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
My intention is to empower you with tools for healing, change, and personal fulfillment. I provide a holistic approach that combines ancient traditions with evidenced based practices and modern knowledge. I believe everyone has the wisdom with in themselves to know what is needed for healing and transformation. Courageously accepting an invitation to explore your unique path in this human...
NOTE: I AM NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME. It is essential that you are provided with a safe, non-judgmental and supportive environment to foster resolution and healing. I am a psychotherapist who works with children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with military service members and their families. As a clinical social worker and a proud military spouse, I am able to...
ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. Everyone functions uniquely. I focus compassionately on emotions, thoughts, behaviors, and relationships to examine patterns and slowly change them. Our ability to observe and use our will to change are the most powerful tools we possess to bring about changes we desire. Everyone experiences depression, anxiety, insecurities, doubt, and grief, but we can decide how to de...
SATURDAY APPOINTMENT TIMES NOW AVAILABLE!!! The S.H.A.N.T.I ( Spiritual Holistic And Natural Therapeutic Interventions) approach emphasizes the strength inherent in each individual and offers natural therapeutic interventions. In addition to psychotherapy, I offer instruction in meditation and mindfulness techniques. I also offer hypnotherapy, which has proven to be very effective with a variet...
It is courageous to work towards healthier and more joyful connections with self and others. It is possible to thrive even while managing personal or relationship trauma, loss, stress, and difficult transition in life. I provide support for you while you increase capacity to heal, support yourself, and co-create resilient safe relationships with loved ones. My role as a therapist is to protect ...
Are you a young adult that feels overwhelmed with "adulting" and confused about which path to take for a bright successful future? Has the stress of life made it difficult for you to love yourself and/or maintain healthy relationships with others? Have you experienced a childhood trauma or loss that still feels painful at times? Are you a young couple searching for unbiased guidance for your...
I will not pretend to have the answers to your problems, but by taking a team approach we can get you to a place where you can achieve the results you are looking for. I love working with pre-teens, adolescents and young adults that suffer from low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and just feel lost in the everyday mandate day to day of life. Women that feel that they have no voice in society....
Change does not occur by magic but through courage. You may want to change by tomorrow or you just may want to window shop what change might look like in your life. Wherever you are at in process of change I can collaborate with you on the goals that you wish to achieve. With almost 20 years of experience in psychotherapy practice as well as post-graduate certified training and supervision in a...
Dr. Bock is a licensed psychologist who works with adults. She received her master's and doctoral degrees in counseling psychology from Chatham University. She earned bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She previously worked in private practice and multiple university counseling centers where she completed her doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency. She ha...
I have special interest and expertise working with university students, comorbid chronic pain & mental health concerns, grief & loss, multicultural issues & identities (e.g., individuals who are racially/culturally diverse or identify as LGBTQ), life adjustments, relationship concerns (friendship, family, and dating including sexuality/intimacy), career indecision & transitions, family of origi...
Therapy can help us know ourselves in a different way than we have before. I will work with you to feel your way towards understanding yourself and how you might be struggling. I am curious and kind, engaged and receptive, striving towards greater recognition of what and how you experience yourself. I firmly believe in this work and provide an atmosphere where you can feel safe and supported. O...
We all have a unique journey in life, as individuals and as couples, and I believe that our resilience is as unique as our journey. I work with clients to help them overcome distressing cycles that make them feel stuck and empower them to find stability, create healthier relationships and live an enriched life. Together we explore underlying emotions and find new ways of coping with past trauma...
As a licensed professional counselor, I feel my job is to help individuals generate creative solutions to problem areas in life, while providing support and empowerment. I believe that every human deserves the right to have a life that is worth living. Sometimes outside help is needed to generate that life. I strive to work with clients on gaining a better understanding of themselves and their...
It is important to provide a supportive, attuned presence to help my patients work through the struggles, problems, and difficulties that have brought them into treatment. I build a relationship of trust with my patients in order to help them feel the support and care I have for them. I believe that diligent exploration of a patient's negative emotions and problematic relationships leads to...
SLIDING SCALE AVAILABLE. EVENING AND WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE. My focus as a counselor is creating a safe, nonjudgmental space in which clients can grow. Viktor Frankl Once Said “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” My goal is working in a collaborative effort and help clients...
