The Power of Relational-Cultural Therapy When Working with BIPOC Individuals

6/18/2022

Feature by Nikita Fernandes

In the safe space of therapy, it can be empowering and healing to use a relational-cultural approach when working with people of color or queer individuals. Relational-cultural theory, and by extension, relational-cultural therapy stems from the work of Jean Baker Miller, M.D. The practice aligned with the feminist and or multicultural movements in psychology while embracing many social justice aspects of these movements.

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Sara S. Schapiro LMHC, PhD
Providing affordable psychotherapy and individual therapy in NYC. Bringing awareness to mental health related issues and advocating for liberal and liberating sex values.

Nikita Fernandes, M.A., MHC-LP
Providing affordable couples and individual therapy in NYC. Integrating culturally sensitive, poly & kink-friendly, and gender-affirming therapy while partaking in advocacy work in the therapy room.

Simran Bharadwaj, M.A., MHC-LP
Providing affordable couples and individual therapy in NYC. Bringing awareness to minority mental health issues and culturally competent approaches to therapy.

Shira Keller-Ohana, LMHC
Providing affordable psychotherapy and couples and family therapy in NYC. Taking an integrative positive approach toward mental health and therapy.

The Power of Relational-Cultural Therapy When Working with BIPOC Individuals

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