Jaya Roy, M.A., M.S.W., L.C.S.W.108767
Does The Race Of Your Therapist Matter

Are you wondering if race is a factor you should be considering for your therapist? You’re not alone. Historically licensed therapists have been predominantly white and the therapy practices most commonly often fall under WEIRD (white, educated, industrialized, rich, democratic). Check out the video below to hear some of my thoughts about this topic and the infographic for reflection questions for yourself and vetting prospective therapists.

Resources:
More information
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/non-weird-science/202004/psychologys-weird-problem
https://www.vox.com/22575487/therapy-mental-health
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/16/well/mind/find-black-latinx-asian-therapist.html
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/blog/tips-for-finding-the-right-therapist
Demographics
https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/about/acs-data-stories/psychologists.html
https://datausa.io/profile/soc/social-workers
Finding a therapist:
https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/
https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
https://therapyforblackmen.org/