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
At Blackhawk Family Development Center we strive to provide treatment that goes beyond symptom relief. Fundamentally, we believe that each person can achieve happiness and that happiness can be cultivated through internal resiliency. All of our services are steeped in a strength based approach. Whether we are working with a child, adolescent or adult our therapy and assessment services offer th...
Are you tired of being unable to do the things you want to do, but repeatedly do the things you do not want to do? Are your best intentions producing the kind of relational fruit you desire in your relationships? The invisible pain from the emotional, relational, and spiritual realm activates the same region of your brain that is under physical pain. The need for proper attention and treatment ...
UPDATE: 8/15/2020 - MY PRACTICE IS CURRENTLY FULL AND I AM NOT ABLE TO TAKE ANY NEW CLIENTS AT THIS TIME. PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR FUTURE UPDATES! Painful past experiences and current life stressors can equally challenge our sense of self and our connections with others. Often without realizing it, we continue to operate from old patterns long after they have stopped serving us. As a relational...
People come to counseling for different reasons. Perhaps things that appear easy for others are challenging for you. Are you overcoming a painful transition or loss? Do you have a yearning for peace? Or perhaps it may be hard to name, but you know something is not right. I appreciate the courage it requires to take this first step and make a commitment to yourself. I have a holistic and...
Meghan Wilson is a clinical social worker who believes that transformative healing can begin through connection with a trusted therapist. She explores how one’s past can affect one’s present and collaborates with clients around ways to feel empowered to make positive changes. She uses a relational framework to help clients struggling with emotional distress in various aspects of their lives....
Given our current situation, I'm offering extended evening hours via teletherapy for working professionals or parents. When facing challenges, it is difficult to make sense of what it is going on around you. These challenges may impact your relationships with your friends or family, affect your career, or even alter the way you view yourself. During these times, it is important to understand ho...
Hi! I'm Kate, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, trained in Counseling and Psychotherapy, based in Kingston, NY. I have a masters in Human Sexuality from NYU, and a masters in Social Work from Fordham University, and almost ten years' clinical experience. I work with young adults, and adults (both individuals and couples), helping them with a variety of issues. Are you feeling stressed?...
Working with people who may be struggling with depression and/or anxiety - facing transitions or other challenging life circumstances - and issues of identity and diversity are special interests of mine. I respect the honor of hearing my clients' life stories, supporting them through difficult times, and offering guidance as they learn ways to find and use their voices. As a clinical social wor...
We hold the key to all the answers we need on our journeys to self - actualization. In this day and time of fast-paced, quick stimulation and fixes gratification, we miss those opportunities to slow down and really listen to the our "spirit", our "gut instincts", the signs and signals our own body send to us to alert us when we are "out of balance" mentally and emotionally. As a result, we beco...
The therapeutic relationship is one of the most important aspects of individual therapy. My approach is helping individuals grow to be the person they want to be. I believe that anyone can overcome their struggles with intentionality, and time. My job is to give you the care and insight to support your journey towards becoming your authentic self. While I do offer extensive experience in therap...
( English | español ) It is hard to navigate feelings of sadness, loneliness, anxiety, grief, despair and frustation in life. These feelings may be the result of a transition, unexpected changes, loss, stress and juggling multiple responsibilities. You would like to improve your sense of self-esteem, your ability to express what you need, your ability to challenge irrational beliefs, and acquir...
Therapy is a brave step often taken out of necessity and hope. Whether you are thinking of therapy as a way to resolve conflict, address emotional pain, or come to terms with behavior patterns you wish to change, you will discover that this work we do together will allow you to begin to explore who you truly are, embarking on the journey of self-discovery. Therapy can truly transform your life....
I believe that counseling helps others help themselves and is the first step to make the changes they desire. Psychotherapy can help guide you along the path towards self-fulfillment and discovery. My main theoretical approach, as well as techniques used, stem from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have a passion to work with those struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, existent...
I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in Somatic Psychotherapy. Somatic simply means "relating to the body" and in therapy this means that I have been uniquely trained to integrate the wisdom from our biology into treatment. Our bodies relate information that, should we choose to listen, can support our overall mental health. This way of working can have profound effects ...
