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
No more suffering in silence. Maybe you’re holding it all together on the surface, but feeling overwhelmed underneath. You think your problems aren’t big enough to seek therapy, yet you wish things were just a bit easier. Trouble saying no and setting healthy boundaries in relationships? Are you living your best, fullest, most authentic life? If not, we’d like to help you get there. We offer...
We all communicate and express ourselves in different ways; some thrive with words, others nonverbally, and some a mix of both. As an evidence-based DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) certified counselor and Art Therapist, my goal is to foster a trusting, compassionate, and unconditionally accepting connection by meeting you where you thrive. I firmly believe that authentic human connection,...
I believe in helping others change self defeating thoughts and destructive behavioral patterns, in order to aid them in living a life in which they can find happiness. Making changes to improve your life can be difficult but very rewarding. I have a collaborative approach to change and I consider it a privilege to collaborate with people as they make those changes, and to help them navigate...
( English | 中文 ) I’m glad you are here! Looking for a therapist means you’ve taken the initiative to ask for help and seek for change. Many people say that they already start to feel better after making their first appointment. Whether you are feeling stuck or blocked to achieve your goals, losing self-confidence and motivation; or having difficulty coping with a recent loss, a big life chang...
I help people when life is not going the way they expected. I work with individuals and groups as they navigate issues like anxiety, questions of identity and faith, relationships, conflict and depression. Since earning my Masters at Johns Hopkins University, I have been committed to providing quality services to all my clients. As a therapist, I am inspired by the techniques introduced through...
New York is one of a kind, isn’t it? Both “the greatest city in the world” and the city of Gotham itself. Grit becomes part of our makeup as much as it becomes a part of our wardrobe and it can take a toll on us all, internally and in the way we relate to others and the world. I believe therapy is a space for insight, healing, and growth. My goal for each session is to provide a safe, affirming...
People choose to seek counseling for a variety of reasons. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed by life's demands, having difficulty making a choice, struggling with depression or anxiety, or dealing with past trauma. I would like to offer you a safe and judgement free setting to explore your concerns. As a licensed counselor, I aim to provide support and guidance so that clients feel hopeful an...
I work with any matter involving intimacy and attachment, trauma processing and PTSD, communication skills in intimate partnerships, sex, creative blocks, gender issues, family of origin work, as well as anxiety and depression responses to stress. Creative, evidence based therapy practices can help us rewrite our personal narratives by adding nuance to our stories. If you're facing depression,...
I now have some weekday evenings and Saturdays available. An ideal client is one who is opening and invested in seeking growth and improvement. Working together we can find, not only the right answers, but find the right questions. I have over twenty years of experience in the counseling field. I work with families, couples, adolescents and adults coping with stress, anxiety, depression, and...
Feeling anxious, depressed, stressed, overwhelmed? Let me tell you that your pain is real. Your feelings matter. Your concerns are valid. Hiding behind the “everything is fine” mask does not make life easier. The truth is, behind that mask you are suffering in silence. What you are experiencing today is a reflection of what needs healing from the past. Past trauma, unprocessed emotions, negativ...
A desire for change often leads people to therapy. I work to establish a safe relationship within which you feel heard, understood, and able to prioritize yourself to make that change. My approach is collaborative, insight oriented, and focused on helping you better understand yourself and express your needs in a healthy way. I aim to help you understand how your past experiences may contribute...
It can be hard to take the step in starting work with a new therapist, especially when we feel our most vulnerable and are suffering. I work with the perspective that the therapeutic relationship between you and myself is of the greatest importance in order to achieve your goals in seeking therapeutic support and guidance. Although I am primarily trained in psychodynamic therapy, I have an...
( English | Русский ) Are you feeling worried and hopeless about the future? Do you reminisce about the past? Do you struggle with meaning in your life? Do you realize that you are not living up to your full potential and you can do better? Do you often think that you settle for things that do not make you happy? Do you find yourself trying to find answers to all these questions but just can’t...
Along the journey through life challenges are inevitable and there aren't always easy or clear answers about why things happen and what to do about them. We want our lives and life itself to have value, meaning and purpose; and finding or creating these things for ourselves can be confusing, frustrating and even scary. However, finding our deeper reason(s) in life can also be rewarding, excitin...
Addiction, relationship problems, and other mental health can be difficult to deal with on your own. Getting help from a professional is often stigmatized and considered a sign of weakness. We believe asking for help is courageous and life changing. Taking that first step is the first step into a healthier and happier you. Diverse Minds Counseling understands that carving out an hour from week ...
