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
So what IS therapy? Does it mean that I am crazy? Is something wrong with me? Will I be judged? No, no, and no. Despite what our peers may tell us or what we our culture has told us, therapy provides an opportunity to process your thoughts, feelings, and emotions in a safe place. It can be very instrumental in helping individuals work on resolving problems/issues, craft achievable goals, learn ...
If you feel lonely, depressed, overwhelmed, or ridden by anxiety, or are struggling with overeating or physical ailments, then you can benefit from the knowledge, experience and guidance of a professional therapeutic coach. I provide an integrative and holistic approach to wellness that includes a tool-box of practices and techniques, using cognitive behavior therapy, EMDR, mindfulness and...
I am a psychoanalytic therapist who works with repetitive relationship problems, anxiety, panic disorders, long-term depression and men's issues. These often show up as poor self-esteem, feelings of loneliness and disconnection, false-self, obsessions and addictions, and unexplained physical symptoms. Sometimes people feel that something isn't right, but they aren't sure what. When friends, fam...
----NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS. WILL UPDATE WHEN AVAILABLE.----- Maybe you are suffering, but are not sure why or have trouble speaking about it. Perhaps you've noticed that you keep repeating the same patterns, but are not certain how. I have worked for over eight years with people suffering from a range of symptoms, those who have suffered with trauma and loss, and those dealing with...
Life’s journey features many complex and dynamic processes. How we come to learn about ourselves and understand life around us is key in how we experience it. It is my belief that self-care with the purpose of healing and self discovery can radically improve our experience navigating everyday life and have powerful impacts in the world around us. Informed by principles of social justice and...
Evening Hours Available - We feel pain in many ways; worry, anger, confusion, and sadness. Our past taught us how to respond to these feelings. Problems start when our response no longer works to get us relief. My goal is to be curious about why you feel and act the way you do. Awareness doesn’t bring change, it brings choice. I help bring awareness to the patterns that no longer work for you a...
( English | español ) Are you looking for help but not sure where to go? Maybe you’ve been lying in bed battling negative thoughts that keep you up- the ones that turn into anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem. When you do fall asleep it feels impossible to get up in the morning or maybe you’re overwhelmed and unsure how to manage everything on your plate: relationships, family, work or scho...
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I believe in creating a comfortable and safe environment for my clients to share and explore their personal experiences without shame or judgment. I enjoy helping people to have enjoyable and satisfying lives and relationships. I love seeing individuals become the persons that they want to be, and succeed in their personal goals. I have experience...
The point of therapy is to help clients increase their life satisfaction. My approach is to partner with my clients in helping them to gain a better understanding of their concerns, as well as provide them a space to explore ways to successfully navigate their concerns. With me, therapy is a team effort! So if you think you are ready to begin…give me a call! I help children, adolescents, and...
I serve clients who look to expand their self-awareness, emotional intelligence and seek to uncover and process traumas and psychological wounds. I have experience working with clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, acute and chronic trauma, OCD, BPD, Schizophrenia, and other mental health disorders. I enjoy working with immigrants and refugees dealing with acculturation, racial identit...
Hello, I'm April-Autumn! My work with girls and women focuses on establishing a solid foundation of self and the she community actualizing a healthy, balanced lifestyle from the female perspective. My work with men focuses on creating a supportive space to discuss the rigors of manhood in today's society while creating solutions in navigating the psychological stressors of discrimination, socia...
(Services in Spanish available if needed) Processing difficult experiences with an empathic and informed therapist can make the process less difficult and can help diminish the impact symptoms are having on your every day life. My goal is to help you identify current challenges, learn new ways of coping, engaging and interacting, and empower you to make meaningful changes. Using evidenced-based...
Reaching out for help or support can make us feel vulnerable, and finding someone who you can trust enough to open up to about your deepest thoughts and feelings can feel impossible. What I can offer to you is a supportive environment, free of judgement and criticism, regardless of what it is you’re struggling with. My approach combines traditional models of therapy (cognitive and dialectical...
As we move through life we have many challenges that can make us question who we are, our purpose, how to move forward. Life changes, life traumas, interpersonal conflicts can add stress, increase anxiety and depression, trigger memories. How do we move through these moments? How do we work on conquering future moments? I can help you navigate through life's tribulations to find balance and sen...
Hello, I'm Heather. I like to focus with people of a variety of backgrounds whom have different needs. I often work with individuals, couples and families with complex concerns ranging from learning about yourself to addressing the challenges that hinder you from being able to live the life you desire. Trauma and attachment are common concerns that I see that impact many areas of life. Sometime...
