Are Black Therapists Too Saved To Be Effective? Tips To Get The Support You Need
Are Black Therapists Too Saved To Be Effective? Tips To Get The Support You Need
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As a black female therapist (LCSW/ LCADC) I appreciate this video and its critique on me and others who look like me in the profession. There is such a thing in psychology called counter transference and transference in the therapeutic relationship because we all have our individual thoughts, feelings, opinions, and preferences as human beings. But being able to take a non-judgmental stance, being culturally sensitive, and open minded is key to challenging counter transference and transference which is inevitable. My approach with clients is to be open minded, inquisitive ( I ask a lot of questions because I do not live life as my clients), and challenging (I challenge people to use coping skills to empower themselves and address when behaviors are not matching up with what is said). I treat anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and life transitions amongst young adults and adults. I also have a secular approach and understand that for a lot of people faith can be encouraging but not a requirement to heal. I am licensed in NJ, OK, UT, DE, IN, and TX. Anyone interested in mental health and my services can follow me on Instagram @cchang_lcsw_lcadc. I love your videos @samatha cooker!
Great commentary! I think much of what you said can apply to many professionals that chose a career that they really aren’t passionate about. It’s especially important for those in healthcare to understand what they are doing and saying to their patient
I struggled with child hood issues and i went to this blknwoman therapist, but she added to the issuws by telling me that "my parents did thr best they could. I turned out great". But maam im depressed.
Then i went to a blk.man
I thought it would helpy fear of men and lack of dating. It didnt, he told me to put myself out there
My last therapist, was good, but she always had issues. She always had migrainea and cancelled our sessions which i understood. But, it became one emergency for her after another so we never actually got to the trauma.
I had a black male therapist shout at me that I was going to hell if I masturbated. Right at the beginning of the session. Others spent the whole session boasting about their grandchild or husband. Put me off therapy for years.
To adelts😂❤❤
I went to a (white woman) therapist when I was at one of the lowest points of my life at the time. I was also agnostic at the time. She has crosses all over her office. I stressed that I was not religious although I grew up in the church. And part of my issue was church hurt/ religious trauma. She said it was fine and she has clients of all faiths. So I stuck with her. A few times during sessions I had to remind her I need her to not throw out prayer as a solution to all my problems. My mother already does that 😒. During one session I told her I realized what my issue was and asked for practical steps to improve. Sis literally put her notepad down and told me my issue was a fruit of the spirit and only the Holy Spirit could help. Bet! I never went back to her. I now have a mentor who loves God very Christian woman. She often says "Some people are so "spiritual" they are of no earthly good".
I noticed when a fully black person doesn’t do something right, than ALL Black people are unprofessional.
There are sooooo many unprofessional East Asians nail salons but they get chance after chance after chance to improve.
OMG that's exactly why I stopped going to my therapist! She was too familiar and not helpful at ALL.
Your commentary towards the end reminded me of this Buddhist concept called " Inviting Mara to tea", I read about it a while back when reevaluating my spiritual beliefs, I think that I will try it out now.
A therapist to help Christian women come into their s3xuality sounds amazing.
1:39 It can double?! Oh my gosh. Lord, take it back.
The base of being a good counselor is wisdom which means what you learned and applied in life not necessarily age along with empathy. To me wisdom is not synonymous with age but how much factual knowledge a person is willing to absorb and share with tying empathy into their teachings.
Yess black folk are too informal and unprofessional with other black folk when it comes to business related things. I’ve noticed that since the very first job I had when I was 16.
I myself always said when I get a therapist I want a white one that focuses on business. I want to hear work jargon and all lol
You're laughing is so contagious. ❤❤❤❤