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
*Please send an email as opposed to leaving a voice message so that I may get back to you in a timely manner* Experienced Clinical Psychologist with a demonstrated history of working in outpatient, educational, forensic, and geriatric settings. Skilled in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy and Conceptualization, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Substan...
I provide therapy for those experiencing a wide range of life challenges including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, trauma recovery, grief and loss, life transitions and relationship concerns. With my background in Technology and corporate work (over a decade) I am very conversant and knowledgeable of that world. I have extensive experience and expertise in working with Anxiety,...
"My passion and motivation is to work with those dealing with alcohol and drug diseases, relationship issues, marriage issues, parenting conflict and behaviors, and dual diagnosis. I have 20 plus years of working with others and 26 years of sobriety. I am a devoted Counselor with extensive knowledge in Motivational Enhancement Therapy and CBT with adults adolescence, and couples. I work with th...
Are you looking to make a change in your life or your relationships? Do you want to understand why you tend to repeat the same patterns again and again? I am here to help. I believe in the resilience that exists within all of us and the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. My role as a therapist is that of an active collaborator, working together with clients to explore and address...
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience treating adolescents and adults in a myriad of settings. In these roles, I've provided individualized therapy to support with relationship, academic, and interpersonal issues, among others. I've also done extensive social justice work with young women. In my practice, the relationship is the main healing agent in a therapeutic dynamic. I've...
As a psychotherapist, I work with individuals to help them work through their problems by providing a supportive environment, focusing on their immediate issues as well as addressing unresolved issues from the past. My goal is to help my clients better understand the causes of their problems and how to effectively overcome them, develop better self-awareness and self-acceptance, form healthier...
I offer Indvidual, Couples and Family Psychotherapy, in English and Spanish. I honor the principles of compassion, openness, acceptance, non judgment, equality for all. I use inquiry and mindfulness of emotions, thoughts and body to welcome and receive what wants to be seen; consider the multigenerational, biological, psychosocial and internal aspects of the human being as a way to better...
Are you struggling with life balance since your loved one has become ill? Are you now caring for an aging parent that didn't take care of you? Is talking with your family about your aging loved one challenging or stressful? As we age, so do our families of origin. Sometimes we are called back to our families of origin to help aging family members - like our siblings or parents. This can be...
My greatest desire is for you to flourish and be free. Change is always difficult - even good change. If you need support during any transitional phase of life, I am happy to help. I have specific training and experience in many realms, including: young adult transitions & adjustment, depression & anxiety, mothering & post-partum, parenting children with disabilities, trauma & abuse, gender...
Do life's questions take hold of you? Does life itself become questionable? You may struggle to articulate this, let alone discuss it with others. It may seem unspeakable. Yet we need companionship to uncover and address our deepest questions. They cannot be answered bluntly. They have to be lived, and that takes courage, dialogue, and time. I offer attention, patience, and trusting relation as...
Many people find themselves with one hand tied behind their backs. They weren't taught or allowed as children to express what’s happening inside of them. Rather than showing any vulnerability, they're told to not feel, to act as if everything is fine. Given these messages, we can lose track of who we really are and what we really want. Unfortunately, this leaves many people with few ways to kno...
As a clinical psychologist, I offer therapy and coaching for personal/professional growth. I work with clients to enhance coping with stress, bolster resiliency, as well as to overcome obstacles to living more fully. I also specialize in psychological/personality and intellectual/academic testing and assessment. I have worked with clients of all ages from numerous intersecting ethnic, racial,...
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, Board Certified in Clinical Psychology, practicing in New York City. I offer psychotherapeutic services for individuals and families of all ages. I believe that the most important component of therapy is establishing a safe therapy space and a trusting therapeutic alliance. I view client's from a holistic perspective and believe that one's background,...
I am currently offering Telehealth appointments! Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time, have been in therapy for a number of years, or are just curious about what therapy is all about, you are welcome here! Sometimes we find ourselves wanting a safe space to explore areas in which we feel stuck and need to learn a new set of tools for dealing with life's challenges. I'm a clinical...
COVID-19 has been a wake-up call for billions of people all across the Planet. Many of us are realizing that things simply don't add up the way they used to. Life feels different now and many are longing to deeply understand personal impact on a global scale. If this sounds like you, then you are in the right place! I specialize in helping affluent individuals connect to their innate capacity f...
