Are You Struggling With Racial Identity?

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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

I am a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with master’s of science degree in marriage and family therapy. I am passionate about helping individuals and families with issues in all walks of life. I feel privileged to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families in their struggles, and I find joy in their transformations. I believe in each person's and family's internal strength in maki...
Are you feeling lost? Have you been experiencing issues with relationships or infidelity? Are you, or your family members, recently divorced and adjusting to the transition? I can help. Life can get complicated, and when it does it can be hard to know how to cope or move forward. I am here to detangle those complications. I counsel couples, families, and individuals of all ages, using a variety...

Shayla Hilt

Brooklyn

New York

Shayla is an experienced therapist with over 15 years of working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, difficult relationships and alcohol/substance misuse. She offers a holistic approach to person-centered care in a non-judgmental, supportive, and safe space. Shayla places a strong emphasis on building trust with her clients and tailoring treatment towards individual needs...
“People are just as wonderful as sunsets if you let them be. When I look at a sunset, I don't find myself saying, "Soften the orange a bit on the right hand corner." I don't try to control a sunset. I watch with awe as it unfolds.”― C. Rogers I firmly believe that the reparative, and at times uncomfortable, experiences that occur in therapy translate to healing and a more fulfilling life. An...
I am a caring, compassionate Therapist who is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive environment where you can develop the internal strength and resiliency to cope with life’s challenges. My specialties include providing treatment for family relational problems, Trauma, Depression, Anxiety, Self-esteem issues, Stress management, and Adjustment disorders. I utilize a combination of Cognitive...
**OFFERING ONLINE APPOINTMENTS** You've landed here because you're searching for something: a lost spark of creativity, to been seen and heard, some help navigating a difficult relationship, a safe place to process what's happening in the world, a deeper relationship with your true self, a way to move through hurt and pain. Therapy that works goes beyond talking. Therapy that leads to change he...

Liza M. Torres Giusti

Denver

Colorado

I am Licensed in Colorado and a National Board Certified Counselor offering online (Video-Voice Telehealth) counseling services in both English and Spanish. I specialize in helping individuals and couples that want to advance their relationships, education, careers and wellness goals. Experiencing fear, stress, anxiety, worry, panic, nervousness or difficulty sleeping. Feeling sad, hopeless,...
Trying to manage life alone can have devastating results. My desire is to help connect people back to the Father and to therefore see them thrive in such a way that they become healthy, healed positive agents for change in their families and communities. My goal is to help people thrive in their spiritual, social, mental, emotional and practical lives. While enjoying individual therapy, I also...

Ezza Melina Mustaffa

Chicago

Illinois

Hello and welcome! As a therapist, my aim is to build empathic relationships and empower clients to create meaningful change. I appreciate working with clients that understand that change is a process, motivated to do the work in and out of the session, and enjoy being in a collaborative relationship. I believe that therapy is a process where you can gain tools to address life's challenges, gai...
I believe in the potential of human beings to grow, change, experience, seek and find meaning in their lives. I believe in existential, humanistic and person-centered perspectives where respect and dignity of, and for individuals are paramount to their therapeutic process. Growth and change are processes that occur as a result of a combination of one's life experiences; however, our daily life...
First, I want to say welcome and recognize your courage in seeking therapy. As a licensed clinical social worker in Campbell, I work with adults, teens and children who are seeking support in their personal or professional lives. My goal is to offer clients a safe place to talk openly, sort through concerns, and examine patterns and behaviors. Together, we can work to strengthen communication,...
( English | español ) *Online appointments available.* I specialize in college students struggling with anxiety, perfectionism, isolation/loneliness, and/or low self worth. I work best with those that have historically felt "missed", misjudged, or marginalized and have internalized an unhealthy pattern of self-criticism. Your transformation and healing in therapy will come through consistently ...
Recovery Dreams & Hopes/Counseling and Wellness Center, we help you define and take a clear path to a happier, healthier life. RDH offers person-centered, quality addiction treatment services in a supportive environment, through individualized goal- driven treatment. The philosophy is based on the understanding that addiction is a disease that affects the entire person: encompassing the body,...

Aaliyah J Muhammad

Washington

District of Columbia

Not Accepting New Clients -- With over 10 years of experience working with at risk youth, substance users, trauma survivors, the LGBTQ community, families in conflict, those with interpersonal relationships struggles, work-life balance challenges, grief, depression, and anxiety. Most of the clients I work with seek relief from stress, confusion, feelings associated with grief/loss, low...

Francisco Surace

Boston

Massachusetts

( English | español ) We live in a high-paced world, pulling us in all directions, leading us to feel burnt out and disconnected from other people. You might have become tired of the nagging stress, the strong emotions, the complexity of navigating relationships, or the feeling that something is holding you back from reaching your full potential. Despite all of this, a part of you wants to feel...