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
For over 20 years, Dr. Stephen Purcell has been helping adults, adolescents, couples and families improve their relationships; cope with stress, anxiety and depression; work through trauma, grief, and loss; overcome addictions; and navigate major life transitions like divorce and career change. Whether you are currently facing a crisis or simply want to improve the way you function in everyday...
As a therapist, I always had a mission and a vision to guide my practice. My mission is to help a person see the potential they have within themselves. My vision is to lead a person towards their goal and upon attaining their goal, they’ll feel that they were able to accomplish it themselves. I've worked with adolescents and their families during times of crisis for several years. I've also wor...
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I provide a warm, non judgmental environment for you to explore your thoughts, habits and behaviors that may be holding you back from achieving authentic happiness. I specialize in working with adults and families dealing with the effects of addiction. Substance abuse impacts all areas of your life and m...
These are very unique times indeed, and meeting with a therapist has never been a better idea. I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance and am accepting new clients. I believe that authenticity, empathy, and mutual respect are essential elements of a therapeutic relationship. I utilize the most current evidence-based approaches to help you achieve your goals. A few areas of my clinical experti...
Understand the world u "know" was created by imperfect people w/ideas they had 2 feel safe, loved & happy. Right, wrong or otherwise, no 1 is perfect & each person has the same right 2 decide & create their own reality. Like those who came b4 u, discover what ur unique needs are 2 feel safe, loved & happy. Have a safe place to gain knowledge, understanding, & skills, like armor, 2b empowered &...
Life can come at you hard; however, it doesn’t have to break you. Are you struggling with depression- sadness that has lasted too long, anxiety, anger, everyday life issues related to marriage, family? Maybe you are struggling with substance abuse and the trauma of using substances. Allow me to walk with you on your journey to healing. Together we can conquer the mental challenges that may be...
I believe, without reservation, from personal experiences years of practice and teaching, that any one can be empowered to face challenges of life. Empowered individuals are resilient and able to bounce back from adversities. My main focus is to empower you and your loved ones to overcome challenges holistically. As a professor for 8 years, I have trained and supervised hundreds of graduate...
( English | español ) You cannot change what you don't understand. It's the lack of knowledge and understanding that many times leads to subconscious self-sabotage or intentional poor choices. I can help you gain insight that will not only help you understand your circumstances, but transform them. What I do is help redefine who you are so that when you attain that transformation, the changes y...
North Star Counseling Group was founded on the idea that all people will find themselves in need of guidance and support at some point in their life. Various concerns can lead a person to counseling services. Stephanie Ardagh, LCSW works with children ages 3-18. She is experienced in addressing issues of: self esteem, self injury, body image, school refusal, adjustment to divorce and loss, soci...
I offer individual counseling to teens and adults. I have a passion for working with the issues that teens and their families face, viewing this time period to be critical developmentally. As an ABC (American born Chinese), born and raised in the U.S., I work as a bridge between parents and teenagers with bicultural backgrounds. My areas of focus are anxiety, depression, divorce, grief and loss...
( English | español ) Our early life experiences are intimately intertwined with our present selves. Together, we will explore the deeper roots of the issues you are facing. My warm, active style will support you in learning more about your own patterns, and embolden you to make changes in yourself, and in your relationships. Over my many years as a clinician and clinical supervisor, I’ve learn...
I received an M.A. in Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2011. As your counselor, I am here to support you in making meaning, creating comfort, and uncovering resources to help you be your best self. I believe that people are relational beings with physical, spiritual, emotional, and social components, and that the exploration and integration of these aspects through a client-cente...
I believe that a good fit with a therapist is crucial. I invite you to call me for a free phone consultation so together we can decide if we will be a good match for the work you are choosing to do. People describe me as warm, relational, and balanced. I work with people who are seeking a deeper connection to oneself and the world, wanting a better life, wanting to heal from past and current pa...
Whether you are seeking to work on a specific concern, like depression, anxiety, or trauma, or want to get your life on track and become the person you want to be, I can help. I am highly experienced in scientifically backed methods proven to alleviate a variety of concerns. However, every person is different. Some people benefit from structure. Others do better when things are more freewheelin...
