Mixed Race & Multiracial Therapists in New York

54 providers in New York who publicly identify as Mixed Race or Multiracial.

Marianna Mujica LMSW

East Coast (MD, NY, NJ, Vermont) / Lima, Peru Telehealth
In their words
“I am also a white presenting mixed race (mestiza) Latina.”

Marianna Mujica is a neurodivergent, location-independent holistic coach and psychotherapist who is bilingual in English and Spanish. She offers nature-informed holistic coaching and psychotherapy, incorporating EMDR, TF-CBT, MSBR, and EFT.

Holistic CoachingEMDRTF-CBTMSBREFTLife TransitionsNature-Informed Holistic CoachingPsychotherapyTelehealth

Olivia Weber

Queens, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a third culture kid, coming from a multiracial background and having immigrated to this country – I have both personal and professional experience dealing with racism, marginalization, oppression, and much more.”

As a third culture kid, coming from a multiracial background and having immigrated to this country – I have both personal and professional experience dealing with racism, marginalization, oppression, and much more. I often work with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, non-traditional relationships (poly, etc.), and third culture kids.

Multi-racial AsianAnxietyCouples, marriage, or romantic relationshipsDepressionGender identityGrief or lossLGBTQ+ (sexuality)Life transitionsMigrants, immigrants, or refugeesPost-traumatic stress disorderPremarital counselingRacial/cultural identityRacial trauma-informedStressTransracial Asian adopteesattachmentIFSart therapysomatic techniques

Anna Lin PhD, Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Brooklyn, New York
In their words
“I was raised in the United States by an Asian-immigrant and White-American parents and am mixed-race.”

Licensed clinical psychologist in Brooklyn, New York, who uses a combination of body, heart, and mind-centered psychotherapy approaches. Before becoming a psychotherapist, she was a Physics professor at Duke University.

Life transitionsStress managementCouples therapySelf-awarenessBody, heart and mind centered psychotherapy

Alexis Diaz LCSW

Queens, New York Telehealth
In their words
“I have that complicated multiracial identity that comes from a Caribbean diaspora with light skin, able-bodied, and masculine privilege, too.”

Alexis Diaz is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience offering counseling, consultation, and teaching. They focus on queer and trans people of color, as well as those working towards social and environmental justice.

Queer and trans people of colorSocial & environmental justiceLGBTQIA+

Michele Quiles Therapy Practitioner

New York, New York Telehealth
In their words
“I am a clinician of mixed descent, that offers psychoanalytic and relational therapy to those who want to be supported and challenged.”

I am a clinician of mixed descent, that offers psychoanalytic and relational therapy to those who want to be supported and challenged. I work with many individuals struggling with systemic oppression, and specialize in working with biracial, bicultural, and mixed-ethnicity individuals, as well as trans and gender queer clients.

Borderline personality disorderRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemVideo Game AddictionRacial / cultural IdentityGender-transitionTrauma and PTSDLimerence Isolation/ LonelinessCultural IssuesPsychoanalyticRelationalDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Out-of-network

Laila Elashaal MHC-LP, LMHC

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a mixed-race Arab-American, Laila holds an importance in shining light upon intersectional identities.”

Laila is a New York based LP-Mental Health Counselor who utilizes an eclectic and modern style centering around humor and radical acceptance. She integrates mindfulness, feminist, and evidence-based interventions into traditional psychotherapeutic approaches to help clients regulate worries and emotional distress.

depressionanxietytraumasubstance useidentity conflictslife transitionsfamily conflictself-esteembody imageoppressionchronic illnessmindfulnessfeministpsychodynamicCBTACT

Shay Selden PsyD, MEd

Licensed in PA & NY Telehealth
In their words
“Reflecting my love of precise language, I identify as a mixed-race, Black, AuDHD/neuroqueer, non-binary, transmasc human.”

Licensed Clinical Psychologist providing culturally affirmative psychotherapy with a focus on neurodivergence, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, complex trauma, and identity exploration.

Complex Trauma and AttachmentMulticultural Issues, Sexuality, and GenderNeurodivergenceAutismADHDOCDIdentity ExplorationLife TransitionsCulturally Affirmative PsychotherapyLong-Term, Open-Ended PsychotherapyBrief, Time-Limited Psychotherapy

Suzy Fauria LCSW

New York Telehealth
In their words
“My practice is grounded in my lived experience as a biracial Black woman.”

