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
Finding balance while juggling life's responsibilities can at times be overwhelming. We all need help sorting through our feelings. I have genuine empathy for people and the human experience. This quality underlines my passion to guide my clients to a purpose filled life.Whether you're faced with a temporary crisis or you're looking to learn skills necessary to have a balanced life - I offer a...
Living with anxiety sucks! Overthinking, trouble sleeping, worrying nonstop, feeling like your heart is beating out of your chest. There always seems to be something to worry about. You wish you had control of it, but it feels so unmanageable. It effects evert facet of your life at work, home, school and social life. You've tried everything and nothing has worked, and wonder if it will ever go...
I believe that we all have strengths that enable us to be our best selves. Therapy can be helpful when we have lost a sense of who we are, what we want, or how to get the life we want to have. I use the individual's strengths as a base for which new skills can be built upon. I focus on gaining insight into what is working and what is not, and work collaboratively to come up with solutions and n...
Tim Jindra is a licensed clinical mental health counselor and created East Mountain Therapy as a refuge to find healing. He has 14 years of experience working in treatment settings, including 10 years at Cirque Lodge, which is a residential program that treats substance abuse problems, addictions, and other mental health related issues like mood disorders, anxiety problems and issues related to...
Are you finding it difficult to manage your fears, anxiety and stress right now? We are all being asked to go out about our daily lives significantly different than our “norm”. Interrupted routines and structure can be extra challenging for those struggling with anxiety, depression, and recovering and healing from past traumas. Isolation can be activating (triggering) for many on their journey ...
Rui Dolen is a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescent, young adults, and adults. Rui has extensive clinical experience working in community mental health which gave her the opportunity to specialize in trauma-informed care and treatment. Rui is trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (SP) which is a holistic, mindfulness and attachment-base...
The foundation of a quality life depends on having quality relationships whether that be with ourselves or those who are extensions of ourselves. When our relationships suffer, we suffer. We help traumatized adults, adolescents, couples, and families. Collectively, we have had over 15 years of experience helping people heal and we have sought some of the best training to do so. We have had...
Has the arguing gotten out of control? loosing hope? Have you or your partner made a mistake that’s impacting your relationship? Do you desire to get your relationship back on track where you both feel safe, loved and confident about your future together? Does your painful past continue to impact your relationships with others? Tired of feeling Alone & Disappointed in the Dating World? Scared o...
I am a bilingual psychotherapist and psychoanalyst in private practice in New York City. For more than 25 years, I have treated patients, in English and Spanish, who have had a wide variety of symptoms. I have varied experience in treating depression, anxiety, and relationship problems, as well as other mental disorders. In addition, I have been working as a clinical individual and group...
Are you ready? I know how difficult it is to finally make the decision to grab your phone and dial the number to ask for help. I am honored to receive the call and connect to be able to start addressing the difficulties that may be getting in your way. Life can be hard at times but finding the right path with ways to overcome those hurdles are always at your reach. I am amazed to see how everyo...
I'm Kimberly and I'm a licensed psychotherapist and clinician consultant. I help brave people, do the hard, yet rewarding work they identify that they need to do so that they can have the relationships they desire with themselves primarily, and others. I also empower other clinicians with entrepreneurial mindsets to overcome their anxieties and tap into their strengths and abilities to see thei...
Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with isn't always easy. Having worked as a psychologist in many different settings, I can tell you with confidence that therapy works! What's most important is that you find someone with the right qualifications, but also someone with whom you feel safe and connected. I take a relational approach and use cognitive-behavioral techniques, shown to be highl...
I have had the honor of journeying with people during emotionally challenging times in their lives. My therapeutic style is one that is continually mindful of my clients' individual experiences and strengths while creating a safe environment that promotes emotional growth, insight, and self- understanding. Our emotional distress is often rooted in patterns of our experiences, past and present. ...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Struggling with stressful transitions in your life, such as career changes or relationship difficulties? Do you have mood swings or anxious thoughts? Can't "turn off your mind"? Unable to pull yourself out of a "dark place"? Then I can help. I have over 25 years of experience in the treatment of a wide range of mental health concerns and specialize in working with...
For some of us life can bring some pretty significant challenges, stressors or transitions that just have "you stuck" in unproductive patterns in relationships, work, school or just life in general. You yearn for release-freedom from these unproductive repetitions; but where to turn? It takes courage to seek help and the task of finding the right person can be overwhelming. The thought of talki...
