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
Is there a voice inside your head that whispers messages of sadness, loneliness, rejection, fear, and stress? Do you feel like nobody understands or nobody cares? If the answer to these questions are yes, you've come to the right place. I’m Anastasia Williams and I’m a licensed psychotherapist…but you might also call me a “hope dealer.” I specialize in creating safe spaces to support people in...
For many of us, family is at the center of our lives. It is the relationships within the family unit that serve as the primary source of an individual’s emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. As a family therapist, I specialize in strengthening the family unit through individual counseling and couples therapy. I am a bilingual (Arabic-English) therapist who understands the important...
I moved to NY 7 years ago with a B.A. in Psychology at Duke U. I have since worked in the fashion & hospitality industry, and graduated from Columbia U with an Ed. M. & M.A. in Counseling Psych. My international background has familiarized me with people from all walks—racial, religious, cultural,... This perspective, strengthened by my Master program’s focus on multicultural competency, direct...
*I am only providing telehealth services at this time.* Therapy can provide a safe space to sort through life's problems, receive support and empathy, and ultimately learn how to change to create more peace in your life. By the time we are teens, young adults, or more experienced adults, we can find ourselves stuck in certain thought or behavior patterns that are starting to be problematic. It’...
Many of us reach a point where we feel stuck in our lives or our relationships. We realize that what we have done in the past to manage stress, to cope, to heal, to move forward is no longer working the way it used to and we need new strategies. As an individual and family therapist who has worked for 6+ years in two diverse metropolitan areas (New York and Chicago), my work has focused on fami...
Each of us faces unique struggles in our lives and it can be easy to lose hope. Your story may include obstacles such as trauma, abuse, mental health issues, grief, and loss. Together, we can move forward by incorporating resiliency, connection, and growth to your personal and family narrative. *If you are looking for trauma informed, adoption competent, attachment focused supervision as a...
Change is a choice. I believe everyone, at some point in our lives, can benefit from counseling and make positive changes. Life happens and it can be very, very difficult and even totally overwhelming from time to time. Counseling can help you navigate through those challenging times no matter the circumstances. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, overcoming abuse or a history of...
At Queens Neuropsychological Services, we are committed to providing clinical services that are effective, empirically-supported, and culturally-sensitive. Our clinical director, Dr. Elsa Lee, is a psychologist who specializes in clinical neuropsychology and counseling psychology. She has over ten years of experience working with children and adults. She completed her internship at NYU Langone...
Now accepting Medicare! I support individuals who seek relief from emotional distress. Difficult life events can challenge our ability to remain hopeful. We might experience unhappiness, and possible conflict within relationships. Traumatic memories, intrusive thoughts, negative self-talk, and unhealthy coping can adversely impact functioning and overall well-being. It is my priority to offer...
Thank you for visiting me. I know preparing yourself to find a therapist that you feel comfortable with and someone you can trust is not easy. I consider our relationship as one of the most important factors for the healing. I prioritize making my clients feel at ease and understood. Getting ready to work with someone also takes a lot of courage. If you’ve gotten to this point of being ready to...
I have always been passionate about helping others regain their sense of happiness and peace. Within a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment, I will work with you and your family members to overcome any obstacles you may be facing. I truly believe that everyone has the strength to grow and the ability to heal. My job is simply to support and guide you on your journey. I am a Licensed...
Life is a challenge. Whether struggling with a life event or underlying mental illness we are here to help. Sometimes we find ourselves struggling with day to day life, marriage, or work. Perhaps substance use or other behaviors have been found to be causing problems. Whether there is a life event which is causing difficulty or a more serious illness which needs treatment New Focus Counseling...
I specialize in building strong, vibrant, supportive relationships. Everything I do begins with providing a safe and caring space where you feel open and entirely welcome. I aim to help you feel better from our first session, encouraged that you can achieve lasting change, utilizing your struggles as opportunities to grow and transform. I begin with the attachment premise that we are relational...
Are you or your relationship struggling due to COVID-19 or quarantine? Don't go it alone. I have helped many people navigate difficult times, both before and during the pandemic. My practice specializes in therapy for people wanting to improve their relationship and themselves. You'll receive hands-on support to work through your conflicts about identity, money, sex, children, family, career,...
I work with adults who want to better understand themselves and the challenges in their lives. Psychotherapy is a process and a relationship. It can help people access and cope with their feelings, make connections between past experiences and current difficulties, and find opportunities for healing, change, and growth. I help my clients foster healthy relationships, heal from past trauma, adju...
