Racial Identity Therapists in Seattle, WA
You want things to feel more manageable, but you also want relief from a deeper place. Maybe it's easier to talk about your symptoms and, yes, it'd be nice to figure out to be more functional on the surface, but you also know that there might be something beneath that surface that's causing all of this. You want to uproot it. Whether you call it anxiety, depression, anger, work stress, money stress, relationship problems, family trauma, low self-esteem, queer oppression, racism, body image discomfort, or simply not feeling understood, you want liberation from the mental torment. You want to feel like you again.
You want things to feel more manageable, but you also want relief from a deeper place. Maybe it's easier to talk about your symptoms and, yes, it'd be nice to figure out to be more functional on the surface, but you also know that there might be something beneath that surface that's causing all of this. You want to uproot it. Whether you call it anxiety, depression, anger, work stress, money stress, relationship problems, family trauma, low self-esteem, queer oppression, racism, body image discomfort, or simply not feeling understood, you want liberation from the mental torment. You want to feel like you again.
Engaging in therapy is vulnerable, and being able to bring your authentic self is a huge part of getting what you want out of it. We will work great together if you share any of these identities: BIPOC, Immigrant, Queer, Trans, and/or someone who is invested in Black liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty, and working in solidarity with communities of color.
You may be someone that has experienced a specific trauma (recent or not) or you could be someone that has been feeling the weight of the world; either way, you are worthy of support.
Engaging in therapy is vulnerable, and being able to bring your authentic self is a huge part of getting what you want out of it. We will work great together if you share any of these identities: BIPOC, Immigrant, Queer, Trans, and/or someone who is invested in Black liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty, and working in solidarity with communities of color.
You may be someone that has experienced a specific trauma (recent or not) or you could be someone that has been feeling the weight of the world; either way, you are worthy of support.
Although pain is a human experience, it often has the power to alienate us from ourselves and others. Perhaps you’re in the midst of relational distress, trying to make sense of systemic oppression, grieving the loss of a loved one or replaying past traumas. Whatever you carry, I am honored to walk with you in re-imagining a life where pain does not hold the final word in dictating who you are or where you want to go. My past clinical experience has focused on working with diverse individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and identity issues. I specialize in working with BIPOC clients.
Although pain is a human experience, it often has the power to alienate us from ourselves and others. Perhaps you’re in the midst of relational distress, trying to make sense of systemic oppression, grieving the loss of a loved one or replaying past traumas. Whatever you carry, I am honored to walk with you in re-imagining a life where pain does not hold the final word in dictating who you are or where you want to go. My past clinical experience has focused on working with diverse individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and identity issues. I specialize in working with BIPOC clients.
Hello, and thank you for visiting to learn a bit about me. My name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/they). I am a bilingual immigrant who identifies as disabled (left leg amputee), Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I am particularly drawn to working with people actively challenged by complex identities. Those generally drawn to working with me are struggling to function within the confines of this sick society; these people are unified by their curiosity and desire to grow beyond the bounds of internalized structures of oppression.
Hello, and thank you for visiting to learn a bit about me. My name is Zoila Mayreni López (she/they). I am a bilingual immigrant who identifies as disabled (left leg amputee), Queer (in all aspects of my being), BIPOC (Afro-Latine), R/A Polyamorous.
I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families. I am particularly drawn to working with people actively challenged by complex identities. Those generally drawn to working with me are struggling to function within the confines of this sick society; these people are unified by their curiosity and desire to grow beyond the bounds of internalized structures of oppression.
Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, depression, trauma, and culturally diverse populations. Some of her training included: exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) from McLean Hospital, a psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School; Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 and Level II Training by founder and co-founder Dr. Les Greenberg and Dr. Robert Elliott; Advanced Empathy Training by co-founder Dr. Robert Elliott; Mastering ACT III etc.
Erjing Cui, MA, LMHC, specializes in working with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and related disorders, depression, trauma, and culturally diverse populations. Some of her training included: exposure and response prevention therapy (ERP) from McLean Hospital, a psychiatric affiliate of Harvard Medical School; Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT) Level 1 and Level II Training by founder and co-founder Dr. Les Greenberg and Dr. Robert Elliott; Advanced Empathy Training by co-founder Dr. Robert Elliott; Mastering ACT III etc.
