Multiracial Therapists in Glendale, NY
Are you looking to connect with others in a way that feels more meaningful? Do you have questions about your identity or your place in the world? Do you feel held back by emotions or patterns that keep coming up? Are words coming up short to describe what you're really going through?
Are you looking to connect with others in a way that feels more meaningful? Do you have questions about your identity or your place in the world? Do you feel held back by emotions or patterns that keep coming up? Are words coming up short to describe what you're really going through?
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that seem to repeat, I want you to know you’re not broken. I’m a relationship expert, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to gently explore how past relational experiences shape how we love, protect, cling, or pull away. We’ll go slowly. You won’t have to hold everything by yourself here. Together, we’ll understand what’s been weighing on you and begin reshaping these patterns. As your relationships shift, your sense of self can soften too—and life can begin to feel more like something you can truly live.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or stuck in patterns that seem to repeat, I want you to know you’re not broken. I’m a relationship expert, and I work with individuals, couples, and families to gently explore how past relational experiences shape how we love, protect, cling, or pull away. We’ll go slowly. You won’t have to hold everything by yourself here. Together, we’ll understand what’s been weighing on you and begin reshaping these patterns. As your relationships shift, your sense of self can soften too—and life can begin to feel more like something you can truly live.
My approach to therapy is a holistic and systemic approach. I work with individuals from the understanding that we are all impacted greatly by our families and the environment in which we live. I also focus on working with families and couples to improve a healthy relationship that is mutually beneficial. I work with my clients on enhancing their strengths and working through challenges to live the life that they deserve.
My approach to therapy is a holistic and systemic approach. I work with individuals from the understanding that we are all impacted greatly by our families and the environment in which we live. I also focus on working with families and couples to improve a healthy relationship that is mutually beneficial. I work with my clients on enhancing their strengths and working through challenges to live the life that they deserve.
Bilingual therapist providing therapeutic services to individuals who have experienced trauma, including violence, loss, and other significant life challenges. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I help clients understand and process difficult experiences that may affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. Together, we explore the underlying factors contributing to distress, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. I also provide clinical supervision and customized educational trainings for professionals and organizations.
Bilingual therapist providing therapeutic services to individuals who have experienced trauma, including violence, loss, and other significant life challenges. With over 16 years of clinical experience, I help clients understand and process difficult experiences that may affect their emotional well-being, relationships, and daily functioning. Together, we explore the underlying factors contributing to distress, develop effective coping strategies, and work toward healing, resilience, and personal growth. I also provide clinical supervision and customized educational trainings for professionals and organizations.
Hi! I am Kirsten— a relationship specialist helping couples and individuals have fulfilling relationships. Let me guess… you miss the relationship that you and your partner used to have. When it felt fun and carefree. Now, it feels like you’re fighting more than you’re enjoying each other. You’re so tired of feeling alone in your emotions. Your partner isn’t getting it. You’re having difficulty navigating how you handle your finances, family issues, division of labor, and fertility or parenting issues. You're stuck in a cycle of criticism and withdrawal that isn’t getting better. Don’t worry, help is here.
Hi! I am Kirsten— a relationship specialist helping couples and individuals have fulfilling relationships. Let me guess… you miss the relationship that you and your partner used to have. When it felt fun and carefree. Now, it feels like you’re fighting more than you’re enjoying each other. You’re so tired of feeling alone in your emotions. Your partner isn’t getting it. You’re having difficulty navigating how you handle your finances, family issues, division of labor, and fertility or parenting issues. You're stuck in a cycle of criticism and withdrawal that isn’t getting better. Don’t worry, help is here.
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So many of us feel like this is a hard time to be human. I'm here to help you process what's happening now, what's in your past, and what a meaningful and fulfilling life looks like for you. I can help you find your path to healing using EMDR, cognitive behavioral, somatic (mind-body), and Internal Family Systems therapies. While I work hard to bring expertise, I know what really matters is that you feel safe and understood, and you are the expert in yourself. Big transition in life? Overachiever? Always feeling guilty or anxious? Overextend yourself for others? Can't stick with positive changes? Let's explore what helps.
