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
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...
If you are looking for the opportunity to gain self-awareness and to understand your inner conflicts, then I encourage you to come in for a session. The therapeutic process offers a unique opportunity to reflect in relationship and then to process the thoughts and feelings that may be getting in the way of making important decisions, and living with ease. I am uniquely qualified to use art in a...
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (TX# 62590), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, counseling educator, and a pastor. I specialize in individual counseling, couple counseling, group counseling, and supervision in counseling. I work well with clients who are challenged by low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, bipolar, trauma, and relationship problems. I also provide bilingual...
I provide individual therapy that is warm, collaborative, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each person I see. I strongly value inclusivity and respect--values I incorporate into my work with an empowering and anti-oppressive practice. My clients arrive in therapy coping with trauma, depression, anxiety, and grief. Together, we work not only toward developing healthy coping skills, but...
Daniel has experience working with a variety of concerns including depression and anxiety. He specializes in the resolution of trauma-based concerns and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with additional training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy to help resolve traumatic-memories. I believed that the goal of any therapy is to help a client live the life they want to live. I believe th...
I provide therapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples and families to help with better communication, increased ability to recognize and express emotion, integrate difficult experiences or transitions in the past or present, and live with more joy and connectedness. I work with my clients collaboratively and approach my work with curiosity and compassion. I strongly believe in the healin...
*NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS AT THIS TIME* 'Normal is nothing more than a cycle on a washing machine' It can be so tempting to get stuck comparing ourselves to others, focusing on our flaws and feeling like a failure. That's why I find it so important to create a non-judgmental, affirming space where we can explore the landscape and terrain of your heart to find what has kept you from flourishin...
We believe in feelings. We believe emotions are powerful and important. Often times, feelings can feel dangerous, confusing, conflicting, distracting, annoying. You might want to try to shut off the feelings, or get away from them, drown them, or just transform them into something different, something manageable. We want to help you feel safe to explore your emotions. What are they trying to te...
****NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS/ ACEPTANDO NUEVOS CLIENTES***** What are your needs and what are your goals in life? Obstacles holding you back or holding your relationships down? Life can become unmanageable at times, and I understand life can become difficult. There is hope, you can become the best version of you without depression without anxiety, without having conflict with loved ones. I hav...
Asking for help takes courage when you find yourself overwhelmed and not sure what to do. I approach my work with compassion and understanding. I strive to create an environment for you that is safe, accepting, and free of judgement. I believe that the purpose of therapy is to learn more about ourselves by expressing ourselves openly and honestly without emphasis on what is "right" or "wrong."...
Hello, my name is Candice McKinney, LPC and I am passionate about helping adults achieve mental health and wholeness in their lives. I understand that every individual brings a different history and outlook to counseling, so I tailor each therapeutic relationship to address the issues and style of the individual client and am very respectful of the client's need to be understood. My goal in...
I am a Licensed Psychologist, with approximately 10 years of experience providing comprehensive assessment and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, and adults presenting mild to severe mental health outcomes. I also offer college-prep consultation to adolescence and adults wanting to pursue a college degree. College prep consultlation includes a copy of my workbook, The Steps I Took. See...
As a former victim advocate with Colorado Springs Police Department, I have a deep passion for helping victims of crime regain their power and find their center. It is through my work with law enforcement, members of the military and victims of crime that I have gained a deep understanding into the dynamics of trauma, vicarious trauma, secondary trauma, and repercussions of untreated PTSD. It h...
Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Florida, providing psychotherapy for adults. Compassion with integrity is the core of my practice. I honor the unique path of everyone that I work with, creating a safe place to produce changes that promote better quality of life. "Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn the light on." --- AlbusDumbledere Visi...