10.2026 - Accepting waitlist clients. You may look like you have it together, while privately wondering, “Is this really who I am?”
Life has a way of changing us. A relationship ends. A career no longer feels meaningful. Parenthood reshapes you. Your children grow and need you differently. Your body changes. Your beliefs evolve. You achieve something you once wanted and discover it doesn't feel the way you expected. Sometimes there is a loss without a death—and yet you still find yourself grieving who you were, what you thought your life would be, or who you believed you were supposed to become.
10.2026 - Accepting waitlist clients. You may look like you have it together, while privately wondering, “Is this really who I am?”
Life has a way of changing us. A relationship ends. A career no longer feels meaningful. Parenthood reshapes you. Your children grow and need you differently. Your body changes. Your beliefs evolve. You achieve something you once wanted and discover it doesn't feel the way you expected. Sometimes there is a loss without a death—and yet you still find yourself grieving who you were, what you thought your life would be, or who you believed you were supposed to become.
My work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families is based on growth, empowerment, and creativity. Because therapy is at its core a collaborative process, both the journey and the destination are co-created and regularly reexamined so we can trace paths forward with confident steps. Along the paths you will walk, the obstacles that reveal themselves will require many parts of you, some known and other unknown. My position in this journey is to visit these places with you: Paying respect to your pain, anger, and/or sadness while finding moments to celebrate the successes and joys that make the journey worth the steps.
My work with kids, teens, adults, couples and families is based on growth, empowerment, and creativity. Because therapy is at its core a collaborative process, both the journey and the destination are co-created and regularly reexamined so we can trace paths forward with confident steps. Along the paths you will walk, the obstacles that reveal themselves will require many parts of you, some known and other unknown. My position in this journey is to visit these places with you: Paying respect to your pain, anger, and/or sadness while finding moments to celebrate the successes and joys that make the journey worth the steps.
Our bodies and psyche can hold unconscious patterns. Often people will seek therapy when patterns that once aided in survival become a hindrance to their growth. You might find yourself in dilemmas where you are overachieving but still believe you aren’t good enough. You might feel “other” or invisible even when you authentically share yourself. You might feel overwhelmed but not know how to talk about it or believe that no one will listen. While each person is unique, these are some of the reasons that bring people to therapy.
Our bodies and psyche can hold unconscious patterns. Often people will seek therapy when patterns that once aided in survival become a hindrance to their growth. You might find yourself in dilemmas where you are overachieving but still believe you aren’t good enough. You might feel “other” or invisible even when you authentically share yourself. You might feel overwhelmed but not know how to talk about it or believe that no one will listen. While each person is unique, these are some of the reasons that bring people to therapy.
Immediate availability. I help people struggling to connect in relationships. Maybe you and your loved one just do not see eye to eye and have constant fights. This leads to feelings of not being seen or heard. It leaves you feeling alone in a relationship that is suppose to feel safe, loving, and connected. If you are tired of the constant conflict and the disconnection and is ready to do the work to heal and restore your relationship, I might be the therapist for you. I work with all kinds of relationships including couples, polycules, families and your relationship with yourself.
Immediate availability. I help people struggling to connect in relationships. Maybe you and your loved one just do not see eye to eye and have constant fights. This leads to feelings of not being seen or heard. It leaves you feeling alone in a relationship that is suppose to feel safe, loving, and connected. If you are tired of the constant conflict and the disconnection and is ready to do the work to heal and restore your relationship, I might be the therapist for you. I work with all kinds of relationships including couples, polycules, families and your relationship with yourself.
Calla Lily Counseling is an intentional space for compassionate therapy. We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, it can be difficult to stop and reflect on ourselves. Calla Lily Counseling is a dedicated space to pause and reflect. A non-judgemental space. An open space. An intentional space. YOUR space. It is a space for change, a space for healing, a space to find meaning. Now is the time to invest in your mental health.
Calla Lily Counseling is an intentional space for compassionate therapy. We often get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, it can be difficult to stop and reflect on ourselves. Calla Lily Counseling is a dedicated space to pause and reflect. A non-judgemental space. An open space. An intentional space. YOUR space. It is a space for change, a space for healing, a space to find meaning. Now is the time to invest in your mental health.
