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Therapy for racial trauma in Atlanta GA

 

Have you experienced a bad encounter at work that you can’t stop thinking about?

Maybe there was a disagreement with your boss or a coworker, or you considered walking out of your job. Perhaps you noticed that your workload continues to pile up. You pick up the slack of your coworkers often. You notice they get away with more than you do. No one says anything when they don't get their work done. But, you feel pressured to perform well because you don't want people to think you are lazy.

You are tired of being overworked without the compensation. You deserve that promotion, but you are constantly overlooked. You may be tired of trying to blend in. The constant microaggressions from coworkers make work unbearable at times. You are tired of explaining a new hairstyle or being the expert on all things Black.

Maybe you tried to speak up for yourself, but you fear being labeled the “Angry Black Woman.” You often feel unseen and unheard. Perhaps you are feeling excluded, powerless, or alone in the workplace.

Whatever you are experiencing, you are starting to notice the impact of this in other areas of life:

  • Afraid to stand up for yourself at work or in your relationships

  • Complaining often to friends and family about work

  • Feeling depressed or anxious when you get home from work

  • Contemplating your value or self-worth

  • Considering a career change or making another transition

 Racial trauma therapy can help.

Work shouldn’t feel this way.

It may feel impossible now, but you can thrive in the workplace. You can advocate for yourself without the fear of being labeled or worried about retaliation. You can embrace your authentic self instead of fitting in.

I'll help you through this process by showing you specific tools and techniques you can use to combat workplace microaggressions. My approach to racial trauma therapy comes from a place of healing where you strengthen your self-worth and reduce race-based stress. We practice roleplaying, mindfulness techniques, assertive communication, and self-esteem builders to help you embrace who you truly are.

I also show you how to address microaggressions at work and in life. You can find yourself again. You can go to work feeling confident in your own skin. With the right tools, you can feel more empowered to get the respect you deserve.

It's hard fitting into the "norm." You don't have to keep living your life around society's standards or expectations. You don't have to keep feeling powerless. I can help you get there. It's time for you to use your voice to thrive in the workplace and other areas of your life.

Therapy for racial trauma can help you…

 

  • Reduce mental health concerns caused by racial trauma

  • Understand race-based stress in the workplace

  • Respond and address microaggressions when they occur

  • Advocate for yourself and others in the workplace and life

  • Improve your self-worth and embrace your authentic self

Frequently asked questions about racial trauma therapy.

FAQs

  • Racial trauma or race-based stress is a person of colors' ongoing exposure to experiences of racism, discrimination, bias, stereotypes, etc., that threaten their emotional and psychological wellbeing.

  • Racial trauma therapy is still emerging, but it is similar to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). My approach to treating racial trauma involves:

    Uncovering negative thinking patterns

    Identifying negative self-concept

    Using tools and techniques to address forms of racial trauma such as microaggressions

    After therapy, my clients leave therapy feeling more empowered to address race-based stress in their workplace and life.

  • Racial trauma is difficult to diagnose. Few assessments exist to diagnose racial trauma. However, some racial trauma symptoms are similar to those of PTSD. Suppose you are experiencing any of the following symptoms: Sensitivity to threat, flashbacks, nightmares, avoidance, suspiciousness, headaches, or heart palpitations; you may be experiencing racial trauma. Anxiety and depressive symptoms are also common.

  • While I can’t make any guarantees, if you have experienced racism or discrimination, you may be a good fit for racial trauma therapy.

  • Yes, I specialize in racial trauma, but I can also help with the following forms of trauma:

    Childhood emotional trauma: Process and heal unresolved emotional wounds creating invisible barriers and roadblocks in adulthood.

    Transgenerational/Generational trauma: Break dysfunctional behaviors, cycles, and patterns in your family and life.

  • How long you need to be in therapy is specific to your unique needs and circumstances. I recommend clients engage in therapy for at least 6-12 months when working through trauma.

  • Book a free consultation. We will briefly discuss what brings you to counseling. I will ask you a few questions and allow you to ask me any questions you have. If we are a good fit for one another, I will send you consent forms and assessments to complete online. Then, we get you scheduled for your first appointment!

 

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Do you need help with a workplace issue? Book a workplace consultation with Dr. Brown. Workplace consultations are for individuals employed by a business or organization. During this collaborative process, you will meet with Dr. Brown to discuss workplace issues, including workplace culture and climate, communication, conflict resolution, and other workplace challenges. Dr. Brown provides expert advice, guidance, and solutions to help you reduce burnout and compassion fatigue to improve job satisfaction and employee wellness.

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