So many of us feel like this is a hard time to be human. I'm here to help you process what's happening now, what's in your past, and what a meaningful and fulfilling life looks like for you. I can help you find your path to healing using EMDR, cognitive behavioral, somatic (mind-body), and Internal Family Systems therapies. While I work hard to bring expertise, I know what really matters is that you feel safe and understood, and you are the expert in yourself. Big transition in life? Overachiever? Always feeling guilty or anxious? Overextend yourself for others? Can't stick with positive changes? Let's explore what helps.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
You're thoughtful, creative, and resilient — and you had to be. You grew up navigating between worlds, carrying more than your share, figuring out who you are in spaces that weren't built for all of you. You've built a life you're proud of. Yet underneath, there are old hurts and patterns that weigh you down. Maybe it's family dynamics that still run you. Maybe it's the weight of your identity — your queerness, your race, the parts that never quite fit. I'm a queer Afro-Latina therapist who works with LGBTQ+ people of color — professionals, grad students, creatives — ready to heal, not just cope. You don't have to carry it alone.
If you've tried talk therapy before and still feel like something is missing, it may be time for a different approach. You've learned why you feel the way you do, but you're tired of talking in circles. Now you're ready for therapy that helps you move beyond insight and create lasting change. From the outside, it looks like you're holding everything together, but your mind is always on. You're constantly thinking ahead, replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, or carrying stress that never seems to let up. You're ready to stop living in your head and start enjoying the life you've worked so hard to build.
If you've tried talk therapy before and still feel like something is missing, it may be time for a different approach. You've learned why you feel the way you do, but you're tired of talking in circles. Now you're ready for therapy that helps you move beyond insight and create lasting change. From the outside, it looks like you're holding everything together, but your mind is always on. You're constantly thinking ahead, replaying conversations, second-guessing yourself, or carrying stress that never seems to let up. You're ready to stop living in your head and start enjoying the life you've worked so hard to build.
Andreau Charles, Areale Counseling & Wellness,
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
New York, NY 10001
You have built a life others aspire to — a successful career, a prestigious reputation, a life that appears, from the outside, perfectly composed. And yet beneath all of it, something quietly persists. A sense that the self you present each day is only part of the story, and that the rest — unlived, unexamined — is still waiting to be discovered. This is not a failure of gratitude or ambition. It is your psyche’s invitation to explore something far more profound than achievement alone can provide.
You have built a life others aspire to — a successful career, a prestigious reputation, a life that appears, from the outside, perfectly composed. And yet beneath all of it, something quietly persists. A sense that the self you present each day is only part of the story, and that the rest — unlived, unexamined — is still waiting to be discovered. This is not a failure of gratitude or ambition. It is your psyche’s invitation to explore something far more profound than achievement alone can provide.
Post-doctoral training in psychodynamic psychotherapy; Seeing multi racial and multi faith clients; Individual and group psychotherapy.
My practice began after the tragedy of 9/11 (September 11, 2001) in Manhattan, New York City. Since then I have helped and continue to help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, stress, suicidal ideation, and trauma. The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened my awareness on the importance of mental health and advocating for it in daily living. Issues of abandonment, anger, depression, identity, isolation, guilt, loss, helplessness, hopelessness, toxic relationships, safety, shame, self-esteem, and stress have never been more pronounced than in this time of the pandemic.
Post-doctoral training in psychodynamic psychotherapy; Seeing multi racial and multi faith clients; Individual and group psychotherapy.
My practice began after the tragedy of 9/11 (September 11, 2001) in Manhattan, New York City. Since then I have helped and continue to help individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, grief, stress, suicidal ideation, and trauma. The Covid-19 pandemic has heightened my awareness on the importance of mental health and advocating for it in daily living. Issues of abandonment, anger, depression, identity, isolation, guilt, loss, helplessness, hopelessness, toxic relationships, safety, shame, self-esteem, and stress have never been more pronounced than in this time of the pandemic.
