Multiracial Therapists in West Hills, CA
Hi! My name is Cheyenne, I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist.
I am a clinician who specializes in supporting & empowering people who live with depression and anxiety.
I am passionate about this work and have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, including as a crisis counselor with crisis text line working with all ages, and as a school social worker working with ages 2-19.
Hi! My name is Cheyenne, I am a Licensed Clinical Therapist.
I am a clinician who specializes in supporting & empowering people who live with depression and anxiety.
I am passionate about this work and have over ten years of experience in the mental health field, including as a crisis counselor with crisis text line working with all ages, and as a school social worker working with ages 2-19.
Insightful, action oriented, honest, authentic. These are the qualities I'd like to see you leave with. I don't believe therapy should be life long.
Insightful, action oriented, honest, authentic. These are the qualities I'd like to see you leave with. I don't believe therapy should be life long.
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with understanding the full context of who we are—our cultures, identities, and lived experiences. I approach therapy through an intersectional and culturally responsive lens, recognizing how overlapping identities shape our challenges and strengths.
In my work, I take a collaborative approach, partnering with clients and their support systems to foster meaningful and sustainable growth. My goal is to create an environment of trust, safety, and comfort, where you feel seen and supported as you explore your personal goals.
As a therapist, I believe that healing begins with understanding the full context of who we are—our cultures, identities, and lived experiences. I approach therapy through an intersectional and culturally responsive lens, recognizing how overlapping identities shape our challenges and strengths.
In my work, I take a collaborative approach, partnering with clients and their support systems to foster meaningful and sustainable growth. My goal is to create an environment of trust, safety, and comfort, where you feel seen and supported as you explore your personal goals.
Sometimes the most powerful and loving step we can take is allowing ourselves to pause, become present, and receive support. If you’ve reached a point in your life where something doesn’t feel right, or you’re seeking change - therapy can feel expansive and empowering as you become more aware of your needs and live more mindfully and aligned. I believe each individual possesses the innate ability to go inward and unlock new perspectives and insights that can lead to profound personal growth and transformation. I work with individuals, families and couples and tailor my approach to your unique goals.
Sometimes the most powerful and loving step we can take is allowing ourselves to pause, become present, and receive support. If you’ve reached a point in your life where something doesn’t feel right, or you’re seeking change - therapy can feel expansive and empowering as you become more aware of your needs and live more mindfully and aligned. I believe each individual possesses the innate ability to go inward and unlock new perspectives and insights that can lead to profound personal growth and transformation. I work with individuals, families and couples and tailor my approach to your unique goals.
I understands that meeting with someone new, especially when you’re asked to share the most personal parts of your life, can feel uncomfortable or even intimidating. I believe it is a true privilege to work with each client and their family. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and at ease, offering impartial, empathetic, and compassionate care grounded in kindness and professionalism.
I understands that meeting with someone new, especially when you’re asked to share the most personal parts of your life, can feel uncomfortable or even intimidating. I believe it is a true privilege to work with each client and their family. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and at ease, offering impartial, empathetic, and compassionate care grounded in kindness and professionalism.
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With more than 25 years of experience serving individuals, families, and communities in a variety of mental health settings, I am committed to helping clients move from surviving to thriving. My professional experience includes work in hospitals, Department of Mental Health programs, residential treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment programs, community-based services, and private practice.
With more than 25 years of experience serving individuals, families, and communities in a variety of mental health settings, I am committed to helping clients move from surviving to thriving. My professional experience includes work in hospitals, Department of Mental Health programs, residential treatment facilities, substance abuse treatment programs, community-based services, and private practice.
Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance, a student-athlete balancing school and sport, or a leader navigating a high-stakes environment—the pressure to succeed can often turn into performance anxiety, intense self-criticism, and burnout. You don’t have to push through it, and certainly, not alone.
I’m Dr. Shane, a licensed psychologist specializing in sport psychology, athlete mental health, and high-performer wellness. My goal is simple: to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can build genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
Whether you are an athlete striving for peak performance, a student-athlete balancing school and sport, or a leader navigating a high-stakes environment—the pressure to succeed can often turn into performance anxiety, intense self-criticism, and burnout. You don’t have to push through it, and certainly, not alone.
I’m Dr. Shane, a licensed psychologist specializing in sport psychology, athlete mental health, and high-performer wellness. My goal is simple: to provide a grounded, supportive space where you can build genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and sustainable success without sacrificing your well-being in the process.
