Racial 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.

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.

Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity.

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.

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.

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 aim to integrate social justice practices into my work as a therapist through acknowledgement of the many identities that make up my clients. Rather than taking a "I don't see color" approach, I acknowledge that oppression and discrimination still exists - not only towards BIPOC, but other marginalized communities as well. The impact that this has on my clients matters.

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 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.

We are a multicultural practice specializing in Asian American mental health and BIPOC populations. Our providers identify with AAPI identities in one way or another. We merge our lived experiences with specialized clinical training to give you the most effective, culturally sensitive mental health care.

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.

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

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

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 specialize in helping clients navigate the complexities of their racial or ethnic identities, especially in the context of racism, discrimination, and systemic inequality. My approach provides a safe space to explore your experiences, process the trauma associated with racial prejudice, and develop effective coping strategies. I am sensitive to the cultural nuances and unique challenges faced by marginalized groups and work towards validating your experiences while promoting resilience.

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.

As a Black woman who experienced the harm of engaging with multiple systems of oppression, I have worked intentionally to learn how best to support individuals struggling to be themselves in unwelcoming environments. When exploring identity formation and challenging past ideas of self, I employ a step by step model to create space for reflection, acknowledgement of resilience, and integration of the full self.