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
Therapy is an investment in your personal growth and a commitment to your overall well-being. Therapy can help us identify our strengths and successes, and help to explore our areas of growth. I work to provide a trusting, warm, and supportive relationship with my clients. Understanding our past and current patterns fosters inner growth, so we can understand ourselves at a deeper level, create...
Greetings, I am Janice,, as a psychotherapist, I would define myself and my foundation as eclectic. I believe that the human condition and many stages of our life cycle presents challenges and conflict. As your therapist, my goal is to help you move to a better space in your life. You and I we will work together through your distress or conflict. I am comfortable with all ages. I also run many...
LOW COST/AFFORDABLE SERVICES. SATURDAY AVAILABILITY! Life can hurt. My passion is to help others navigate through those daily life issues. I believe that a genuine, therapeutic relationship is fundamental to its success. Thus, I strive to foster a calm, caring environment. I combine warmth, empathy, and gentle challenges designed to lead you towards new ways of thinking and acting on your...
Clients that I work with are often in a place in life where they feel unseen, unheard, and disconnected. Therapy with me is a deeply connected and collaborative process. My goals are to establish trust and create a non-judgmental space in which my patients can feel truly seen and heard. I work to understand my clients from many contexts - there are so many layers to you and I value getting to k...
Real superheroes live in the hearts of children fighting big battles. Being a child, teen, or young adult in today's world can be both scary and difficult. Peer pressure, family and home issues and the struggle to find identity can overload every thought and ounce of energy of today's children, teens, and young adults. My goal as a professional counselor is to help you, your child and family fi...
My work is focused on supporting individuals who have anxiety, depression, grief and loss, as as well as a wide range of other challenges. In sessions, my clients are assisted in better understanding their emotions and relationships through open dialogue, art and activities that encourage reflection. We will work collaboratively to find personalized, practical skills and solutions that promote...
If you feel overwhelmed by emotions, believe that the world is telling you to be someone other than yourself, or find yourself repeating patterns that don't work anymore, you are not alone. I am here to collaborate with you, help you regain control, feel grounded, and become empowered. I seek to know the parts of your identity that are important to you. We will work together to discover how...
YOU- are sick and tired of being sick and tired. You are wondering why you are unhappy, anxious, angry and nothing seems to go your way. As soon as something good happens some crisis happens to rain on your parade. You are tired of struggling, trying, controlling and you want to be loved, or you want your husband or partner to be there for you like YOU need. You want a career that you love waki...
Have you, your child or relationship recently experienced a difficult life transition? Even common life changes such as marriage/divorce, childbirth/adoption, other family changes, academic transitions, etc. can cause challenges to our coping skills. I provide a safe, caring, and encouraging environment allowing for exploration of the situation and potential solutions. A space where you can...
Our life experience as individuals impacts how we receive the world around us. There exists a unique relationship between who each of us is as a person and the moments that mount between birth and death. My intention is to gain an understanding of who you are, and the challenges that you and/or your relationship(s) face in order to build a trusting, healing relationship with you. I aim to provi...
I am a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) trained in Gestalt and body psychotherapy. Believing that the body holds the wisdom to heal itself, my practice combines talk therapy with various forms of energy work to facilitate awareness around malfunctioning energy patterns both in the body and in the mind. I am certified in Gestalt Therapy, Integral Somatic Psychotherapy (a...
Sometimes you want someone who understands your unique situation and can help you see that there is a way through. Experiences in life shape who we are. Whether it is navigating depression/anxiety, relationship challenges, or figuring out why you react the way you do (and what to do about it), I am here to help. With the belief that everyone's needs and path to change are different, I offer two...
I have more than 25 years of experience in the mental health/social work field and vast expertise providing direct services to people coping with both straightforward and complex mental health issues; some of my clients are coping with both mental and physical health issues at the same time. In my practice I help clients confront a wide variety of mental health challenges, from mood disorders l...
If you've noticed that your child/teen isn’t as happy or social as they used to be, they’ve started making risky choices with friends, they’ve become more irritable, or recently experienced a big transition, then therapy may be a good fit. Parents often come to me with worries that their family has become disconnected, their teen struggles with low self-esteem due to social media comparisons, o...
I am currently accepting new clients. I have many years of experience working in the Human Services field. I have counseled individuals with developmental disabilities and those without. Specifically, with goal planning, vocational counseling, job development and disability management. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (since 1996) I have a Masters of Arts degree in Rehabilitation Counseli...