Suzy Fauria is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York specializing in trauma/PTSD, identity-based trauma, and issues related to race, sexuality, and gender identity through EMDR, IFS, somatic, and psychodynamic approaches.

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Racial IdentityEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family SystemsPsychodynamic TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Psychodynamic TherapyCulturally Sensitive TherapyHolistic TherapyMindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Relational TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma Therapy

Alison Carr LMSW

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a mixed-race woman of color, I understand how complicated identity and belonging can become when you are moving between cultures, communities or different versions of home.”

Alison Carr is a Licensed Master Social Worker who works with adolescents, young adults, parents, and individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, life transitions, and racial, cultural, gender, and sexual identity.

Child mental healthLGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topicsRace & cultural identitySelf-esteemTraumaADHDCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Family SystemsHolistic TherapyMindfulness PracticesMotivational InterviewingMulticultural TherapyNarrative TherapyNon-directive Play TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyStrength-Based TherapyTrauma-Focused CBTRelational TherapySomatic therapyAetnaAetna InternationalAetna Student Health InsuranceAll Savers Insurance CompanyAllied Benefit SystemsCignaGolden Rule Insurance CompanyHarvard PilgrimMeritain HealthNew School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)Nippon Life BenefitsOptumOxford Health PlansSurest (formerly Bind)TrustmarkUMRUnited HealthcareUnited Healthcare Shared ServicesUniversity of California Berkeley Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet Student)Wellfleet

Suzanne Fauria LCSW

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial”

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe the past weighs too heavily on the present, your self-esteem keeps you small, or relationships feel difficult to navigate. Whatever the struggle, you don't have to stay here. Together, we'll uncover how your past has shaped you, explore the patterns and defenses that no longer serve you, and look at the quality of your relationships.

TraumaWomen's IssuesRacial IdentityCultural and Systemic OppressionGender IdentityMen's IssuesEye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Attachment-BasedBreathworkRelational TherapySomatic

Serena Martinez LMSW

New York Telehealth
In their words
“Provider Identities Neurodivergent Queer Kinky and/or BDSM Non-monogamous Disabled Relationship Anarchist Non-binary Filipino-American Asexual Biracial”

Serena Martinez, LMSW, is a staff therapist who works primarily with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, focusing on affirmative care for trans/gender expansive, kinky, and non-monogamous individuals, as well as addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity exploration.

LGBTQIA+Transgender / Non-binary / Gender ExpansiveKink / BDSMNon-monogamyNeurodivergenceAnxietyDepressionSexual traumaGriefLife transitionsInterracial relationshipsEMDRPsychodynamicTrauma-informedAnti-oppressiveFeministDecolonizingRelational

Rysse Guzman Dakota Master's in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit License, Somatic Embodied Practitioner, Certified Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Trauma Therapy practitioner, Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“I hold the complexity of being white presenting and as a mixed race Dominincan I identity as a Person of Color. My ancestors include Taíno, African, Spanish, Turkish, and likely more.”

Rysse Guzman Dakota is a psychotherapist with a Master's in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology, licensed with a Mental Health Counselor Limited Permit in New York State. She integrates contemplative practices, somatic embodiment, and Indigenous focusing-oriented trauma therapy into her work.

TraumaComplex TraumaIntergenerational TraumaNeurodivergenceIdentity & Conflict ResolutionAddiction / RecoveryContemplative PsychotherapyBuddhist PsychologySomatic Embodied PracticeIndigenous Focusing-Oriented Trauma Therapy

Susana Lucero LMHC, M.A., Ed.M.

New York Telehealth
In their words
“Cultural Identities - Asian Latinx - Mexican - Multiethnic”

Susana Lucero, LMHC, is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor based in New York providing online therapy. She offers trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive care for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals and couples navigating identity, life transitions, and relationship or intergenerational trauma.

