Racial Identity Therapists in Edmonton, AB
BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre
Registered Social Worker, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6G
We also support with racial identity issues and identity-based trauma, as well as newcomer, immigrant and refugee mental health.
BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre is a specialized service tailored to provide anti-racist, decolonizing, intersectional feminist & culturally-informed therapy to individuals, couples, families & groups who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Colour (BIPOC) in Alberta. Our centre was born on the idea that racialized folks need & deserve access to healing & wellness supports that are representative of our unique lived experiences, cultures, societal barriers, systemic oppression & marginalization. We specialize in therapy for BIPOC mental health, grief, intergenerational & racial trauma and healing from racism & discrimination.
We also support with racial identity issues and identity-based trauma, as well as newcomer, immigrant and refugee mental health.
BIPOC Healing and Wellness Centre is a specialized service tailored to provide anti-racist, decolonizing, intersectional feminist & culturally-informed therapy to individuals, couples, families & groups who identify as Black, Indigenous & People of Colour (BIPOC) in Alberta. Our centre was born on the idea that racialized folks need & deserve access to healing & wellness supports that are representative of our unique lived experiences, cultures, societal barriers, systemic oppression & marginalization. We specialize in therapy for BIPOC mental health, grief, intergenerational & racial trauma and healing from racism & discrimination.
Soul Care Christian Counselling and Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6K (Online Only)
racial Identity, depression and anxiety support , abuse, managing life transitions, stress management, Identity development, relationship counselling and tools to leverage body and self care.
Welcome to Soul Care Christian Counselling, where our team is deeply committed to serving marginalized and racialized populations through community organizing and capacity building. Working from a community development, advocacy, and therapeutic approach, we aim to provide an Afrocentric and faith-based perspective. As a team, we are on a radical journey to decolonize spaces of healing for Black bodies.
racial Identity, depression and anxiety support , abuse, managing life transitions, stress management, Identity development, relationship counselling and tools to leverage body and self care.
Welcome to Soul Care Christian Counselling, where our team is deeply committed to serving marginalized and racialized populations through community organizing and capacity building. Working from a community development, advocacy, and therapeutic approach, we aim to provide an Afrocentric and faith-based perspective. As a team, we are on a radical journey to decolonize spaces of healing for Black bodies.
Welcome! In my office there is space for both laughter and tears! I’m Laura, a registered provisional psychologist serving individuals, couples, and adolescents throughout Alberta. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate complex interpersonal relationships, racial identity issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and life transitions. I'm proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, embracing the beauty of diversity through multicultural counseling. I had the privilege of pursuing part of my studies in South America, specifically in Colombia and Brazil, where I gained a deep appreciation for culture
Welcome! In my office there is space for both laughter and tears! I’m Laura, a registered provisional psychologist serving individuals, couples, and adolescents throughout Alberta. I am passionate about helping individuals navigate complex interpersonal relationships, racial identity issues, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and life transitions. I'm proud to provide services in both English and Spanish, embracing the beauty of diversity through multicultural counseling. I had the privilege of pursuing part of my studies in South America, specifically in Colombia and Brazil, where I gained a deep appreciation for culture
Faaria Meghji
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5A
Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Are you ready to begin transforming the beliefs, emotions, and patterns you hold inside of yourself that keep you from fully living the life that you want? Together we can explore the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it emotional regulation, self-compassion, relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, sexuality, spirituality, and racial identity. These roots can span across multiple generations, often inviting us to tune in to our ancestral history.
Do you feel like your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are often misaligned with who you want to be, who you really are deep inside? Are you ready to begin transforming the beliefs, emotions, and patterns you hold inside of yourself that keep you from fully living the life that you want? Together we can explore the roots of whatever you are currently wanting help with - be it emotional regulation, self-compassion, relationships, depression, anxiety, addictions, life transitions, sexuality, spirituality, and racial identity. These roots can span across multiple generations, often inviting us to tune in to our ancestral history.
I absolutely love working with clients who are navigating trauma and learning to process big emotions. Life is incredibly complex, and being able to hold space for you in this way is an honour.
I absolutely love working with clients who are navigating trauma and learning to process big emotions. Life is incredibly complex, and being able to hold space for you in this way is an honour.
Tulia Counselling & Consulting
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6X
Do you struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult relationships that affect your day-to-day life and relationships? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the thought of living up to your family obligations and want to do things differently but don’t want to “bring shame to the family”? Are you questioning if life could be better but not sure where to start? If this feels familiar to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Helping you heal and thrive is what we’re all about. Welcome to Tulia, where we specialize in helping people recover from trauma.
