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
Today is your day to make the decision to be a better you! Are you just existing and not living? Do you feel like something is missing? Do you feel like you are free falling? Is there an elephant in the room that you have not addressed? Are you losing a battle with your mind everyday? Do you feel stuck? Allow me to help guide you through these things. Just know that you are not alone and even t...
I am an intern working towards my License in Marriage and Family Therapy. I would like to assist individuals within families to identify their needs and meet their goals whether that is reconciliation or proper communication. I would love to make a difference in the lives of foster families and blended families to adjust and communicate. I want to work with individuals, couples, children and...
My name is Gus Hopson. In the State of Michigan my License are: a) Limited License Psychologist b) License Professional Counselor. I have been providing psychology and counseling services in Western and Northern Michigan for the past 40 years. I specialize in short term crisis intervention counseling, Behavior Modification, Family Counseling, Relationship counseling, Readjustment and ReEntry...
“As therapists, we are in the business of freedom-- we help people relinquish stories of self that are painful, stories of this moment that are alienating, stories of the future that are limiting.”-ILI Rivera Walker Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, healing and empowerment. It’s an opportunity for you to explore your life's narrative and dictate how the rest of your story will unfold....
Sometimes we can start to feel overwhelmed by life. Various triggers such as identity stress, loss, life transitions, traumatic events, anxious feelings, and relational conflict can start to feel unbearable. This can make carrying on day to day activities very challenging. Whether or not you recognize these behaviors in yourself, your children, or your family as a collective, we can work...
The most important facet of a therapeutic relationship is meeting each person where they are with regard to their goals and needs. As a therapist, I work from a trauma-informed, strengths-based perspective; as such, I strive to gently but directly confront toxic shame by contextualizing our coping mechanisms as examples of our bodies’ incredible resiliency & drive to keep us safe. With warmth, ...
( English | español ) I work with clients from 6 to 90 years old who are looking to learn to live their life in a healthy manner, who wants to improve the quality of their relationships in a personal and Laboral life. This include kids, adolescents, young adults, and adults, married or single, living alone or in a family setting. I have experience working with individuals and families using a...
Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted or discontent? Do you feel like there is more you want to experience or do and don’t know how to get there? Are you struggling with being your authentic self in your professional and/or personal relationships? Do you often feel anxious, depressed, irritable and sometimes as if you barely have the energy to get out of bed in the morning? Do you want to experien...
( English | español ) **Waiving co-payments until April 17!** I specialize in work with individuals dealing with emotional struggles, life transitions, and substance abuse. In addition, as a first-generation American, I am uniquely qualified to work with individuals and families struggling with acculturation issues. Spanish is my first language and I am particularly passionate about working wit...
EMDR Therapy Now Available! My mission is to provide a space for adults and children to be seen, feel heard, and develop the tools to live a meaningful life. I provide evidence-based therapeutic approaches that are holistic and culturally sensitive. Depending on your needs, therapy sessions incorporate mindfulness and mind-body awareness . I am trained in approaches including, Acceptance and...
Maybe you are pursuing something that is important to you--a relationship, family, degree, a career... Yet you find yourself overwhelmed, depressed, angry, or unable to move forward. Maybe you act differently in an effort to meet someone else’s expectations, win the approval of others, avoid being picked on, or just to fit in. This act of contorting one’s self can be taxing, and you might wonde...
We all have rainy days. Likewise, we all have sunny days, cloudy days, and all other variations that enable us to live a fulfilled life. Yet for some of us, sometimes the 'not great' days last weeks, at times months, and even years. This makes life just that much harder to live. It makes relationships hard to make and keep, makes it difficult to succeed in school or work and impairs our ability...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! As a therapist, my passion is to assist the individuals I have the opportunity to work with to reach their goals in a way that is authentic to who they are. I strive to collaborate with individuals to identify the paths they desire to take to guide them through their journey in life. I use practical techniques and tools to help clients navigate through challenges while...
You have made the first step in your recovery. Seeking help is hard, however I'm here to listen, lift you up,and and find your best self. Francesca Jenkins has varied experience working with individual and families within the last 4 years. Francesca Jenkins has experience with individuals with depression, PTSD, anxiety, life transitions, grief, body image, etc. Francesca approaches therapy wi...
