Multiracial Therapists in North Hollywood, CA
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with children, teens, families, and young adults. I have experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and collaborative. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey—listening, supporting, and at times gently challenging you—while always meeting you with compassion and without judgment. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and sharing openly.
Hi! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who enjoys working with children, teens, families, and young adults. I have experience supporting clients from diverse backgrounds who are navigating concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges. I believe therapy works best when it feels safe, supportive, and collaborative. My role is to walk alongside you on your journey—listening, supporting, and at times gently challenging you—while always meeting you with compassion and without judgment. My hope is that therapy becomes a space where you feel comfortable being yourself and sharing openly.
I am passionate about working with complex trauma/PTSD, neurodiversity, relational issues, people-pleasers, perfectionists, grief, and multicultural issues that arise within AAPI, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and multiracial/ethnic communities.
As a biracial 1st/2nd-gen AAPI trauma-informed therapist, a culturally responsive, intersectional, biopsychosocial lens is foundational in my practice as I seek to learn how environment, history and context shape and create nuance in experiences and stories. EMDR is one of the modalities I integrate into my work with trauma and other symptoms and distress.
I am passionate about working with complex trauma/PTSD, neurodiversity, relational issues, people-pleasers, perfectionists, grief, and multicultural issues that arise within AAPI, BIPOC, immigrant, LGBTQIA+, and multiracial/ethnic communities.
As a biracial 1st/2nd-gen AAPI trauma-informed therapist, a culturally responsive, intersectional, biopsychosocial lens is foundational in my practice as I seek to learn how environment, history and context shape and create nuance in experiences and stories. EMDR is one of the modalities I integrate into my work with trauma and other symptoms and distress.
A healthy connection with “self” allows for authentically rewarding relationships with others. As your therapist, my objective is to align with your goals, guide you to a place of clarity and help you learn how to regulate your emotions. I provide services to individuals who choose a path of self-discovery, strive for inner peace, or are simply ready to work towards the life they know they deserve. If you are looking to move beyond your past and thrive in the present, I am here to help you navigate your emotional wounds and work through the emotional blocks that may still be holding you back.
A healthy connection with “self” allows for authentically rewarding relationships with others. As your therapist, my objective is to align with your goals, guide you to a place of clarity and help you learn how to regulate your emotions. I provide services to individuals who choose a path of self-discovery, strive for inner peace, or are simply ready to work towards the life they know they deserve. If you are looking to move beyond your past and thrive in the present, I am here to help you navigate your emotional wounds and work through the emotional blocks that may still be holding you back.
Come as you are, I will meet you right where you're at and go from there. I intend to sit with you through what you bring to the space and support you through understanding, empathy, and a perspective while we explore together. I consider myself eclectic and flexible with various strategies when it comes to care. I understand that some approaches may work while others may not. I adjust, navigate, and come up with creative ideas and solutions while also leaning on some helpful skills as needed from theories such as CBT, DBT, strength and resilience-based therapy, human-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care.
Come as you are, I will meet you right where you're at and go from there. I intend to sit with you through what you bring to the space and support you through understanding, empathy, and a perspective while we explore together. I consider myself eclectic and flexible with various strategies when it comes to care. I understand that some approaches may work while others may not. I adjust, navigate, and come up with creative ideas and solutions while also leaning on some helpful skills as needed from theories such as CBT, DBT, strength and resilience-based therapy, human-centered therapy, and trauma-informed care.
If you are a young adult in your 20s or 30s figuring out how to adult —
navigating anxiety, depression, relationship changes, grief, or the
particular kind of overwhelm that comes when no one prepared you for
this stage of life — I work with people in exactly this place. I am a Black therapist, fully affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, and I bring a
culturally attuned lens to every session. My approach is simple: come as
you are, and we will figure it out from there.
If you are a young adult in your 20s or 30s figuring out how to adult —
navigating anxiety, depression, relationship changes, grief, or the
particular kind of overwhelm that comes when no one prepared you for
this stage of life — I work with people in exactly this place. I am a Black therapist, fully affirming of LGBTQ+ identities, and I bring a
culturally attuned lens to every session. My approach is simple: come as
you are, and we will figure it out from there.
