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
Do you ever feel like you have to hide parts of who you are from the rest of the world? Are you stuck in patterns that feel hard to break? I’m here to help you work through these issues. Many people I work with come in for anxiety, difficulties in relationships, boundaries, perfectionism, creative blocks, low self-esteem. You don't have to handle these struggles alone. Being in therapy can help...
Helping others rebuild themselves by re-establishing self-worth and setting and reaching goals is one of the greatest joys I know. That is why I became a counselor. I am sold out to helping others reach their full potential by empowering them to take responsibility for their lives and move in a direction that guarantees success. My specialty areas include Family & Marriage Therapy (to include...
I am a therapist of color with 7+ years of experience as a Smith College Counseling Services staff therapist where I treat traditional-age students, Ada Comstock Scholars and graduate students and supervise MSW interns. My experience includes work in a community mental health outpatient clinic and as a crisis clinician in the Northampton area. I also provide clinical consultation to Smith Schoo...
So, you are burned out. Life has just gotten so overwhelming. Maybe that isn’t how life has to be. Giving so much of yourself to everything that just isn’t feeding your soul. What you have tried isn’t fixing whatever this is. Let’s work together to get you back to your core self by exploring who you are, here and now. I want to help you be you now. We will look at your personality and how it...
Justine Astacio, LMHC, Founder of Lotus Theory has created a custom fit formula that assist client's with achieving holistic health and overall balance. I encourage clients to sustain their balance by incorporating everything they love, while maintaining a total body healthy lifestyle. It is important to remember that the relationship between our mind and body is constant and cyclical. Theories...
**No Current Openings** I enjoy working with individuals and families that have been met with challenges that may seem too great to overcome alone. I want to work with those clients struggling to adjust to changes in their life or lifestyle or seek a deeper understanding of how they interact with their world. I thrive working with clients that have interest in improving their interpersonal...
Asking for help is not easy, so congratulations on taking the initial step toward self-improvement and fulfillment. Through our partnership, I hope to help you better understand yourself, your relationships and to help you see patterns that may be causing emotional distress. My training as a therapist is rooted in clinical social work, which conceptualizes mental health and healing from various...
Women go through unique challenges that can be overwhelming at times. Included in those challenges may be role strain related to being a mate, a worker, a parent, and a family member, among other roles. While tending to the different roles, it can be easy to lose sight of caring for one’s own well-being and wellness, resulting in feeling exhausted and burned out with little left to give. At...
( English | 中文 ) My mission is two-fold: helping you cultivate a healthy relationship with yourself, and a healthy relationship with others. In your relationship, do you feel like walking on eggshells often because you are afraid of saying anything to your partner that will spark yet another fight? Do you feel disconnected and your needs are not met? If you are single, do you feel frustrated ...
Stephanie Phillips holds independent clinical social work licenses in both Ohio and Kentucky and earned her master of social work from the University of Kentucky. She has training in a variety of treatment modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Stephanie has extensive training and experience in the treatment of trauma-related disord...
***PLEASE NOTE I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** My ideal client is an individual who is thinking about making some changes in their lives and is ready to explore what that looks like for them. This can include a variety of issues or concerns such as change of life issues, the end of a relationship/divorce, career changes, medical concerns, or a desire to improve quality of life. For ...
( English | español ) Are you depressed; anxious? Engaging in toxic relationships? Feeling lonely? Feeling stuck in your life? Going through a painful divorce or separation? Grieving process? Remember that where your mind is, your life will follow. Thats why you need to reset your brain, heal your emotions and renew your life; and I can help you with that. Through 15 years of experience offerin...
Throughout our life’s journey we all will face difficult moments and/or seasons. In order to grow through these times we must embrace the human species’ primal need for survival: meaningful social engagement. As a psychotherapist, I believe that a safe space for vulnerability, transparency, effective communication, and support are vital for growth and overcoming life’s day to day challenges. I...
The health of an individual informs and inspires the health of the community. Are you or a loved one experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic irritation, grief and loss, fear, or stuck in a pattern that no longer serves you? I am a healer and psychotherapist with over 18 years experience serving adults, adolescents and families impacted by interpersonal, community and historical trauma. I am...
The lotus flower is the only flower that seeds and blooms simultaneously. The lotus is rooted in muddy water, developing in the midst of thick struggle and obstacles. When the lotus emerges, it cleans the water, transforming its environment. This is where it blooms seeking the light of the sun while sending out seeds of possibility into the world. The lotus symbolizes cause and effect teaching ...
