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
Have you experienced a life changing event? Do you having trouble making a life transition and feel like no one understands you? Life can be difficult especially when tragedy occurs. No worries! There is hope! I work with individuals and families who have overcome extreme trauma such as physical abuse, sexual molestation, attempted murder, domestic violence, surviving war, etc. I work with all...
I am a licensed clinical psychologist (LCP) who is caring, collaborative, compassionate, and action-focused. I have a great deal of experience in providing treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia), Health Anxiety, and Occupational Stress. I am an integrative clinician with training in various cognitive-behavioral therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioral...
People come to therapy for many different reasons: To deal with a specific problem or concern; to develop better ways of coping with life's stresses; to overcome old obstacles; to heal from loss; to become happier, stronger and more resilient. Numerous studies have shown that one of the most important factors in helping people in therapy achieve change is a strong and trusting relationship with...
As a modern therapist, I provide culturally sensitive, unique, and creative therapy to help individuals and couples. I understand how hard it can be to find a therapist that seems relatable or trustworthy. I work particularly well with individuals in their 20s, 30s, or early 40s looking for a therapist that "gets it". This may be an overwhelming point in your life, but pursuing psychotherapy ca...
Austin Trauma Therapy Center understands the ranges of psychotherapeutic approaches in use today and will integrate them as necessary. Often people struggle with utilizing unhealthy, adaptive coping skills to address symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mood disorders. We can assist you with identifying strategies that will work for you to identify and modify maladaptive patterns that no...
NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. People often seek psychotherapy when they feel overwhelmed and have reached a breaking point. They want to feel more grounded in who they are and the choices they make. Therapy offers a dedicated space to identify, understand and eventually transform painful experiences that have lead to suffering and frustration. I practice a form of therapy that prioritiz...
Hello, I have a great passion for serving Youth, Adults and Families. Sometimes we are faced with adversities or changes within our life that can be difficult to deal with and/or ask for help. School, work, relationship and life expectations may cause us to feel stressed, overwhelmed, disconnected or just overall tired. When this happens, we often experience an increase in symptoms of depressio...
Nothing feels right. Your body, your relationships, your job--they all feel so heavy, so frustrating, and out of your control . You wake up stressed before you even get out of bed. Sometimes you respond with anger, sometimes panic, sometimes you simply withdraw. Maybe you've imagined the way things are supposed to be, and wonder what you're doing wrong, or maybe you feel like circumstances, or...
You are not broken. You are doing the best you can with the tools you have. Maybe you're noticing that your coping tools aren't as effective as they used to be. Some of those tools were skills you developed to cope with different people, a different time, a different stage/age, or a different life circumstance. Now that those situations have changed, those old coping skills aren't working like...
Are you worried for your child? Sometimes your child is stressed and they are showing you in acting out behaviors, anxiety or depression. While we specialize in youth, I also see individuals and families for counseling services designed to help discover new ways to approaching problems that currently hold you or your family back. For parents, this may look like learning ways to reduce stress an...
( English | español ) Life can throw many different things your way, you don’t have to deal with them on your own. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, COVID-related difficulties, social isolation, everyday life stressors, grief and loss, cultural issues, phase of life changes, relationship conflicts, divorce, dissolution of relationships, or any other array of...
I help people overcome psychological & behavioral barriers that get in the way of their goals or living happy, fulfilling, & meaningful lives. I help people with a variety of needs including but not limited to: anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, trauma, addiction/problematic use of alcohol/drugs, people struggling with addiction of loved ones, self-sabotage, care-givers of terminally...
"What you seek is seeking you" -Rumi I believe our experiences from a young age are directly related to how we perceive ourselves and the world around us. I assist clients in taking a look at their past as well as the present- while working together to create new corrective experiences. Your time, efforts and story are honored. I strive to create and hold a welcoming space for clients throughou...
Are you feeling bogged down by the many stressors you are faced with? Do you notice yourself becoming increasingly unmotivated and unhappy with your job, with the nature of your interpersonal relationships, or with the activities that you once found fulfilling? When life becomes challenging, it can be difficult to single-handedly navigate the complex emotions that arise within you. Therapy can...
