Therapy for BIPoC Concerns
Seen, yet overlooked…
As a person of color, you may find yourself noticed for your appearance yet overlooked for your true self and lived experiences.
Questions like, “Where are you from?” followed by “No, really—where?” reflect narrow assumptions that overlook the depth of your identity and story.
People may fixate on your appearance while missing the richness of who you are and the complexity of navigating a world that often wants to box you in.
You deserve better than being reduced to a category.
Putting in overtime to be “good enough…”
It may feel like every detail—your tone, hair, body language, communication, self-expression—is under constant scrutiny and observation. While others seem free to just be, you face the unspoken expectation to conform.
Any differences might be minimized or exaggerated, leaving you feeling exposed and vulnerable. Daily encounters with microaggressions and biases drain your energy.
You simply want to be accepted and taken seriously.
Unspoken expectations, deeply felt…
Microaggressions follow you across different settings in your life, from school to the workplace.
Standards of “professionalism” in academia and workplace settings often fail to consider cultural and racial diversity, pressuring you to constantly monitor your appearance, behavior, and demeanor to fit narrow ideals.
Maybe you’ve seen your ideas overlooked in favor of a peer with more privilege, or found your contributions dismissed.
Despite inclusivity efforts, moments like these can leave you feeling hurt, invisible, and excluded.
You feel the weight of the injustice, yet a part of you feels resigned to these dynamics in order to navigate each day.
Code-switching, and mental gymnastics…
You’re highly skilled at adapting—reading the room, understanding what’s expected, adjusting how you speak and behave—just to feel safe and accepted. But the mental and emotional demands of navigating different spaces safely take a toll on your overall well-being.
The reality of existing in your body makes you feel like an outsider, and the human need for connection can drive you to adjust yourself to fit in.
Being in certain spaces can feel like wearing a mask, carefully deciding which parts of yourself feel safe enough to reveal.
While this constant adjustment is a survival tool, it can be exhausting. It limits your freedom to just be yourself.
Your story deserves to be heard…
Your experiences and feelings are real, and you don’t have to navigate them alone. Together, we’ll explore the unique challenges, emotions, and biases you encounter.
In our work, we’ll connect you with deeper parts of yourself— your feelings, needs, values, preferences, and body— while unpacking the harmful narratives around worth, power, culture, and identity that society has imposed on you.
You’ll learn grounding and mindfulness techniques to feel more present in your body, and over time, you may notice shifts in how you related to yourself and others, with greater self-compassion and empowerment.
Healing looks different for everyone…
Just as lived experiences are unique, healing can look different for each individual.
Healing doesn’t erase oppression; it creates some space between society’s biases and your inner truth, helping you find peace and belonging within yourself.
Take The First Step Today
If you’re ready to learn how to approach yourself with compassion, reconnect with your body and soul, and reclaim your space in the world, reach out to schedule a consultation. I’d be honored to walk alongside you, providing compassionate support each step of the way.