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
We all need assistance at different times in our lives to navigate through challenging opportunities. As a therapist I am an advocate for healing, growth and a more authentic life. I work with adults who are dealing with loss, anxiety, depression, anger management, identity issues, trauma and those wanting a deeper more fulfilling life. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is...
Sometimes life hurts and we find ourselves feeling alone. Things happen that we just can't explain. The world can sometimes seem cruel and we struggle to find our way. My passion is to empower others and to help them see their worth. I offer a caring, non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe to share what is in your heart. Take that first step with me and we can find the answers...
As a frontline worker, you just went through a war. Whether a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, what you’ve been through with Covid-19 is unlike anything you’ve experienced before. You wonder if you’ll ever get the thoughts and images out of your head. You feel guilty for not being able to do more. Sometimes details feel hazy, other times all too real. You feel drained, on edge,...
My approach to psychotherapy is collaborative and integrative, with a primary relational focus. What that means, for me, is that I value the therapeutic relationship as one of the most important vehicles for change. The problems in living that prompt people to seek psychotherapy often take the form of problems in relationships and I believe that, if we can understand and work through those...
Many therapists treat or manage symptoms - worry, tension, anger, etc. - an approach that works for many people, but in a way that often provides temporary relief. As a psychodynamic therapist, I focus more on the underlying factors - the things that motivate or influence the symptoms that people experience. I work with people who want to explore why they do the things they do, and want to be m...
Welcome! I'm Dr. Doyle, a clinical psychologist working with adolescents and adults in the Chicagoland area. I view therapy as a unique opportunity for individuals to access their own resilience and develop increasingly satisfying relationships with themselves, their past experiences, their personal potentials, and others in their life and community. I believe a trusting, authentic relationship...
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Professor of Psychology. I work with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, providing services that span from therapy for depression and anxiety to parenting support, couples counseling, individual therapy, and psychological testing. I offer my services in a comfortable, non-judgmental, and supportive...
Have you been in several relationships that have ended poorly? Do you wonder why most of the people in your life are never there when you need them to be? Perhaps, you wonder if you can ever be in a happy healthy relationship, because many people in your life seem unreliable, manipulative, and inconsistent. Maybe you are starting to feel as though you may be better off alone because you doubt...
I am a New York State licensed psychotherapist who believes in healing through holistic means. I use client-centered and relational approaches to offer support, suggest solutions, and build sustaining change with my clients. With genuine curiosity and a warm, direct nature, I carefully tailor my approach to each client's needs. I meld mindfulness, meditation, insight-oriented direction, creativ...
Ethan J. McCooper is a psychotherapist focused on work with adolescents and young adults. Ethan earned his Masters of Social Work from New York University and is a member of the New York chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. Ethan began his career in 2009 as a counselor helping adolescent and families. He has expanded his focus of practice to working with adults and couples....
I am a German-American psychotherapist who works alongside children and the adults who care for them. I focus my work on children (birth to young teens) and their adults through family sessions, individual, parent guidance, and groups/workshops. I am honored to work with families on all issues that arise for their children individually (social fears, peer issues, gender, sexuality, academic) an...
Being a first generation born Asian American can be an alienating experience. Having someone who can understand your experience can make all the difference. When someone really "gets" you, will work alongside you through the challenges you face, then you can have a different experience in a relationship that helps you to do what you didn't think you could before. I will listen to you, support y...
During this time of uncertainty I am still accepting new clients. I am offering tele-therapy through phone sessions to all who need a little support. Our lives can often become complex stories with dueling realities. I offer individuals, couples, and families a unique opportunity to meaningfully explore their life through the utilization of a collaborative therapeutic approach, in which I am th...
*NOW OFFERING TELETHERAPY* At Mind Body Health, we have psychologists who specialize in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, trauma, eating disorders, insomnia, weight management and depression. We also have dietitians who work with you to help you achieve optimal health. We have a strong understanding of how your physical health and diet affect your mental health and vice versa. We use...
Many people benefit from relationship focused insight based psychotherapy. There are a wide range of issues that lead clients into my psychotherapy practice. Those issues include feelings of anxiety and depression, recent deaths of people, loss of relationships, trauma, questions about spirituality, extra-relationship affairs, betrayals, and wounds from childhood. I establish and continuously...