AcculturationAnxietyBipolar DisorderBurnoutChronic Pain or IllnessCollege StudentsCommunication IssuesComplex PTSDCouplesCultural IdentityDepressionDual DiagnosisEstrangementFamily ConflictFirst GenerationGrief & LossHighly Sensitive PersonsIdentityIdentity IssuesImmigrant CommunitiesInterpersonal IssuesLGBTQ+Life TransitionsMood DisordersNon-Binary Identities and ExperiencesPerfectionismRacial TraumaRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemSpiritualitySuicidal IdeationSystemic Injustices & OppressionTrauma and PTSDClient-CenteredExistentialInterpersonalLGBTQ+ AffirmativeLiberation PsychologyPsychodynamicRelational TherapySomatic Informed TherapyStrengths BasedTrauma-InformedAetnaCIGNAOut of Network

Laurie Resnick PsyD

52 Broadway 4th floor room 456, New York, NY 10004 Telehealth
In their words
“Ethnicity: Asian, Multiracial, White”

Laurie Resnick, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist in New York specializing in identity development, particularly around BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ identities, offering trauma-informed and weight-inclusive therapy in an affirming environment.

Identity DevelopmentBIPOC IdentitiesLGBTQIA+ IdentitiesBehavioral/Mental HealthHarm ReductionWeight InclusiveInformed ConsentRacial EquitySex PositiveTrauma Informed CarePrivate InsuranceAetnaSelf PaySliding scale

Ayah Issa

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“I come from a biracial family, have lived in four different countries, I’ve navigated religion and spirituality in different communities, and I’m a fellow human on this earth.”

Ayah Issa is a therapist providing care in New York and New Jersey, specializing in therapy for anxiety, trauma, and abuse with a focus on Arab, Desi, and POC Muslim populations.

AnxietyTraumaAbuseSpiritual Abuse

Dr. Resnick Licensed Psychologist

New York Telehealth
In their words
“As a multiracial and LGBTQIA-identifying psychologist, I understand the challenges associated with navigating one’s identity, on both a professional and personal level.”

Dr. Resnick is a licensed psychologist in New York who provides affirming, culturally- and trauma-informed care to children, adolescents, and adults, specializing in identity-focused work surrounding race and sexuality.

Identity DevelopmentRace & SexualityLGBTQIA+-Affirming CareTrauma-Informed CareDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Interpersonal TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyIntegrative Therapy

Anna Reyes LCSW

Brooklyn, NY Telehealth
In their words
“I'm a bisexual, Latiné, biracial woman, former professional dancer, and licensed therapist (licensed clinical social worker, to be exact!).”

Anna Reyes is a licensed clinical social worker based in Brooklyn, NY, providing somatic and relational therapy for queer and BIPOC individuals, with a focus on trauma-informed, sex-positive, and anti-racist care.

Queer & LGBTQ+ IssuesBIPOC Mental HealthTraumaSexuality & Sex TherapySomatic TherapyRelational TherapyAnti-Racist TherapyTrauma-Informed CareGender-Affirming Therapy

Ivy Young-Bell LMSW

Bohemia, NY Telehealth
In their words
“RACE & ETHNICITY Biracial/Multiracial, Black/African American”

Ivy Young-Bell is a licensed LMSW and psychotherapist offering a warm, relational, and affirming space to help clients explore patterns of being overextended, strengthen boundaries, and reconnect with themselves.

AnxietyDepressionTraumaLife TransitionsTransgender IssuesAbuse SurvivorsEmotional AbuseSexual AbuseAddictionSubstance UseAbandonmentBehavioral TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Family/Marital TherapyGottman MethodDialectical (DBT)Emotionally FocusedAetnaCigna Healthcare1199 SEIU National Benefit FundMedicaidUnitedHealthcareMetroPlusHealth

Maximé Clarity LCSW, MSW, SEP

Brooklyn, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a biracial, multi-ethnic Haitian-Dominican Italian-American woman with a background as a licensed mental health provider, I deeply understand the challenges that interracial couples face.”

Maximé Clarity is a licensed psychotherapist and certified couples coach specializing in therapy and coaching for interracial and intercultural couples, utilizing somatic experiencing, mindfulness, and relational therapy.

Interracial and Intercultural CouplesCouples Therapy & CoachingTraumaRelational DynamicsRacial and Cultural IdentitySomatic ExperiencingInternal Family Systems (IFS)Mindfulness-Based TherapyRelational Life Therapy (RLT)BrainspottingAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Focusing-Oriented PsychotherapyCoherence Therapy

Melody Wollgren LCSW

Rochester, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a second generation biracial Korean and white woman, I understand how complex and layered identity can be—especially when it comes to navigating cultural expectations, racial trauma, and intergenerational wounds.”