Does it sometimes feel like you are struggling to just exist? As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it! Many spaces in this world are not designed for us, and sometimes even work against us. Your feelings of overwhelm and othered-ness are justified, but that shouldn't stop you from building the authentic life you deserve. Have you been labeled as weird, quirky, too sensitive/emotional, lazy, or overall just too much? Are you someone who does not fit the normative societal standards because of your sexual/romantic orientations, gender presentation, or for practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy?
Does it sometimes feel like you are struggling to just exist? As a Queer, Latina, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist, I get it! Many spaces in this world are not designed for us, and sometimes even work against us. Your feelings of overwhelm and othered-ness are justified, but that shouldn't stop you from building the authentic life you deserve. Have you been labeled as weird, quirky, too sensitive/emotional, lazy, or overall just too much? Are you someone who does not fit the normative societal standards because of your sexual/romantic orientations, gender presentation, or for practicing consensual/ethical non-monogamy?
I provide therapy to individuals and couples looking for direction during life-transitions.
Whether you are starting a new relationship, recovering from a divorce, or taking on a new role in the family, my role is to help provide structure during times of change.
Being mixed-race (Black and Vietnamese), I particularly understand communication challenges within interracial households.
I provide therapy to individuals and couples looking for direction during life-transitions.
Whether you are starting a new relationship, recovering from a divorce, or taking on a new role in the family, my role is to help provide structure during times of change.
Being mixed-race (Black and Vietnamese), I particularly understand communication challenges within interracial households.
Some people find their minds weighted down with overthinking, replaying difficult conversations, worrying, and trapped in self-judgment and criticism. They're often finding fault in others, and can find it difficult to feel connected and at home in relationships, feeling alone even when next to someone they know. Friendships and marriages suffer, and families can drift apart. Efforts to try to fix things don't work, and they're left feeling helpless, not knowing which direction to go, hiding their true emotions from the people in their lives.
Some people find their minds weighted down with overthinking, replaying difficult conversations, worrying, and trapped in self-judgment and criticism. They're often finding fault in others, and can find it difficult to feel connected and at home in relationships, feeling alone even when next to someone they know. Friendships and marriages suffer, and families can drift apart. Efforts to try to fix things don't work, and they're left feeling helpless, not knowing which direction to go, hiding their true emotions from the people in their lives.
I practice a unique combination of counseling and hypnotherapy. The transformative potential of this approach comes from working on mental, emotional and subconscious levels to foster change and progress. Hypnotherapy helps to reprocess fears, traumas and old patterns on a subconscious level. Counseling helps with learning new helpful behaviors, emotional skills and with strengthening personal foundation by building confidence, trust and setting direction. My clients have an active role in their healing process. During the sessions I introduce new tools and strategies. In between the sessions clients apply and practice them.
I practice a unique combination of counseling and hypnotherapy. The transformative potential of this approach comes from working on mental, emotional and subconscious levels to foster change and progress. Hypnotherapy helps to reprocess fears, traumas and old patterns on a subconscious level. Counseling helps with learning new helpful behaviors, emotional skills and with strengthening personal foundation by building confidence, trust and setting direction. My clients have an active role in their healing process. During the sessions I introduce new tools and strategies. In between the sessions clients apply and practice them.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
Together we will focus on identifying the underlying root issues. I will support you as you heal unhealthy cycles and patterns in their life, strengthen relationships and live more authentically. As a therapist I am passionate about helping people gain a deep understanding of themselves. Deep understanding and insight is an essential component of change.
I work with adults and teens navigating addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, sexual issues, life transitions, difficult personalities, and old traumas — and anything else in between.
I work with people who want evidence-based care and are open to exploring beyond it — those who value a holistic, body-mind perspective. And those who have specific changes in mind, interested in collaboration and experimentation to find what will be most effective in causing and sustaining those changes.
I work with adults and teens navigating addictions, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, relationships, sexual issues, life transitions, difficult personalities, and old traumas — and anything else in between.
I work with people who want evidence-based care and are open to exploring beyond it — those who value a holistic, body-mind perspective. And those who have specific changes in mind, interested in collaboration and experimentation to find what will be most effective in causing and sustaining those changes.
I have been fascinated about human behavior and the way the mind works for the last 25 + years of my life. I started this journey of psychology and wellness to better understand the secrets on how to help build and support a healthy meaningful long life. I continue this voyage hoping to share these insights and trainings with others. I do not take lightly my role as your therapist and I’m dedicated to share as much knowledge and support to my client’s about how to cultivate one’s mental health. Beyond being a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a Yoga Teacher, Master Breath Trainer, Coach, and Teacher.
