Therapy for Women of Color
It’s important to have a therapist who gets you.
Unfortunately, many clients tell us that it’s been hard to find a therapist who is comfortable and skilled in working with women of color. Some describe feeling like they just don’t “click” with a well-meaning therapist. Others describe troubling incidents of bias and racism that have happened in therapy in the past.
When negative experiences combine with the stigma of seeking mental health support, it makes seeking help hard. Understandably, women from BIPOC communities can be reluctant to seek therapy, even when they’re struggling. We think that’s unacceptable.
Book a free, 20 minute consultation to get matched with a therapist
“It’s so nice to be able to talk about this stuff with someone who actually understands.”
Professional women of color often face an uphill battle when it comes to taking care of their mental health and emotional well-being. That’s why it is so important to us that our clients are seen, respected, and offered consistently high-quality care.
Some of our clients come to Stella Nova seeking a therapist of color or someone with a similar cultural background to work with. Others are simply looking for a therapist — of any background — who is able to work from a place of understanding and respect when it comes to therapy across cultural lines.
Issues that women of color frequently bring into therapy include:
- Learning to manage high stress and anxiety levels
- Imposter syndrome
- Incidents of bias, discrimination, and racism
- Burnout and depression
- Immigration stress and trauma
- Navigating challenging workplace dynamics
- Being the first professional woman in your family
- Cultural and family expectations
- Understanding multiracial and multicultural identities
- Money and financial stress
- Relationships and communication challenges with friends or romantic partners
Stellar Therapists Specializing in Women of Color
High quality, online therapy throughout California and New York
Therapy for Women of Color in California & New York
The first step to get connected with your new therapist is to schedule your free, 20-minute phone consultation with our Intake Coordinator. During your call, she’ll ask a little bit about why you’re seeking therapy, and get to know what you’re looking for.
For example, is is a priority to have a therapist who shares your identity or cultural background? Or someone with a great sense of humor or a direct communication style? Maybe you’re hoping to connect with someone who has a particular specialty or expertise?
Whatever your priorities, we’ll match you with the best therapist for you.
Stella Nova offers therapy for individuals and couples online throughout California and New York, with sessions starting at $160.
Set Up A Free 20-Minute Phone Consultation and Connect with a Stella Nova Therapist Today
Not ready to book yet? Got questions? Text or call us at (415) 915-3326, or drop us a message using the form below. We’ll get back to you within one business day.
Stella Nova strives to create a therapeutic space that supports the diverse needs of BIPOC women through our commitment to:
- Hiring, training, retaining and promoting therapists of color on our staff. Representation matters.
- Supporting ongoing training to empower all our therapists to deliver high quality, culturally appropriate care.
- Dialogue with our clients and our communities to help us improve continually.
- Destigmatizing therapy and breaking the mental health taboo prevalent in our communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work with a therapist of color at Stella Nova?
Absolutely! A majority of our staff are therapists of color (and all of our staff are vetted for cultural competence and sensitivity to work with clients of different backgrounds.) If you’re looking to work with someone of a particular identity, let us know and we’ll do our best to make that match work. If we can’t, we’ll refer you to someone who can.
Is online therapy covered by my insurance?
In many cases, yes!
Stella Nova is a private clinic and not in-network with any insurance panels, but many of our clients receive reimbursement for out-of-network services. We’re happy to provide monthly superbills to help facilitate that process. You can learn more about how to access out-of-network insurance coverage here.
Do you offer therapy in any other languages?
We currently offer therapy in English and Mandarin.
What regions do you serve with online therapy?
We currently offer online therapy for adult individuals throughout California and New York, and couples therapy in California only. Unfortunately, state licensing laws prevent us from serving clients when they’re out of state.