Do you struggle with challenges such as anxiety, depression, or navigating difficult relationships that affect your day-to-day life and relationships? Maybe you feel overwhelmed by the thought of living up to your family obligations and want to do things differently but don’t want to “bring shame to the family”? Are you questioning if life could be better but not sure where to start? If this feels familiar to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Helping you heal and thrive is what we’re all about. Welcome to Tulia, where we specialize in helping people recover from trauma.
Latoya Taneisha Reid
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW, Dip Ed
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.
Difficult days are inevitable on life’s journey. You may be having challenges in a relationship, struggling to cope with a past or recent trauma, be a victim of abuse, bullying or race based trauma, going through a divorce or separation, worried about your relationship with children or other family members, experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, depression, stress, grief or just going through a difficult period of your life. Whatever the challenge or struggle, you don’t have to suffer in silence. IT IS OK TO NOT BE OK!! Reassuringly, there is collaborative support available to get you through.
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I consider myself a warm, empathetic, direct, and energetic person who truly enjoys meeting people where they are with a non-judgemental focus.
Welcome! I am glad you are here. I consider myself a warm, empathetic, direct, and energetic person who truly enjoys meeting people where they are with a non-judgemental focus.
Reena Samra
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BSW, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6G
Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.
Welcome! I am a trauma therapist with culturally informed, anti-racist & intersectional feminist values. I would be honored to walk through life's difficulties with you through creating a trusting relationship. We can process life experiences, break intergenerational trauma cycles, develop your unique identity, explore values, or set boundaries. Through being more compassionate to yourself, we can build your self worth and heal childhood wounds. I work holistically to support folks to deepen their connections to their mind, body, soul, spirit, emotions & community. I care about creating safer spaces that empower BIPOC mental health.
Kyneeshaw Brightley
Registered Provisional Psychologist, MC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5M
Hi! I am a Provisional Psychologist working at Charis Counselling in West Edmonton. Clients I have worked with in the past have been willing to have difficult conversations with themselves and challenge the way they see and project themselves. While doing this, it is important to acknowledge that any type of positive change is still a step in the direction of their goals! With this balanced perspective, we can work to find the thoughts and paired emotions that are affecting your behaviours, and negatively impacting your life.
Hi! I am a Provisional Psychologist working at Charis Counselling in West Edmonton. Clients I have worked with in the past have been willing to have difficult conversations with themselves and challenge the way they see and project themselves. While doing this, it is important to acknowledge that any type of positive change is still a step in the direction of their goals! With this balanced perspective, we can work to find the thoughts and paired emotions that are affecting your behaviours, and negatively impacting your life.
ONLY accepting Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC); Feeling some type of way? Say, "Hey, JeeHye (G-Hey)!" Together, we can address your worries, low moods, sleep disturbances, work/school stress, struggle with confidence, experiences of being othered, difficulty with relationships, anger/resentment, lack of motivation, feelings of not wanting to be here, and more. If you have ever experienced trauma, I can help you understand how it has impacted you in hopes of changing any unhelpful ways you may have learned to protect yourself. I will do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share freely and bravely.
ONLY accepting Black, Indigenous & People of Color (BIPOC); Feeling some type of way? Say, "Hey, JeeHye (G-Hey)!" Together, we can address your worries, low moods, sleep disturbances, work/school stress, struggle with confidence, experiences of being othered, difficulty with relationships, anger/resentment, lack of motivation, feelings of not wanting to be here, and more. If you have ever experienced trauma, I can help you understand how it has impacted you in hopes of changing any unhelpful ways you may have learned to protect yourself. I will do my best to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can share freely and bravely.
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6C
Waitlist for new clients
I work predominantly with folks who are racialized, 2SLGBTIQ, neurodivergent, and/or disabled. Often, those I work with have been diagnosed with borderline personality disorder; experience identity-based trauma; struggle with relationships, emotional regulation, or impulsivity; want greater self-awareness or understanding; want to feel a sense of belonging, connection, and safety; or generally, want more joy in their lives.
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I primarily use IFS (internal family systems), EMDR (eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing), and somatic therapies to help clients heal from and cope more effectively with difficulties having to do with mood disorders, eating disorders, ADHD, addiction, sexual abuse, complex trauma (i.e. repeated painful experiences of betrayal, abandonment, or boundary violations); grief, disrupted attachment in early childhood, as well as experiences of discrimination, exclusion, or shaming on the basis of sexuality, sexual orientation, cultural identity, or anything else that unjustly marks an individual as inferior.
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My passion and experience is supporting children, youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including First Nation communities. I bring a wealth of international experience in the field of trauma informed mental health interventions with different cultures. I have worked and trained in various parts of the world including the United Kingdom, Southern Africa and Canada.
