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
The difference between a successful person and one who isn’t can simply be a function of having a personalized treatment plan or blueprint. My focus is on you and what I can do to assist you, to get you to where you want to be in life. If you don’t have a life blueprint based on your unique goals, talents and desires, then you may be missing out on some of the blessing life may have in store fo...
You can either enter therapy with specific goals or discover these throughout your therapeutic journey to ultimately reach your potential for positive growth. Within the therapeutic relationship, I work alongside my patients to explore their motivation for change and support them once ready to commit and follow through on making lasting and positive lifestyle changes. I implement various...
I believe that we are all going through something in our lives and that from time to time we need the help of someone else to get through particularly rough patches. This is where a therapist can be very helpful. I am a compassionate, Board Certified, Licensed Clinical Social Worker who uses a variety of therapeutic approaches to help my clients heal and grow. I provide both individual and fami...
You have an innate ability for psychological healing and growth; you can become who you truly are. When you are ready, therapy can help support you through this work. I provide confidential individual therapy services for adults 18 years of age and older who are experiencing general mental health concerns such as those related to depression, anxiety, stress, health issues, relational issues,...
( English | español ) My passion is to empower people to change their lives. To promote this change, I start by creating a relaxed and informal environment to make you feel comfortable in the process. My specialty is working with couples, adults and teens, who have the desire learn and grow. I welcome clients of a diverse background, as my practice is inclusive. We are collaborators in the jour...
New life roles or transitions can leave us feeling isolated, overwhelmed, disconnected from friends and family, and anxious. You can feel simultaneously stuck and untethered when you just want to feel grounded and sure of yourself. Does the pressure of your new role leave you paralyzed, nervous, and incredibly lonely? Are you wondering if you can ever have "the old you" back? Maybe your...
We all have patterns of thoughts, behaviors and emotions that keep us trapped. Some of us may be stuck in a downward spiral of depression, anxiety and mood disturbance. Others create walls to keep themselves safe but ultimately shut out those they care about or are left feeling distant from themselves. Many of us find ourselves trapped on a hamster wheel, challenged to slow down or get off. Sti...
Have you been struggling with anxiety? Are you experiencing difficulties at work, school, in social situations and self-esteem? Have you been feeling more sad lately? Therapy can be beneficial and instrumental if you are looking for change in your life. We all have the ability to make positive changes to improve our lives. With years of experience working with adolescents, families, and adults,...
My name is Shannon and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with training in art therapy. I have an emphasis on serving LGBTQ+ and TGNC people, identity development, and supporting those experiencing minority stress. In my practice, I aspire to support you in building resilience, in crafting and owning your narratives in ways that honor your strengths and knowledge, and in partnering with you...
Smart Ideas Consulting Firm (SICF) is a Christian-based social enterprise created with a vision to alleviate all types of abuse and promote healthy personal & family development. We are home to the Live SMART Healing and Restoration Counseling Center. Our desire is to ensure that people impacted by any type of abuse have access to life-changing support. We want every survivor to have the...
When everyday life is hard to manage or understand, it helps to talk with someone caring who asks the right questions. You want to feel in charge of your own life and able to set and reach goals that are meaningful to you. You'll leave therapy knowing more about getting what you want in life, and feeling more confident in your choices. Members of the LGBTQAI+ community are up against unique...
Today, many of us struggle with managing so many competing demands for our time, resulting to strained familial relationships, poor work performance, insomnia, depression, anxiety and declining physical health. Also, if you are a survivor of traumatic experiences, struggling with depression, anxiety and have challenges with parenting, Adia provides a supportive, strengths based and client cente...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, primarily working with individual adults, although I have experience serving children and couples as well. My specialties are trauma, anxiety, depression and pain management. I use a variety of treatment modalities including: CBT, person-centered, behavioral relaxation training, and EMDR, depending on the needs of the individual. I am also a Certified...
I am a LCSW who works with individuals who are experiencing a disruption in a relationship, difficulty managing their mood, or experiencing an existential crisis. My experience providing individual and group outpatient services, as well as crisis intervention services, allows me to provide my client with the tools needed to work towards recovery. I work to form a trusting therapeutic relationsh...
I often work with the GLBTQ community and just work with adults. We use a process of looking at the imagination, loose associations, and dream material to help integrate unconscious depths with conscious material. My Ph.D. is from Pacifica Graduate Institute where I studied the death-life-rebirth archetype. My masters is in counseling and is from Portland State where I studied sexuality and...
