Racial Identity Therapists in Washington, DC
My clinical experience includes treating serious mental illnesses and working in both criminal justice and immigration systems. I speak several dialects of the Arabic language and have extensive experience with Americans of a variety of backgrounds. I use multicultural approaches to compliment different therapeutic interventions. My experience also includes working with different Arab Americans as well as Muslim Americans, which allows me to provide a unique perspective and be a significant means of support to these two population groups.
My clinical experience includes treating serious mental illnesses and working in both criminal justice and immigration systems. I speak several dialects of the Arabic language and have extensive experience with Americans of a variety of backgrounds. I use multicultural approaches to compliment different therapeutic interventions. My experience also includes working with different Arab Americans as well as Muslim Americans, which allows me to provide a unique perspective and be a significant means of support to these two population groups.
Moving through the ups and downs of life can be challenging. You might feel lonely or misunderstood. Maybe you feel stuck trying to move past painful experiences. You might feel uncertain about how to shift deeply rooted patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you. Let’s work together to create a path toward healing, growth, and self-acceptance. I offer a compassionate and supportive space as you navigate your healing journey. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a therapist who gets it. And I am passionate about supporting folks in the queer community, black people, and people of color.
Moving through the ups and downs of life can be challenging. You might feel lonely or misunderstood. Maybe you feel stuck trying to move past painful experiences. You might feel uncertain about how to shift deeply rooted patterns or beliefs that no longer serve you. Let’s work together to create a path toward healing, growth, and self-acceptance. I offer a compassionate and supportive space as you navigate your healing journey. I recognize how difficult it can be to find a therapist who gets it. And I am passionate about supporting folks in the queer community, black people, and people of color.
Life's challenges can affect every aspect of our well-being—our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy offers a space to process those experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, wishing to enhance your quality of life, navigating a transition, or simply looking for a place where you feel heard and understood, you're in the right place.
I specialize in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with a focus on marginalized communities and high-achieving professionals managing academic or career demands, and major life changes.
Life's challenges can affect every aspect of our well-being—our thoughts, emotions, relationships, and sense of self. Therapy offers a space to process those experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing. If you're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, wishing to enhance your quality of life, navigating a transition, or simply looking for a place where you feel heard and understood, you're in the right place.
I specialize in treating anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with a focus on marginalized communities and high-achieving professionals managing academic or career demands, and major life changes.
Are you in your 20s or 30s grappling with questions around identity or big life transitions? Do you feel caught between different cultures and expectations? Struggling to find your place in the world while facing all the pressures - internal and external - of being an 'adult'?I've been there myself - you're not alone! Having lived and trained across diverse cultural settings, I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage the unique stressors that come with being a young adult. Therapy isn’t always about fixing a problem; it’s about reconnecting with yourself and finding a path forward that feels genuine and sustainable.
Are you in your 20s or 30s grappling with questions around identity or big life transitions? Do you feel caught between different cultures and expectations? Struggling to find your place in the world while facing all the pressures - internal and external - of being an 'adult'?I've been there myself - you're not alone! Having lived and trained across diverse cultural settings, I understand how overwhelming it can be to manage the unique stressors that come with being a young adult. Therapy isn’t always about fixing a problem; it’s about reconnecting with yourself and finding a path forward that feels genuine and sustainable.
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community. Immediate openings for couples/polycules.
Accepting new clients. I believe therapy is a space for you to interrogate beliefs, regain a sense of agency, and to rewrite your story. I will work with you to gently explore the origins of beliefs that no longer serve you and use evidenced based therapy to empower you. Additionally, I work with couples and those in ENM relationships to improve communication, repair trust, reduce conflict, and, strengthen bonds. As a Black, gay man, I am especially interested in creating a welcoming space for clients from the LGBTQ+ community. Immediate openings for couples/polycules.
Welcome, I’m Jas—and I’m glad you’re here! I know reaching out can feel like a big step, so thank you for taking it. I offer a safe space for individuals and couples to face challenges, find meaning, and pursue goals. My style is intentional, collaborative, and down-to-earth. With over 15 years in HR, I bring insight into performance and career-related stressors while juggling other areas of life. I also support people facing parenting, pregnancy, or relationship difficulties; social inequities; trauma; depression and anxiety; grief due to loss; health issues; and challenges with major life transitions or adjustments.
Welcome, I’m Jas—and I’m glad you’re here! I know reaching out can feel like a big step, so thank you for taking it. I offer a safe space for individuals and couples to face challenges, find meaning, and pursue goals. My style is intentional, collaborative, and down-to-earth. With over 15 years in HR, I bring insight into performance and career-related stressors while juggling other areas of life. I also support people facing parenting, pregnancy, or relationship difficulties; social inequities; trauma; depression and anxiety; grief due to loss; health issues; and challenges with major life transitions or adjustments.
