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
My passion to empower clients to live a more fulfilling and engaged life guides my interactions with them. Over the past 25 years, I have observed that living a fulfilled life is possible regardless of the intensity of one’s struggles. I have also found that blending the perspectives of Mindfulness and Psychotherapy can support and empower people to live a more passionate and fulfilling life. M...
For me, it’s all about relationships and community. Parents and their children - kids and their parents, and their siblings. People and coworkers, and neighbors, and folks from church, and everybody else they interact with on a frequent basis. These relationships help us get by when things are challenging - and when these relationships become challenging they can throw everything off balance....
Do you find yourself stuck? Perhaps events of the past continue to haunt you. Maybe you got lost while trying to navigate your way through a maze of stress that is your current reality. Or you could be experiencing uncertainty about the future which has you on edge. Are these stressors creeping into various areas of your everyday life and re-writing positive moments as negative ones? Whether go...
Life has its way of sending us on paths that we’ve never actually intended to be on. Have you ever put an address in your GPS and while you’re driving, it starts saying, “Rerouting”? It’s sort of like living life with a plan (or even without one) and the unexpected sends you for a tailspin. Welcome to this thing we call ‘life.’ Especially during these days. *sigh and group hug* My name is Lakie...
Fear of the unknown can be scary and overwhelming ,Being able to adapt to the new world changes and life transitions can be very challenging. I can empower you and help you develop new skills and self-confidence in these uncertain times. LCSW who has over 20yrs of Medical experience working in hospital Case management. Experience with teens, adults, and seniors helping them adapt to physical,...
Many today feel dis-empowered and overwhelmed by their own lives. Some seem to 'have it all together' while you struggle with the basics. You may feel stymied by your past mistakes or even your upbringing. Often families and couples lose their connection and have difficulty finding their way back to each other. There is a way to make sense of it all and emerge stronger and centered, both as an...
Learning is the essence of my therapeutic model. Learning about our "self"-- is important because we, at times, have too much noise and beliefs about ourselves that we lose sight of ourselves. I believe that through therapy, through the relationship between individuals opens the doorway to healing, growing, and ultimately, living a fulfilling life. The healing process is at times...
Dr. Shari Férère is a Clinical Psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and interpersonal trauma with clients of all ages. Dr. Férère has a true passion for helping clients navigate and adjust to various life stressors and transitions. She knows that no single therapeutic technique is the right one for every individual. “I truly value meeting my clients where they are in th...
Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. I am trained in a variety of...
I love working with clients who are hungry for life! My ideal client knows that where they are is not where they want to stay. They may feel stuck, wounded, or just curious. As a betrayal trauma survivor, I have a special passion for helping women recover from the pain of betrayal in marriage. I believe no one should walk through life alone or feeling empty. Life is meant to be lived fully!...
Have you attempted to express yourself to loved ones but find yourself holding back your feelings until they unravel publicly or privately? It seems difficult to be vulnerable when you feel a lack of support. I strive to assist individuals and couples in navigating feelings of criticism and fear that we all know to be challenging and complicated. When we use our emotions as a playbook, we find...
( English | español ) I believe that behavior is affected by age, race, class, family, relationships, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, disability status, and that people sometimes need help to reach a state of psychological well-being. Being culturally competent gives me ability to understand, communicate with, and effectively interact with people across cultures. My approach help...
Every failure we experience we feel as indicative of our future when in fact, everything we attempt, every time, has the potential for failure or success. We are not a coin. It is the responsibility of every counselor, professional or not, to honestly convey what is shared. I am a mirror; decidedly an imperfect mirror. What is shared is immediately a misrepresentation the moment it crosses the...
I work with individuals with a wide-range of concerns including anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, childhood injuries with attachment figures, and parenting challenges. My life experiences help me to be sensitive to cultural and developmental variables. When you work with me, I always consider your goals and will work collaboratively on treatment plans. I have experiences in...
