achieve balance...
I believe that the relationship formed between therapist and client is at the core of therapy; it is my privilege to listen to my clients' experiences with respect and without judgment. I collaborate with my clients to help them trust their inner voice and construct narratives. People have a great ability for insight; oftentimes as a result of life's circumstances, insight resides inside the bo...
Each person's journey in life is different and has its own unique challenges. These challenges can serve as opportunities for personal growth and positive change. I have a fervor for helping clients through emotional challenges and guiding them towards hope and a stronger sense of self. Through adequate support and effective interventions, the therapy process can facilitate much healing and...
Starting therapy often brings up anxiety and fear, yet let us acknowledge and honor your courage to take steps towards change. I provide a safe, supportive, client-centered space for you to share and process. Together, we can work towards better understanding yourself and your goals for growth and healing. I earned my Masters at Antioch University specializing in Spiritual Depth Psychology and...
We specialize in working with adolescents and adults going through major life and identity transitions. Often, this manifests as anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, low self-confidence, identity crisis and questioning of gender identity or sexual orientation. I work with individuals and/or parents to identify any emotional traumas that might be present. We address and release thos...
Taking the step to start treatment and finding a therapist who you feel comfortable with may seem like a daunting process. If you are looking for support in coping with issues raised by the current COVID-19 crisis or would like to address more long term difficulties which have prevented you from living the life that you had hoped for, I can help. I have 25 years of experience and expertise in a...
Greetings - For many, it's been a rough year. The days are stressful in new (unwelcome) ways. You feel a sense of alone-ness that comes with anxiety. You like to be at home but not this much! It's hard to know how to manage emotions. We humans typically crowd out uncomfortable feelings and thoughts, but now it's quiet and we can't help but look squarely at our inner angst. This can be alarming ...
We learn who we are when we are in relation to one another. Some examples of what we learn are; learning to give and receive trust, learning to forgive and ask for forgiveness, learning to give and receive kindness. I use the therapy space to explore and find new ways of relating to one self and others. I provide a safe and respectful therapy space to explore, practice and learn new ways of...
Family Healing Center is a leading provider in wellness and recovery care. We provide our clients a safe and intimate atmosphere for their emotional well-being and recovery from addiction. Please visit our website @ www.familyhealingcenternj.com Our team is comprised of highly trained professionals. Their expertise covers evaluation, assessment, counseling and therapies to assist with a broad...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in treatment of children, adolescents and young adults from a family systems perspective. This means that I provide support not only to the identified individual seeking therapy, but I strongly consider the needs of all individuals within the family dynamic. I work from a relational perspective and provide long-term individualized mental health...
I enjoy helping others identify daily stressors, major life goals, and personal strengths. I provide assessment, therapy and education around mental health diagnosis and other concerns. For therapy: I have a passion to work with adolescents, young adults, women's issues, maternal and perinatal concerns, divorce, relationships concerns and career goals. For assessments: I like to complete childr...
