Therapists in Massachusetts specializing in Race & Cultural Identity
Below you’ll find a list of therapists in Massachusetts who specialize in treating race & cultural identity and are available for online and in-person therapy sessions. You can review each therapist’s profile page to decide if they’re right for you, and then easily book an appointment.
Therapy for Race & Cultural Identity
Challenges around race and cultural identity vary enormously, including issues related to discrimination, racism, and intergenerational trauma. Working with a therapist who specializes in race and cultural identity may reduce symptom frequency and severity and lead to a better quality of life.
Finding Psychologists, Therapists, and Counselors in Massachusetts
Finding a therapist in Massachusetts may be easier in the city of Boston. Online therapy may be your best option if you live in more rural areas or if a therapist with a particular specialty is not located near you.
Out of pocket costs for therapy in Massachusetts will run between $110 - $130+ per session. For couples counseling and family therapy, costs are about $120 - $150+ per session. First appointments with a therapist tend to be a little longer and may cost a little more. Also, it’s important to note that specialized services can cost more.
There are currently over 39,000 counselors working in Massachusetts with licenses, including Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Mental Health Counselors (LHMC), and Psychologists (Ph.D. and Psy.D.).
If you think you might qualify for free or reduced-cost services from the state, take a look at the MASS.gov website and/or see if you qualify for Medicaid.
Licensed clinicians (and even interns) are held to strict practice guidelines to protect clients. If you’d like to learn more about identifying and reporting misconduct, learn more here.