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.
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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
Hello, I have been in the mental health field for twelve years. My goal is to remove the stigma behind mental health for many communities and to help people openly discuss their mental health through therapy. It is normal to be apprehensive about seeking therapy, especially if one has never been before. An individual's motivation to seek therapy does not have to be the same as someone else's, n...
My work focuses on helping clients heal from relational trauma. Most of my clients have experienced some trauma in their lives from abuse, assault, bullying, or breakdowns in parental or romantic relationships. My other specialties include depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and spiritual health. I want clients to be free from shame, negative self-beliefs, and emotional pain. I aim to hel...
Dedicated mental health professional with excellent clinical skills demonstrated by 15 years in the healthcare industry as an licensed practical nurse, military mental health technician, case management, facilitating individual and group therapy with expertise in working with military, veteran, LGBT, and adult populations. Professionally trained counselor with a master’s degree from a CACREP...
I am a specialist in perinatal mental health, promoting wellness from preconception through birth and postpartum. I specialize in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and provide hypnobirthing and psychological healing support for childbirth and parenting preparation. I love working with LGBTQIA+ clients and have experience working with queer and trans youth, adults and couples. I aim to...
I have experience working with a diverse group of individuals ranging in age from early childhood to late adulthood to treat a wide variety of concerns including depression, anxiety, ADHD, Autism, Conduct Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Eating Disorders, PTSD, Family Conflict, Marital Discord, Premarital Counseling, and Substance Abuse/Dependence. I am skilled in the following...
I welcome all clients who are interested in working on any issues which are interfering with their own happiness, including issues of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, gender identity, and adoption/fertility related issues. I work with each client individually to create goals that are purposeful, meaningful, and attainable. I frequently revisit treatment goals, so that client...
Happiness is possible for each of us. It may seem out of reach, but I know that you can experience goodness, and even joy, in your life. I believe in you. You can feel less worried. You can feel like you belong. And, I will help you get there. Happiness is a skill that can be learned. Much like working out, we will build your "happiness muscles" with daily practices. I am your supportive and...
My collaborative approach to wellness allows us to work together to cultivate a relationship where your unique needs can be seen and supported. Part of our work together will include looking at your identity. I have a particular passion for working with Black women who may find themselves struggling to feel heard, represented, and navigate intimacy. Do you find yourself frustrated by being one ...
How would life look differently if you could overcome or change certain aspects? Maybe you'd feel less anxiety or feel more purposeful each day. Your relationships would improve and you'd feel better about yourself. You'd feel more balanced and at peace. You want to feel understood and free from judgment. Whether your goals are geared toward self-improvement, recovering from deep-seated issues,...
( English | 中文 ) Cheryl uses various modalities for short term therapy including: CBT, Solution Focused Therapy, Feminist Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Gestalt Therapy. She also utilizes psychodynamic approaches to help individuals understand how past and current situations may be connected, in order to help them make meaningful changes, to even long term patterns. Cheryl ...
My goal is to support your resilience and connection to that which helps you thrive. We'll explore the areas of your life that are interfering with this flow, allowing space for anything and everything that needs to come up. Drawing on a somatic, or body-oriented approach to psychotherapy, we may pay attention to how your thoughts, emotions and feelings are being stored or expressed in the body...
Do the present situations with coronavirus, the election, and Fall start-ups have you anxious, depressed, or overwhelmed? Stress today can trigger past experiences and negative coping. I will help you get through today and give you hope for tomorrow. It makes no difference if you are gay or straight, faith or no faith, black, brown or white. Your concerns can be safely explored and your beliefs...
I believe that some of the ways people developed to cope with difficult experiences in early life no longer adaptively serve them; therefore, I help clients gain insight into those patterns and develop new ways of being in order to make positive changes. I also deeply value the impact that family-of-origin and culture have on identity development, interpersonal relationships, and how one views ...
Typically clients want to improve healthy coping to manage depression, anxiety, trauma or distress associated with life transitions. Mental health disorders can leave one feeling isolated and stigmatized which can hinder building healthy relationships. Having a trusted therapist can make a world of difference. Our time will be spent identifying your strengths and needs and developing goals thro...
New couples are often reluctant to seek help. Be it stigma surrounding couple's therapy or feeling like they are "not old enough," couples often wait until resentment and unhappiness have grown to distressing levels before reaching out. This has only become more true as more folx are spending time at home due to the COVID pandemic. According to relationship expert Dr. John Gottman, couples ofte...