My passion and experience is supporting children, youth and adults from diverse backgrounds including First Nation communities. I bring a wealth of international experience in the field of trauma informed mental health interventions with different cultures. I have worked and trained in various parts of the world including the United Kingdom, Southern Africa and Canada.
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Life can be challenging; we may experience trauma, relationship issues, grief/loss, or significant life changes. I believe the ways we learn to manage or cope with these challenges are important, as they help us survive difficult moments. However, if you find these coping tools are no longer working for you and would like to learn alternative tools, therapy may be an option. I believe that a strong relationship with your therapist is the most important tool to create a foundation for therapy. I will meet you in our sessions with warmth, humour, and empathy in order to build a safe and trusting connection.
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Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6E
Waitlist for new clients
As a Somali-Canadian therapist, I have lived experiences navigating two identities and understanding trauma. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with communication, understanding cultural impacts on identity, and breaking cycles. My approach to therapy is: pro-Black, pro-choice, pro-queer, pro-trans, and focuses on being an affirming therapist. I support all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
As a Somali-Canadian therapist, I have lived experiences navigating two identities and understanding trauma. I work with individuals and couples who are struggling with communication, understanding cultural impacts on identity, and breaking cycles. My approach to therapy is: pro-Black, pro-choice, pro-queer, pro-trans, and focuses on being an affirming therapist. I support all cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Has your child experienced a traumatic event that has impacted their emotional well-being? Does your child struggle with anxiety, difficulty focusing in school, or challenges making friends? Does your family find it difficult to connect with each other, especially after a painful or traumatic experience? Are you or your child navigating a difficult transition related to race or identity, and feeling overwhelmed by the associated stress? Are you a parent who is having a hard time connecting or understanding a teenage child?
Has your child experienced a traumatic event that has impacted their emotional well-being? Does your child struggle with anxiety, difficulty focusing in school, or challenges making friends? Does your family find it difficult to connect with each other, especially after a painful or traumatic experience? Are you or your child navigating a difficult transition related to race or identity, and feeling overwhelmed by the associated stress? Are you a parent who is having a hard time connecting or understanding a teenage child?
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Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T6X
Are you ready to take the first step toward a brighter future? I'm a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping you break cycles of trauma and overcome life's challenges. I specialize in providing support for anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting, and relationship issues.
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Welcome! I'm so glad you found your way here. My name is Mateo Huezo and I'm a Latin Patlacheh (2 Spirit) person who works with folks across Alberta. I work with folks who are navigating issues around mood, anxiety, stress, burnout, trauma, grief, and more. Most of my work has been within 2SLGBTQ+ communities, with folks who are neurodivergent, and/or folks who are racially diverse in this society.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Over the past 18 years, my approach has explored connecting the mind, body, and spirit and so I utilize various techniques from these diverse traditions. I work to provide a welcoming space to explore the uniqueness of this human journey and marvel at the wisdom of our bodies to find healing despite difficult traumas and challenges. I bridge the world of psychology and spirituality to create curiosity about the interplay between these worlds and how we fit in the middle. I provide preparation and integration support for clients participating in Psychedelic Therapies.
Currently Accepting New Clients. Over the past 18 years, my approach has explored connecting the mind, body, and spirit and so I utilize various techniques from these diverse traditions. I work to provide a welcoming space to explore the uniqueness of this human journey and marvel at the wisdom of our bodies to find healing despite difficult traumas and challenges. I bridge the world of psychology and spirituality to create curiosity about the interplay between these worlds and how we fit in the middle. I provide preparation and integration support for clients participating in Psychedelic Therapies.
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I strive to create a warm, supportive, non-judgemental environment for my clients to work on issues causing distress. I believe in using a person-centered approach and empowering others to address issues in their lives. I incorporate various therapeutic interventions including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and solution focused approaches to provide clients with practical skills they can incorporate into daily life. Some of my areas of interest include intergenerational trauma, burnout, boundary setting, complex relationships, grief, anxiety, and depression.
Tina Vanderworp (Individual Psychotherapy And Couples Counselling)
Counsellor, MPS, CCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edmonton, AB T5T
I am a certified psychotherapist and counsellor (CCC) and I specialize in individual and couples counselling. I also offer supervision to therapists. I deeply enjoy working with adults and teens and I have more than 12 years experience in the field. I specialize in crisis interventions, couples counselling, family wellness, teens in crisis, and parenting in multicultural organizations. I use inner child work - a transformative approach which helps one identify root causes and gain deep understanding and compassion for oneself. I am deeply touched to have witnessed profound shifts in people's lives and in their relationships.
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