Multiracial Therapists in Sunnyside, NY
Are you stuck in familiar, but harmful and unproductive ways of relating to family, coworkers and friends? Do you want to break through lifelong or intergenerational trauma that limits your happiness and success in life, relationships and your career? In my work with you as a Licensed Psychoanalyst, I offer an eclectic approach and a safe place to discuss and understand how we interact with ourselves and others to break old behavioral patterns and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
Are you stuck in familiar, but harmful and unproductive ways of relating to family, coworkers and friends? Do you want to break through lifelong or intergenerational trauma that limits your happiness and success in life, relationships and your career? In my work with you as a Licensed Psychoanalyst, I offer an eclectic approach and a safe place to discuss and understand how we interact with ourselves and others to break old behavioral patterns and lead a happier, healthier and more fulfilling life.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to start therapy—and you don’t have to hit rock bottom to deserve support. Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, stuck, or unable to keep pushing through. I provide a warm, collaborative space to build coping skills, create meaningful change, and explore what support you may need—including whether taking time away from work may be part of your healing. When clinically appropriate, I can also assist with related documentation. The first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
You don’t have to have everything figured out to start therapy—and you don’t have to hit rock bottom to deserve support. Anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, or life transitions can leave you feeling exhausted, stuck, or unable to keep pushing through. I provide a warm, collaborative space to build coping skills, create meaningful change, and explore what support you may need—including whether taking time away from work may be part of your healing. When clinically appropriate, I can also assist with related documentation. The first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be yours.
The greatest discovery I have made in life is to embrace the unexpected, to crave the twists and turns as much as the great joys of life, and to lead with curiosity. Life can often feel scary, and we may face challenges that leave us feeling like there is nowhere to turn. If you find yourself feeling this way, you are not alone. Whether you are dealing with feelings of great sadness, anxiousness that feels uncontrollable, or struggling to move past an event in your life you have turned to the right place. Seeking therapy can lead to a greater understanding of yourself, the world around you, and the person you want to be.
The greatest discovery I have made in life is to embrace the unexpected, to crave the twists and turns as much as the great joys of life, and to lead with curiosity. Life can often feel scary, and we may face challenges that leave us feeling like there is nowhere to turn. If you find yourself feeling this way, you are not alone. Whether you are dealing with feelings of great sadness, anxiousness that feels uncontrollable, or struggling to move past an event in your life you have turned to the right place. Seeking therapy can lead to a greater understanding of yourself, the world around you, and the person you want to be.
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.
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Molly is a creative arts therapist who utilizes a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. She promotes creative expression and well-being through art therapy while also accommodating clients seeking traditional psychotherapy or a combination of both modalities. By integrating Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Art Therapy, Molly helps clients explore the root causes of their challenges, fostering self-acceptance and appreciation. This comprehensive approach facilitates personal growth and positive change in their lives.
Molly is a creative arts therapist who utilizes a person-centered, trauma-informed approach. She promotes creative expression and well-being through art therapy while also accommodating clients seeking traditional psychotherapy or a combination of both modalities. By integrating Somatic Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Art Therapy, Molly helps clients explore the root causes of their challenges, fostering self-acceptance and appreciation. This comprehensive approach facilitates personal growth and positive change in their lives.
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.
Life can be complex, and therapy should offer a space where you feel a sense of calm and clarity . I'm passionate about supporting those who may feel hesitant about traditional therapy or have felt misunderstood by previous providers. I especially enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, identity and belonging, relationship or career changes.
I was born in New York and earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Penn State, My research has focused on stress and coping, cultural humility, and improving how psychological care is delivered. Outside of work, I enjoy travel, cooking, and creative writing.
Life can be complex, and therapy should offer a space where you feel a sense of calm and clarity . I'm passionate about supporting those who may feel hesitant about traditional therapy or have felt misunderstood by previous providers. I especially enjoy working with people navigating major life transitions, identity and belonging, relationship or career changes.
I was born in New York and earned my PhD in Clinical Psychology from Penn State, My research has focused on stress and coping, cultural humility, and improving how psychological care is delivered. Outside of work, I enjoy travel, cooking, and creative writing.
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
I work with folks who have been othered for a lot of their lives. This primarily means some combination of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, SW, neurodivergent, & chronically ill/disabled folks, but is not exclusive to these identities. I work with clients on a variety of topics, but special interests include: Unpacking attachment wounds using IFS; Transition stages in Poly/ENM; Exploring identity; Freedom from shame regarding sex & kink; Impacts of disability; Relationships to health, body image, and/or fatness from a fat liberatory and body neutrality lens.
I work with folks who have been othered for a lot of their lives. This primarily means some combination of LGBTQIA+, polyamorous/ENM, BDSM/kink, SW, neurodivergent, & chronically ill/disabled folks, but is not exclusive to these identities. I work with clients on a variety of topics, but special interests include: Unpacking attachment wounds using IFS; Transition stages in Poly/ENM; Exploring identity; Freedom from shame regarding sex & kink; Impacts of disability; Relationships to health, body image, and/or fatness from a fat liberatory and body neutrality lens.
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.
