Any client seeking therapy should feel comfortable talking about their experiences with their therapist. Having conversations, particularly those surrounding race or a race-based incidents, can be very difficult for Black individuals. Typically these types of experiences have been ignored, undermined, mocked or neglected. While it’s not impossible to have open and honest conversations with individuals of other races, it is vital that Black clients have a space to talk freely about their circumstances, feelings, and experiences. Not being able to talk to a Black therapist has been a deterrent for many. We are hoping to help more people in the Black community by creating a culturally sensitive and safe atmosphere where healing can take place.
