Therapy for People of Color (POC)
and other Minority Status
Inequality is the root of social evil.
– Pope Francis
Which Social Inequality has you fired up?
- Age
- Ability level (developmental or acquired) = Handicap
- Religion
- Ethnicity / Race
- Socioeconomic Status (level of wealth)
- Sexual orientation (LGBTQ+)
- Indigenous heritage (Native)
- National Origin / Language
- Gender
- Body Shape / Size / Weight
You can’t control how the world sees you.
But you still must live in it! The stress of being “other” is starting to take a toll. Being different means, you must work twice as hard to survive, let alone take flight. It’s painful when it feels like people are looking through you, not seeing you.
You finally sought help and had to educate your therapist about your experiences.
You’ve been the subject of so much racism (or insert appropriate ism here) that you see it everywhere. Are you going crazy? Is it happening, or are you just looking for it? Are others voicing their concerns that you are becoming hyper-alert to it?
You’re receiving negative input from everywhere, and it’s so hard to take. Your will dwindles, and you start to succumb and take on that “less than” status.
Why THIS therapist?
- THIS therapist identifies as a minority, a person of color
- THIS therapist has experienced concerns re: her safety
- THIS therapist has struggled with identity issues
- THIS therapist has lacked access
- THIS therapist has felt guilty for passing, for achieving, for making it
- I GET IT!!!
Does therapy help with experiences of social inequality?
The short answer is YES! Therapy can help you understand your intersections outside the mainstream and identify your oppression.
This change in perspective frees you from owning societal issues, freeing you to ACCEPT your authentic self and realize your potential.
Start feeling more comfortable in your skin! Schedule a consultation today!
CALL / TEXT (360) 620-4928 or EMAIL me today to schedule your FREE 20-minute consultation.