Maya specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders with a specific focus on adolescents and young adults experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, and interpersonal difficulties with peers and family.
She primarily uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work alongside individuals and families as they build lives that feel purposeful and aligned with their long-term goals. She has experience leading DBT skills groups, offering parent management and skills training, and collaborating with clients’ schools and external providers.
Maya specializes in the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders with a specific focus on adolescents and young adults experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors, non-suicidal self-injury, and interpersonal difficulties with peers and family.
She primarily uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work alongside individuals and families as they build lives that feel purposeful and aligned with their long-term goals. She has experience leading DBT skills groups, offering parent management and skills training, and collaborating with clients’ schools and external providers.
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.
You’re a woman everyone leans on - capable on the outside, exhausted underneath. Maybe you’ve spent years putting everyone else first and lost yourself along the way, or you built a life that looks full, but feels empty. You’ve been navigating high-functioning anxiety, burnout, depression, and perhaps the weight of old family patterns. What you are seeking is permission to center yourself. I understand the pressure of being the strong one, the caretaker, the one who holds it all together.
You’re a woman everyone leans on - capable on the outside, exhausted underneath. Maybe you’ve spent years putting everyone else first and lost yourself along the way, or you built a life that looks full, but feels empty. You’ve been navigating high-functioning anxiety, burnout, depression, and perhaps the weight of old family patterns. What you are seeking is permission to center yourself. I understand the pressure of being the strong one, the caretaker, the one who holds it all together.
Hello! I am a clinical trainee dedicated to creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I primarily work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I welcome anyone looking to explore their inner world and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
Hello! I am a clinical trainee dedicated to creating a warm, supportive space where clients feel safe, heard, and understood. I primarily work with young adults and adults navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of yourself, I welcome anyone looking to explore their inner world and navigate life's challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
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.
I practice psychoanalysis and psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. Therapy offers a protected space to speak openly about thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and desires that may be difficult to articulate elsewhere. Through careful, attentive listening, we explore what comes to mind and pay attention to the patterns and dynamics that emerge in our work together. We may also consider how your past, relationships, and broader social and cultural contexts have shaped your experience of yourself and others.
I practice psychoanalysis and psychoanalytically-informed psychotherapy with adults and adolescents. Therapy offers a protected space to speak openly about thoughts, feelings, conflicts, and desires that may be difficult to articulate elsewhere. Through careful, attentive listening, we explore what comes to mind and pay attention to the patterns and dynamics that emerge in our work together. We may also consider how your past, relationships, and broader social and cultural contexts have shaped your experience of yourself and others.
My name is Francis Cain. I am a therapist who provides services for individuals from teenage males to all adults experiencing various forms of stress, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, suicidal thoughts, and life transitions. I work with couples who are struggling with trust, communication, emotional intimacy, and infidelity. I also provide therapy for families experiencing emotional cutoffs, power imbalances between parent and child, individuality, and identifying any unhealthy intergenerational patterns within the family system.
If this is you, I would love to connect with you to discuss how I can support you!
My name is Francis Cain. I am a therapist who provides services for individuals from teenage males to all adults experiencing various forms of stress, anxiety, depression, complex trauma, suicidal thoughts, and life transitions. I work with couples who are struggling with trust, communication, emotional intimacy, and infidelity. I also provide therapy for families experiencing emotional cutoffs, power imbalances between parent and child, individuality, and identifying any unhealthy intergenerational patterns within the family system.
If this is you, I would love to connect with you to discuss how I can support you!
If you have trouble creating boundaries, default to people-pleasing to avoid conflict, or overthink and question yourself constantly, these are all symptoms of an unbalanced and under-appreciated Self. Just like a fever lets us know we have an infection, life problems let us know something deep within us isn’t right. We don’t blame the fever, we thank it for alerting us to the bigger problem. Using life’s challenges as a guide, we work together to build the foundation of self you need in order to live an enriching and fully human life. This work benefits not only yourself but also your loved ones and the rest of our human family.
If you have trouble creating boundaries, default to people-pleasing to avoid conflict, or overthink and question yourself constantly, these are all symptoms of an unbalanced and under-appreciated Self. Just like a fever lets us know we have an infection, life problems let us know something deep within us isn’t right. We don’t blame the fever, we thank it for alerting us to the bigger problem. Using life’s challenges as a guide, we work together to build the foundation of self you need in order to live an enriching and fully human life. This work benefits not only yourself but also your loved ones and the rest of our human family.
Are you looking for a collaborative therapist who can help strengthen the parts of you you like most about yourself? As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience, I work hard to support my clients reach deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships. I work best with individuals who come to therapy with some level of insight and a desire to investigate their inner world. My approach is nonjudgmental, deep and honest. I bring a sense of humor and compassion to difficult material and meet my clients where they're at.
Are you looking for a collaborative therapist who can help strengthen the parts of you you like most about yourself? As a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience, I work hard to support my clients reach deeper satisfaction in their lives and relationships. I work best with individuals who come to therapy with some level of insight and a desire to investigate their inner world. My approach is nonjudgmental, deep and honest. I bring a sense of humor and compassion to difficult material and meet my clients where they're at.
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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.