Therapy for the treatment of Black men and women is a person-centered, individualized type of psychotherapeutic care that takes into account the emotional and mental impact of being a black person of color in today’s society. Thriveworks Raleigh therapists use traditional therapy techniques implemented through an anti-racist lens, addressing issues like racism, colorism, toxic masculinity/misogyny, and others. This type of therapy is meant to create a safe space for black individuals to express their emotions and alleviate their stress in an environment that caters to their unique experiences.
Therapy for Black men and women is much like standard psychotherapy in that Thriveworks Raleigh therapists will use a variety of approaches depending on each client’s needs. However, it will also heavily incorporate person-centered therapy, which means that every client’s individual experiences, goals, and needs will be at the forefront of treatment.
Raleigh, NC—Mental Health Care for the African American Community
Working with a counselor may be the right next step for you, but taking that step may be easier said than done. For some people, a social stigma holds them back, and some people feel the weight of the stigma more than others. Take, for example, a 2010 study that discovered how African Americans are receiving the mental health care they need at half the rate Caucasians do. Inadequate and inaccessible care are two of many reasons for this inequality. Psychiatrist, Dr. William Lawson explained the dynamic in a 2012 NPR interview. He said, “Dr. Satcher in his surgeon general’s report noted that there was less accessibility of mental health services for people of color for a variety of reasons. Part of it is that many of the systems simply aren’t located proximity to where people of color are.”
Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh, NC is working hard to ensure that quality, accessible care is available to those in the African American community. If you think you could benefit, reach out to Thriveworks Raleigh today to schedule an appointment.
How Does Therapy Work at Thriveworks Raleigh?
In any therapeutic relationship, trust is paramount. Everyone deserves a safe place where they can share their true selves without fear and without being judged. People are whole beings, and their race, ethnicity, and cultural context will be a part of their experiences, challenges, hopes, hardships, traumas, opportunities, and dreams. Some therapists take a “colorblind” approach to a client’s racial context, but this minimizes an important aspect of their identity and their experiences. Instead, the therapists at Thriveworks in Raleigh advocate for understanding and empathy. We believe this approach builds the trust necessary for a healing therapeutic relationship.
When a client trusts their therapists, they are often able to delve deeply into their psychological wounds and find healing. Each client has unique wounds, and therapy should be personalized. Therapists are not dictators, but they are guides. Clients set the pace and take steps forward when they are ready. As clients feel empathy and respect instead of fear or judgment, they may experience deep healing. No list could ever contain all the issues a client may raise, but many times, African Americans use their time in therapy to seek help and healing for…
- Racial trauma
- Grief counseling
- Career advancement
- Discrimination
- Anxiety
- Sexual identity issues
- Child therapy
- Divorce
- Substance use
- Executive coaching
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anger management
- Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
- Infidelity
- Suspected abuse of a child
- Eating disorders
- Psychiatric testing
- Job loss
- Addiction
- Couples and marriage counseling
Scheduling Therapy at Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh
Take a moment to think about what is happening in your life right now. Maybe you recognize something on the previous list. Maybe you do not. Maybe you are facing something not listed. Whatever is happening, know that if you want to walk through it with the help of a mental health care professional, the therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Raleigh are ready to help. We have appointments available.
When you call our office to schedule a therapy appointment, know that one of our scheduling specialists will answer your call and help you make an appointment. You will not be sent to a voicemail or an automated response system. Your first appointment may be within the week, and we offer evening and weekend sessions. We also accept many different insurance plans. Let’s work together. Call today.
