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've been working for 32 years helping people develop confidence and the capabilities for personal and profession growth, and for fulfilling relationships. I'm a "Relational" psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapist and psychoanalyst but draw from CBT and solution based therapies as well. I work with individuals and couples from all walks of life and from a wide range of professions. In a sa...
Life has a way of throwing us challenges that can prevent us from experiencing positive growth which impacts our well-being. Whether you have experienced a loss, are having issues within your relationships, changes are occurring in your life, you are experiencing higher stress, feeling overwhelmed, or simply just want to talk to someone about challenges you are facing, I am here to partner with...
At Central Kentucky Counseling Associates, we serve a wide variety of clients and needs ranging from the more common depression, anxiety issues to more complex chronic mental illness, addiction, family conflicts and more. We have highly trained and highly skills clinicians available to get you quickly scheduled and to meet you where you are at! -Whether you need in-home counseling, in-school...
I enjoy treating individuals who feel "stuck" in their lives. There are many obstacles in life that create dismay and life dissatisfaction including phase of life issues, grief and loss, issues with intimacy and attachment, career dissatisfaction, unresolved family of origin issues and impulsive/compulsive coping behaviors to name a few. I enjoy helping people getting back to thriving and feeli...
Feeling alone, confused or overwhelmed? Anxious or depressed? Struggling with an emotionally unhealthy relationship or having trouble establishing a fulfilling, intimate one? Not realizing your personal or professional goals or reaching your potential? Psychotherapy with a highly trained, experienced professional can provide a safe space to deal with these and many other issues and facilitate...
Advanced Counseling and Consulting Services offers a very different experience to those seeking services. Through combining cutting edge therapies with an attuned therapist, ACCS seeks to provide a pathway that leads to long tern change. "I opened ACCS as I hadn't seen the kind and level of services being provided elsewhere in the Fox Valley" states Jeff Ryan, the owner. While combining such...
You did it - you've made it in quarantine for this long...You survived. But now you're anxious about the next steps. You're feeling burned out. Irritable. Depressed. You're carrying your worries and the stress of other people in your life who are still trying to accept that this is your new normal. If you're exhausted, down, and starting to feel the weight of feeling so "stuck", I want you to...
I am a seasoned mental health clinician with nearly 40 years of clinical experience, and specific treatment interests in the areas of mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorders, grief and loss, substance abuse and sexual disorders. I am fluent in Spanish and will do everything in my power to help you maximize your full life potential. I have a Master's Degree in Clinical Social Work from t...
Are you desperate to feel love and connection in your relationship while feeling hopeless and alone? Do you feel anxious or sad? Maybe you want to strengthen your relationship? Do you want to have greater communication and understanding? Maybe your relationship needs a shift to create change and healing? Are you tired of suffering and being in pain? If so, I would like to collaborate and help y...
You want and need to feel better. I help you discover how your thoughts and actions take you away from yourself. I practice from an open, honest, and non-judgmental point of view. As a therapist, I consider us as whole and valuable right now, but with barriers to experiencing ourselves or life in this way. When human beings are supported like this, soon things can feel better and change is...
I place a strong focus on exploring developmentally important emotional and relational disruptions and rely heavily on attachment theory as a conceptual grounding in my work. I have experience in working with family-of-origin concerns, religious/spiritual concerns, existential questions, relationship concerns, Adult-Children-of-Divorce, LGBTQI concerns, and difficulties with acculturation. My...
Inspire...the spark that lights the flame. That is my number one goal with my clients. I want to spark something within you. Whether it is to mend a broken relationship, start that business or push through anxiety, I want to inspire you to gain control of your life and situation. I want to help you to help yourself because you already possess the tools to succeed. I have a fun, yet direct appro...
I am passionate about helping individuals and couples experience deeper connection, wholeness, and joy in their relationship. I speak French and Spanish fluently and appreciate the richness and challenges of multiculturalism in relationships. I have experience working with adults struggling with depression, anxiety, anger, self-esteem, and other interpersonal issues. My husband and I lead one-d...
In today's world we are surrounded by constructive and destructive forces. It is easy to get sucked in by the destructive forces such as fear or negativity which can lead to uneasiness, isolation, and disappointments. I believe therapy can be a helpful space to shift your focus to more constructive forces within yourself, your family, and your community. Therapy can help you to channel the pain...
In my practice I offer a culturally sensitive and safe space where your complexity is valued. Discovering, recovering, and welcoming your whole self, is promoted so you can heal and approach your life with more fluidity and fullness. As a coach and psychotherapist specialized in somatic and creative approaches, I will guide you through difficult life transitions mindfully and holistically. We w...