Melody Wollgren, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker in Rochester, NY with over 21 years of experience offering affirming, trauma-informed therapy, EMDR, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy with a focus on racial identity, intergenerational trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Psychodynamic TherapyTrauma TherapyPost Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Racial IdentityLGBTQ-Friendly TherapistsCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Couples CounselingCulturally Sensitive TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapyInternal Family SystemsTrauma TherapyRelationship CounselingKetamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)AetnaOptumUnited Behavioral Health (UBH)Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)United HealthcareOut of Network

Stephanie Pena LCSW

New York, Washington Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Stephanie Pena is an Open Path verified Licensed Clinical Social Worker offering online therapy in New York and Washington. She specializes in working with LGBTQ+ people of color, addressing anxiety, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and racial/cultural identity.

AnxietyGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Life TransitionsMigrant / Immigrant / Refugee ConcernsMulticultural ConcernsParentingPerinatal & Postpartum Mental HealthRacial/Cultural IdentityTransgender and Nonbinary PeopleCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)FeministGottman MethodHarm ReductionMarital Couple/ Family Communication TherapyMindfulnessMulticultural TheoryPsychodynamic

Shara Concepción LMSW, MA

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a member of the LGBTQIA community of mixed heritage, diversity and inclusion have been very natural and core aspects of my life and work.”

Shara Concepción is a Licensed Master Social Worker who supports people experiencing low self-esteem, anxiety, codependence, relationship issues, trauma, marginalization, and major life transitions using collaborative, culturally responsive, and LGBTQIA-affirming approaches.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)AnxietyTraumaMarginalizationIndividualAttachment TheoryCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Humanistic TherapyMindfulness-Based Approaches

Anja Kreibaum LMHC

New York, NY
In their words
“Anja Kreibaum, an Asian and mixed-race therapist, helps her clients boost self-esteem, ease anxiety, and build fulfilling relationships.”

Anja Kreibaum, LMHC, is a psychotherapist based in New York, NY with 10 years of experience helping clients boost self-esteem, manage anxiety, and navigate relationship challenges using CBT, psychodynamic therapy, and culturally sensitive approaches.

AnxietyRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemRelationship CounselingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyIndividualCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapyAttachment TheoryCulturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Family SystemsGottman Method Couples TherapyInternal Family SystemsTrauma TherapySex Therapy

summer koo LPC

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“hi there~ i’m summer (they/them), a neuroqueer, mixed race (Chinese & yt), able-bodied-for-now therapist who works with issues related to chronic, complex, historical and generational trauma; privilege, oppression, and intersectional identities; and the way these experiences impact our wellbeing.”

summer koo is a neuroqueer, mixed-race therapist specializing in relational and somatic care for chronic, complex, historical, and generational trauma, as well as intersectional identity exploration.

Relational & Somatic CPTSD CareComplex, historical and generational traumaPrivilege, oppression, and intersectional identitiesRelational therapySomatic therapyTalk therapyBody and spirit-centered practices

Fariha Sattar MHC-LP, Master's Degree in Mental Health Counseling

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Fariha Sattar is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) at Muse & Grace Mental Health Counseling in New York, offering in-person and online therapy. Her approach combines person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and trauma-informed practices to support individuals, couples, and families navigating relational difficulties, trauma, depression, and family dynamics.

AbuseAdoption / Foster Care IssuesAnxietyAttachment IssuesAttention Deficit (ADHD)BDSM/Kink-AffirmingBorderline PersonalityBullyingCaregiver Issues or StressChild or AdolescentCommunication ProblemsCouples / Marriage / RelationshipsDepressionDomestic AbuseFamily ConflictLearning DisablilitiesRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesSelf EsteemSuicidal IdeationTrauma and PTSDArt TherapyCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Couple and Family Systems TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Expressive Arts TherapyFamily Systems TherapyGottman MethodMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingPerson-Centered/RogerianPsychodynamic

Isabel Serna MHC-LP

New York Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latino, Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Isabel Serna is a Provisionally Licensed Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) who integrates a holistic, person-centered approach with mindfulness, self-compassion, and CBT to address racial/cultural identity, relationship issues, self-esteem, and stress.

Racial/Cultural IdentityRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesSelf EsteemStressAccelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)MindfulnessMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamicRelational Therapy

Suyana Handman LCSW, MSW, BA

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a biracial and bilingual therapist, I bring a unique attunement and sensitivity to identity, belonging, and what it means to live between cultures, languages, roles, or expectations.”