My ideal clients navigate trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, or the LGBTQ+ experience, often feeling "othered" by cultural expectations and systemic filters. They come to me tired of being defined by a diagnosis or forced into a mold that wasn't built for them, seeking a future rooted in safety and true belonging. Combining my background in crisis management and systemic stress with a "Clinically Petty" philosophy, I help clients honor their non-negotiables as essential foundations. Together, we actively dismantle societal weights and rewrite your story!
My ideal clients navigate trauma, neurodivergence, anxiety, or the LGBTQ+ experience, often feeling "othered" by cultural expectations and systemic filters. They come to me tired of being defined by a diagnosis or forced into a mold that wasn't built for them, seeking a future rooted in safety and true belonging. Combining my background in crisis management and systemic stress with a "Clinically Petty" philosophy, I help clients honor their non-negotiables as essential foundations. Together, we actively dismantle societal weights and rewrite your story!
I am dedicated to facilitating deep and impactful change. I not only treat symptoms but encourage you to aim for a more connected and fulfilled life. I believe that a safe, supportive and truly affirming environment is the beginning. From this place, you take necessary risks, enhance connections to self and others, lift or establish boundaries, desensitize and reprocess distress, among other meaningful shifts. This is achieved through methods such as imaginal and in-vivo exposure, visualization, mindful breathing and, noticing and modifying experiences in real-time.
I am dedicated to facilitating deep and impactful change. I not only treat symptoms but encourage you to aim for a more connected and fulfilled life. I believe that a safe, supportive and truly affirming environment is the beginning. From this place, you take necessary risks, enhance connections to self and others, lift or establish boundaries, desensitize and reprocess distress, among other meaningful shifts. This is achieved through methods such as imaginal and in-vivo exposure, visualization, mindful breathing and, noticing and modifying experiences in real-time.
Many of my clients are seeking understanding; of themselves, their patterns, and their relationships. Some come wanting to better understand their own internal world, while others are looking to feel more seen and understood in their important relationships.
In our work together, I help clients explore the different “parts” of themselves, the roles those parts play, and the needs they are trying to express. We also examine the narratives that have shaped how they move through life, where those stories come from, and whether they still serve the life they want to build.
Many of my clients are seeking understanding; of themselves, their patterns, and their relationships. Some come wanting to better understand their own internal world, while others are looking to feel more seen and understood in their important relationships.
In our work together, I help clients explore the different “parts” of themselves, the roles those parts play, and the needs they are trying to express. We also examine the narratives that have shaped how they move through life, where those stories come from, and whether they still serve the life they want to build.
It can be challenging to carry all the stress and anxiety on your own. These challenges aren't definitive of you, your character, or identity. Moments and experiences shape you, they don't define you. Everything in life is a process. My goal is to help my clients to understand themselves, cope with emotions in a healthy way, encourage and promote a healthier mindset to shift their way of thinking into being. The vision for my clients is to assist them in coming home to themselves, living a life in the present as they build towards tomorrow.
It can be challenging to carry all the stress and anxiety on your own. These challenges aren't definitive of you, your character, or identity. Moments and experiences shape you, they don't define you. Everything in life is a process. My goal is to help my clients to understand themselves, cope with emotions in a healthy way, encourage and promote a healthier mindset to shift their way of thinking into being. The vision for my clients is to assist them in coming home to themselves, living a life in the present as they build towards tomorrow.
You’ve done everything you were supposed to do—worked hard, achieved your goals, and kept pushing forward. But underneath it all, you feel exhausted and disconnected from yourself and your life. From the outside, you have it all. The resume, the relationships, the list you've checked off since you were 16. Inside, something is OFF, and pretending it isn't costs you sleep. There’s a quiet tension between the life you’re living and the life you truly want. Something has to shift.
