Healing from the weight of racism, discrimination, and generational trauma.
Racial Trauma Therapy for Women in Florida
Racial Trauma Therapy for Women in Florida
Maybe you were prepared for the name-calling, people making assumptions about you, or being treated differently because of your race. However, those things pile up, and one day something happens that leads you to your breaking point. It can become too much.
Sometimes it’s not about “getting over it.”
What Is Racial Trauma?
Racial Trauma is events that are experienced due to racial (and often ethnic) identity.
This can include:
Racism
Racial Bias
Discrimination
Violence Against People of Color
Unlike a single traumatic event, racial trauma often builds up over time — leaving you feeling worn down, hypervigilant, or disconnected from your true self.
You may be experiencing racial trauma if you:
Replay painful interactions or microaggressions long after they happen.
Feel anxious, angry, or unsafe in certain environments.
Struggle with low self-worth, self-doubt, or identity confusion.
Experience physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or a racing heart after racial stress.
Carry the emotional weight of generational or historical trauma in your family.
If this sounds familiar, therapy can help you move from surviving to truly living.
How Racial Trauma Therapy Helps
Healing racial trauma means more than “just getting over it.” Therapy gives you tools and support to:
Process your experiences without having to justify or explain them.
Reclaim your identity and strengthen your sense of worth.
Set boundaries that protect your energy and peace.
Release the internalized shame or doubt that racism can leave behind.
Build resilience and empowerment for navigating a world that doesn’t always see you.
Free Workbook: Start Healing from Racial Trauma Today
You don’t have to wait to begin your journey toward healing. I’ve created a free workbook to help women of color combat racial trauma, packed with exercises, reflections, and strategies you can use immediately.
In this workbook, you’ll:
Identify how racial trauma shows up in your daily life
Learn coping strategies for microaggressions and racial stress
Reflect on your identity and reclaim your power
Start building resilience in safe, practical ways
Even if you’re not ready for therapy yet, this workbook gives you tools to take the first step toward healing today.
Why Work With Me
As a Black therapist, I understand how exhausting it is to carry the burden of racism and constantly feel the need to explain yourself. In our sessions, you won’t have to educate me or minimize your pain because I’ve probably been through a lot of it too. You’ll be met with understanding, cultural awareness, and practical strategies for healing.
I bring both professional training and lived experience to this work, and I’m committed to walking alongside you as you heal, grow, and reclaim your joy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Therapy for Racial Trauma
Please reach to me at info@mindful-blooms-counseling.com if you cannot find an answer to your questions.
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You may benefit from therapy if racial stress, microaggressions, or discrimination are leaving you anxious, exhausted, or emotionally shut down, or if you feel stuck trying to process these experiences on your own.
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Not necessarily! It depends on what treatment approach we end up using. If you met criteria for PTSD, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) could be a great fit and doesn’t require you to describe the trauma in detail. Whichever direction we go in will be paced to your comfort level. We focus on creating safety first and processing experiences gradually, so you feel supported rather than retraumatized.
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Absolutely. Racial trauma isn’t only about extreme incidents. Cumulative stress from microaggressions, workplace discrimination, or social exclusion can have a profound impact on mental health.
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Racial trauma therapy specifically addresses the psychological and emotional impact of racism, oppression, and discrimination. It’s culturally responsive, validating, and attuned to the unique challenges women of color face.
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That’s okay. Therapy is a safe space, and you can share only what you’re ready to. Part of the process is building trust and comfort, so you feel empowered to open up at your own pace.
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Yes. Therapy provides tools to cope with microaggressions, workplace discrimination, and triggering situations, helping you regain control over your emotions and reactions.
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Yes. Even long-term experiences of racial trauma can be addressed. Therapy offers professional guidance, emotional support, and structured strategies to process what you’ve been carrying.
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Nope! While I am a Black woman and am most familiar with racial trauma in that context, racial trauma therapy can support any woman of color experiencing the emotional and psychological impact of racism or discrimination.
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Yes. Sessions can provide strategies for coping in real-world settings, assertively setting boundaries, and maintaining your emotional well-being while interacting in environments that may trigger racial stress.
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The workbook gives you tools and exercises to start understanding and managing racial stress on your own. Therapy takes it further by providing guided, personalized support, deeper emotional processing, and strategies tailored to your life.
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Distressing events that are experienced due to racial (and often ethnic) identity. This can include: Racism, Racial Bias, Discrimination, and Violence Against People of Color.
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Although therapy is meant to be preventative, most people don't start until they're already struggling. If you're finding yourself repeatedly wrestling with the same things, aspects of your life are being negatively affected, your quality of life is rapidly decreasing, or you feel like you've lost control of your life, it is likely a sign to reach out for therapy.
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Some things can be hard to understand unless you have experienced it yourself. Although we may not have the same story, there will be a commonality between us that will help you not feel as though you have to educate another person on what it feels like to experience this kind of trauma.
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This can vary from person to person. I recommend doing at least 3 months of weekly sessions and then re-evaluating whether your goals are being met, or if progress is being made.
Some clients may see improvements after just a few sessions, while others may require longer-term therapy.
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Weekly sessions for at least the first 3 months. After that, we can reassess what would be best for you.
Biweekly or once a month sessions are not available for new clients. -
Finding someone that you can afford, and accepting new clients is just the first step. Not every therapist will be the right fit for you. Check out my blog "6 Signs You've Found The Right Therapist" for things to look out for during your search.
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Book a consultation call with me! We can see if we're the right fit for each other and if we are, we'll get you scheduled to start sessions! Book a session here!
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone
You’ve held so much on your own. Therapy can be the space where you finally exhale, release the weight, and begin healing.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I invite you to download the free racial trauma workbook and/or book a free consultation today. Together, we’ll create a path toward wholeness, strength, and peace.
What to Expect in Therapy
My approach to racial trauma therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and paced at your comfort level. Together, we’ll work through three key phases:
Safety & Stabilization – Building trust and creating tools to manage distress
Processing & Healing – Exploring and making sense of painful experiences
Empowerment & Growth – Strengthening resilience, boundaries, and identity
Whether through short structured sessions or ongoing long-term support, you’ll have a safe place to release what you’ve been carrying and step into freedom.
“When we’re talking about diversity, it’s not a box to check. It is a reality that should be deeply felt and held and valued by all of us.”
— Ava DuVernay