Suyana Handman is a licensed clinical social worker based in New York City who offers person-centered, relational therapy rooted in an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework. She draws on her lived experience as a biracial and bilingual therapist to support clients navigating identity, belonging, life transitions, and healing.

Identity & BelongingTraumaRelationships & AttachmentLife TransitionsGrief & LossBurnoutPsychodynamic TherapyRelational TherapySomatic AwarenessCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Harm Reduction

Sejginha Williams-Abaku LMFT

Pleasantville, New York Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Black or African American, Multiracial or Multiethnic”

Sejginha Williams-Abaku is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience in the behavioral health field, offering action-based and change-focused individual and relational therapy.

DivorceFamily ConflictRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesSelf EsteemCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodInternal Family Systems (IFS)Relational TherapyTrauma Focused Therapy

Leilani Salvo Crane PsyD, MBA, Licensed Psychologist

New York, NY / Pennsylvania
In their words
“As a multiracial/multicultural daughter of an Asian immigrant, I am passionate about matters of identity, race, culture and social justice.”

Leilani Salvo Crane, PsyD, MBA, is a licensed psychologist in New York and Pennsylvania specializing in identity, race, culture, social justice, and eating disorders.

Eating DisordersIdentityRace and CultureSocial JusticePsychoanalysisPsychoanalytic Psychology

Alexandre Da Silva LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Brooklyn, New York Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Hispanic or Latino, Multiracial or Multiethnic”

I believe that each person's unique experiences play a crucial role in their therapy journey. I wholeheartedly encourage my clients to embrace their personal insights as powerful tools for discovering effective solutions. I take great pride in celebrating cultural diversity and respect the differences among individuals of all genders, orientations, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Adjustment DisordersAnger ManagementAnxietyAttachment IssuesCoping MechanismsDepressionGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationGrief & LossLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Trauma and PTSDAcceptance Commitment TherapyCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Harm ReductionHumanisticMindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)SomaticTrauma Focused Therapy

Tyler Mafi MHC-LP

New York, NY
In their words
“My name is Tyler and I am a proud queer, trans multiracial therapist of Tongan, Mexican, & European descent.”

Tyler Mafi is a Mental Health Counselor (MHC-LP) in New York, NY who specializes in culturally sensitive therapy, existential therapy, and anxiety. He is a proud queer, trans multiracial therapist of Tongan, Mexican, and European descent.

Culturally Sensitive TherapyExistential TherapyPerson-Centered (Rogerian)AnxietyExistential TherapyMindfulnessInternal Family SystemsDBTNarrative Therapy

Anique Shimabuku

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“I am a queer, mixed-race Asian American of Shimanchu (Okinawan) and Ashkenazi Jewish descent”

My approach to therapy is rooted in anti-oppression and liberatory principles, seeking to honor each person’s individuality and autonomy. Much of my experience is working with people of color and queer and trans/gender non-conforming people. I have specialized training in trauma practice, particularly around experiences of abuse, violence, and intergenerational trauma.

Multi-racial AsianAbuse/Domestic ViolenceAnxietyDepressionGender identityLGBTQ+ (sexuality)Life transitionsPost-traumatic stress disorderRacial/cultural identityRacial trauma-informedStresspsychodynamic therapyInternal Family Systemsmindfulnessrelational and somatic approaches

Raven Murray MHC-LP, M.S.

New York City, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a mixed-race Caribbean American clinician, I am committed to improving mental healthcare access for minority populations, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.”

Raven Murray is an Associate Psychotherapist in New York City who utilizes a holistic, person-centered approach drawing from relational, mindfulness-based, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. As a mixed-race Caribbean American clinician, she is committed to improving mental healthcare access for minority populations, including BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities.

Holistic WellnessBIPOCLGBTQ+Person-CenteredRelational TherapyMindfulness-BasedCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

AL Kane Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Brooklyn, NY Telehealth
In their words
“Hi there! I'm AL - a queer, multiracial Latine, non-monogamous, creative/musician, neurodivergent therapist & coach located in Brooklyn.”

AL Kane is a queer, multiracial Latine, non-monogamous, creative/musician, neurodivergent therapist and coach located in Brooklyn, NY. Her work is grounded in liberation-focused, anti-oppressive, decolonizing, abolitionist, and feminist frameworks, pulling from modalities like Gestalt, Psychodynamic, Narrative, Attachment-based, and Somatic therapy.

