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.
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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
Throughout our lives we go through experiences that help us define who we are. These moments of connection and isolation, fulfillment and confusion are foundational events that make us, us. These can be life altering experiences; societal forces, traumatic events, difficult relationships, or a series of distressing events that we carry for the rest of our lives. Working through these experience...
Hello, when you or someone you care about is looking for a therapist it is usually a difficult time; however that is exactly when therapy can be most helpful. I primarily work with individuals who have experienced anxiety, depression, loneliness, trauma and stress. I am passionate about helping clients to create meaningful experiences and relationships in their lives, achieve personal goals and...
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I would like to celebrate you on your path! You may be considering therapy for various reason. Whether obvious or obscure you most likely have a clear sense of wanting to feel better. You may even be hopeful about experiencing more joy in your life. To assist you in your process; I will do my best to support your comfort in disclosure, faith in the discovery process and acknowledgment of new...
( English | español ) ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. I am a Mexican American, English/Spanish bilingual, and bicultural Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My experience includes working with undocumented immigrants; individuals, couples, families, children and youth; juvenile, family, and domestic violence court-ordered cases; substance abuse/recovery; HIV/AIDS issues; and queer issues (such as com...
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I work with a generation of achievers. From a young age, you are taught to shoot for excellence in academia and extracurricular activities. This high-pressure environment didn’t stop when you reached adulthood. You have worked hard to obtain the career, licenses, credentialing and status that you want; but it can feel empty at times. There is a race against the social clock that feels like it...
I am inspired by transformation, by the possibilities, freedom, and implications of deep personal change. I’ve seen it in myself and my clients. Moving from stagnation to aliveness, from isolation to love. I’m honored to work with you on your path of healing, self-discovery, growth, and transformation. In my work we build bridges to support the process of transformation. For some people that ma...
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Is your teen becoming more withdrawn from you or others, experiencing change in mood, and or displaying change in behavior? Adolescence is a phase of transformation, exploring, and discovering one's self. Along with puberty, the youth in your life may have negative life experiences that include trauma, grief, social anxiety, or poor behavior management. All of this may interfere with their heal...
“The process of transforming pain is, literally, a day-by-day project—sometimes minute by minute, sometimes even breath by breath—accomplished by tolerating it, picturing it, describing it, sharing it, exploring it, dreaming it, and learning to swim in it.” - Jeff Eaton I specialize in a depth-oriented approach where the goal is to create a space and place for you to know yourself more deeply....
It is only in sorrow bad weather masters us; in joy we face the storm and defy it- Amelia Barr As your therapist I will accompany you on your path of discovery and healing through counseling. As the client, you lead the path we walk on. Each person has a collection of experiences, dreams, feelings, fears, joys, and sorrows that create who they are. By allowing me to accompany you on your journe...
