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 provide individual adult therapy and work with high functioning adults from all walks of life, who have come to realize they want to make positive change in their lives. I believe the core of the work is in developing a real relationship that is built on trust, as well as genuine and authentic moments of understanding that can help push people towards the change they are looking for. I believ...
Is the weight of being the strong one in your family becoming difficult to manage? To the world, everything looks perfect. But on the inside, everything is not okay. You have checked off all the proverbial boxes of success in life, but you still feel a vast emptiness. It’s hard for you to enjoy your success, feel joy because stress and anxiety keep you up at night. I work with adults to help...
Does love, happiness, prosperity, and inner peace feel forever elusive? Turn your heartache into your dream life. I want to help you stop hurting and start living the life you long to have. I am Darlene Latta, and I've been a psychotherapist for over 25 years. I believe a corrective relationship model combined with support, homework, and practical tools are the foundation to transforming your...
I treat clients who struggle with a range of issues, including depression, anxiety, eating problems, relationship concerns, and school and career difficulties. More generally, I work with clients who suffer from an inability to live life to its fullest and who want a more enriching life. I help clients explore their experience of themselves in relation to their past, present and hopes for the...
Are you feeling overwhelmed with life, because of stressors at work, or at home? Maybe things are not great with your children, or your significant other. Perhaps it's even your past? I am here to help you work through those stressors and difficult times, especially when you can't turn to friends or your family. I have been helping many individuals and families for 17 years. I have helped...
Kentucky Mental Health Care offers group and individual therapy, psychiatry, medication management, MAT/Suboxone, IOP, TRP, targeted case management and more. We accept the following insurances for all mental health services: Passport, Wellcare, Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Kentucky Medicaid, Tricare, Cigna, United, BCBS, Optum and more. Don’t have insurance? We can assist with a Medicaid application...
As both a military veteran and therapist, I understand life changes and stressors can leave us feeling overwhelmed and at times defeated. I strongly believe with compassion, encouragement, and openness any individual can overcome life obstacles and reach their fullest potential. I believe in setting realistic goals for individuals and families in a manner which will ultimately restore faith and...
During these trying times we can benefit from a caring, warm, supportive, and knowledgeable person to help with life's challenges such as anxiety about current events, loss/grief, transitions, relationship difficulties, decision making, lack of motivation, identity issues including race, gender, and sexual orientation, and stress that can result in negative feelings including depression. I...
*Not currently accepting new clients* My passion is supporting and empowering people through challenging experiences, whether that be stress, life transitions, caregiving challenges, health issues, depression, anxiety, insomnia, grief, trauma, or issues of identity. I enjoy supporting people who have experienced oppression, discrimination or marginalization as well as people dealing with cultur...
I work with people who are searching for an authentic and interactive therapist who will help them resolve underlying issues that lead them feeling unfulfilled and dissatisfied. I provide an open and validating space so that you can freely explore your difficulties while also challenging you in a non-confrontational way. I have a flexible approach and incorporate techniques from different...
We all come to points in our lives where we feel stuck, lost, overwhelmed, or all of the above. I help my clients build up abilities to find peace, self-compassion, and meaning in their lives, which inevitably leads to growth, learning, and goal achievement. If you're finding yourself stuck in old patterns that aren't working for you anymore, then it might be a good time to enter counseling. I...
I work with clients who live with intense emotions, debilitating depression, immense anxiety, anger, trauma, or the urge to avoid feeling all together. For many this can lead to unrelenting crisis, self invalidation, being hijacked by emotions, impact relationships, and reinforce behaviors that are not in line with the life they want. I create a space to support clients with non-judgmentally...
I have been a Social Worker for over 20 years. Working with individuals and families at their most vulnerable times has been a privilege. I firmly believe in the resilience of people and their capacity to overcome odds in order to transform into their best self. My approach is personalized. I work hard with my clients in an atmosphere that is relaxed and often times humorous. The client is in...
Feeling stuck? Underappreciated? Experiencing relationship issues? Difficulties finding new friends? Don't know what to do in your current role? Feeling too down to get out of bed or too anxious to do anything? You are not alone! I am a trained social worker with nearly 20 years experience in dealing with adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, PTSD, parenting issues and other issues related to...
I am a good fit if you are looking for a highly-experienced, collaborative, pragmatic, and solution-oriented therapist. I am experienced working with men and women dealing with a wide-range of issues. My early training in psychodynamic psychotherapy gives me a rich perspective to draw on. I am mostly a cognitive behavioral therapist, informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with a heavy...