RaShonda Riley, Fortitude Wellness Collective
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
I help adults navigating racial identity, life transitions, and identity development.
Welcome! I'm Glad You're Here!
Because maybe you're in the middle of a transition or asking deeper questions about identity, life direction, and what feels right for you. Maybe you’re exploring racial or cultural identity, adjusting to a new role or relationship, or stepping into a new season of life and feeling pulled between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen internal fortitude, and move toward real-life changes that feel practical, sustainable, and reflect all aspects of their identity.
I help adults navigating racial identity, life transitions, and identity development.
Welcome! I'm Glad You're Here!
Because maybe you're in the middle of a transition or asking deeper questions about identity, life direction, and what feels right for you. Maybe you’re exploring racial or cultural identity, adjusting to a new role or relationship, or stepping into a new season of life and feeling pulled between who you’ve been and who you’re becoming. I work collaboratively with clients to build self-awareness, strengthen internal fortitude, and move toward real-life changes that feel practical, sustainable, and reflect all aspects of their identity.
You deserve a space where all aspects of who you are are seen and supported. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages, especially those who identify as Black, BIPOC, first generation immigrants, and men. Whether you are navigating the burdens trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, identity questions, major life transitions, family conflicts and beyond, I am here for you. It is my belief that therapy is a journey towards being the version of you that you want to be—and I will be there with you every step of the way.
You deserve a space where all aspects of who you are are seen and supported. I work with teenagers and adults of all ages, especially those who identify as Black, BIPOC, first generation immigrants, and men. Whether you are navigating the burdens trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, identity questions, major life transitions, family conflicts and beyond, I am here for you. It is my belief that therapy is a journey towards being the version of you that you want to be—and I will be there with you every step of the way.
You are worthy of healing, even when your inner-critic says otherwise. If you are experiencing anxiety, you know that it is much more complex than excessive worrying. Often negative self-talk, guilt, self-doubt, and fear also run rampant, making it difficult to get through your day. On the outside, your loved ones or colleagues may think you have it together, but internally you are struggling. Trying to control everything around you - while at the same time feeling out of control leaves you exhausted and on edge.
You are worthy of healing, even when your inner-critic says otherwise. If you are experiencing anxiety, you know that it is much more complex than excessive worrying. Often negative self-talk, guilt, self-doubt, and fear also run rampant, making it difficult to get through your day. On the outside, your loved ones or colleagues may think you have it together, but internally you are struggling. Trying to control everything around you - while at the same time feeling out of control leaves you exhausted and on edge.
All services are now virtual.
The decision to engage in the process of seeking help or making change is one that takes courage. It is important that the professional you work with has an appreciation for your story and your context.
All services are now virtual.
The decision to engage in the process of seeking help or making change is one that takes courage. It is important that the professional you work with has an appreciation for your story and your context.
I work from a culturally humble and social justice-focused perspective with a wide array of individuals, particularly immigrants and the children of immigrants from the African Diaspora.
I work from a culturally humble and social justice-focused perspective with a wide array of individuals, particularly immigrants and the children of immigrants from the African Diaspora.
“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.” by Rumi captures my philosophy on therapy. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, painful parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In making the brave choice to bring awareness and care to our wounds, we might uncover a vastness inside that once felt out of reach. It is in the dark that the light finds you, and I feel honored and humbled to accompany my clients on this journey.
“Don't turn away. Keep your gaze on the bandaged place. That's where the light enters you.” by Rumi captures my philosophy on therapy. I believe that even the most unlikeable, confusing, painful parts of you have a wisdom to be understood, a protectiveness to be thanked, and a vulnerability to be seen and held. In making the brave choice to bring awareness and care to our wounds, we might uncover a vastness inside that once felt out of reach. It is in the dark that the light finds you, and I feel honored and humbled to accompany my clients on this journey.
Our practice works with Black clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress management to process the origins of their concerns through a racially-sensitive lens. We also work with adult clients seeking to improve their relationships with self and others by helping them understand and process the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners.
Our practice works with Black clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and stress management to process the origins of their concerns through a racially-sensitive lens. We also work with adult clients seeking to improve their relationships with self and others by helping them understand and process the impact of historical and generational racial trauma on their relationships with themselves, their families, their friends, and their partners.
I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in supporting clients with marginalized identities—racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. My ideal client is ready to bring their whole self into our work: their identities, experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This openness fosters self-awareness and growth, providing a foundation for meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe to show up authentically, exploring all parts of yourself that shape your experience in the world. We'll define what meaningful change looks like and build concrete steps for living more authentically and intentionally.
