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
I believe we all grow and heal differently. Sometimes it's through exercise, music, quality time with loved ones or the occasional tv marathon; and sometimes it's through the relationship created in therapy where your whole self can be seen without judgment or shame. I support college & graduate students, young adults, and adults dealing with a range of concerns including depression, anxiety,...
Sonia is dedicated to creating a safe space for clients to be their authentic selves and share with her their current struggles. Assisting her clients to reach their full potential and live their best lives is a passion for Sonia. She helps clients to improve their self-confidence in all areas of their lives utilizing self-empowerment. Among the variety of challenges that she works with are iss...
Hi! Therapy is a very courageous process so being this far in your journey is tremendous. Perhaps you know exactly what brings you this point and you're just looking to connect with the right person to do the good work. Maybe, you're not quite sure what's going on and want to do some exploration. If we establish a counseling relationship, then our work will be centered in honesty, authenticity,...
It's tough to use words to describe the work of psychotherapy. As such, I like to analogize it to art and poetry, where its interpretations are varied, nuanced and deeply personal. It may be hard to accept that like life, psychotherapy and art may not have linear progressions toward results. Sometimes life may appear confusing, overwhelming, or just hard for no apparent reason. With the belief...
I am passionate about helping Iowa children, adults and families find their path to hope and healing. I provide clients with a safe, nonjudgmental therapy space where they can feel comfortable building the skills they need to thrive and take care of their mental health. Together, we build a treatment plan that works best for them and help clients achieve their personal goals. I have experience...
Does your sense of self fuel you? Do you trust yourself? Does your feeling of worth depend on others or come from within? I aim to explore these questions with you and support positive change in areas you identify. With more than 10 years of experience in the field of Mental Health I wholeheartedly believe everyone has purpose and will work with any client willing to grow within the therapy...
For 15 years, I was a NYC public school teacher working in specialized high schools and that experience has informed my understanding of how our intersectional identities influence how we comfortably we move in our world today. I believe that personal, cultural and societal narratives can influence who we are and what we believe we can achieve. I adapt play therapy techniques to help all people...
Is excessive worry or sadness limiting your life? Do you want to feel better and live a life worth living? Helping our clients overcome social anxiety, depression, communication & relationship issues, panic, excessive worry & depression is our primary focus. Visit Us at www.PersonalEvolutionPsychotherapy.com. By using proven therapy methods (We are Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT specialists...
Are you feeling stressed? Do you think you are in an unhealthy relationship? Do you have doubts and insecurities that are keeping you from fully becoming who you are? I believe that we all have the capacity within us to live a meaningful and satisfying life. We all faced challenges in different phases of our lives; however, we have the resources and strengths to live meaningful and satisfying...
**Currently offering telehealth sessions in the wake of COVID -19 pandemic.** Accepting New Clients - Immediate Openings** Sometime life experiences can hit us hard. Balancing these experiences along with every day stressors may seem impossible and may make it difficult to find resiliency on our own. Having an empathic professional in your corner can help you navigate and explore tools needed t...
Sometimes everything looks great in our lives, but something feels "wrong" and we don't know why. Other times, life might take unexpected turns and we hit "rough patches" with co-workers, friends, family, partners - maybe even finding difficulties within ourselves. While we've held everything together pretty well, maybe we're thinking we could use some help. Knowing we could use help and asking...
Hi there! My name is Jacqueline Sweezer I'm a life and wellness coach who specializes in helping women of color identify their goals and develop actionable plans to achieve them. As a culturally competent coach I will help you grow by analyzing limiting beliefs and other potential challenges and obstacles you face as I devise a custom plan of action designed to help you achieve specific outcome...
I am highly motivated to find you the quickest clearest path to your healing. I approach treatment through the body, mind, emotions, and spirit/life force. I am guided by your needs and your readiness to change. I help you to increase self-care, self-awareness, willpower and insight. These abilities will allow you to achieve greater happiness, a healthier relationship to yourself and others as...
I help individuals, couples, and families navigate brokenness and relational distress. I use experiential and collaborative research-based approaches to discover change within the context of their relationships. As the youngest child in my family, I view the world with curiosity and wonderment. For this reason, I am keenly attentive to individual differences and am convinced that everyone’s sto...
I recently moved from upstate New York to Appleton, Wisconsin. I'm loving life in the Midwest! I am happy to say I am finally licensed in Wisconsin, and I am also fully licensed in NY. Additionally, to help with challenges related to COVID-19, I hold a temporary license in several states including NJ, MA, and OR. At this time, I am ONLY seeing clients virtually using a HIPAA-compliant app calle...
