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
Sometimes, life's inevitable challenges leave us feeling overwhelmed. With the demands of work and relationships, self-care may seem nearly impossible to implement regularly. However, preserving your mental well-being doesn't have to be “just one more thing” added to the to do list. In each session, I will collaborate with you on setting goals to help break negative thinking patterns and behavi...
Life in our demanding and unpredictable world can sometimes leave us exhausted, in pain, and unable to move forward. Whether your struggle is in response to a recent traumatic event or past hurt that never healed, there is hope for you to find peace, safety, and restoration. My personal and professional experience has shaped my empathetic and compassionate approach to helping people heal and gr...
Seeking support takes courage. The burdens of life may become too heavy for us to carry alone or the pain too great to sustain in silence. Hurtful relationships, abuse, negative self-judgments & unresolved past experiences can impact our ability to bounce back from difficulties. I will strive to create a relationship that feels healing, is respectful, where you feel you have an ally and empower...
In individual therapy we enter into a non-judgmental and unconditional relationship in which we can be our true selves. Through weekly meetings together, we explore your belief systems, patterns and what makes you, you. With deep insight we formulate the tools for your personal growth. The process of therapy and its' unique container can ignite tremendous transformation in all facets of your li...
In today's tech-driven environment, the pressure to succeed can be overwhelming. Striving to achieve measures of success that do not include what is personally meaningful may heighten stress and anxiety. Therapy is an opportunity to examine the relationship between external messages and one's inner truths. It also supports the process of creating a life that is in harmony with who one truly...
Healing is a delicate and powerful process of transformation that involves the emergence of an authentic autonomous self in the presence of an empathic other. Our work together will focus on the areas of your life that are inhibiting the power of your full potential. We all need our pain witnessed in an effort to move beyond where we feel stuck. Through compassion, active listening, challenging...
Trained complex trauma, EMDR, and relationship therapist. Reconnecting, repairing, and revitalizing individuals, couples, and families is the goal of therapy. By providing a safe place for individuals and couples they are allowed the opportunity to be vulnerable and to work through the ugly issues and their side effects with professional help. Goals are set in place along with the development o...
As an independent licensed mental health counselor, who has full knowledge and experience working in the field throughout the lifespan, I am determined that I will be a great asset to clients who are in need of mental health support. I provide all clients with empathic support and encourage their internal exploration. My practice is a judgment free zone. I provide clients an environment where t...
I believe everyone, if given a supportive and secure space, can discover their inner-self and learn to appreciate who they genuinely are, which leads to improved relationships. I am a licensed clinical psychologist in California and Taiwan with over 10 years of practice experience. I have helped diverse populations with a wide range of issues in a variety of settings, including a community ment...
Feeling alone, confused or overwhelmed? Struggling with an unhealthy relationship or having trouble establishing a fulfilling, intimate one? Feeling stuck, unmotivated, procrastinating, yet realizing that you’re not reaching your personal or professional potentials? Psychotherapy with a trained and experienced professional can provide a safe space to deal with these and many other issues and...
Regardless of what you may be feeling right now, whether you are facing new challenges or struggling with issues that have plagued you for years, today you can begin to create a life of joy, inner peace, and personal freedom.Together, we will explore what is standing in the way of you having a pleasant life. I will help you move through past experiences, and increase your ability to respond to...
I am extremely familiar working with high risk, treatment resistant populations, as well as high functioning, therapeutically minded individuals who are motivated to become better at mastering life's obstacles. I believe that in therapy emotional and behavioral change begins with the relationship between the therapist and the client. My role as your therapist is not to be an expert on how you...
***Now Accepting New Clients***My ideal clients are adolescent and adult males who are looking for a solutions focused approach to resolving their issues. My ideal client needs a therapist he can relate to and one he can feel comfortable with. For 11 years I served as the Founder/CEO of a mentorship organization specifically targeted to reach African American males. My passion is helping black...
Do you struggle with overwhelming anxiety and/or fear? Are parenting concerns keeping you up at night? Do you have a difficult teenager or significant other that you struggle to effectively communicate with? Have you lost your motivation to reach your goals? Have you experienced a personally traumatic event that continues to plague you despite your best efforts to forget about it? These and man...
My focus during the COVID-19 pandemic is to support those through a stressful and uncertain time. I have worked with anxiety, panic and stress for most of my career in the capacity as an individual therapist, a group facilitator for Kaiser Permanente, an educator for the county of Riverside, and working with marginalized communities in Northern CA. Although I can work with most, I am a great ma...