I work with adolescents and adults, specializing in supporting clients with marginalized identities—racial/ethnic, sexual, and gender minorities. My ideal client is ready to bring their whole self into our work: their identities, experiences, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This openness fosters self-awareness and growth, providing a foundation for meaningful change. I believe therapy works best when you feel safe to show up authentically, exploring all parts of yourself that shape your experience in the world. We'll define what meaningful change looks like and build concrete steps for living more authentically and intentionally.
The current climate of our society has been a stressful and enduring situation for people which has lead to or uncovered trauma, anxiety, or other overwhelming thoughts. It can be difficult to navigate these mental health stressors by ourselves or even with the support of friends and family. This is why reaching out for professional support can be impactful as you are able to discuss stressors in an empathic space and gain healthy coping skills.
The current climate of our society has been a stressful and enduring situation for people which has lead to or uncovered trauma, anxiety, or other overwhelming thoughts. It can be difficult to navigate these mental health stressors by ourselves or even with the support of friends and family. This is why reaching out for professional support can be impactful as you are able to discuss stressors in an empathic space and gain healthy coping skills.
I believe that our life and cultural experiences, especially our earliest ones, are fundamental in shaping the way we view ourselves and others. It is essential to understand my patient's cultural identity (i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, class) and how it has shaped their development. Often negative life experiences can create problematic ways of coping and a skewed perception of who we are in the world. This can lead to a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, shame, rejection, stress, relationship issues, identity development, grief & loss, and sexual intimacy.
I believe that our life and cultural experiences, especially our earliest ones, are fundamental in shaping the way we view ourselves and others. It is essential to understand my patient's cultural identity (i.e., race, gender, gender identity, sexuality, class) and how it has shaped their development. Often negative life experiences can create problematic ways of coping and a skewed perception of who we are in the world. This can lead to a variety of issues related to anxiety, depression, shame, rejection, stress, relationship issues, identity development, grief & loss, and sexual intimacy.
Welcome! My name is Shiann, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have a clinical focus on supporting Black mental health, understanding attachment patterns, and addressing the unique needs of high-achievers striving to balance success with overall well-being.
Welcome! My name is Shiann, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Washington, DC.
I specialize in working with adults who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, and major life transitions. I also have a clinical focus on supporting Black mental health, understanding attachment patterns, and addressing the unique needs of high-achievers striving to balance success with overall well-being.
If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or like you don’t fully belong, therapy can be a space where you finally feel understood and supported. I offer a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with a focus on EMDR, a therapy that helps your mind and body reprocess difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming and no longer hold the same weight. I often work with clients navigating life between cultures, family expectations, or systems that haven’t felt safe or affirming—including neurodivergent individuals who may feel misunderstood or exhausted from masking.
If you’re feeling anxious, disconnected, or like you don’t fully belong, therapy can be a space where you finally feel understood and supported. I offer a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, with a focus on EMDR, a therapy that helps your mind and body reprocess difficult experiences so they feel less overwhelming and no longer hold the same weight. I often work with clients navigating life between cultures, family expectations, or systems that haven’t felt safe or affirming—including neurodivergent individuals who may feel misunderstood or exhausted from masking.
Navigating your 20s and 30s while grappling with your identity and societal expectations can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. You might feel like you’re being pulled in different directions making it difficult to understand who you are and where you fit in. Maybe you feel like you don’t belong anywhere—like you're "too much" of one thing or "not enough" of another. As a second-generation Liberian immigrant, I get the struggle of balancing cultural identity, family expectations, and your own dreams. I am here to support you in honoring your roots while empowering you to carve out your own path and define who you truly are.
Navigating your 20s and 30s while grappling with your identity and societal expectations can stir up a whirlwind of emotions. You might feel like you’re being pulled in different directions making it difficult to understand who you are and where you fit in. Maybe you feel like you don’t belong anywhere—like you're "too much" of one thing or "not enough" of another. As a second-generation Liberian immigrant, I get the struggle of balancing cultural identity, family expectations, and your own dreams. I am here to support you in honoring your roots while empowering you to carve out your own path and define who you truly are.
I work with adults who are ready to turn inward, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folx carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, and systemic stress. Many arrive having held it all together for so long they have lost touch with themselves.
I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach rooted in depth psychology. Together we create space that is warm, honest, and boundaried, working at your nervous system's pace until you feel at home in yourself again.
I work with adults who are ready to turn inward, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folx carrying the weight of trauma, anxiety, grief, and systemic stress. Many arrive having held it all together for so long they have lost touch with themselves.
I bring a trauma-informed, somatic approach rooted in depth psychology. Together we create space that is warm, honest, and boundaried, working at your nervous system's pace until you feel at home in yourself again.
