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
*Currently a waitlist for daytime & evening appts* I specialize in treating adolescents and adults with trauma histories, depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship stressors, abuse, self-esteem, boundaries and other issues. I strongly believe everyone has things to work through. My goal is to support clients in reaching the healthy therapeutic and life goals they identify for themselves, in order...
( English | español ) Do you ever feel overwhelmed, not knowing how to feel better? If you're someone who has had a life-changing experience it can seem like the floor is crumbling beneath your feet. You feel like everything is uncertain and as if everyone would judge you if they knew how you really felt or what was going on. You feel alone, frustrated, and confused - stuck and wishing you knew...
I help with anxiety and related specialties while working with you to overcome obstacles and reach your goals in order to live a healthier and happier life. My ideal clients are motivated individuals, professionals and students who are dealing with issues of anxiety, depression, loss, or transitions. If you are struggling and need to unburden yourself, gain insight, or develop healthier coping...
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understa...
I can assist the person/family in finding ways to address personal impairments that impact growth and vitality. I provide a structural and evidence base practice approach dealing with anxiety, depression, and family/couple issues. I’m looking forward to meeting you. Thanks...
Resilience, adaptability, and the capacity to handle loss and hardship are core human traits. Sometimes life is really good, and sometimes it's really hard. I believe in the human spirit and the capacity for growth, healing, and fulfillment. We all deserve to live meaningful lives, and I will show you how to do that in a way that doesn't require you to judge yourself, that involves acceptance,...
Just the process of seeking help and beginning counseling can be difficult and I'm so glad you're considering it. At Path to Peace, I attempt to meet my client where they are to set clear life and mental health goals. I make an effort to explain my style of counseling and collaborate with clients to set goals for increased happiness, decreased worry, improved functioning, and peace. The road to...
( English | español ) I believe healing is a collaborative effort between a client and his or her clinician. To be most effective, a clinician must provide sincere empathy without judgement. As a Hispanic woman from New York City, I am attuned to the importance of the multicultural implications within therapy. I assist my clients in developing clear, attainable treatment goals. Rather than...
In therapy, I help clients recognize the maladaptive patterns and harmful hidden systems that may be holding them back, and we work together to co-create a happier and healthier way of being in the world. As a professor at Columbia University and the Director of Clinical Training for the counseling psychology PhD program, my research focuses on how negative life experiences impact stress and...
Taking the leap to begin therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming. My goal is to provide a caring, accepting environment for my clients to feel safe, valued, and heard. Through compassion and empathy, I approach counseling by viewing each client holistically, investing time to understand what shapes them and their stories. My collaborative style invites my clients to be partners in identifying a...
(New clients welcome...) Things happen, and they happen all the times, whether or not we are aware. We act out when we don't get what we want and when we get what we don't want. Sometimes we act out in ways that are self-sabotaging. We get overwhelmed at work and in relationships. All this is normal and yet limits one's potential to be successful and happy. I offer a safe space for you to relax...
I have 25 years of experience working with individuals, couples and families. Often people come to me because they feel overwhelmed, stuck or discouraged. My process is to empower people to help them identify and use their own unique experiences and qualities to achieve a sense of happiness and peace of mind. I specialize in working with adults and teenagers experiencing challenges with love,...
I am very passionate about helping others discover their potential and life purpose. In my private practice I prefer to use a Holistic approach to counseling while blending Trauma Focused Care with Client centered needs. I would like to assist in coaching and supporting women, children, and families to find their happiest and healthiest of realities. I specialize in treatment of attachment,...
Hi! My name is Helen Roberts and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, and Iowa. I’ve been counseling children, teens, adults, couples, and families for over 20 years - But in my experience, that’s not really what you want to know. What you really want to know is can I help you? And is there hope for things to change for you? As a matter of fact, there is and ...
Feeling stuck? Life stress can make you feel down, anxious, angry, defeated, hopeless and helpless. Life stressors and the accompanying emotions can keep you up at night, cause a loss of appetite, and irritability. Ideally, you want to “get over it,” but for some reason, it has been getting worse and affecting you, your relationships with family and friends, and even at work. Then you find...
