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 enjoy seeing the relief and joy return to my client's lives again once they learn new ways to cope and manage life. Therapy works quickly when one is ready to change. I can really motivate and inspire new ways to live using multiple techniques to create immediate and lasting change. We all want a high quality of life, yet have limited amounts of time. Changes can occur even coming to counseli...
I am an experienced professional LMFT licensed in CA and NV, I work with children, adolescents and adults for individual, couples, group, and family therapy. I studied depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute. I possess skills in crisis management, trauma resolution, life transition, behavioral issues, depression, anxiety, stress management, grief and loss, and family conflict. My approa...
Navigating the pressures and expectations in this busy city can be overwhelming, and it can help to have a safe place to gain support. As a therapist, my goal is to help you reach deeper self-awareness, recognize that suffering does not identify you, and empower you to develop the relationships and life that you want. I have a background in working with adolescents, college students, and adults...
I am privileged to be invited into the inner worlds of children, adolescents and adults who experience ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Relationship and Self Esteem difficulties. I gained extensive clinical and teaching experiences while helping blended and multicultural families, as well as international college/grad students. While motivating different age groups to gain the skill-sets they...
Our clients are couples and individuals pursuing healing and understanding through their interactions with their significant others and with the world. For the most part, couples attend our center to understand themselves and their significant others and to creating meaningful changes, resulting in genuine connection with one another. At the moment, our center specializes in clinical work with...
Who knew it would be so difficult to make it on your own, develop new relationships, and face the stresses of your late teens, 20s or 30s? Addressing struggles as you become an adult can present you with immediate and urgent challenges related to family, relationships, money, work, school, and confusion with your overall life path. This period of time is filled with moving from one place to...
Life can present itself with trying challenges but it is helpful to know that you are not alone. My role as a behavioral health coach is to help guide clients in problem solving and living a fulfilling life. I have experience with working with a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression, anger management, bipolar disorder, substance abuse, and life transitions. I love working in the...
I have dedicated more than a decade to learning how to best help each individual and family that I come across. I have a specialty in Marriage and Family Therapy as well as PTSD and working individually with children and adolescents. I dedicate my time to continuing to research and understand the best method of helping families, individuals, and the communities in which we live. I am bilingual ...
It is easy to feel overwhelmed, singled out and isolated by today’s climate, and sometimes just going about daily life can feel like a struggle. Sometimes, feeling on the “outside” of certain communities can be a reflection of the world, and not actually of you and your identity. I am here to really hear you so that you can just exist, without having to explain aspects of your identity, or havi...
I recognize how difficult it can be to take the steps toward seeking out a therapist, regardless of the reason that brought you. Life can be challenging in many ways and can be difficult to navigate alone. I take great care in providing a safe environment for my clients to explore their lives and various obstacles in a nonjudgmental way. Building a trusting, therapeutic relationship is what I f...
***WE PROVIDE TELE-HEALTH SERVICES ONLY*** We believe that life’s difficulties are inevitable, often leaving us stuck with invisible wounds. As a practicing Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, we'd like to help you get unstuck with tele-therapy that encourages emotional resilience, emotional regulation, self-awareness development, and introspective strategies to help you overcome. Let’s try somethi...
Finding the right therapist is not easy, but it is one of the most important choices you will make in your therapeutic journey. My clients often say they feel a sense of connection and trust when working with me. This kind of connection will motivate you to come to therapy regularly, and genuinely explore the issues that are coming up for you. I have created a space where you will feel comforta...
Traumatic and stressful life experiences have made it challenging for you to live life the way that you want. You find yourself struggling with thoughts like, " I'm not good enough", "I'm a failure", or the feeling that "something is wrong" with you. You've struggled with anxiety or depression for as long as you can remember. Living this way is exhausting, and you want something different. Regu...
I strongly believe that reaching out for support is one of the bravest acts a person can do for themselves. All of us at times in our lives need someone to understand, care, and support us in taking those first steps towards healing and well-being. I use a compassionate and non-judgmental approach to therapy, while providing a warm space to support your needs and concerns. My approach is based ...