You may be navigating the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural expectation: an immigration story, a multiracial identity, a gender expression, a mood disorder. Experiences like these can leave you feeling singular, or caught between worlds, in ways that strain your relationships and your sense of self. Underneath the goals my clients name (self-understanding, stability, less distress) is usually a wish to feel more whole.
You may be navigating the complexities of identity, belonging, and cultural expectation: an immigration story, a multiracial identity, a gender expression, a mood disorder. Experiences like these can leave you feeling singular, or caught between worlds, in ways that strain your relationships and your sense of self. Underneath the goals my clients name (self-understanding, stability, less distress) is usually a wish to feel more whole.
In today’s society, I understand that some people might be occupied with their own concerns, whether related to work, personal lives, finances, or relationships. These challenges can create barriers between people and may sometimes leave individuals feeling hopeless about their future or experiencing frustration that can affect their daily lives. With this understanding, I would like to create a space where everyone feels warmly accepted and discusses it without judgment. I would like to work with both youth and adults, and all identities are welcome such as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+.
In today’s society, I understand that some people might be occupied with their own concerns, whether related to work, personal lives, finances, or relationships. These challenges can create barriers between people and may sometimes leave individuals feeling hopeless about their future or experiencing frustration that can affect their daily lives. With this understanding, I would like to create a space where everyone feels warmly accepted and discusses it without judgment. I would like to work with both youth and adults, and all identities are welcome such as BIPOC and LGBTQIA+.
Are you or someone you care for interested in reigniting your innate capacity for healing and growth? At Inner Refuge Counseling, though we do not accept insurance or voucher of any kind, our focused attention to the development of individualized therapeutic frameworks is done in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that helps to facilitate a safe guided exploration of self, within the context of social justice discrimination, cultural identity and acceptance, relational systems, and professional trauma. We work primarily with teenagers and adults (13-65yrs).
Are you or someone you care for interested in reigniting your innate capacity for healing and growth? At Inner Refuge Counseling, though we do not accept insurance or voucher of any kind, our focused attention to the development of individualized therapeutic frameworks is done in a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment that helps to facilitate a safe guided exploration of self, within the context of social justice discrimination, cultural identity and acceptance, relational systems, and professional trauma. We work primarily with teenagers and adults (13-65yrs).
Andrew Deal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Seattle, WA 98125
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, my name is Andrew! I use he/him/his pronouns, am Gen X, and am a second generation Thai-American. I currently live and have raised my family here in Seattle, but was born and grew up in rural Washington. I work with individuals aged 13-65 each having wide ranges of life stories, experiences, and identities. I have extensive experience working with a broad range of symptoms and conditions including: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Identity Formation and Transition, and Performance/Perfectionism.
Hi, my name is Andrew! I use he/him/his pronouns, am Gen X, and am a second generation Thai-American. I currently live and have raised my family here in Seattle, but was born and grew up in rural Washington. I work with individuals aged 13-65 each having wide ranges of life stories, experiences, and identities. I have extensive experience working with a broad range of symptoms and conditions including: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma/Post-Traumatic Stress, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Identity Formation and Transition, and Performance/Perfectionism.
Everyone should have the mental health resources to live their best lives, which includes a strong sexual voice and confident gender expression. There is an immense amount of guilt and shame in our culture that negatively affects how we perceive and receive sex, sexuality, and gender. Vulnerable populations have been targeted with specific, hurtful sexual and gendered stereotypes that can increase psychological distress. As a person of color, I am happy to contribute my perspective and lived experience to the field and your choice of therapists. Sex affects everyone, and it merits focused attention in the mental health field.
Everyone should have the mental health resources to live their best lives, which includes a strong sexual voice and confident gender expression. There is an immense amount of guilt and shame in our culture that negatively affects how we perceive and receive sex, sexuality, and gender. Vulnerable populations have been targeted with specific, hurtful sexual and gendered stereotypes that can increase psychological distress. As a person of color, I am happy to contribute my perspective and lived experience to the field and your choice of therapists. Sex affects everyone, and it merits focused attention in the mental health field.
