Racial Identity Therapists in San Diego, CA
Chinwe Ezeonu
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
The client would be struggling with symptoms of anxiety/ depression, their racial identity, and negative self-talk.
Welcome! My name is Chinwe with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a woman of color I believe in teamwork, collaboration, and making everyone feel seen and heard. Growing up in a Filipino and Nigerian household I internalized negative thoughts/ feelings around therapy. For a long time I did not want anything to do with it, but through reflection, growth, and my therapy, it has helped me positively mend my views. Going down the path of therapy can be frightening and lonely, especially for individuals of color. But this is not a journey that has to be endured alone. I would be honored to be your support, uplift you, and hear you, all whi
The client would be struggling with symptoms of anxiety/ depression, their racial identity, and negative self-talk.
Welcome! My name is Chinwe with Diaspora Therapy Group. As a woman of color I believe in teamwork, collaboration, and making everyone feel seen and heard. Growing up in a Filipino and Nigerian household I internalized negative thoughts/ feelings around therapy. For a long time I did not want anything to do with it, but through reflection, growth, and my therapy, it has helped me positively mend my views. Going down the path of therapy can be frightening and lonely, especially for individuals of color. But this is not a journey that has to be endured alone. I would be honored to be your support, uplift you, and hear you, all whi
I have specialized training and expertise with various concerns including mood disorders, cultural/ racial identity, and shame.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, and group therapy. My primary theoretical approach is insight oriented psychotherapy for individuals working through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment to transition through life's challenges. I believe healthy people seek therapy for a variety reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I work collaboratively to recognize patterns and become aware of unconscious habits and choices that impact one's life and functioning.
I have specialized training and expertise with various concerns including mood disorders, cultural/ racial identity, and shame.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual, couples, and group therapy. My primary theoretical approach is insight oriented psychotherapy for individuals working through relationship issues, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, and adjustment to transition through life's challenges. I believe healthy people seek therapy for a variety reasons throughout life, and psychotherapy can help you find a more genuine and integrated way of living and relating to others. I work collaboratively to recognize patterns and become aware of unconscious habits and choices that impact one's life and functioning.
Charnise Howcroft-Chapple
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I work with adults & teens struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, sexual identity, racial identity, trauma, childhood trauma, and stress.
My approach is rooted in all the intersections of my own identity as a Black lesbian woman & a Veteran. In my practice I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, women, POC, military/veterans, & couples. Focusing on empowerment, strength, & enlightenment. I practice Integrative therapy, influenced by post-modern feminist therapy, LGBT+ Affirmative therapy, Intersectional, & social justice frameworks.
I work with adults & teens struggling with depression, anxiety, low self esteem, sexual identity, racial identity, trauma, childhood trauma, and stress.
My approach is rooted in all the intersections of my own identity as a Black lesbian woman & a Veteran. In my practice I specialize in working with LGBTQ+, women, POC, military/veterans, & couples. Focusing on empowerment, strength, & enlightenment. I practice Integrative therapy, influenced by post-modern feminist therapy, LGBT+ Affirmative therapy, Intersectional, & social justice frameworks.
My clients usually express experiencing conflicts, inside themselves or with others, and are looking for empathic, flexible, culturally competent, and dynamic clinician to provide support and guidance. My clients have challenges with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, grief, self-esteem, self/body image, interpersonal relationships (family, platonic, romantic), work-life balance, life transitions, racial trauma, racial identity, challenges with boundary setting, and assertive communication. I provide them an empathetic and supportive environment to explore these challenges, and develop goals and interventions to grow and heal.
My clients usually express experiencing conflicts, inside themselves or with others, and are looking for empathic, flexible, culturally competent, and dynamic clinician to provide support and guidance. My clients have challenges with anxiety, stress, trauma, depression, grief, self-esteem, self/body image, interpersonal relationships (family, platonic, romantic), work-life balance, life transitions, racial trauma, racial identity, challenges with boundary setting, and assertive communication. I provide them an empathetic and supportive environment to explore these challenges, and develop goals and interventions to grow and heal.
Sarah De La Cerda
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104 (Online Only)
The hardest part of finding support is often taking the first step - especially when we are overwhelmed. My experience is working with diverse populations including Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have supported people with various issues including, with anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, relational issues, social/ racial identity, dealing with health conditions, struggling with sleep, the elderly, peripartum and postpartum parents, healthcare workers experiencing burnout. I am passionate about helping individuals transition from thriving to surviving.
