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
"Everything you have ever wanted is on the other side of fear." I know this to be true as much as anyone. Depression, anxiety, lack of assertiveness skills, and the fear of the unknown are just some of the challenges that make it difficult to navigate through life. But still, you deserve to live a life worth living. Nothing about you is a mistake. You are here for a purpose, and you deserve to...
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My clinical focus is bodily, emotional recovery from trauma, adverse childhood experience, loss, grief, depression and anxiety. I believe in the possibilities for my clients to discover a second life...balance & renewal they couldn’t imagine at the depths of despair/struggle/change. "Maybe we will find a new purpose. Dedicate to an old dream. Maybe we will soften. Meet God. Taste the vast...
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*I am currently on maternity leave and not accepting new clients* I began my clinical work in 2012 as an intensive in-home therapist working with children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis. Then I spent two years working with military members and their dependents providing short-term counseling to address issues related to multiple deployments, reintegration, parenting, marital...
Growing up can be tough. Your child is trying to learn how to navigate relationships at school and home while figuring out who they are and their place in the world. When dealing with stress and difficult situations, your child can feel alone, as though no one understands them or can relate to what they are going through. Because of their age, your child may not have the vocabulary to express t...
What I enjoy most about being a therapist is fostering relationships, and creating a space in which clients can build trust and learn more about themselves through the process. Often people choose to start therapy because they are seeking change. That change may involve finding new ways to navigate anxiety, depression, or other emotional pain. It may involve setting new boundaries in...
*CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS * Thank you for taking the first steps toward your healing. I truly believe in the African Proverb, “It Take a Village to Raise a Child”, but it also takes a healthy village to maintain overall wellness and happiness. As a therapist, my goal is to strengthen and provide you with the tools to build and maintain a healthy self. I will support you through...
“ Life isn’t easy, but it’s a beautiful ride”. If you're having trouble seeing the beauty in life, it would be my honor to help you gain a new perspective. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor believing change begins with increased knowledge and a differing perception. Often times we need a guide to step in and help. My goal is to be the therapeutic guide to help you reach the...
“If you do what you have always done, you will get what you always got.” Are you tired of being stuck in the same old cycles? Whether the problem is self-sabotaging behavior, feelings of worthlessness, constant family squabbling, or the like, let me help you break free from the madness and put you on a path to mental and emotional wellness. I will come along side you with encouraging insight,...
Welcome! I am Shoshanah Yehudah, a licensed counselor, and owner of Connected Living Counseling & Therapeutic Services, LLC (CLCTS). I am a general clinical mental health practitioner with special interests in treating maternal mental illness, childhood trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and socio-cultural issues. I am trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT. At CLCTS, I help clients become awar...
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