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
I take clients from all different backgrounds and presenting problems. Most of my clients have complex problems that start as internal struggles from depression, poor mood regulation, anxiety, racing thoughts, over-active anger, poor self-esteem, and judgment of self and others. These issues turn into interpersonal and relational problems that create felt chaos and cyclically feed those interna...
"Why should I go to therapy?" I remember asking myself that same question many years ago. Deciding to go to therapy isn’t easy. It usually means that life has been challenging and that you aren't coping well. Sometimes the cause is obvious—you’ve lost someone; you’re anxious or depressed; you’re dealing with change. At other times, things are less clear. You sense that something is off, but can...
Vulnerability is the foundation of human interactions and relationships. Let me help you become comfortable with your vulnerabilities in a compassionate and non-judgmental therapeutic environment. Finding a sense of love and belonging can help us build relationships when we dare to be imperfect. My ideal client is one who is motivated, open, and willing to commit to the therapeutic process to g...
For new Social Workers: Your degree hasn’t prepared you for everything. Perhaps you’re drowning at your new agency and afraid to ask for help. Or you need supervision to sit for Maryland’s LCSW-C licensing exam, but your agency lacks the required supervision certification. I give you the confidence and tools you need to become the clinician you dreamed you’d be. With passion, experience, and...
My story started in Belarus where I lived as a child until I moved to Israel following the Cherbobyl nuclear disaster. It was in Israel that I discovered my passion for psychology and mindfulness. In 2013, I started my first private practice after completing a two-year training in Hakomi Mindfulness-Centered Somatic Psychotherapy. After 3 years of private practice, I moved to the US where I...
Namaste! In today's fast paced world, it’s easy to be stressed at your work, school, or in relationships. This may have left you feeling alone, overwhelmed, anxious, sad, and disconnected. Talk therapy with a trained, experienced clinician in a safe, non-judgmental environment may help you achieve your goals of wellness, and self-realization. We will together formulate a pathway for you to...
( English | español ) Do you often feel overwhelmed and know something needs to change, but you are not sure where to begin? Do you often attend counseling to manage a crisis and then you leave when the crisis has been managed, just to find yourself in emotional chaos again? We want to build a therapeutic relationship in which your life is not stuck on your past or overwhelmed with what is next...
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. You might be initially hesitant to...
The foundation of my work is healing and liberation. Healing the deeper wounds, of trauma, worthiness & shame, and un-learning societal norms to release the ego in order to liberate women to step into their soulful authentic self. ...
Working with individuals of color across the income strata has been a lifelong goal I have pursued. Dealing with Adjustment Issues, Stress, Parenting, Depressive, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, and Trauma are some of the more typical issues I manage. I use the modality of individual, group, and family therapy in traditional talk, insight-oriented as well as Play and Sand Tray modalities to elicit...
Sometimes, in response to life's challenges and inevitable transitions, we might face them in ways that hinder rather than help us live our lives wholeheartedly. This is especially true for those on the threshold of life passages (e.g., coming of age, parenthood) as well as for those struggling with the insatiable craving characteristic of addiction. Whatever prompts a person to come in for...
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! My clinical interests entail therapy with adolescents, young adults, and adults experiencing various pathologies (from substance abuse and detox to personality disorders); however, at this point in my career, I am open to working with all populations and performing various services as I feel this will aid in my overall development as a mental health professional. My...
I enjoy working with all stressors, disorders and issues no matter how big or small. I don't have an ideal client because I really enjoy working with people of all walks of life. I want to help you establish goals and together we will achieve them. I specialize in children, adolescents and early childhood. I work with telehealth (video sessions). I have been working in the social service field...
I work with the people who are fed up, tired of feeling stuck, and ready to break free of unhelpful patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I specialize in work with individuals, couples, and families with adult children as well as individuals of the Black and LGBTQ+ communities. As a Black cis-male therapist, I hold the belief that our various intersectional identities strongly influenc...
In my practice, I support people who want to find more acceptance, wholeness, and aliveness in every area of their life. I often work with people who feel overwhelmed with self-criticism, doubt, sadness, anxiety, overwhelm, grief, and fear. Through holistic and integrative practices, I support people in creating more compassion for themselves, finding more capacity to tackle tuff topics, and ha...
