Racial Identity Therapists in San Francisco, CA
I have extensive experience working with people facing racial identity issues, overcoming racial trauma, multicultural and identity issues, exploring and supporting sexuality, relationships, gender expression, eating disorders, body image, disembodiment concerns, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
I enjoy working with adults, teens, and relationships of all races/ethnicities, abilities, sizes, genders, spiritual beliefs, and relationship styles. Wherever you are along the gender and sexuality spectrum, from teens to older adults, you are welcome and supported here.
I have extensive experience working with people facing racial identity issues, overcoming racial trauma, multicultural and identity issues, exploring and supporting sexuality, relationships, gender expression, eating disorders, body image, disembodiment concerns, depression, anxiety, and ADHD.
I enjoy working with adults, teens, and relationships of all races/ethnicities, abilities, sizes, genders, spiritual beliefs, and relationship styles. Wherever you are along the gender and sexuality spectrum, from teens to older adults, you are welcome and supported here.
Kiley Lizama
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94105 (Online Only)
I specialize in multicultural counseling focused on racial identity, life transitions, and trauma. I work with you through a variety of challenges including anxiety, PTSD, cultural assimilation, and depression. I’m a big fan of real talk, understanding how systemic forms of oppression affect the mental health of BIPOC communities, & practicing self-compassion. I am honored to walk beside you on healing your journey and want to ensure you have a safe space to explore and strengthen who you are.
I specialize in multicultural counseling focused on racial identity, life transitions, and trauma. I work with you through a variety of challenges including anxiety, PTSD, cultural assimilation, and depression. I’m a big fan of real talk, understanding how systemic forms of oppression affect the mental health of BIPOC communities, & practicing self-compassion. I am honored to walk beside you on healing your journey and want to ensure you have a safe space to explore and strengthen who you are.
My specialties are racial identity development, racial trauma and stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
When you've decided to get help, seeking a psychologist you feel comfortable with is as important as their skill and training. If I'm so honored to have you as my client, you'll find I utilize an integrated approach; a mix of gentle yet direct communication, mindfulness, cultural dynamics including family systems, psychoeducation, skill building using cognitive behavioral techniques, and of course explorative questions that help to uncover the emotional obstacles to your healing and progression in life.
My specialties are racial identity development, racial trauma and stress, trauma, depression and anxiety.
When you've decided to get help, seeking a psychologist you feel comfortable with is as important as their skill and training. If I'm so honored to have you as my client, you'll find I utilize an integrated approach; a mix of gentle yet direct communication, mindfulness, cultural dynamics including family systems, psychoeducation, skill building using cognitive behavioral techniques, and of course explorative questions that help to uncover the emotional obstacles to your healing and progression in life.
Dr. Omyda Hernandez
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94102 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic & racial identity, and cultural issues that impact client's personal and professional lives. Life transitions, relationship challenges, experiences of loss, issues around acculturation, & family difficulties can lead to a sense of isolation and unrest. Whether these experiences happen in childhood or adulthood, their impact can be difficult to shake. They leave an influence on how we view ourselves, others, and our approach to new situations.
I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic & racial identity, and cultural issues that impact client's personal and professional lives. Life transitions, relationship challenges, experiences of loss, issues around acculturation, & family difficulties can lead to a sense of isolation and unrest. Whether these experiences happen in childhood or adulthood, their impact can be difficult to shake. They leave an influence on how we view ourselves, others, and our approach to new situations.
Charnise Howcroft-Chapple
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110 (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.
Tanisha Thelemaque
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
As a psychologist, I have evidence-based expertise in depression, anxiety, gender/ racial identity development, and race-based trauma.
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
As a psychologist, I have evidence-based expertise in depression, anxiety, gender/ racial identity development, and race-based trauma.
Are you a person trying to explore your gender, race, or sexuality? Do you struggle to communicate your needs, set boundaries, and be assertive? I challenge you to speak your truth, understand yourself, and be authentic while maintaining boundaries. I use humor and a strong therapeutic relationship to help you be your ideal, most grounded self. When I think about transforming and changing one's life, I always reflect on Audre Lorde's powerful words. "What are the words you do not yet have...Next time, ask: What's the worst that will happen? Then push yourself a little further than you dare. "
Cirrena Troutt
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94103 (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, life transitions, overcoming racial trauma, or exploring racial identity development, you can trust that I will approach your unique situation with openness and provide a safe space to work through these challenges.
Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them, looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgement-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Whether you are struggling with stress and anxiety, life transitions, overcoming racial trauma, or exploring racial identity development, you can trust that I will approach your unique situation with openness and provide a safe space to work through these challenges.
Life can be challenging – we all know that – but the difficulty of these challenges and the way we adapt to them, looks different for everyone. Compassion and kindness while working through these challenges is critical to your success in being able to overcome current challenges and build upon your strengths and skills to prepare for the next. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you on your goals in a judgement-free environment where you can feel seen and heard, and truly be your authentic self. Together, we create the tools and techniques needed to improve your mental health and wellbeing.
