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
To schedule your first visit with me, please use this online scheduling link - (https://portal.geneticforesight.com/book) --- Christine Olson (she/her/hers) is a LPCC with over five years of clinical experience. She received her M.A. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Colorado Denver with an emphasis in Multicultural Counseling. Christine is especially passionate about helping peop...
Are you LGBTQIA+ and struggling with a difficult time in life? Does anxiety and depression challenge you daily? If you want someone to collaboratively work with, i'm your person. Lets dig in and find how to best support your desired change with developing coping skills for the present and mending the past for a better future. Sometimes finding support can be a critical part of healing or becomi...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist at PVD Psychological Associates and am a bicultural and bilingual therapist (native fluency in Spanish). I specialize in the areas of complex traumas, identity development, depressive disorders, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, relationship issues, and working with LGBTQIA-identified individuals. I practice within a psychodynamic-interpersonal framework...
As an immigrant, I have become part of a country that values diversity and integration, and I experienced the transformation of my life and therefore the transformation of my surroundings. While living in Alaska, I realized there is a need for mental health professionals who understand the implications of being an immigrant, and the importance of processing the loss of your language, food, musi...
I enjoy working with folks who can feel overwhelmed in life and need help maintaining focus and help finding their way to rest on a harsh planet. My focus is working with anxiety and traumas and helping clients navigate transitions in many areas in many forms and sizes. I use an approach that looks at how we exist in the world and examines suffering from a personal perspective, but also from a...
You deserve to live the life that you want, however, this may difficult sometimes. Feelings of depression, anxiety and PTSD may be the result of past trauma, hurt and other unforeseen circumstances. Because of those experiences, the thought of seeking assistance (therapy) scary and overwhelming. I know exactly how you might be feeling, the fear of being judged, shamed or misunderstood can be...
Arisa Lyseng is originally from Japan and is fluent in both Japanese and English. Arisa graduated from Adler Graduate School with a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She uses a person-centered and Adlerian approach to therapy, as well as mindfulness techniques. She has years of experience working in the health care field and has been an ally for many people who are in their most...
By now you have probably read so many profiles your head is spinning and your eyes are bleary.. Finding the perfect therapist is an impossible ideal. The goal should be to find someone who has enough clinical and life experience, enough training, and someone who is interested in really listening to you to help you get unstuck from where you are now. Just as there is no ideal therapist, there is...
I believe that there are two things in life that are constant – change and time. Life is full of changes and we as humans are forever evolving. How we respond to change and stressful times can determine if we will struggle or thrive. I am passionate about helping people navigate through changes and times of transition at every stage of life. I have worked with families, couples, and individuals...
My goal as your therapist is to help you develop more self-awareness, enhance your communication skills, and increase your satisfaction in your relationships. We will work together towards helping you gain the insights and tools to increase your overall sense of personal fulfillment and emotional well-being. My style is interactive and collaborative. I have helped clients with anxiety, depressi...
Life can be hard, unfair, and hurtful at times. But at the end of any storm, there is always a rainbow. As a therapist, my job is to sit with you in the storm. One of the essential pieces to making a change is the relationship between counselor and client. In my practice, I work hard to create a safe and trusting environment where all clients feel comfortable in sharing a piece of their life...
I offer personalized counseling utilizing a holistic approach. My goal as a therapist is to work with you, not for you, in providing support and encouragement through any obstacle or personal set backs. I provide individual therapy to work on depression, anxiety, substance abuse, mood disorders, PTSD, trauma, relationships, parenting, eating disorders, and more. I work to accommodate your sched...
Our mission is to create Psychological wellness and healing. Supporting individuals and families growth and empowerment toward better health. Our practice provides specialized individual and group therapy for Anxiety, Self- Esteem, Behavioral Disorders and Social Emotional functioning. Our groups consist of Adolescents, children and adults. Groups are typically held weekly between four and six...
I am an advocate for social justice and aspire to reduce stigma related to mental health disorders. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, or a life transition, therapy can work for you. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy and my goal is to support you in your journey back to wholeness, healing, and personal growth. You have a voice that deserves to be heard and st...
Today's families are different than previous generations. They face greater pressures and more challenging problems. We have a team of clinicians available for help in addressing many concerns or to cope with stressful life events, trauma, alcohol and substance use issues, job-related stress, death of a loved one, or parenting difficulties. We offer individual, family, and couple’s therapy for...
