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
Hello! Welcome! My name is Katherine Baker, LMFT, but you might call me a transformer, a fear buster, a builder of connections and a birther of women power. I help women who want to feel empowered to trust their intuition but feel stuck, powerless to pick themselves up out to the messiness of their lives. I work specifically with women and girls who feel unsafe in their bodies, irritated,...
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It is said that the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Congratulations on taking the first step on your journey to healing, self-discovery, and growth. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Solaris Counseling Services. I have a passion for working with individuals who have experienced trauma, intense anxiety, and identity confusion. My therapeutic approach integrates...
Dr. Crystal Jimenez is a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in chronic pain management, behavioral medicine, adjustment to chronic health conditions and related life stressors. She has experience working with a wide range of mental health concerns, including generalized anxiety, depression, stress reduction, life transitions. Dr. Jimenez’s approach is culturally sensitive,...
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