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Affirming Therapy for
People of Color
​Benefits of Culturally Affirming and Decolonized Therapy
At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to providing culturally affirming and inclusive mental health care tailored to the unique experiences of People of Color (POC). We believe that culturally affirming care and decolonized therapeutic practices go hand in hand to create a powerful healing experience. Our approach combines the expertise of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, & People of Color) therapists with practices rooted in cultural pride, anti-oppression, and holistic well-being:
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Cultural Competence and Shared Understanding: Our team of BIPOC therapists deeply understands cultural nuances, family dynamics, and the impact of systemic oppression, microaggressions, and discrimination. We create a safe space where your lived experiences are acknowledged and celebrated without the need for additional explanation.
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Centering Your Identity: We honor your cultural heritage, traditions, and values as integral parts of your healing process. Therapy moves away from pathologizing cultural behaviors and instead celebrates your unique worldview and strengths.
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Addressing Systemic Oppression: Our decolonized approach acknowledges the profound impact of systemic inequities on mental health. We provide tools to help you navigate and challenge these realities, empowering you to reclaim your sense of agency.
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Incorporating Community and Ancestral Wisdom: Healing is often a collective process. We emphasize practices that reconnect you with your community, ancestors, and cultural roots, drawing on the strength of collective and intergenerational resilience.
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Redefining Wellness: Decolonized therapy reimagines wellness to align with your cultural values, prioritizing holistic approaches that integrate emotional, spiritual, and relational well-being.
By combining the unique insights of BIPOC therapists with decolonized therapeutic practices, we help you navigate life’s challenges while fostering resilience, empowerment, and joy.
Radical Healing for People of Color
Radical healing is an empowering framework that promotes holistic well-being and resilience for People of Color by addressing the intersections of personal, cultural, and systemic challenges. At the Aguirre Center, we incorporate radical healing into our therapeutic approaches to help you:
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Cultivate Collective Strength: Healing doesn’t happen in isolation. We emphasize the importance of community support and solidarity, encouraging connections with others who share your experiences.
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Reclaim Cultural Pride: Radical healing involves reconnecting with your cultural heritage and finding pride in your identity. Our therapists help you explore practices, traditions, and values that foster a deep sense of belonging and self-worth.
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Challenge Oppression: Therapy provides tools to address the impact of systemic inequities and engage in activism or advocacy, empowering you to be an agent of change within your community.
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Foster Emotional and Spiritual Resilience: By integrating practices that promote mindfulness, self-care, and connection to ancestral wisdom, we help you strengthen your ability to navigate adversity while honoring your holistic well-being.
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Create Joy and Liberation: Radical healing isn’t only about addressing pain; it’s also about embracing joy, celebrating victories, and imagining a future where you thrive authentically and unapologetically.
You deserve an affirming therapeutic space that fosters
radical healing.
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WE ARE HERE TO HELP.
Our inclusive and highly skilled team of therapists are here to support you. Request an appointment and our Client Care Coordinator will connect you to one of our therapists who will follow up with you to schedule a complimentary phone consultation.
Common Concerns
People of Color Bring to Therapy
People of Color often navigate unique challenges that can impact mental health. We provide support for a wide range of concerns, including:
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Racial Trauma and Discrimination: Processing experiences of racism, microaggressions, and their psychological toll. Through therapy, we help you validate your feelings, develop resilience, and reclaim your sense of empowerment in the face of systemic challenges.
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Cultural Identity and Belonging: Navigating bicultural identities, acculturation stress, and feelings of otherness. Our therapists guide you in exploring and embracing your cultural identity while finding ways to thrive in different social contexts.
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Family and Intergenerational Dynamics: Addressing culturally specific family expectations, intergenerational trauma, and boundary-setting. We offer tools to help you communicate effectively, establish healthy boundaries, and honor family values while prioritizing your mental health.
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Workplace Challenges: Coping with discrimination, tokenism, and inequities in professional environments. Therapy provides strategies to manage stress, advocate for yourself, and build confidence in navigating workplace dynamics.
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Anxiety and Depression: Recognizing how cultural stigma around mental health may influence how these concerns manifest and are addressed. Our approach integrates culturally sensitive techniques to reduce symptoms and enhance emotional well-being.
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Self-Worth and Internalized Oppression: Unpacking societal messaging and reclaiming pride in one’s identity. We work collaboratively to help you challenge harmful narratives, build self-compassion, and celebrate your strengths and achievements.
Why Choose the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy?
Our practice was founded on the belief that mental health care must be inclusive, intersectional, and rooted in justice. By choosing the Aguirre Center, you are choosing:
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Multicultural team of therapists who prioritize cultural humility and ongoing learning.
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A space that affirms all aspects of your identity, including race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and more.
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Therapeutic approaches that are not only trauma-informed but also deeply attuned to the dynamics of power, privilege, and oppression.
Meet our talented BIPOC-identified Therapists at ACIP!
Dr. Sophia Aguirre
Dr. Bev Rosario
Dr. Ana Diaz-LePage
Chris Ferrari
Maria Laso
Allegra Wyatt
Begin Your Healing Journey Today
Your story matters, and your healing is possible. At the Aguirre Center for Inclusive Psychotherapy, we are honored to walk alongside you as you reclaim your narrative, reconnect with your roots, and build a life that reflects your authentic self.
Reach out to schedule a complimentary phone consultation and take the first step toward affirming, decolonized therapy that centers you.
Mental Health Resources for
People of Color