I have been fascinated about human behavior and the way the mind works for the last 25 + years of my life. I started this journey of psychology and wellness to better understand the secrets on how to help build and support a healthy meaningful long life. I continue this voyage hoping to share these insights and trainings with others. I do not take lightly my role as your therapist and I’m dedicated to share as much knowledge and support to my client’s about how to cultivate one’s mental health. Beyond being a licensed Clinical Psychologist, I am also a Yoga Teacher, Master Breath Trainer, Coach, and Teacher.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who are going through relationship challenges or major life transitions. I especially enjoy working with couples in crisis who want to reconnect, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship.
Clients often come to Reflections Therapy and Wellness because they are struggling with communication, emotional disconnection, infidelity, intimacy concerns, separation or divorce, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, or midlife changes such as menopause and becoming empty nesters.
We provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families who are going through relationship challenges or major life transitions. I especially enjoy working with couples in crisis who want to reconnect, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship.
Clients often come to Reflections Therapy and Wellness because they are struggling with communication, emotional disconnection, infidelity, intimacy concerns, separation or divorce, parenting challenges, blended family dynamics, or midlife changes such as menopause and becoming empty nesters.
We provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients can talk openly.
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On the outside, you may look capable, creative, and like you have it all together. You're making things, holding a lot, showing up for people. But inside, something feels off.
Maybe conflict shuts you down or leaves you flooded. Maybe you feel disconnected from what actually matters, even though your life looks “good” on paper. You might notice yourself withdrawing, "overfunctioning," or feeling overwhelmed by emotions you don’t fully trust yourself to handle. Often, these patterns trace back to earlier experiences that were never fully tended to. If you've been too afraid of your emotional world, you don't have to face this alone.
On the outside, you may look capable, creative, and like you have it all together. You're making things, holding a lot, showing up for people. But inside, something feels off.
Maybe conflict shuts you down or leaves you flooded. Maybe you feel disconnected from what actually matters, even though your life looks “good” on paper. You might notice yourself withdrawing, "overfunctioning," or feeling overwhelmed by emotions you don’t fully trust yourself to handle. Often, these patterns trace back to earlier experiences that were never fully tended to. If you've been too afraid of your emotional world, you don't have to face this alone.
You've been wanting to strengthen your relationship. You might even be wanting to focus on yourself and your growth. Maybe you've thought about sharing your challenges with others but don't believe they are important enough, or don't want to burden others with your problems. Maybe you've actually thought about therapy but don't know where to start.
You've been wanting to strengthen your relationship. You might even be wanting to focus on yourself and your growth. Maybe you've thought about sharing your challenges with others but don't believe they are important enough, or don't want to burden others with your problems. Maybe you've actually thought about therapy but don't know where to start.
I work with adults and teens who want to feel clearer about themselves and their relationships. Many of us develop protective ways of being that once helped us stay safe or connected, but now leave us feeling distant or stuck.
As a therapist, I listen for what feels true beneath the layers of thought and habit that can keep us looping in familiar patterns. These thoughts and reactions are meaningful; they reflect our histories, relationships, and the systems that have shaped us. In therapy, we make space to understand their purpose and begin relating to them in new ways so you can feel more empowered and aligned with your purpose.
I work with adults and teens who want to feel clearer about themselves and their relationships. Many of us develop protective ways of being that once helped us stay safe or connected, but now leave us feeling distant or stuck.
As a therapist, I listen for what feels true beneath the layers of thought and habit that can keep us looping in familiar patterns. These thoughts and reactions are meaningful; they reflect our histories, relationships, and the systems that have shaped us. In therapy, we make space to understand their purpose and begin relating to them in new ways so you can feel more empowered and aligned with your purpose.
Caroline is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who creates a secure, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and understood. She works through a trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centered lens, helping clients explore shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, narcissistic abuse, pornography/sex addiction, and relational patterns. Caroline supports clients in building self-compassion, strengthening boundaries, improving communication, and making intentional choices aligned with their values and authentic self.
Caroline is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who creates a secure, supportive space where clients feel seen, valued, and understood. She works through a trauma-informed, compassionate, and client-centered lens, helping clients explore shame, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, narcissistic abuse, pornography/sex addiction, and relational patterns. Caroline supports clients in building self-compassion, strengthening boundaries, improving communication, and making intentional choices aligned with their values and authentic self.