Existential TherapyGestalt TherapyRelational TherapyIdentity formation/exploration/affirmationGestaltPsychodynamicNarrativeAttachment-basedSomaticMindfulnessParts work
In their words
“As a Black biracial therapist, he believes in holding space for any and all of a client’s intersecting identities, and the knowledge and wisdom that comes from their lived experiences and communities.”

Jeremy Clark, LCSW, is a Senior Clinician who believes in therapy as a space of exploration and empowerment. He incorporates relational, somatic, and trauma-informed modalities, and is Level 1 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. He has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions.

TraumaDepressionAnxietyGriefLife TransitionsChildrenAdolescentsAdultsRelationalSomaticTrauma-informedInternal Family Systems (IFS)

Sara Taffel LMSW

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a biracial, second-generation Asian American, she brings a personal understanding of the tensions and complexities of immigration, diaspora, and assimilation.”

Sara Taffel is a relational, psychodynamically oriented therapist who integrates mindfulness techniques into her work. A former professional athlete and world champion fencer, she works with athletes and individuals in high-performance environments. She also specializes in working with couples navigating differences in background, culture, and identity.

AthletesHigh-performance environmentsCouples therapyImmigration, diaspora, and assimilationAnxietyIdentityRelationalPsychodynamicMindfulness

El Layla Johnson LCSW, Certified Hypnotist

Brooklyn, New York Telehealth
In their words
“I'm a Black/bi-racial, nonbinary psychotherapist and hypnosis practitioner based in Brooklyn.”

El Layla Johnson is a Black/bi-racial, nonbinary psychotherapist and hypnosis practitioner based in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in working with multiply-socialized individuals, HSPs, and over-analyzers.

Multiply-socialized individualsHighly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)Over-analyzersRadical self acceptancePsychotherapyHypnosisCompassionate InquiryOut of Network

Kitama Cahill-Jackson LMSW

Brooklyn, New York Telehealth
In their words
“As a multi-racial Black man of Japanese, African-American, and Caucasian ancestry who has a deep connection to the rural working-class area he grew up in, Kitama thinks deeply about multifaceted identity development.”

Kitama Cahill-Jackson is a Licensed Social Worker in New York who specializes in treating neurodivergent individuals, executive function coaching, and identity development. He uses evidence-based treatments like DBT and CBT to help clients explore and take pride in their unique personal narratives.

CBT-I for insomniaExecutive FunctionADHDAutismAnxietyMale and Masculine Identity DevelopmentBi/multiracial Identity DevelopmentDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Executive function coaching

Laurie Thien An Resnick Psy.D.

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“As a multiracial and LGBTQIA+-identifying psychologist, I understand the challenges associated with navigating one’s identity, on both a professional and personal level.”

I'm a licensed psychologist in NY offering affirming, culturally- and trauma-informed individual therapy, with special focus on identity.

Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Psychodynamic TherapyLGBTQ IssuesRacial IdentityAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Exposure TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Feminist TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyIntegrative TherapyAetna

Claire Howard LMSW

Manhattan, New York
In their words
“I am a queer, multiracial Latinx femme offering counseling for individuals, couples and non-monogamous relationships.”

Claire Howard is a queer, multiracial Latinx femme psychotherapist and sex therapist offering counseling for individuals, couples, and non-monogamous relationships. Her approach is anti-racist, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, sex-affirming, and abolitionist.

Sex TherapyTraumaLGBTQIA+KinkPoly/Consensual Non-MonogamyDomestic ViolenceDepressionAnxietyDisordered EatingRelationship IssuesSelf-EsteemStrengths-basedNarrative therapy

Monica Rivera Mindt Ph.D., Board-certified Neuropsychologist

New York, NY
In their words
“At Fordham University, Dr. Rivera Mindt is the first Afro-Latinx/Indigenous woman to earn tenured, Full Professor status within the Department Psychology...”

Dr. Rivera Mindt is a board-certified neuropsychologist, community-engaged researcher, and professor whose work focuses on the intersection between cultural neuroscience and brain health equity. She is bilingual and bicultural, specializing in contextually relevant neuropsychological evaluations.

