Therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)

The term “people of color” (POC) is an umbrella term that has been used for centuries. The acronym BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. Black and Indigenous were added with the aims of inclusivity and to emphasize the historical oppression of these groups of people. Since POC is a broad term, it fails to separate the struggles faced by POC with different backgrounds, hence the creation of the acronym BIPOC.  

Finding support as a BIPOC can sometimes be daunting due to the social stigma and lack of help catered to your specific needs. Mental health conditions do not discriminate. Your mental health support should not either. It is important to find a therapist that can understand your background and how that may affect different treatment strategies. Often, BIPOC individuals carry the burden of fear and guilt that is associated with mental illness in their communities. BIPOC individuals face complex challenges that require solutions that are tailored to their requirements.

Do you struggle with intergenerational differences in your family?

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the current racial and political climate?

Are you seeking support from a professional that can understand your cultural background?

Common issues faced by the BIPOC community

  • Mental health stigma in the community/family

  • How to communicate with immigrant parents 

  • Cultural and intergenerational differences 

  • Guilt

  • School pressure 

  • Discrimination 

  • Racial trauma 

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Sexual identity/orientation

bipoc therapists at trust mental health

Our group of licensed therapists are from diverse backgrounds and speak multiple languages. This enables them to understand that your race and culture shape your worldview; and they are experienced in addressing your treatment accordingly. You should not be left out of the mental health conversation. We are committed to culturally sensitive care and understanding our patients’ backgrounds in order to provide quality treatment and BIPOC therapy. Whether you are struggling with life transitions, depression, anxiety, gender identity, or navigating cultural stigma, we are prepared to help you find peace and clarity.

Our team include the following individuals:

  • South Asian 

  • Latinx

  • Muslim 

  • Black 

We speak the following languages: 

  • English 

  • Urdu/Hindi

  • Spanish

  • Cambodian

  • Turkish

  • Korean

  • Vietnamese

  • Chinese

  • Malay

  • Arabic

Contact us today for a free 15 minute consultation. We will match you with a BIPOC therapist that offers therapy in California. Our sessions can be conducted either in person or online, whichever option best suits your specific needs.