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
Through therapy, I help couples and families who are hiding behind the pain of trauma by creating a nonjudgmental space to explore and invite healing. People need opportunities to unload their burdens. Healing does not occur overnight, it’s a process through awareness, support, and encouragement of others. In marginalized communities, there is still a lot of shame and stigma associated with...
Hello and welcome! I'm an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, art therapist, yoga instructor, creativity researcher and women's empowerment leader. My approach is a collaboration with my clients rooted in humanistic, somatic and other evidenced-based practices. I believe that you are the expert of your life; my job is not to "fix" you, but to journey alongside you on your path to...
I have been providing child therapy and adult psychotherapy for 20 years. I am an active therapist, committed to staying deeply engaged in our moment-to-moment exchange. I enjoy working with clients who are psychologically minded, who want to get to know themselves better. I love helping people see their own potential, expand their beliefs about themselves and develop a growth mindset about the...
The therapist-client relationship is unlike any other professional or personal relationship and I value the connection with my clients. I understand the importance of validating your personal circumstances and creating a safe, trusting and private space in which you feel free to share in confidence. Are you experiencing issues in your personal life, problems in your relationships, points of...
To paraphrase Alice Miller: the opposite of depression isn't happiness; it's vitality. My clients are people who want to feel more in control, more at peace, more effective, more connected, more present, more focused, more decisive, more flexible… more alive. They seek relief from patterns -- sometimes chronic and severe, sometimes only subtly nagging -- of painful feelings, negative thoughts a...
If you’re reading this, maybe you’re feeling called to something more. You know your existence can be so much more connected, so much more fulfilling. The fact that you’ve found this page means you’ve already taken a huge first step towards creating the life and relationships that you deserve. The clients I work with are invested in creating meaningful change for themselves. They are seekers of...
Are you struggling with women's issues, trauma, relationships, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? There comes a time when we need some help from a licensed professional to cope with many of life’s challenges, and I’d love to help you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery. I have provided women, and their loved ones in Washington, D.C. with a wide range of psychological services....
Do you struggle with anxiety? Is it difficult to manage stress and find life/work balance? Does dating, work, kids, spouse or life in general feel overwhelming? I enjoy helping clients find effective ways to manage stress and anxiety. I have worked with clients from all walks of life. I tend to prefer a collaborative approach to therapy, exploring many coping strategies to help clients make...
If you are looking for a therapist, you may be feeling confused, frustrated, isolated, scared and possibly in emotional pain. I aim to provide a safe space that is mutually created through a trusting connection built to hold whatever you bring into therapy. The therapy space is your space, so it is important to me that you feel comfortable and heard. I look forward to working together with you ...
( English | español ) Every person is seeking love and acceptance from one another. Life is meaningful when we connect with others. So, why is it so hard to navigate through relationships? Our culture, family of origin, and social expectations play an essential role in the ways we engage with others and influence our current struggles. We need love and acceptance for relationships to thrive, an...
I graduated in 2008 with my Master's Degree in Counseling from Wayne State University, with a concentration in School and Community Counseling. I am also a certified School Counselor. I have experience working with children, adults, and families through grief, adoption, blending families, divorce, depression, anxiety, and other disorders. I have a strong desire and passion to work provide suppo...
Change comes from within, my role as a therapist is to join with clients on their journey to discovering and utilizing their own resources of strength to achieve overall emotional well-being. Serving as a compassionate other, I apply myself from a mindful, strengths-based and trauma-informed lens to work with clients on developing a meaningful process of being and healing. With a passion for an...
All kinds of things bring people into therapy. Many of my clients are struggling with some kind of relationship issue, whether it’s a stressful workplace dynamic, a conflict with a partner, friends or family, or challenges navigating the dating world. Many also feel stuck in some indescribable way – in their careers, with unhealthy habits or with feeling like they’re somehow not in the driver’s...
I approach traditional talk therapy with a combination of psychodynamic, humanistic, and relational theories. If words alone cannot fully capture a feeling or experience, I offer art therapy as a tool to achieve deeper understanding. Regardless of the technique, at the center of my practice is my belief that the alliance between the client and therapist is the most vital component to therapy. M...
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Frustrated? Misunderstood? Worried? Hopeless? Lost? Recognizing and understanding challenges interfering with one’s quality of life is difficult. Taking the initial step toward the path of emotional freedom is uncomfortable. Making a breakthrough in recovery sets the precedent for power and resilience. I am a experienced Mental Health Clinician with a demonstrated...