NeuropsychologyBrain health equityCognitive agingMulticultural psychology

Raymond Rodriguez LCSW-R, Rev., LCSW

New York, NY Telehealth
In their words
“Therapist Race / Ethnicity Hispanic, Latino/a/x, or Spanish origin Caribbean Two or more races”

Raymond Rodriguez, LCSW-R, Rev., is an Afro-Latino Licensed Clinical Social Worker and trauma specialist with over twenty years of experience. He is the founder and clinical director of Aldea Counseling Services in Harlem, NY, and serves as a faculty member at several institutes.

Trauma and PTSDComplex PTSDAnxietyRacial IdentitySpiritualityFamily ConflictSensorimotor PsychotherapyEye Movement Desensitization and ReprocessingInternal Family SystemsEmotionally Focused TherapyStructural Family Therapy
In their words
“I am a multiracial NYC based therapist and educator.”

Sara Kliger is a multiracial NYC-based therapist and educator who utilizes a relational approach and drama therapy to help clients with communication, life transitions, anxiety, depression, and self-expression.

CommunicationLife TransitionsOrganizationLossAnxietyDepressionSelf-ExpressionWork-Life BalancePerforming ArtistsParentingEducator SupportDrama TherapyMarriage and Family TherapyRelational Therapy

Dr. Kalya Castillo Ph.D.

New York City, NY
In their words
“As a Black Japanese American woman, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and deeply lived experience to the complexities of multicultural identity, family dynamics, and systemic stressors.”

Dr. Kalya Castillo is a New York City-based psychologist licensed in NY and CT, specializing in therapy for adolescents and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and high-pressure environments. As a Black Japanese American woman, she brings deeply lived experience to the complexities of multicultural identity.

Multiracial identityLife transitionsAnxietyDepressionTraumaHigh-pressure environmentsMotherhoodEmerging adulthoodCareer burnoutPsychoeducation

Rachel Christensen MHC-LP

Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY
In their words
“As a biracial therapist and an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community, Rachel is passionate about working with multicultural populations and exploring the intersectionality of various identities.”

Rachel Christensen is a psychotherapist at Greenpoint Psychotherapy in Brooklyn, NY, who utilizes a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to support clients with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity development, and career development.

AnxietyDepressionTraumaSelf-esteemIdentity developmentCareer developmentArtists and creative typesCognitive Behavioral TherapyDialectical Behavior TherapyPsychodynamic theoryMindfulness techniquesPerson-centeredTrauma-informed

Tara Starin-Basi LCSW-R

5-31 50th Ave Long Island City, NY 11101
In their words
“I am a multiracial, cis-hetero woman (she/her), born in England to a South Asian, Indian father and 3rd generation white-Italian American mother.”

Tara Starin-Basi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-R) based in Long Island City, NY, specializing in trauma, EMDR, parenting, and perinatal mental health. She works with individuals, couples, parents, and groups from anti-oppressive, liberatory, and trauma-informed perspectives.

ParentingPregnancy (Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health)PTSDTraumaAdoptionDivorceDomestic Abuse/ViolenceRelationship IssuesChildhoodComplex PTSDCouplesIndividualsFamilyGroupCoaching

Alex Cristina-Garcia (Sobieraj) LCSW

Brooklyn, New York, United States Telehealth
In their words
“My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients.”

I offer a nonjudgmental, empathic, and genuine approach with all of my clients. I bring empathy into every interaction I have with every person and I operate from a social justice, anti-oppressive, radical perspective. I incorporate the Liberation Health Framework into my work, paying close attention to how oppression affects one’s experience moving through the world. My identity as a queer mixed race woman of color strongly influences my practice and work with clients. I have experience working with QTPOC communities, disenfranchised & marginalized identities, and folks navigating mental health challenges and trauma.

QTPOC communitiesDisenfranchised & marginalized identitiesTraumaMental health challengesAnti-oppressiveRadicalAbolitionistPsychodynamicRelationalEvidence-basedIndividual TherapyRelationship/Marriage TherapyAetnaUnited HealthcareOscar HealthOxford

Dr. A. Maya Kaye DSW, PhD, LCSW

New York State Telehealth
In their words
“As a biracial South Asian woman fluent in multiple languages, Dr. Kaye brings a culturally attuned perspective that helps her connect deeply with diverse patients and colleagues.”

