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
Welcome! I am dedicated to empowering you by first and foremost showing you unconditional support. Once this relationship of trust is formed, we can work toward healing old wounds and discovering your inherent self-worth. I enjoy working with adults throughout the life cycle and I have a passion for working with couples. My goal is to help you identify and remove obstacles so you can successful...
I am passionate about providing counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I enjoy working with diverse cultural backgrounds, all sexual orientations and gender, and advocating for clients. I use an integrative treatment pulling from Humanistic, Systems, Trauma-Informed, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy while incorporating expressive therapy techniques. I believe you a...
I have always had a passion for serving others and decided to return to school after having children of my own, to pursue a Master’s in Social Work. I graduated from Fordham University and became a counselor in a residential program where I worked with clients who were struggling with a myriad of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, PTSD and substance abuse. I provided both individ...
My sessions provide a warm, nonjudgmental environment. I take an individualized, holistic approach that empowers. Whether it is mood disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety), trauma (e.g., grief/loss, PTSD), addiction, anger management, religious/spiritual issues, you will be able to see measurable changes that put the brain and body into focus. I received a master's degree in counseling psycholog...
I offer my clients a relationship that is based on unconditional regard, acceptance and empathic listening. I believe this relationship is the vehicle that will allow us to explore their lives and understand what true acceptance and compassion looks like. Healing then happens very quickly; people start getting relief from their suffering and overcoming challenges including anxiety, depression,...
I am so glad that you have decided to take this important first step in reaching out for support. Are you feeling trapped, lost, overwhelmed, defeated, or anxious? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Intern who provides a safe place to sit with you in your journey towards healing, acceptance, and awareness. I work with adults, couples, teens/adolescents who are experiencing difficulties with...
( English | español ) Life can be tough sometimes. Let me be the person you can trust, the one who is going to listen to you without judgement. People are by nature relational. It is natural to feel like you need to express yourself and be vulnerable when life may not be exactly what you thought or hoped it would be. Talking to someone who is non judgmental and whose sole purpose is to come...
In this fast-paced, technology driven world it can sometimes feel like we're the only one standing still. Feeling lost, left behind or alone can be incredibly painful. I work with clients to help them to find the important connections in their lives and to heal from emotional injuries and traumas while embracing their unique strengths and life experiences. As an EMDR trained therapist I often s...
I genuinely look forward to meeting you. I think of my role as a therapist as an honor, and one that I practice with focused sincerity and heartfelt joy. My intention as a practitioner is to provide a safe, calm, and grounded space in which you are heard and deeply respected. Person-centered counseling is the platform for my practice and it is the lens through which I work and offer interventio...
*Accepting New Clients* Are you seeking purpose and wholeness? Feeling detached and lost? Do you want to work on your relationship with yourself? Your relationships with others? Are you preparing yourself mentally and emotionally for the relationship you want? Are you redefining who you want to be? During our time together, the focus will be to meet you where you are and create room for you to...
I am an integrative and holistic therapist, who invites shadow aspects of the individual and collective as tools for growth. I encourage genuine healing through mindfulness awareness, valuing emotional experience, cultural awareness, and curiosity. I utilize both verbal and non-verbal modalities, strong relational approaches, inquiry, body awareness, and when willing and serviceable to explore,...
( English | español ) I enjoy working with couples or those who want to improve their relationships in life. I have years of experience with couples seeking counseling because of conflict and crisis or those who would like to re-ignite the passion and intimacy in their relationship that they once had. I have worked with couples from diverse populations including African American, Latinos,...
As we move from acute to the chronic stress that navigating 8+ months of a global pandemic has brought us...on top of any of our underlying challenges... I'm sure that you are finding yourself turning to some old behaviors that you once decided weren't helpful for you. That might be too much media, alcohol, food, relationships, etc... It's important now, more than ever, that we continue our...
Happy Apple is a psychotherapy center that treats individuals of all ages, couples, & families. We provide online therapy in the states of CA, NJ, DE, & NY and can see clients in-person in one of our NYC offices. Trained in a wide-variety of approaches (CBT, DBT, EFT, Hypnosis, Motivational Interviewing, etc.), we offer several specialties, including trauma, LGBTQ+ concerns, depression, anxiety...
If you are feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed, therapy can be a safe, non-judgmental, space to process your emotions and gain clarity on what might be contributing to your distress. I would seek to understand your unique situation and perspective, and we would uncover thinking and behavior patterns getting in your way. Whether it's having the tools and skills to cope with daily stressors...