The hardest part of finding support is often taking the first step - especially when we are overwhelmed. My experience is working with diverse populations including Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x, Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have supported people with various issues including, with anxiety, depression, caregiver stress, relational issues, social/ racial identity, dealing with health conditions, struggling with sleep, the elderly, peripartum and postpartum parents, healthcare workers experiencing burnout. I am passionate about helping individuals transition from thriving to surviving.
We all can benefit from having a space to discuss our thoughts and learn more about ourselves. But deciding to go to therapy can be hard. My experience is working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have worked with people with various issues including, with anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, social/ racial identity, people pondering life choices, grappling with belonging, dealing with health conditions, struggling with sleep, the elderly, engineers at NASA, and people in the Silicon valley technology community. We all need to be listened to and heard by others.
We all can benefit from having a space to discuss our thoughts and learn more about ourselves. But deciding to go to therapy can be hard. My experience is working with Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and members of the LGBTQIA+ community. I have worked with people with various issues including, with anxiety, depression, stress, relational issues, social/ racial identity, people pondering life choices, grappling with belonging, dealing with health conditions, struggling with sleep, the elderly, engineers at NASA, and people in the Silicon valley technology community. We all need to be listened to and heard by others.
Ji Eun Ko
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re here because you are feeling disconnected from who you are, experiencing conflict in your important relationships, generally feel down and lost, or are just plainly curious about therapy, you’ve come to the right place. No matter what intersection of our identities we hold, and our unique history of lived experiences, all of us live through times where life just feels a little bit (or a lot bit) hard. Maybe you’ve lived in that difficult space for so long, it feels like your normal. Or maybe it’s really uncommon for you, that when it does happen, it feels like a shock to your system.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re here because you are feeling disconnected from who you are, experiencing conflict in your important relationships, generally feel down and lost, or are just plainly curious about therapy, you’ve come to the right place. No matter what intersection of our identities we hold, and our unique history of lived experiences, all of us live through times where life just feels a little bit (or a lot bit) hard. Maybe you’ve lived in that difficult space for so long, it feels like your normal. Or maybe it’s really uncommon for you, that when it does happen, it feels like a shock to your system.
Entrepreneurial Therapist - Asuka Garcia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92111 (Online Only)
Embarking on the journey of small business ownership is often filled with excitement, promise, and the allure of independence. It's a path that holds the potential to fulfill lifelong dreams and aspirations. However, the reality of running a business can sometimes be different from the initial expectations. Many small business owners face a multitude of challenges that can leave them feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. The constant anxiety about sustaining profits, the nagging imposter syndrome, and the relentless pressure to stand out can all contribute to a sense of being stuck.
Embarking on the journey of small business ownership is often filled with excitement, promise, and the allure of independence. It's a path that holds the potential to fulfill lifelong dreams and aspirations. However, the reality of running a business can sometimes be different from the initial expectations. Many small business owners face a multitude of challenges that can leave them feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable. The constant anxiety about sustaining profits, the nagging imposter syndrome, and the relentless pressure to stand out can all contribute to a sense of being stuck.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist with expertise in treating a broad range of emotional & behavioral problems via individual, couples, family & group psychotherapy. My treatment approach is integrative, most heavily influenced by evidence-based, cognitive behavioral & humanistic-existential theories. I address intersectional cultural experiences & various psychological systems that may be contributing to your presenting concerns. My style is empathic & non-judgmental & I tailor treatment to meet each individual's unique needs by working collaboratively with patients, to optimize their emotional, mental & physical well-being.
Jonei Chapple-Sewell
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
My clinical background is in diverse communities such as BIPOC, high acuity adolescence, at-promise youth, sex-trafficked youth, military families, LGBTQIA, and low/high income families. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and identity challenges.
My clinical background is in diverse communities such as BIPOC, high acuity adolescence, at-promise youth, sex-trafficked youth, military families, LGBTQIA, and low/high income families. I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced complex trauma, depression, anxiety, guilt, shame, low self-esteem, and identity challenges.
