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
Are your troubles making it hard to cope? Worries feel like a never-ending loop? New life transitions making you ask "who am I"? My philosophy is to see each person as bringing something unique to the therapeutic relationship. Regardless of diagnosis, everyone has their own experiences along with an identity that has been formed over the lifespan. My goal is to walk with you on your journey by...
LGBTQ+ people experience many different situations and circumstances that are unique to the LGBT community. Your gender and orientation doesn't define you, but it does play a large role in your life and impacts many different other issues that you may face. You deserve a counselor who not only understands this, but also knows how to incorporate a person's whole self into counseling and addresse...
When life gets overwhelming and stressful, do you have a supportive way to work things through? My clients tell me that they feel deeply listened to and understood in the work we do together. Whether as a therapist or a coach, my style is warm and highly interactive. I will guide you with a gentle approach so that you discover more of your wholeness and create solutions that are fully your own....
Are you looking for a happiness and joy in life? Do you long for acceptance and peace, both within yourself and in your relationships? I will help you manage your anger, anxiety, depression, stress and relationship/marriage troubles. I provide the best tools to move beyond broken relationships, addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. Wounds from the past, including abuse, neglect,...
I view therapy as a tool that can help create the emotional space so a person can identify and work towards personal change and goals. I take into account that often times the path someone is attempting to carve out for their future is shaped by their past, and also a reflection of who they hope to become. You may come to therapy knowing what you want and ready to implement change, or you may...
La mochila de la vida puede estar llena de piedras, lo que hace que el camino sea pesado y tedioso. A lo largo del proceso de asesoramiento, aprenderas a transformar esas rocas en plumas. Durante nuestras sesiones, te ayudaré a reconocer la carga que llevas y a aceptar las mismas que son parte de tu crecimiento personal y aceptarlas te hará sentir en el ser humano único fundamentado que eres. C...
Life is about feeling our feelings, processing our experiences, overcoming hurdles and truly LIVING our lives in abundance. These elements contribute to living in the present with our whole hearts. My practice is called LIVE TRUE. I am always being lured to living true. To myself. To others. And to an abundant life. The Live True motto: Summoning strength and beauty. Igniting courage and...
I am a LGBTQ+ affirming therapist. My goal is to provide a safe, direct, and compassionate environment in order to help clients gain deeper insight and acceptance in the face of adversity. I enjoy working with adolescents & adults that struggle with a variety of issues, including but not limited to the ones listed below. I am committed to providing individualized treatment by honoring clients'...
I am a dually licensed counselor in New Jersey, specializing in addiction, mental health, and co-occurring disorders for adolescents and adults. I treat PTSD, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, self-esteem, personal growth and identity, bipolar, LGBTQ, and personality disorders. Also, I am a certified/approved clinical supervisor for counselors and interns seeking licensure as a CADC/LCADC or...
I started Pink Psy when I realized that I wanted to be part of a movement to put a Positive Connotation on persons seeking counseling via providing people with support based on focusing on a persons' strengths as well as being solution focused. We make a "good faith" effort to support you utilizing a humanistic egalitarian approach, which in layman's terms means we treat you first as a human an...
I am licensed in Missouri & Florida. My private practice is devoted to helping bring health and healing to anyone who walks through my door. I work primarily with adults to address relationship, premarital, marital, fertility, perinatal, postpartum, and general family issues. I know that relationships are hard. Communicating clearly and effectively is hard. Healing from past hurts can be hard t...
The problems we struggle with seek to define and marginalize our identities as humans. The power that various problems seek to have in our lives can leave us feeling lost, helpless, and alone. Counseling can be a great place to begin to separate our identities from our struggles, where the problem does not get to define us as humans. My goal is to join you in this process and support the creati...
* TELEHEALTH SPOTS AVAILABLE for you or your parents! Life is very hard in our current climate, you deserve a compassionate space just for you. Together we will evaluate the options, navigate family dynamics, create plans & strategies, and learn about your emotions. Exploring and establishing healthy habits & boundaries can help one find balance and feel success. In every stage in life there is...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) specialized in Psychological Reports and Evaluations for immigrants. I work with immigrants and their families from any country. I am fluent in English and Portuguese. Assessment interviews can be done in - person, by questionnaire (send by email), or through Video Telehealth, so we can work together from any location. I’m flexible, friendly, and...
Most, if not all emotional pain and healing happens within the context of relationships. Relationships are the agony and ecstasy of our lives, significantly shaping who we are beginning with the scripts we are assigned in our family-of-origin, and later influencing our choices regarding mate selection. Relationships can lead to psychological symptom development, and conversely hold the keys to...