Welcome! I'm excited to work with clients who are seeking support and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. It is my hope that clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves and communicate openly. With experience, compassion and empathy, I help clients build a greater quality of life filled with meaning, connection and peace.
Welcome! I'm excited to work with clients who are seeking support and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and self-acceptance. It is my hope that clients feel comfortable to be their authentic selves and communicate openly. With experience, compassion and empathy, I help clients build a greater quality of life filled with meaning, connection and peace.
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As a person of mixed heritage, I also welcome clients exploring identity, culture, belonging, and the experience of living between worlds.
I work with high-achieving individuals who are curious about themselves and their relationships. Clients who want to uncover unconscious patterns and beliefs and get to the root of the problem, rather than just find ways to manage their symptoms. Together, we will process unresolved emotions and gain insight that will free you to live a life of your choosing, authentically, and with greater satisfaction and ease.
As a person of mixed heritage, I also welcome clients exploring identity, culture, belonging, and the experience of living between worlds.
I work with high-achieving individuals who are curious about themselves and their relationships. Clients who want to uncover unconscious patterns and beliefs and get to the root of the problem, rather than just find ways to manage their symptoms. Together, we will process unresolved emotions and gain insight that will free you to live a life of your choosing, authentically, and with greater satisfaction and ease.
I love working with people who look like they have it all together but don't feel that way, couples who keep having the same fight no matter how hard they try, and adults who have spent years believing they're the problem. Together we'll explore why there is stress and overwhelm. I can help you see the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, so you have more control and flexibility. I'll help you move beyond repetitive conflict and towards more productive communication and deeper connection in your relationships. If ADHD or neurodivergence is part of your story, I bring specialized training to help you grow self compassion.
I love working with people who look like they have it all together but don't feel that way, couples who keep having the same fight no matter how hard they try, and adults who have spent years believing they're the problem. Together we'll explore why there is stress and overwhelm. I can help you see the patterns that keep you feeling stuck, so you have more control and flexibility. I'll help you move beyond repetitive conflict and towards more productive communication and deeper connection in your relationships. If ADHD or neurodivergence is part of your story, I bring specialized training to help you grow self compassion.
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FAQ - About Multiracial Counseling
Why might mixed race or multiracial identity be important to address in therapy?
Mixed race or multiracial identity can shape how you understand yourself and relate to others around you, so it is natural that this identity may be important to speak about in therapy. If you identify as mixed race, you may find it helpful to speak with a therapist about identity, belonging, racism, cultural disconnection, or feeling pressure to “choose” one part of your background over another. A therapist who understands or shares your mixed race identity may be better able to support conversations about your experiences. A shared background may also strengthen the therapeutic alliance, which refers to the working relationship between you and your therapist and is tied to positive therapy outcomes.
How can a mixed race therapist support couples counseling or family therapy?
Like other therapists, mixed race therapists can support couples and families with a broad range of concerns, including communication challenges, conflict, parenting, life transitions, and relationship stress. However, therapists who personally identify as mixed race may be especially helpful when race, culture, or ethnicity are part of the concerns being discussed, such as when partners come from different cultural backgrounds and are navigating differing personal or community expectations. A mixed race therapist may also help couples and families explore how identity shapes each person’s experience in the relationship. Family members, for instance, may not experience race or culture in the same way, even within the same household. Therapy can offer a space to talk through these differences.
How might I inquire about a therapist's experience working with mixed race or multiracial clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, can be a good time to ask about a therapist’s experience working with multiracial clients. You can ask specific questions, such as “Do you have experience working with multiracial clients?” or broader questions, such as “How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?” As sessions begin, it can be helpful to notice how the therapist responds to your concerns. A good therapist should respond with respect, curiosity, and cultural humility. If you feel dismissed or misunderstood, or if you find yourself having to explain your beliefs or cultural context constantly, it may be worth considering another therapist.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of mixed race therapists?
The directory of mixed race therapists includes therapists who have shared their mixed race or multiracial identity in their profiles, as well as therapists who indicate that they have extensive experience working with mixed race clients, regardless of their own background. Not all therapists choose to disclose this information on their profile, and these individuals may not appear in search results for this reason.