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 offer free initial consultations; I believe that finding a good fit with a clinician is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. The main tools I use are honesty, humor, compassion, consistency, and constant positivity. I often say that I can find the silver lining in any situation and I work hard to share this gift with people. I enjoy working with people to find their strengths and...
It is my call in life to create a safe place to learn why you think or behave the way you do...To learn tools and skills to deal with your negative thoughts and any destructive behaviors. We can all learn to establish healthy, positive relationships. My goal is to provide a warm, safe, inviting environment where your thoughts, actions and feelings can be explored. Throughout the counseling proc...
I'm a Spanish speaking psychotherapist, with work experience of over 20 years. I can help you achieve your goals and develop skills to become the person you aspire to be and overcome self defeating obstacles; in your work, family and love relationships. I believe successful relationships lead to successful lives. I use a brief solution focused approach. I specialize in improving relationships a...
I believe all of us as human beings face challenges in our life, some more traumatic than others. As your therapist, I can offer you the ability to explore, work-through, and make meaning of these experiences. Feeling debilitated by dysfunctional relationships, negative self-view, and conditions such as anxiety or depression can impair your ability to feel satisfied and in control of your life....
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor who enjoys helping teens and adults gain a deeper understanding of their resiliency. I promote clients to gain more self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, the ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships and to trust his or her own decisions. I am friendly, compassionate, authentic, and responsive to client needs. I received my MS Degree in...
My early experiences in mental health were working with “at-risk” youth and families involved in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Beyond all the technical theories of being a therapist, these youth and families taught me the importance of connection, and one’s capacity to heal and thrive when they feel seen and heard. As a Therapist, people contact me when parts of their daily livi...
It can be challenging and stressful to find a therapist and share your feelings with a stranger. I am committed to helping you be comfortable and validate your feelings to make this process easier. In my approach, I would like to explore the root of the problem and help you towards personal growth and healing. My focus would be to help you make healthy decisions through a new mindset which will...
Are you looking at everyone else's Facebook posts and Instagram pictures and wondering if you're the only one who doesn't have it all figured out?? Are you feeling stuck? Anxious? Depressed? You're not alone. And no, it doesn't have to be like this. Let's take some time to explore what's in your way and blocking you from being your full self, content and at ease in your skin. Admitting you're...
I've worked extensively with trauma survivors to help them find healing from their past, and to begin creating a life worth living for themselves in the present. I became a therapist because I wanted to work with clients who had experienced trauma, and while I specialize in working with LGBTQ+ clients, I have worked successfully with clients from numerous backgrounds. I've trained extensively i...
If you are struggling with unbearable feelings, loneliness, identity issues, shame, guilt, and/or relationship difficulties, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore yourself in relation to your world. My approach rests on the belief that our ways of understanding and coping with the present may be limited by our previous experiences. By working together, we find new expanded way...
Do you feel like your relationship with your partner needs a tune-up? Have you both been misfiring or miscommunicating? Is your child having a tough time adjusting after a transition? Do you want to be able to better support and guide them? Do you feel like an outsider, that because of your identity people perceive and respond to you in hurtful ways? Are you looking for a safe place where you c...
Helping others has always been a desire of mine. I have been a therapist for 6 years and have helped clients with a variety of issues such as anxiety, relationship help, marriage, parenting, life skills, pornography, anger, and many more. I have seen and heard a lot of issues from a lot of different people who have had hardship and others who needed guidance. I believe that we all come from...
My passion has always been to work with people; and I love what I do! By the time a person/couple comes to my office she/he is usually experiencing discomfort, has run out of ideas, and needs help. My favorite client is the one who recognizes this need and has the desire to make change happen. It takes courage to risk involving an unknown person in such an intimate process; and it takes courage...
Stanley Tamale is a Licensed Professional Counselor in state of Maryland specializing in adult, adolescent and group counseling. Stanley completed his Masters degree at the Grand Canyon University and his bachelor's in psychology from the University of North Texas. Stanley has extensive experience treating disturbances such as substance abuse, anger, depression anxiety and mood disorders. Stanl...
( English | español ) It can be challenging finding the right therapist. My name is Francisco and I have dedicated my life to helping people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship issues. It is never easy asking for help, and I admire your courage in doing so. I work with individuals and couples who are desiring a positive change in their lives, just lik...