I work with adults carrying the impact of painful experiences, difficult relationships, or trauma from the past. I offer EMDR therapy for adults who are ready to feel less stuck, understand their patterns, and move forward with greater calm and self-trust. Together, we create a personalized plan. From reprocessing memories or negative beliefs, to creating lasting change through practical skills and deeper healing, we'll go through together. You are the captain of your ship; as your therapist, I serve as a trusted navigator, helping you read the waters, adjust course, and move toward where you want to go.
I work with adults carrying the impact of painful experiences, difficult relationships, or trauma from the past. I offer EMDR therapy for adults who are ready to feel less stuck, understand their patterns, and move forward with greater calm and self-trust. Together, we create a personalized plan. From reprocessing memories or negative beliefs, to creating lasting change through practical skills and deeper healing, we'll go through together. You are the captain of your ship; as your therapist, I serve as a trusted navigator, helping you read the waters, adjust course, and move toward where you want to go.
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.
Choosing the right therapist is hard. After you’ve looked at more than a handful of profiles, we all start to blur together. A headshot and a few hundred words can only tell you so much about whether someone is the right therapist for you. I think the best way to figure that out is to have a conversation, so I offer a free consultation where we can explore whether therapy is the best next step and, if so, whether I’m the right person to help. And if we don't think it’s a good fit, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.
Choosing the right therapist is hard. After you’ve looked at more than a handful of profiles, we all start to blur together. A headshot and a few hundred words can only tell you so much about whether someone is the right therapist for you. I think the best way to figure that out is to have a conversation, so I offer a free consultation where we can explore whether therapy is the best next step and, if so, whether I’m the right person to help. And if we don't think it’s a good fit, I'll do my best to point you toward someone who is.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD children, adolescents, adults, and families while also supporting clients navigating anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum, the transition to parenthood, and the complexities of multiracial identity.
My work is warm, relational, and grounded in attachment, neurobiology, mindfulness, expressive arts, somatic practices, narrative therapy, and play. We'll work toward understanding how your brain and nervous system work, honoring your strengths, and finding ways to thrive in environments and systems that weren't designed for your brain.
I specialize in neurodiversity-affirming therapy for autistic, ADHD, and AuDHD children, adolescents, adults, and families while also supporting clients navigating anxiety, pregnancy, postpartum, the transition to parenthood, and the complexities of multiracial identity.
My work is warm, relational, and grounded in attachment, neurobiology, mindfulness, expressive arts, somatic practices, narrative therapy, and play. We'll work toward understanding how your brain and nervous system work, honoring your strengths, and finding ways to thrive in environments and systems that weren't designed for your brain.
I identify as a biracial womxn who embraces my own multipotentiality.
"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." -Kobe Bryant. Have there been times when you find yourself returning to cycles of burnout, performance avoidance or notice that you begin to fear making mistakes especially in moments that matter most? I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
I identify as a biracial womxn who embraces my own multipotentiality.
"The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do." -Kobe Bryant. Have there been times when you find yourself returning to cycles of burnout, performance avoidance or notice that you begin to fear making mistakes especially in moments that matter most? I’m here to help you recreate healthy patterns and to help you reconnect to a “flow” state on the sports pitch, in the classroom, home, office, creative set, on stage (wherever your passion is) & to help you reach your potential that feels most true to you.
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.
I work with adults who often appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted beneath the surface. Many of my clients are working professionals, high achievers, and first-generation individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, identity, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma. Together, we create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move through life's challenges with greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.
I work with adults who often appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or exhausted beneath the surface. Many of my clients are working professionals, high achievers, and first-generation individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, identity, relationship challenges, or the lasting impact of trauma. Together, we create a space where you can slow down, reconnect with yourself, and move through life's challenges with greater clarity, self-compassion, and confidence.
I believe that we heal and grow in relationships when we feel a sense of belonging, connection, & presence without judgment. The purpose of therapy is not to fix you—when we allow the unfolding of emotional experiences, it can lead us to the emergence of a deeper understanding of yourself, self-acceptance, authenticity, & connecting to the power and participation you have in relationships. I'm honored to support clients longing for a deeper embodied presence, authentic curiosity, & compassionate understanding of themselves. I strive to co-create an attuned, safe, collaborative space by acknowledging you as the expert in your life.
