Therapy for Racial Stress & Trauma in Kirkland, Washington
In-person therapy in Kirkland, WA & virtual therapy throughout WA State
Holding space for you & the history that shaped you.
Racial trauma therapy combines EMDR and culturally responsive counseling to help BIPOC individuals in Washington heal from racism, discrimination, and cultural identity stress.
How often are your racial experiences downplayed or ignored?
As a BIPOC professional, you've worked hard to get where you are - but you're exhausted. This exhaustion often has a name: racial trauma and chronic racial stress. Tired of being the tokenized person of color in various spaces. Weary of often fighting the internal voice of doubt who often questions your own abilities.
Or maybe you are are a first or second generation kid who has had to interweave the expectations of the mainstream culture and the culture of your family. You often feel confused and overwhelmed by trying to figure out who you are and where you belong culturally. It may feel like you are going through an identity crisis, not sure who you are or where you really belong.
Maybe you grieve the loss of culture due to generations within your family trying to adapt to survive in mainstream culture. It's a lot to handle, and sometimes it feels like you're losing a part of yourself along the way.
You’re tired of feeling caught in this cycle:
Carrying the burden of code-switching just to feel safe or accepted in certain spaces
Feeling hypervigilant or anxious in racially mixed spaces
Feeling that others are quick to dismiss the impact of microagressions in the workplace
Struggling to find where you belong culturally
Feeling weighed down from painful memories that are racially charged
how i can help
Your pain isn’t imagined. It’s inherited, lived, and ready to be released.
I'm Angelica De Anda, LMHC, and I help BIPOC professionals navigate life stressors, micro-aggressions, and racial trauma so that they can overcome imposter syndrome by learning how to stop doubting themselves.
As a woman of color, I enjoy supporting other professional Black, Brown, Indigenous, People of Color who are wanting to reset and begin their healing journey. Navigating the intersectionality of being BIPOC can take a toll on us, and it’s important that we find a space to just be. Taking the leap to start counseling can be a scary step, but it’s one of the most beneficial ways a person can invest in themselves and pour back into ourselves.
Using EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) alongside culturally responsive talk therapy, we work together to process racially charged memories and reduce the grip they hold on your daily life.
Help for BIPOC individuals who are wanting relief from:
acculturation issues
cultural and systemic oppression
first generation issues/ challenges
historical/ intergenerational trauma
imposter syndrome
internalized racism
racial traumatic experiences
I want you to know:
When the world gaslights you, this space will not.
Let’s work together to come back home to yourself by exploring your racial & cultural identity in therapy
imagine if you could…
Reclaim your agency and take back control in the face of racial oppression.
Navigate racial dynamics in relationships more effectively by setting boundaries and assert your needs.
Increase your self-esteem and confidence by understanding and appreciating your own identity
faqs
Racial Trauma Therapy: Common Questions
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Racial trauma is the emotional and psychological harm caused by racism, discrimination, and repeated exposure to racially charged experiences - including microaggressions, systemic oppression, and generational or historical trauma. It can show up as anxiety, hypervigilance, self-doubt, or a sense of disconnection from your own identity.
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Racial trauma therapy specifically addresses the impact of race-based stress, discrimination, and cultural identity conflict - factors that generic anxiety treatment often overlooks. Sessions center your lived experience as a BIPOC individual, including code-switching, intergenerational trauma, and the toll of navigating predominantly white spaces.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain reprocess distressing memories (including racially charged experiences) so they carry less emotional weight.
For racial trauma specifically, EMDR can reduce the intensity of memories tied to discrimination while helping you build a stronger, more grounded sense of self.
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No. This work is designed for Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other people of color navigating racial stress, cultural identity conflict, or acculturation challenges. As a white presenting woman of color, I bring both clinical training and lived understanding to this work.
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Yes! In-person sessions are available at the Kirkland office in the Moss Bay neighborhood, and virtual therapy is available to clients anywhere in Washington State, including Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle.
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The free consultation is a brief call to discuss what you're navigating, ask questions about EMDR and racial trauma therapy, and determine if it's a good fit before scheduling a first session. There's no obligation to continue afterward.
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Rates and insurance/private-pay details are outlined on the Investment page.
In person therapy in Kirkland, WA
Our Kirkland office is located in the Moss Bay neighborhood of South Kirkland, conveniently accessible from both Highway 520 and I-405. We also offer virtual racial trauma therapy for clients throughout Washington State, including Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle, for those who prefer the flexibility of online sessions.
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