Racial Identity

As a Black therapist, I will give you the space to process your identity and racial trauma, as well as, any challenges that come with navigating a white supremacy society.

I am mixed-race Chicanx and racial identity is something that I have been navigating since early childhood. In that way, much of my relationship with racial identity and mental health is informed by the concept of belongingness and thwarted belongingness as well as systemic oppression.

My expertise is in helping people with multicultural backgrounds integrate their various cultural and racial identities in order to resolve their internal multicultural dissonances.

Much of my graduate level research and training has been in understanding the complex racial identity development of people of color and White individuals. My dissertation research included examining how Black clients responded to White therapists who overtly broach cross-racial differences in the therapy session.

Our aim is to facilitate discussions on fostering and promoting positive racial identity, racial consciousness, and addressing internalized biases. Through multicultural counseling techniques and identity exploration, we empower clients to navigate the complexities of race and racial identity with confidence and authenticity.

I can accompany you in your journey of navigating the complexities of being your true self in a society that may not value your unique point of view. You may face competing demands to fit into mainstream American society and into your respective cultural groups. This may lead to having double or triple the expectations, as you are trying to please various audiences. I can assist you in making sense of the different contexts you have existed in and how these have influenced your wellbeing.

I am a cultural worker and community organizer of Historic Filipinotown. Additionally, I have provided mental health services and inclusive programs for BIPOC communities that address ethnic development, acculturation, and cultural values.

Working with individuals to explore their Racial Identity is what I love to do most. As a biracial, Chinese and White, individual, I grew up feeling alone in my experience. I felt confused about where I fit in, because I did not understand my own identity. I use my own lived experience to guide me as I incorporate resources, psychoeducation, and techniques to support others in building confidence around their racial identity. My goal is to aid you in taking control of your identity.

I have experience working with folks who want to process their racial and cultural experiences and the ways in which they are impacted. I have also worked with people who feel disconnected from their racial and cultural identities.

As a black man in America i first hand understand and have the lived experience of what it is like being black in this country. As a first generation African American, i also have the lived experience of being raised in two different cultures and navigating the different cultural dynamics.

Race means a multitude of things depending who you ask. I have been working with BI&POC communities my entire career with a specialization in mixed individuals navigating their own identity.

As a multiracial person myself, I understand the complexity of race and culture and it impacts our sense of identity, self and belonging. In order to develop a positive sense of self, it is imperative that we be allowed to explore and connect to these aspects of ourselves. It is my passion and pleasure to be able to provide this space to my clients of all backgrounds and experiences, and especially to those who are trans or interracially adopted or those from multiracial homes.

I facilitate healing and growth, acknowledging the intersectionality of identities through earned wisdom and lived experience as an Asian American. I navigate sensitive issues, fostering trust and empowerment using cultural healing and incorporating decolonized approaches to therapy. My practice integrates evidence-based techniques with cultural sensitivity, ensuring clients receive affirming and effective support on their journey towards self-discovery and resilience.

I have over 17 years of experience - both clinical and research - in racial identity development.

I am Half-Korean and Half-Italian, and my parents are 1st and 2nd generation immigrants to the US. Therapy has historically been a "white" thing to do, and has not always been a safe experience for people of color. I enjoy working with people of all intersecting identities, and work to remain culturally humble as a person and clinician. Therapy can be a helpful place to address issues related to racial identity, racial trauma, or navigating multiple cultures.

At my other practice, Anise Health, I work with clients from the Asian and Asian American community, and we specifically specialize in giving culturally-responsive care. I have been working with clients who are first-generation immigrants, children of immigrants and refugees, and biracial clients and helping them understand their racial identity more, in addition to helping them understand their generational trauma and relationship with their parents.

Working with individuals to explore their Racial Identity is what drives my passion in this field. As a biracial, Chinese and White, individual, I grew up feeling alone in my experience. I struggled to fit into a group or to "check a box, because I did not even understand my cultural identity myself. I incorporate resources, psychoeducation, and techniques to support others in building confidence around their racial identity. My goal is to aid you in taking control of your identity.