Dr. A. Maya Kaye, DSW, PhD, LCSW, is a neuroscience expert, compassion-focused psychotherapist, researcher, professor, and founder of Karuṇā Psychotherapy & Consulting. She specializes in supporting emerging and middle-aged adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

AnxietyTraumaStressRelationshipsDepressionLife transitionsInternal Family Systems (IFS)somatic therapyCompassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)psychodynamic psychotherapyMentalization-Based Therapy (MBT)mindfulness

Lele Abay LMSW

Brooklyn, NY Telehealth
In their words
“I am a mixed race, white presenting, transgender non-binary person, offering relational sessions to couples, polycules, etc.”

I am a mixed race, white presenting, transgender non-binary person, offering relational sessions to couples, polycules, etc.

Imago Relationship TherapyInternal Family SystemsRelational TherapyGender Identity TherapyPolyamorous and Open RelationshipsRelationship IssuesRelational TherapyPsychoanalysisSomatic workBehavioral therapiesImago Relationship TherapyInternal Family Systems

A. Onyx Fujii LCSW

New York, NY
In their words
“I am a queer, non-binary, chronically ill, mixed race licensed clinical social worker.”

I am a queer, non-binary, chronically ill, mixed race licensed clinical social worker. As a healing justice oriented therapist, I primarily works with chronically ill and disabled QTBIPOC clients (individuals and various constellations of relationship), and am particularly drawn to working with fellow care workers and creatives.

QTBIPOCChronic IllnessDisabilityCare workersCreativesPsychotherapyClinical supervisionConsultation

Amelia Ortega LCSW

New York, New York Telehealth
In their words
“I am a multiracial, queer-identified LCSW.”

Amelia’s clinical practice engages trauma healing through somatic-focused psychotherapy, and use of EMDR. Their work centers healing from gender and racial-based traumas. Amelia specializes in working with queer, trans, people of the global majority (Black, Indigenous, Mixed, People of Color), and multiracial adults.

TraumaGender-based traumaRacial-based traumaQTPOCMultiracial issuesSomatic-focused psychotherapyEMDRAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Individual therapyCouples therapyGroup therapy

Shirell Favor MS, LMHC

Albany, NY Telehealth
In their words
“Ethnicity Black and African American , Hispanic and Latino”

Shirell Favor is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York specializing in life transitions, racial identity, and peer relationships, offering telehealth therapy for individuals, couples, and families.

Life TransitionsRacial IdentityPeer RelationshipsAcceptance and Commitment (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Culturally SensitiveFamily SystemsInternal Family Systems (IFS)MulticulturalNarrativePerson-CenteredProblem solving therapyAetnaAnthem BCBS NYBlueShield of Northeastern New YorkCarelon Behavioral HealthCigna and EvernorthHighmark BCBS of Western New YorkHorizon Blue Cross and Blue ShieldIndependence Blue Cross

Nelia Quezada-Horne LMSW

Albany, New York Telehealth
In their words
“Race/ethnicity Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino”

Nelia Quezada-Horne is a Licensed Master Social Worker with over 10 years of experience providing in-person and online therapy to teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, substance use, stress, and life transitions using CBT, mindfulness, and culturally responsive care.

Adjustment DisordersAnxietyAttachment IssuesBullyingBurnoutCareer CounselingChild or AdolescentCoping MechanismsCouples / Marriage / RelationshipsDepressionDivorceGender or Sexual Identity ExplorationIdentity IssuesInfertilityLGBTQ+ (Sexuality)Life CoachingLife TransitionsMulticultural ConcernsPerfectionismRacial Stress & TraumaRelationship & Interpersonal IssuesSelf EsteemSpiritualityStressSubstance UseWomen's IssuesCognitive Behavioral (CBT)Couple and Family Systems TherapyEclecticFeministMindfulnessMotivational InterviewingMulticultural TheoryNarrativePerson-Centered/RogerianRational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT)Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)Therapeutic YogaTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Marcus Ramirez Santoyo PsyD

NY Telehealth
In their words
“My multicultural background and lived experience as a neurodivergent clinician inform my sensitivity to identity, belonging, and difference.”

Marcus Ramirez Santoyo, PsyD, is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York offering teletherapy in English, German, and Spanish. He provides insight-oriented and psychodynamically informed care for high-functioning adults experiencing anxiety, burnout, and navigating identity exploration.

AnxietyBurnoutEclectic TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyRelational TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment TheoryExposure TherapyCoachingCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Culturally Sensitive TherapyDepth TherapyEclectic TherapyEmotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapyRelational TherapySolution Focused Brief TherapyIntegrative TherapyExposure and Response Prevention (ERP)