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. Hence, finding a therapist who can understand your background and how that may affect different treatment strategies is important. 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. Additionally, BIPOC individuals face nuanced experiences of discrimination based on their intersectional identities that therapists should be aware of (i.e. barriers that limit access to therapy for Black men, struggles that are unique to eldest children of immigrant parents, etc.).

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 who can understand your cultural background?

Many of our therapists identify as BIPOC individuals themselves. If you’re looking for a BIPOC therapist near you, Trust Mental Health is a great option. Our large team also allows you to find a therapist who matches key demographic information, which may help you feel seen and understood in sessions.

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 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 includes the following individuals:

  • South Asian 

  • Latinx

  • Muslim 

  • Black 

We speak the following languages: 

  • English 

  • Spanish

  • Cantonese

  • Mandarin

  • Hindi

  • Arabic

  • Punjabi

  • Korean

  • Vietnamese

  • Urdu

  • Tamil

  • Telugu

  • Malay

  • Thai

  • Turkish

  • Russian

  • German

  • Cambodian

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

FAQs

  • BIPOC therapy is a therapeutic framework that centers a client’s BIPOC identity in sessions. This requires a culturally competent therapist.

  • The cost of a therapy session in California depends on the individual therapist, the kind of treatment you’re looking for (i.e. individual, group, couples, etc.), and the insurance options available to you. Here at Trust Mental Health, we accept United Healthcare, Aetna, Cigna, Valley Health Plan, and SCIPPA. You can learn more about our pricing options during your free fifteen-minute consultation.

  • Effective approaches include narrative therapy, which encourages clients to tell their stories and reframe their experiences; cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), which is effective in helping clients address negative thought patterns and behaviors; and trauma-informed therapy, with a focus on understanding and treating trauma and its impacts.