Diane Jung Gallo
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94122 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m an Asian American psychologist who is passionate about serving the BIPOC community and all historically marginalized folx. My specialties include trauma, racial identity exploration, eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With 10+ years working at university counseling centers, my expertise also includes common early adulthood concerns such as life transitions and adjustment to a new stage of life. I've also had the privilege of working with first-generation college students, international students, and those who are immigration-impacted.
Hello, I’m an Asian American psychologist who is passionate about serving the BIPOC community and all historically marginalized folx. My specialties include trauma, racial identity exploration, eating disorders/body image concerns, anxiety, and relationship concerns. With 10+ years working at university counseling centers, my expertise also includes common early adulthood concerns such as life transitions and adjustment to a new stage of life. I've also had the privilege of working with first-generation college students, international students, and those who are immigration-impacted.
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/ racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/ racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
My name is Dr. Omyda Hernandez, and I'm a Licensed Clinical Psychologist seeing clients statewide via TeleHealth. I help clients navigate issues around ethnic/ racial identity, biculturalism, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also specialize in evaluation and treatment of ADHD for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in working with bright, motivated clients who are professionally driven. I bring a social and racial justice lens to therapy, exploring the impact of immigration, ethnic/ racial identity, or cultural issues that impact personal and professional life.
Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.
Cynthia Rolf is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She transitioned from a career in commercial banking to pursue her passion to promote emotional, psychological, and spiritual well-being. Cynthia assists clients who have problems related to anger management, codependency, coping skills, divorce, emotional disturbance, family conflict, grief, infidelity, peer relationships, racial identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, spirituality, stress, trauma, and women's issues.
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Are you overwhelmed by the number of things you "have to do" when you don't "want to do" any of them? Some days, you might feel stuck in a rut and can’t get out. You might feel like are holding everything together, but you aren’t enjoying your life. You may question the direction of your life. When you stop to think about it, you may realize don't like the path you are on. Yet, you aren’t sure whether it's scarier that you don’t often question the path or how often you continue to march down the path knowing how you feel. Yes, it’s a scary place to be, but you gathered up the courage to take the first step. Most people don't.
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My integrative approach views you as a complete person, considering mind, body, spirit, culture, and personal history. These elements are incorporated in a dynamic therapeutic process that engages your senses and encourages prompt symptom relief. You will learn practical tools to cope with stress, identify triggers and end destructive patterns. This improved self-knowledge strengthens your mental health, relationships, and work-life. Through my extensive personal and professional experience, I have developed a vast and deep therapy tool kit. I look forward to exploring treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
My integrative approach views you as a complete person, considering mind, body, spirit, culture, and personal history. These elements are incorporated in a dynamic therapeutic process that engages your senses and encourages prompt symptom relief. You will learn practical tools to cope with stress, identify triggers and end destructive patterns. This improved self-knowledge strengthens your mental health, relationships, and work-life. Through my extensive personal and professional experience, I have developed a vast and deep therapy tool kit. I look forward to exploring treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.
Lily Sun
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94115 (Online Only)
You don't have to do it alone. People often come into therapy when they have hit a crisis in their lives. It can be hard to feel like your usual coping mechanisms are not working anymore, or the situation you are dealing with is more than you can handle. Having a warm, compassionate, supportive, and qualified ally to listen and help with these issues in a safe and confidential space can help you feel less isolated and overwhelmed.
You don't have to do it alone. People often come into therapy when they have hit a crisis in their lives. It can be hard to feel like your usual coping mechanisms are not working anymore, or the situation you are dealing with is more than you can handle. Having a warm, compassionate, supportive, and qualified ally to listen and help with these issues in a safe and confidential space can help you feel less isolated and overwhelmed.
Kristina Scott
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94118
As children, and throughout our lives, many of us are taught, through our families, our peers and our culture, that parts of the truth of who we are—our feelings, thoughts, desires, expression or identity—are bad or wrong, and that we must cut off and bury those unacceptable parts of ourselves in order to be loved. We spend much of our lives living with a fractured sense of self, without ever really knowing why we suffer, feel incomplete, ashamed, and never enough, filling the holes in our hearts with poor substitutes for the acceptance, love and connection we so truly need.
As children, and throughout our lives, many of us are taught, through our families, our peers and our culture, that parts of the truth of who we are—our feelings, thoughts, desires, expression or identity—are bad or wrong, and that we must cut off and bury those unacceptable parts of ourselves in order to be loved. We spend much of our lives living with a fractured sense of self, without ever really knowing why we suffer, feel incomplete, ashamed, and never enough, filling the holes in our hearts with poor substitutes for the acceptance, love and connection we so truly need.
As a Mixed Asian American and third culture kid, I understand the unique journey of blending different identities to discover what feels true to me. If you or your child are navigating the challenges of biracial or mixed identity, I’m here to offer a welcoming space to explore this and anything else that you want to explore. The way we see ourselves deeply influences our health, the communities we feel connected to, and our overall sense of belonging. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in connecting with their authentic selves to build a more balanced relationship with others and ourselves.
