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 Clinical Professional Counselor experienced working with adults of all ages. A graduate of the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, I also hold a PhD from Northwestern University in sociology and still find the sociological imagination to be a useful way to look at an individual and their environment. I have been working as a psychotherapist since 1999, working for more t...
I make every effort to meet my clients needs. I work with clients who are in crisis or who need on-going support. You will find that I am an easy person to speak with and give clients caring and creative interventions that work and are effective. If you are interested in therapy that is focused on your concerns and needs, then you will find that in my practice. I will address all of your concer...
I understand how important it is for my clients to feel supported and be able to address their immediate concerns as quickly and as effectively as possible. I view therapy as a collaborative process where I work with my clients to acquire the appropriate coping skills for their present difficulties while gaining the understanding and insight needed to handle future challenges. By working togeth...
One of the greatest things about counseling is that YOU have everything you need to initiate the change you want to see in your life. I would love to help you navigate in uncovering those resources. I don't have the power to give you anything you don't already have but I can encourage you to empower yourself in discovering those tools you may have forgotten you had or never fully utilized.It is...
Are you looking for an open-minded, non-judgmental therapist to help you address problems and facilitate your living a more truthful and productive life? Are you struggling with life, relationships, creative pursuits, or coming to terms with your past? Seeking therapy requires courage, and it is with respect, curiosity, and dedication that I approach this important work. I have helped many adul...
After 27 years of teaching, I retired from the innovative West Georgia Psychology Department, opening a practice in Atlanta, Georgia. It specializes in intensive psychotherapy and psychoanalysis. My psychotherapy is informed by existential and humanistic training. I trained with the Jungian, Thomas Moore. I have engaged in learning Lacanian psychoanalysis since the 1990's. (Quebec City & New Yo...
There is hope for change! I work in an empathetic, insight oriented, strengths based manner in order to help you gain clarity and insight to; build on your strengths, heal past wounds, and explore choices to make new decisions. I will hold the space for you to face difficult emotions and challenge/affirm your thought processes so that you can; break old negative cycles, develop new coping skill...
Our goal is to work with you to help find a balance between understanding your concerns and learning the skills to make meaningful changes to live a full and healthy life. With a background rooted in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) we use strategies to promote growth and recovery within your value system in a way that makes sense for your life. Our shared expertise include treating individuals...
Life events are like pieces of a puzzle that create the picture of where you are today. I have worked with women who left abusive relationships for the safety of a shelter to addicts/ alcoholics looking toward the path of recovery and now with mentally ill clients who seek a normal. I work on issues of addiction, abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, codependency, relationsh...
We all face obstacles and may need support, guidance and/ or empathy. I provide such support in the traditional office setting or via secure video sessions. Using best practices rooted in diagnostics and assessment my clinical work incorporates cognitive behavioral and post-modern (gender and multicultural) therapies. I work with clients from all backgrounds affected by mood and anxiety concern...
Your life deserves your attention. The way you regard, understand or interpret things tells your story. Do you need new skills? Compassionate self acceptance? Interpersonal Effectiveness? To forgive? Be forgiven? Give yourself the gift of psychotherapy. SKILLS TRAINING GROUP. There are some things in life we cannot change and must learn to live with. In small group learn distress tolerance skil...
NEW GROUPS STARTING FOR PRETEEN AND TEEN GIRLS! DO YOU NOTICE YOUR CHILD/TEEN STRUGGLING WITH THEIR SELF ESTEEM? CONTACT ME FOR MORE INFO! As your therapist, I tailor my approach depending on your needs. It is my commitment to offer you a safe space without judgement and provide an empathetic ear. Each person is unique which means that the approach should be unique to you. My goal is to help yo...
Thank you for visiting my profile! I work with adolescents, adults, individuals and families. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and other relationship related challenges. I have a trauma certificate from the Firentz Institute and work with both childhood and adult trauma. Though trauma is my speciality, I have experience with a wide range of mental health issu...
( English | español ) As a Multi-Lingual Mental Health Counselor, I've had the opportunity of working with English, Spanish, and Portuguese speaking populations. I had received extensive Play Therapy training and I am a Registered Play Therapist. I specialize in working with Major Depressive Disorder, Trauma, Personality Disorders, ADHD, Reactive Attachment Disorder, Family, and Group...
I am a trauma focused therapist for individuals and families who have experienced single or multiple adverse events in childhood or adulthood, and intergenerational trauma. It isn't always easy to reach out for help after these experiences, in my role as a therapist I am committed to assist my clients in this courageous step toward their healing journey. I am currently accepting new clients who...
