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 work with adults and college students to address maladaptive behaviors, overcome histories of trauma, and gain deeper personal insight. I use an integrative approach that draws on humanistic, Gestalt, and psychodynamic therapies to help clients develop a sense of wholeness, congruence, and self-actualization. I also work with children (ages 3-12) to develop a positive self-concept, sense of...
You may be facing challenges in your life or are having difficulty coping with the stress of everyday life. My approach is to provide a caring, empathetic and supportive environment in which we can develop a partnership to foster change, healing, and growth. I believe your problems do not define you and are not the entirety of who you are. I recognize that our own background and experiences imp...
My approach to therapy is tailored to each individual's needs. These range from psychodynamic, relational, and CBT therapies to mindfulness practices such as breathwork and meditation. I meet each individual with a spirit of openness, curiosity, and an invitation to explore the deepest parts of themselves. I view therapy as an ongoing state of inquiry, exploration, and discovery, and I aim to...
My accepting approach is secured in the notion that we all deserve to be welcomed just as we are, including the problems and struggles we bear. Even if our problems have no straightforward answers, we can learn to live with and through them when we are better connected to ourselves and others. As a Marriage and Family Therapist, I aspire to enable this connection. My training is rooted in Syste...
Would you like to let go of concerns about your weight and body image? Is emotional eating one of your primary coping mechanisms? Many women, across the life span, struggle with issues around food, their bodies, and self confidence. Stress, all-or-nothing thinking, and perfectionism, among other issues, can all get in the way of living more fully. I work holistically with women, as I believe th...
Let's talk. Albert Einstein famously said, "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it." The first step in recovery from ANY troubling issue begins with seeking help and resources beyond YOUR current supply, in order to view and interact with your situation in new ways and with expanded support and energy. We are wholly committed to the personal triumph of eac...
Do you feel like life is much harder than it needs to be? Do you feel like no one understands what you are going through? You're ready for something different and to feel like you're back in control. At the end of the day, you just want to feel better. You’ve probably tried lots of things that haven’t worked, so it might be hard to imagine that things can be better. I am here to help you with...
I’m an adoption-competent therapist with the Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.). I provide services to young people and adults impacted by adoption. Children, teens and families face unique emotional and behavioral challenges that stem from pre- and post-adoption experiences. With early intervention, they can address and overcome these challenges. As an adoption-competent...
I value meeting you where you are in the healing process as I believe you are the expert about yourself. I consider therapy to be a way to gain tools that help you reach your goals and be the best version of yourself. I am also passionate about bringing awareness and reducing mental health stigma at the community level, especially in minority communities. I am a therapist who provides both...
I strive to meet the needs of emerging adults and adults who are experiencing grief, present with suicidal or homicidal ideation, who are seeking peace, healing, understanding, growth, power, and/or to unlearn toxic behaviors. Discussion and a needs assessment are conducted to determine the appropriate approach to care during initial visits. Followed by individual and/or family goal setting. I ...
Perhaps you or your child are unhappy, anxious, angry, or grieving. Maybe your life has been upended by COVID19, or you are recovering from trauma, coping with divorce, struggling in relationships, adjusting to a bipolar diagnosis, seeking personal growth, or discovering your identity. To begin psychotherapy is to explore the complexity of who and how you are—the sum total of your life...
Life can be daunting. I help busy and stressed out adults overcome anxiety, self-doubt and sleepless nights to find their footing and begin to create the lives they want. Want to talk to someone in a compassionate, unbiased and non-judgmental atmosphere? Feel like it’s too hard to confide in friends or family about a problem? Life is harder when you keep problems to yourself; get the support yo...
Selah Counseling Seattle, PLLC was created with the goal to invite you to pause and reflect on your life. In our busy worlds we rarely stop to notice ourselves, the ways we automatically respond in our relationships, and the stress our body carries until something breaks and becomes insurmountable. Through my own therapy experiences I learned the value of a non-judgmental, unconditional, accept...
I commend you for choosing to take care of yourself and I would be honored to assist you on your path toward healing! Hello, my name is Crystal Roach, LCSW. Healing House Counseling, LLC provides a warm & cozy space to breathe, reflect, and heal. I will listen carefully to your goals, and together we'll develop a counseling plan and pace that is consistent with your unique healing needs. I am h...
[Accepting new clients] Being human can be as amazing and wonderful as it can be challenging and confusing. How do you cope when you are feeling trapped by your anxiety? Who do you turn to when you are experiencing grief, trauma or depression? How do you explain to others that you ‘just aren’t feeling yourself‘? Utilizing mindfulness based techniques and CBT, I provide a person centered approac...