You’ve done everything you were supposed to do—worked hard, achieved your goals, and kept pushing forward. But underneath it all, you feel exhausted and disconnected from yourself and your life. From the outside, you have it all. The resume, the relationships, the list you've checked off since you were 16. Inside, something is OFF, and pretending it isn't costs you sleep. There’s a quiet tension between the life you’re living and the life you truly want. Something has to shift.
I have personal and professional experience with acculturation and specialize in providing cross-cultural therapy for biracial/bi-cultural issues.
It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com
I have personal and professional experience with acculturation and specialize in providing cross-cultural therapy for biracial/bi-cultural issues.
It can feel daunting to begin therapy. You may know you are struggling with your relationships, work, or personal fulfillment yet it can feel difficult to seek help. In my practice, I will work with you in a safe space to explore and address the difficulties the prevent you from living a fulfilling life. I utilize eclectic approaches including psychodynamic, relational, existential, and attachment-based theories. You can learn more about my practice at www.hattabtherapy.com
You might be moving through life carrying things that are hard to name—grief, anxiety, exhaustion, disconnection, or a sense that something just isn’t working. Maybe you’re questioning old roles, survival strategies, or stories that no longer fit. I work with BIPOC and QT adults who want to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, and build something more intentional. Together, we’ll slow down, notice what’s been shaping you, and explore what healing and growth might look like—on your terms.
You might be moving through life carrying things that are hard to name—grief, anxiety, exhaustion, disconnection, or a sense that something just isn’t working. Maybe you’re questioning old roles, survival strategies, or stories that no longer fit. I work with BIPOC and QT adults who want to better understand themselves, make sense of their experiences, and build something more intentional. Together, we’ll slow down, notice what’s been shaping you, and explore what healing and growth might look like—on your terms.
Hi, I'm AL - a queer, multiracial Latine, non-monogamous, creative therapist and coach.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are not broken. I draw on mindfulness, body awareness, and an understanding of how oppressive systems impact our lives. Every person is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. We'll work to create sessions that feel tailored to you and where you're at.
Hi, I'm AL - a queer, multiracial Latine, non-monogamous, creative therapist and coach.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that you are not broken. I draw on mindfulness, body awareness, and an understanding of how oppressive systems impact our lives. Every person is unique, and I believe therapy should reflect that. We'll work to create sessions that feel tailored to you and where you're at.
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
Are you ready to heal from anxiety, stress, and trauma, on a nervous system level? My desire is to co-create a warm, authentic, and secure relationship with you where you will feel supported to be vulnerable and empowered to heal. I would love to help you unburden the parts of you that have spent far too long in constriction and survival mode, and support you to step into more of yourself. As we meet your wounds with tenderness and curiosity, I will support you to release what no longer aligns with you and expand to embody your fullness. Your tears, truth, vulnerability, quirks, and all your emotions are always welcome.
Wellness, and relationships play a vital role in our everyday lives so let's work together to achieve your individual goals and relationship satisfaction. My dedication and passion for guiding clients and supervisees is unmatched as I not only help you survive, but thrive. My treatment and supervision specializations include trauma, anxiety, sex and intimacy, sexual dysfunctions, sexuality exploration, gender diversity, and relationships. My experience in counselor education, counseling supervision, and research supports counselors-in-training seeking personal growth, multicultural competency, and professional development.
Wellness, and relationships play a vital role in our everyday lives so let's work together to achieve your individual goals and relationship satisfaction. My dedication and passion for guiding clients and supervisees is unmatched as I not only help you survive, but thrive. My treatment and supervision specializations include trauma, anxiety, sex and intimacy, sexual dysfunctions, sexuality exploration, gender diversity, and relationships. My experience in counselor education, counseling supervision, and research supports counselors-in-training seeking personal growth, multicultural competency, and professional development.
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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.