Racial Identity Therapists in East Village, New York, NY

My therapeutic style is empathetic, accepting, flexible, and genuine. I employ a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-racist lens, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), acculturation stress, and racial identity.

Do you feel like you don’t have a space that is meant for you in this world? You’re an outcast, a weirdo, an “other”. It’s been hard for you to feel like you’re really thriving in life. The majority has never been where you fit in, and that’s fine with you. But you are more than a little tired of being so damn resilient all of the time. It’s exhausting to hold up this mask for so long. So you want to explore deeper within yourself and be true to who you are. The best, realest version of you. Not whoever they say you “should” be.

Sometimes living in today's society can bring about many challenges. Some of these challenges may consist of racial trauma, feeling isolated, feeling depressed, feeling anxious, and not understanding why things happen in your personal lives. Usually when you are feeling these emotions you tend to search for healing in places that you feel is best at the moment, but you do not have to do it alone.

You are looking to better understand how your intersecting identities (racial, gender, sexuality, etc) & oppressive systems (racism, patriarchy, capitalism, etc) impact your daily lived experiences. You want to, in a safe space, heal and address traumas that stayed with you. You are interested in learning what narratives are limiting your growth, and in replacing them with liberating, nurturing beliefs about yourself. I work closely with members from the BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and other oppressed communities. I have extensive experience supporting folks working through cultural, generational, and other differences/gaps with loved ones.

Do you find yourself feeling stuck, unseen, or disconnected? Have these feelings intensified after 2+ years of pandemic? Are you wanting more from your relationships and your work? Do things like creativity and embodiment feel elusive and out of reach? Or are you a performer or achiever who is often put on a pedestal by those around you, idolized yet at a distance from the kind of care you actually want?

I believe that people come to therapy because they want to change their life for the better. I work with individuals to lighten sadness, grief or anxiety, or to gain a greater understanding of one's self. I believe that the root causes of difficulty are developmental or situational, circumstantial, or a trauma. I strive to provide a non-judgmental, nurturing, safe space to explore insights, strengths and challenges. I specialize with multi-cultural and multi-racial adults, expatriates, those in multi-racial relationships, and those struggling with anxiety, depression, personality disorders and addiction.

My name s Paula Odom, and I am a New York State licensed clinical social worker. I am a solution-focused therapist who has extensive experience working with adults (18-70) who are struggling with life transitions and unresolved trauma. I am a strengths-based, solution-focused Clinician with 30 years of experience. I am client-focused, and treatment would be based specifically on where you are on your journey and your needs. I am committed to creating a nonjudgmental, welcoming environment with my clients. It is important that you feel safe and supported during our work together.

As a therapist, my goal is to establish a strong therapeutic alliance built on warmth, acceptance, and trust with you. Using curiosity and compassion, I believe in creating a non-judgmental environment where each client is able to better understand and explore how they relate to their thoughts, feelings, and emotions. I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy and ensuring that treatment is culturally sensitive and informed by all aspects of a client's identity. With a focus on trust and acceptance, my intention is to cultivate a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe and connected.

Therapy is your dedicated sanctuary- space where you can pause and focus on the aspects of your life that warrant attention and care. As a therapist, my role is to assist you in identifying their goals and fostering positive changes with empathy and understanding. Whether you're seeking to improve stress management techniques or gain deeper insights into challenging emotions, I provide tailored treatments for various concerns including anxiety, depression, relationships, life transitions, bicultural challenges, racial concerns, sexual orientation, family dynamics, and work related stressors.

Diana Funches is a queer, Black, licensed clinical social worker providing nonjudgmental and client-centered therapy. She has nearly a decade of experience serving the LGBTQ+ population and those experiencing depression, anxiety, IPV, and other trauma. Regarded for her honesty, being grounded, and encouragement, she meets people where they are and provides support on the healing journey. I generally work with individuals experiencing ADHD, depression, anxiety, IPV, and other trauma. I work with you on career issues, and racial, gender, and sexuality concerns.

For over 20 years, I have counseled individuals, couples and families on health, relationships, career and life transitions. Licensed in New York and California, I am a psychotherapist and consultant providing virtual therapy. Rooted in attachment theory, I see adults seeking individual therapy and couples therapy. I am a graduate of Columbia University and Ackerman Institute for the Family. I practice relational, psychodynamic therapy, family systems, and EMDR. My areas of specialty are health psychology, relationships, life and career transitions, self esteem and performance.

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.

Do you feel hopeless or overwhelmed by the uncertainty of your future? Do you isolate yourself from social activities? Do you anticipate negative consequences as a way of managing your anxiety? Are you drinking too much or using drugs? Are you experiencing a lack of, or an increase in sexual energy that is affecting your life in a negative way? If you answered yes to any of these questions, I am here to help. We will work closely in order to explore your inner world, and apply words to your past and current experiences. As a result, you will begin to feel better. I work with psychoanalytic theory while incorporating issues of race,

Everyone needs support during difficult times in their lives, whether they are dealing with relationship issues, stress at home or work, or feelings of depression and anxiety with or without a clear cause. It is during times like these that therapy can help. Through our work together I will provide a safe space for painful memories and emotions to be explored and work with you to gain a deeper understanding of how these experiences continue to shape you today. Together we will work to help you develop new coping skills and bring an enhanced level of self-awareness to your life.

My work as a psychologist is rooted in a profound belief that by recognizing and honoring our complex, messy life stories with honesty and gentleness, we lay the foundation to heal the obstacles preventing us from building fulfilling, meaningful lives. Throughout life, we all create narratives about ourselves to help us survive. These narratives are shaped by myriad factors (individual life experiences, relationships, intergenerational legacies, and experiences of oppression/privilege, belonging/rejection, among others). Over time, our narratives and coping mechanisms fall short. We wonder, what went wrong?Why? What's wrong with me?

FREE consultations! Are you feeling stuck in negative thoughts, intense emotions, or behavioral patterns that don't serve your best interest? Are you hoping to build more meaning and joy in your life? You may feel hesitant about reaching out for help, especially with pressure from all directions to "have it all together". I'm here to join you on this journey to discover healing and build a balanced life. My goal is to help you find compassion for yourself, develop skills to help you navigate life stressors, and be confident in the resilient person you are.

There's really something to be said about the challenges of exploring, understanding and harnessing our very active internal lives in the attempt to make sense of it all, to feel safe in our day to day. I'm endeared to the process and feel that in order to heal we have to work with others, be it community, loved ones, or Psychologist, to gather the best parts of ourselves and turn the incredibly complicated, painful and fragile into things elegant, agile, and straight-forward. The therapeutic process as a living and breathing construction. To build and strengthen the scaffolding in order to find authenticity, uniqueness and courage

My practice incorporates and integrates knowledge and techniques from various therapeutic modalities. I can conduct therapy sessions in English, Spanish or Portuguese. I have specific training in EMDR and Sensorimotor (somatic) Psychotherapy. I am a practicing psychedelic-assisted therapist and have trained extensively with ketamine. I offer ketamine-assisted psychotherapy sessions in partnership with Journey Clinical. I offer psychedelic prep and integration sessions that are guided by my familiarity with Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicines. In September 2022 I will train in psilocybin assisted therapy in Amsterdam.

I wholeheartedly believe that people get better in the context of relationships. I am a caring, attuned, and enthusiastic therapist, passionate about working with families, couples, and individuals. Therapy is an opportunity to make meaningful changes in our lives, and more meaningfully understand ourselves and our loved ones. Meaningful therapy is the opportunity to explore what has not been said. My aim as a therapist is to support individuals in bringing clarity to all relationships, and strengthening relationships clients choose.