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
I consider my greatest therapeutic focus to be trauma-recovery work. My areas of expertise include: trauma, abuse, sexual/physical abuse, divorce, conflictual relationships, traumatic life events, and post-partum mood disorders. I also support those with depression, anxiety, grief/loss, school or work struggles, parenting challenges, and difficult life events. I also have extensive background...
Many times humans hear what is being said to them, but they seldom listen to the information. I take pride in my ability to both listen and hear what you share with me. I believe attuning with my clients is important and helps foster a healthy relationship in a safe space. It does not stop at words, I find that mindfulness connects your words to what your body is trying to communicate as well....
I believe in one's potential to achieve improved well being through commitment to growth. I am passionate about working with diverse individuals and families on their journey through life and provide them with the tools to address life's challenges and transitions. With over 13 years of experience, I have expertise in providing treatment to a range of individuals who experience anxiety,...
"I'm looking forward to meeting with you." Dr Orr holds a PhD in Counseling Psychology from BYU and is a licensed psychologist. He is a founding partner of Koolau Counseling LLC. Dr Orr has experience treating a wide range of mental and emotional challenges including: depression, anxiety disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, dissociative disorders and trauma recovery, grieving, AD...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS! I love to utilize theories that work best for my individual clients. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and person-centered therapy are the theories that I tend to draw from the most frequent. In order to get the most out of counseling, I believe it is important for the client and I to establish a strong rapport. Before any work can be done, it is most important that the...
Lets talk! The practice focus is person centered, strengths based, and focuses on personal growth and working together in a supportive setting to facilitate a patient’s journey towards empowerment evolution of self and living their best version of their life. Through the therapeutic process individuals evolve. Individuals seek mental health counseling for an array of issues including- phase of...
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who graduated from University of La Verne and has a variety of experiences working with children, families, and individuals throughout their lifespan. I work collaboratively with clients to assist them in moving towards healing and integration, acknowledging and validating the struggles along the way while also reorienting clients towards their...
Do you feel on edge, restless, & stressed out way too often? I know what it's like; you find it hard to breathe, mind is always going and you rarely feel relaxed. What if I said you CAN and WILL overcome the challenges you are facing. Or maybe you feel stuck, heavy and tired all the time? Does it seem like you just can't find motivation? Let’s figure it out together and get to the bottom of wha...
Are you feeling stuck...caught in a cycle that you can't seem to get out of? How does that leave you feeling...at your wit's end? Many of the clients who've come to my office feel that way. My clients describe me as calming. I use a calm, warm, and welcoming space to help facilitate positive change and challenge destructive thought processes and behaviors without judgement. My work is suited fo...
Everyone deserves to feel at home in their body. I work using an intersectional feminist perspective with a focus on trauma, gender, sexuality and wellness and specialize in working with LGBTQ+, TGNCNB and queer identified communities. Working with a therapist as you strive towards your goals of healing can be an act of liberation and a vital part of envisioning a just future for yourself and t...
I work online with clients around the world, in particular the Middle East and California. Many of my clients are expats and many are locals living in areas where psychotherapy is either underdeveloped or unavailable. Some are busy professionals in California and elsewhere who prefer to do video-based therapy from home or hotel. One of my specialities is working with women who are navigating th...
(*Not Currently Accepting New Clients): Depression, anxiety and trauma can interfere with our relationships, creativity, spontaneity and work. I utilize a collaborative, individualized approach to treating these issues, and teach practical coping skills using a blend of warmth, focus, compassion and humor. I specialize in helping young adults (20s through mid-40s) learn how to manage anxiety,...
It takes courage to reach out when you feel that you can no longer manage the issues you face by yourself. But by taking this first step to look into counseling, you have already started on that path to change and to living the best version of your life. My approach to counseling comes from my belief that every person has the solutions to their concerns within themselves, and by participating i...
Hello, and thanks for viewing my profile. Asking for help can be difficult, and finding a good fit in searching for a therapist is essential. Therapy can help us deepen both our understanding of the problems we face and our agency in addressing them. My job is to push you to think critically about your concerns, to live with deeper meaning and purpose, and to find complexity and richness in you...
