Therapy for POC

Because life is already challenging enough.

Trauma and abuse, my main specialties, affect all people in similar ways. However, to heal properly, people of color need clinicians who understand how trauma and abuse can affect them differently.

Healing and building community look different, as well. It’s hard enough to be open and vulnerable with a person, but dealing with a clinician who doesn’t understand the complexity of the POC world adds an extra layer of challenge.

When you’re in the middle of your session, you don’t want to have to stop to explain how discrimination works, the importance of family, the connection of spirituality and life, community politics, colorism within the community, or a host of other issues.

You want to focus on YOU. And that’s as it should be.

I understand all these things – and I understand there are things that I won’t understand – but I’m aware that they exist.

And that’s crucial. And I’ll make sure to ask when I need to know more. And I want you to tell me when I’m missing something. .

I know how essential it is to grasp all this so you can heal from a traumatic experience – both in the grieving of the event itself and in the growth of healing from it.

I don’t live in an “all or nothing” world.

I’ve noticed a general negative outlook on religion, culture, and community within the therapeutic community – IF your religion/culture/community isn’t the typical white experience.

And, those professionals aren’t entirely wrong. Any of these areas can harbor a lot of potential damage; however, they can also offer a lot of empowerment, strength, and support when they’re healthy.

I see these areas as tools – they become what I put in them and take from them.

With that, I work with you to make sure you benefit from these tools or change them when needed.

I work with you – in your wholeness.

Let me help you on your journey.

Reach out today at (929) 251-5127 – let’s talk about how we can work together and how I can lighten your load along the way.

Make your healing journey with someone who sees from your unique perspective and can help you create the life of your dreams.