I work with clients navigating racial identity, anxiety, and grief, including grief tied to shifting roles and identity within family, career, or society.
Culturally responsive therapy for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ indiv.
My clients are often navigating identity, belonging, and difficult life experiences, including the added layers of being BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or holding multiple marginalized identities. Many arrive unsure a therapist will truly understand their world. I build our work on a genuine, empathic, respectful relationship, so you won't need to justify your experience before we get to the real work. Together we'll build emotional awareness, find courage to face what's hard, and celebrate your growth. I take a strengths-based, flexible approach and offer practical tools for daily stress.
I work with clients navigating racial identity, anxiety, and grief, including grief tied to shifting roles and identity within family, career, or society.
Culturally responsive therapy for BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ indiv.
My clients are often navigating identity, belonging, and difficult life experiences, including the added layers of being BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or holding multiple marginalized identities. Many arrive unsure a therapist will truly understand their world. I build our work on a genuine, empathic, respectful relationship, so you won't need to justify your experience before we get to the real work. Together we'll build emotional awareness, find courage to face what's hard, and celebrate your growth. I take a strengths-based, flexible approach and offer practical tools for daily stress.
You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied about some parts of your life. You might be aware of the person you want to be and can be, but something is getting in the way of that and you would like to understand what. Or, you might need a place to talk about difficult experiences so you can metabolize and make sense of them. As someone who truly believes in the healing power of therapy and a strong therapeutic relationship, I am glad you are considering it as a way of reaching your potential, regardless of whom you choose as your therapist.
You may be considering therapy because you feel stuck or dissatisfied about some parts of your life. You might be aware of the person you want to be and can be, but something is getting in the way of that and you would like to understand what. Or, you might need a place to talk about difficult experiences so you can metabolize and make sense of them. As someone who truly believes in the healing power of therapy and a strong therapeutic relationship, I am glad you are considering it as a way of reaching your potential, regardless of whom you choose as your therapist.
At Particle Psychotherapy, my work is dedicated to empowering individuals (21+) and couples to cultivate safe spaces within themselves to process their experiences and resolve that which keeps them stuck. I specialize in working with folks with histories of complex trauma, children of immigrants/ 3rd culture kids, as well as the LGBTQIA, kinky + polyamorous communities.
At Particle Psychotherapy, my work is dedicated to empowering individuals (21+) and couples to cultivate safe spaces within themselves to process their experiences and resolve that which keeps them stuck. I specialize in working with folks with histories of complex trauma, children of immigrants/ 3rd culture kids, as well as the LGBTQIA, kinky + polyamorous communities.
There are moments in our lives where we can benefit from additional support. Whether you desire better personal or intimate relationships, you are going through a life transition, or you are adjusting to recent change in your health, you have taken the first and most difficult step by seeking support. I work from a strengths-based and collaborative perspective that focuses on helping people identify and develop the skills and tools they already have within. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from different modalities. I provide a safe, grounded, and compassionate space for processing, change, and healing.
There are moments in our lives where we can benefit from additional support. Whether you desire better personal or intimate relationships, you are going through a life transition, or you are adjusting to recent change in your health, you have taken the first and most difficult step by seeking support. I work from a strengths-based and collaborative perspective that focuses on helping people identify and develop the skills and tools they already have within. I have an eclectic therapeutic approach that draws from different modalities. I provide a safe, grounded, and compassionate space for processing, change, and healing.
My ideal client is an adult who is navigating life’s complexities. They may be dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, mild depression, memory changes, or the challenges of caregiving. Many are high-functioning individuals who value independence and quality of life but may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, or emotional challenges.
Importantly, my ideal client also brings with them a rich cultural background that shapes how they experience stress, identity, aging, and relationships. They may be navigating bicultural or intergenerational tensions, discrimination, or the impact
My ideal client is an adult who is navigating life’s complexities. They may be dealing with work stress, burnout, anxiety, mild depression, memory changes, or the challenges of caregiving. Many are high-functioning individuals who value independence and quality of life but may feel overwhelmed by life transitions, grief, or emotional challenges.
Importantly, my ideal client also brings with them a rich cultural background that shapes how they experience stress, identity, aging, and relationships. They may be navigating bicultural or intergenerational tensions, discrimination, or the impact
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