People of Color in Psychology

It is well documented that Asian Americans, though well represented in certain workforces, are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership positions. According to Bloomberg, “analysis of national EEOC workforce data found that Asian American white-collar professionals are the least likely group to be promoted into management — less likely than any other race, including Blacks and Hispanics...

This month we are celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islanders heritage month. We will be showcasing a series of conversations with AAPI mental health professionals about their contributions. Specifically, we will do a deep dive into each of their specialty clinical or research areas and offer practical tools to consider as part of our personal and professional journey. Another consideration i...

According to the CDC, Autism has been identified in about 1 in 36 children. In the past, autism was often seen as a deficit or a disorder that needed to be fixed. However, there is a growing movement to view autism as a difference or neurodiversity in the wide range of human neurological variation. So how might one take such an affirming stance in Autism Care? What does affirming autism care look...

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that can affect people of all ages, races, and ethnicities. However, research has shown that people of color and women are disproportionately underdiagnosed and undertreated for ADHD. Consequently, some individuals do not get diagnosed until they are an adult. Part of it may be systemic lack of support or resources and lack of understanding normative cu...

According to the Pew Research Center, the Muslim population is growing and is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States. Most Muslims in America are immigrants from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia. This year's Ramadan, a religious holiday for Muslims, occurs from March 22, 2023 - April 20, 2023, so many Muslims will be practicing fasting and developing a deep conn...

Mentorship can be incredibly valuable for LatinX therapists as they are underrepresented in the mental health field. Consequently, there are unique challenges such as navigating the mental health profession in early-to-mid career, developing clinical and professional skills maintain your own voice, and ultimately building a successful career. Often, mentorship is viewed as a relationship between a...

In a digital world where social media and online content is easily accessible, it is becoming ever more important to think about online racism and the impact it has on people of color. According to research, there is a unique difference between online racism versus traditional means of exposure. Once the exposure to online racism occurs, it is the hope that mental health professionals have the app...

This world can be a challenge when systems we live in do not support how we show up based on race and gender identity. Being an effective therapist to help individuals navigate such a system requires that we create a space to hold our biases, consult, and help clients stay the course with their goals. In this episode, Dr. Wilson discusses her work implementing systems thinking and you can hear abo...

Mental health professionals saw an increase in people seeking mental health services during the pandemic. Due to the increased demand, it is likely that many mental health professionals at some point in time experienced compassion fatigue. For people of color especially, compassion fatigue hits even harder while trying to navigate one’s lived experiences, meanwhile also advocating for social justi...

OCD symptoms amongst African American clients may be misunderstood or undetected. In this episode, we explore how to better understand African American clients who experience OCD symptoms. Dr. Moore discusses her experience working with African American clients, unique OCD subtypes beyond just checking and cleaning, and how to maintain a culturally responsive presence in therapy. Dr. Moore's C...

People of Color in Psychology is where mental health professionals gain insight to culturally relevant psychological practice and research. You’ll learn from mental health experts to help advance your personal and professional development. As people of color and mental health professionals, this podcast hopes to steer the conversation about psychological practice and science to be more inclusive....