I believe that we heal and grow in relationships when we feel a sense of belonging, connection, & presence without judgment. The purpose of therapy is not to fix you—when we allow the unfolding of emotional experiences, it can lead us to the emergence of a deeper understanding of yourself, self-acceptance, authenticity, & connecting to the power and participation you have in relationships. I'm honored to support clients longing for a deeper embodied presence, authentic curiosity, & compassionate understanding of themselves. I strive to co-create an attuned, safe, collaborative space by acknowledging you as the expert in your life.
I am a mixed heritage Black and Afro-Latina woman who brings both clinical depth and lived understanding to this work.
You've been surviving. Now you're ready to understand, uncover, and make sense of it all. You may be carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression but inside, there's more to the story.
I provide psychodynamic therapy through which we uncover the hidden ways the past lives in the present. I integrate attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic theories to support actionable change. We take our time: slow, relational work built for long-lasting transformation.
I am deeply committed to honoring all diversity, including BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, if that is part of your story.
I am a mixed heritage Black and Afro-Latina woman who brings both clinical depth and lived understanding to this work.
You've been surviving. Now you're ready to understand, uncover, and make sense of it all. You may be carrying grief, trauma, anxiety, or depression but inside, there's more to the story.
I provide psychodynamic therapy through which we uncover the hidden ways the past lives in the present. I integrate attachment-based, trauma-informed, and somatic theories to support actionable change. We take our time: slow, relational work built for long-lasting transformation.
I am deeply committed to honoring all diversity, including BIPOC, immigrant, and LGBTQIA+ experiences, if that is part of your story.
We know from experience how hard it can be to put the pieces back together after trauma. It can feel difficult to find our way after feeling lost for so long. Whether it's something overwhelming and fast, or too little for too long, these past events can continue to affect our present life, keeping us stuck in patterns of pain and disconnection. We become burdened by negative beliefs and often long for a more balanced viewpoint. Unresolved trauma can leave lasting marks on our wellbeing. Fortunately, there is a path to healing & wholeness.
We know from experience how hard it can be to put the pieces back together after trauma. It can feel difficult to find our way after feeling lost for so long. Whether it's something overwhelming and fast, or too little for too long, these past events can continue to affect our present life, keeping us stuck in patterns of pain and disconnection. We become burdened by negative beliefs and often long for a more balanced viewpoint. Unresolved trauma can leave lasting marks on our wellbeing. Fortunately, there is a path to healing & wholeness.
Hey and congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. Together, we can create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process life’s experiences without feeling like you have to carry everything alone. Life can be overwhelming, and therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change.
My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, reconnect with your authentic self, and strengthen your emotional regulation skills. Growth and change can feel uncomfortable, but learning to move through discomfort is often where healing begins.
Hey and congratulations on taking the first step in your healing journey. Together, we can create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can process life’s experiences without feeling like you have to carry everything alone. Life can be overwhelming, and therapy offers an opportunity to better understand yourself, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change.
My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, reconnect with your authentic self, and strengthen your emotional regulation skills. Growth and change can feel uncomfortable, but learning to move through discomfort is often where healing begins.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, stuck in old patterns, or simply exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Maybe life has started to feel heavy in ways that are hard to explain, or you’ve lost touch with the version of yourself you want to be. Wherever you find yourself in your healing journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I practice from a holistic, trauma-informed approach that honors each person’s unique experiences and identity. Our sessions will feel collaborative, creative, and sometimes even a little silly!
You may be feeling overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, stuck in old patterns, or simply exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Maybe life has started to feel heavy in ways that are hard to explain, or you’ve lost touch with the version of yourself you want to be. Wherever you find yourself in your healing journey, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I practice from a holistic, trauma-informed approach that honors each person’s unique experiences and identity. Our sessions will feel collaborative, creative, and sometimes even a little silly!
You're tired of feeling at war with your own emotions. Anxiety, stress, and reactions that feel bigger than the moment have made it hard to trust yourself. I work with people ready to build real skills, not just talk about feelings, especially those managing anxiety, chronic stress, or personality disorder traits. Using a DBT-informed, somatic approach, I'll help you regulate emotion, tolerate distress, and reconnect with your body. We won't just talk about your patterns, we'll work to change them, so you can show up for yourself and the people you love.
You're tired of feeling at war with your own emotions. Anxiety, stress, and reactions that feel bigger than the moment have made it hard to trust yourself. I work with people ready to build real skills, not just talk about feelings, especially those managing anxiety, chronic stress, or personality disorder traits. Using a DBT-informed, somatic approach, I'll help you regulate emotion, tolerate distress, and reconnect with your body. We won't just talk about your patterns, we'll work to change them, so you can show up for yourself and the people you love.
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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.