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
We all need a little help in our lives. Recognizing that therapy may be something you need in your life is the first step to taking time and consideration for you. Therapy can be helpful for all individuals in an array of ways. If you are struggling with transitions, coping with loss or grief, have a new or continuing disease…you are not alone. The individuals I work with come from all walks of...
Anthony has been practicing the Art of Psychotherapy and Counseling for over 30 years . He has a Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology from Ramapo College and completed his Masters in Clinical Social Work from Rutgers University Graduate School of Social Work . He provides a Safe - Nonjudgmental Therapeutic Relationship when engaged in the treatment hour . Anthony has experience in working with...
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At its core, therapy is a conversation. Like a greenhouse, this specially crafted conversation we call “therapy” aims to nurture and ripen our words, thoughts, images, emotions, and sensations, all "vitals" of the mind, so that they can become useful in our growth journey, both inside and outside the therapy room. Within the protective bounds of therapy, we find a rare space to talk, enhanced b...
Are you having problems at your job or in your personal life? Are you having problems with your sex life? Do you feel anxious, confused, depressed, hopeless, or stressed? I am here to help you to thrive in your personal and professional lives. Let me counsel and coach you through some of your tough situations and past trauma. I come to the field of psychotherapy after many years as a teacher,...
I am a psychotherapist specializing in individual, couple, and group therapy with adults. I work with people from all backgrounds including the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with diverse cultural and religious orientations. My approach is warm, collaborative, and integrative. I aim to create a supportive environment where you feel both understood and challenged, while providing practical too...
I view the therapeutic process as a journey I travel with each of my clients. I aim to provide an open and nonjudgmental environment, which helps facilitate the development of insight into oneself and experiences with others. By providing a sense of acceptance and understanding, I aid each client in realizing their inner strength to enact the change desired in their lives. My approach is rooted...
Hi my name is Sarah Fredrich, I live in Watertown, WI. Married and have 3 grown children and eight grandbabies. I have two step kids. I have been in the Medical field for decades- I have experienced all types of obstables in my life- or shall we say road blocks. I would like to offer my services to whom ever may need it. I come from a big family and lots of uncles and aunts. I have a AS degree ...
Therapy is the process of coming to a deeper understanding of ourselves and how we approach the world while contained in the therapeutic relationship. I aim to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to explore why patterns of thinking and interacting have become painful. In my experience, this process leads to improved relationships and communication, greater confidence and...
The need for connection and understanding are integral to the human experience. With this belief I serve individuals, couples, and families using a systemic and multicultural framework. The foundation of my work is honing in on the inherent capability of my clients in order to reach their goals and develop a life that best serves them. My interest and experience is in providing treatment for...
I work from an object relations perspective and draw from a variety of therapies including but not limited to narrative, solution-focused, experiential, and cognitive-behavioral. I work with individuals, couples, and families to decisively identify and treat anxiety disorders, codependency, depression, grief and loss, and marital/other relational issues. I welcome any questions you have about m...
Relationships are hard. Sometimes we experience anxiety around navigating a new relationship, or we’re trying to take our current relationship to the next level and we’re not sure what that next level is. For some of us, we’re experiencing so much frustration around being misunderstood or betrayed by our partner. For others, we just have so much tension in our relationship that it feels like we...
Hi, my name is Tammy Vaughn. My clients, whether children or adults, tell me they feel comfortable with me because I'm friendly and relatable. My client centered approach is important to me because I believe that clients must feel heard, understood and helped. After a crisis, my clients often reach out to me again because they need support and to be heard or to create a plan. Some clients have...
Hi, I can’t wait to hear from you! Deciding to take your growth and healing journey to the next level can be both challenging and intimidating. I am so happy that you are choosing YOU. I believe that you deserve to live the life of your dreams for no other reason than because you exist right here, right now. You deserve all of the healing and growth that you desire. My goal is to help you achie...