As a Mixed Asian American and third culture kid, I understand the unique journey of blending different identities to discover what feels true to me. If you or your child are navigating the challenges of biracial or mixed identity, I’m here to offer a welcoming space to explore this and anything else that you want to explore. The way we see ourselves deeply influences our health, the communities we feel connected to, and our overall sense of belonging. Through a collaborative therapeutic relationship, I support clients in connecting with their authentic selves to build a more balanced relationship with others and ourselves.
Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 20 years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans, journalists (JTSN certificate), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, immigration-related trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.
Trauma does not discriminate. It can happen to anyone no matter their circumstances. Fortunately, there are also treatments that can help. In my 20 years of experience, I have born witness to the incredible resilience of individuals who have experienced trauma and firmly believe that recovery is possible. I have expertise in working with survivors of all forms of trauma including (but not limited to) service members, veterans, journalists (JTSN certificate), childhood abuse, chronic invalidation, developmental trauma, intergenerational trauma, immigration-related trauma, race-based trauma, and interpersonal violence.
Min Roh
Associate professional Clinical Counselor, MA, MDiv
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94107
Therapy is where everything counts, especially the things that our mainstream norms discount to marginalize a part of us. It is a place where we are gently encouraged to give voice to the unheard parts of us so that we may hear what they have to say. It’s a place where we give shape to the parts of us that may have gone invisible for a while. The questions you hold and the things that are “taboo” to talk about out there, are some of the best ingredients for therapy. We are always “coming out” to ourselves first in this way. I come from a secular, queer-affirming, faith-friendly (but not faith-based) humanistic therapeutic approach.
Therapy is where everything counts, especially the things that our mainstream norms discount to marginalize a part of us. It is a place where we are gently encouraged to give voice to the unheard parts of us so that we may hear what they have to say. It’s a place where we give shape to the parts of us that may have gone invisible for a while. The questions you hold and the things that are “taboo” to talk about out there, are some of the best ingredients for therapy. We are always “coming out” to ourselves first in this way. I come from a secular, queer-affirming, faith-friendly (but not faith-based) humanistic therapeutic approach.
Root & Rise Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Francisco, CA 94109 (Online Only)
OOO 10/4-10/18-Hi! I’m Larsa, and my private practice is Root & Rise Therapy. My passion is for people to believe in their inherent worth and value, and to walk alongside them during that part of their journey. As a first gen, Assyrian-American therapist, I can empathize with and provide support to those who are experiencing unique multicultural challenges. If your struggles include: thinking you aren't "enough", first gen and other multicultural issues, the impacts of anxiety, depression, or trauma, please reach out to me. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to support my clients, with sprinkles of humor as needed!
OOO 10/4-10/18-Hi! I’m Larsa, and my private practice is Root & Rise Therapy. My passion is for people to believe in their inherent worth and value, and to walk alongside them during that part of their journey. As a first gen, Assyrian-American therapist, I can empathize with and provide support to those who are experiencing unique multicultural challenges. If your struggles include: thinking you aren't "enough", first gen and other multicultural issues, the impacts of anxiety, depression, or trauma, please reach out to me. I use a compassionate and trauma-informed approach to support my clients, with sprinkles of humor as needed!
Melanie Lei
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94108
Hi there :) Welcome and thanks for stopping by! I became a therapist based on my own life experiences and desire to support others in their healing journey. I specialize in the following areas: inherited intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, and sleep issues. I am trained in sleep coaching and CBT for Insomnia. I enjoy working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, especially those from immigrant families.
Hi there :) Welcome and thanks for stopping by! I became a therapist based on my own life experiences and desire to support others in their healing journey. I specialize in the following areas: inherited intergenerational trauma, complex PTSD, ADHD, and sleep issues. I am trained in sleep coaching and CBT for Insomnia. I enjoy working with BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks, especially those from immigrant families.
Deva Segal
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CST
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Sex has become an problem, and it's causing issues in your life or partnership. You're either dealing with libido problems (too low or high), sexual discomfort, or difficulties with intimacy. Maybe you're pulled to explore more of your sexual identity or desires. Maybe there’s a history of sex trauma that impacts how safe you feel. At the same time, you keep thinking sex shouldn't be this complicated! You've probably tried some solutions - or even tried some therapy - but it hasn't gotten any better and you're out of ideas. You need an experienced, compassionate therapist who really gets it and can help you enjoy a better sex life.
Sex has become an problem, and it's causing issues in your life or partnership. You're either dealing with libido problems (too low or high), sexual discomfort, or difficulties with intimacy. Maybe you're pulled to explore more of your sexual identity or desires. Maybe there’s a history of sex trauma that impacts how safe you feel. At the same time, you keep thinking sex shouldn't be this complicated! You've probably tried some solutions - or even tried some therapy - but it hasn't gotten any better and you're out of ideas. You need an experienced, compassionate therapist who really gets it and can help you enjoy a better sex life.
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