Davis Rodríguez Meléndez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW, APTT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104 (Online Only)
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
As a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, my goal is to provide a safe environment and build relationships with my clients based on mutual trust and respect. I have a non-judgmental and affirming approach. I work with individuals, couples and other relationship constellations. I specialize in mood disorder, personality disorder, HIV, LGBT, life transitions, sexuality and cultural acculturation/assimilation. I relocated to San Diego, CA, in 2023. I am also licensed in New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. I also provide services in Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
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Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
We humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the icon you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
We humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the icon you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.
Acute and long-standing stress can trigger emotions, thoughts, and reactions that shape our sense of self and our relationships. If you find it increasingly difficult to cope with stressors, stay emotionally regulated, and connect to others, I can help. My approach to therapy is compassionate, culturally responsive, collaborative, and non-pathologizing. Further, I am informed by multiple evidence-based perspectives and believe that societal influences significantly contribute to the way people receive, process, and respond to stress, problems, trauma, and relationships.
Hi there! I am Dr. Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and will work to incorporate your cultural identity and values into your therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative in nature as I strive to understand who you are and your unique concerns. I value a strong working relationship, as I believe that to experience growth and healing you must feel that you can trust me and speak openly.
Hi there! I am Dr. Julie Badaracco and I work with adults on depression, anxiety, acculturation issues, identity development, trauma, time and stress management, and major life transitions. I genuinely enjoy working with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds and will work to incorporate your cultural identity and values into your therapy. My therapy approach is collaborative in nature as I strive to understand who you are and your unique concerns. I value a strong working relationship, as I believe that to experience growth and healing you must feel that you can trust me and speak openly.
I am a therapist for people who are reluctant to get a therapist. My style is direct and fluff-free. I work best with people who come to therapy with anxiety, trauma, identity questions and life transitions and may feel some discomfort with the traditional model of therapy. I enjoy adapting the therapy model to suit your needs and can frequently be found moving a session to an environment that feels better to the client. Sometimes that s a walk on the beach, a meeting at a coffee shop, a mix of in-person and virtual sessions.
I am a therapist for people who are reluctant to get a therapist. My style is direct and fluff-free. I work best with people who come to therapy with anxiety, trauma, identity questions and life transitions and may feel some discomfort with the traditional model of therapy. I enjoy adapting the therapy model to suit your needs and can frequently be found moving a session to an environment that feels better to the client. Sometimes that s a walk on the beach, a meeting at a coffee shop, a mix of in-person and virtual sessions.
Anna de la Paz Roberts
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92116
Waitlist for new clients
Currently FULL - new client inquiries will be referred to another provider. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix what's not working and need a new perspective to resolve these difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Currently FULL - new client inquiries will be referred to another provider. You are only human. This means needing secure, safe attachments with others in order to thrive. You want freedom from addiction, anxiety, depression, or trauma. You’re experiencing conflicts in your most important relationships. These problems often block us from feeling confident or thinking clearly. You may be out of energy trying to fix what's not working and need a new perspective to resolve these difficulties. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I support individuals and relationships through solution-focused and strengths-based approaches.
Welcome! As a Bilingual (Spanish & English), Queer Bisexual Mexican-American, & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I understand that most of us want to feel seen, heard, & accepted. Although outward validation & affirmation helps, the deep work & healing lies in being able to validate & affirm ourselves, all of our identities, & lived experiences. In our lives as we continue evolving & changing as individuals, we reach points where the coping strategies we have previously used, & that have helped us survive at one point, may no longer serve us, & they can actually interfere with our ability to connect to ourselves & others.
Welcome! As a Bilingual (Spanish & English), Queer Bisexual Mexican-American, & Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, I understand that most of us want to feel seen, heard, & accepted. Although outward validation & affirmation helps, the deep work & healing lies in being able to validate & affirm ourselves, all of our identities, & lived experiences. In our lives as we continue evolving & changing as individuals, we reach points where the coping strategies we have previously used, & that have helped us survive at one point, may no longer serve us, & they can actually interfere with our ability to connect to ourselves & others.
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Navigating life's circumstances and challenges can take up a lot of space in our lives. Maybe you are looking for more spaciousness, more time for yourself, or an extra ear to listen to and fully "get" you. Or perhaps anxiety or depression has become a constant presence, and you desire a change and want more connection. Sharing our experiences with others provides an opportunity to feel understood. In a therapeutic relationship, we explore patterns and coping strategies to better form a picture of how we operate in the world. It can help us identify what is and isn't working towards getting your needs met more fully.
Dr. Ricky J. Pope
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
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