Racial & Cultural Identity Support
At Prism Integrated Health, we know that racial and cultural identity deeply shape mental health.
The stress of navigating systemic racism, cultural expectations, intergenerational trauma, and identity-based microaggressions isn’t just theoretical—it’s lived reality. Mental health care must go beyond individual coping strategies to acknowledge and validate the societal forces that impact well-being.
We offer therapy that centers racial and cultural identity, providing a space where you don’t have to explain the basics or justify your experiences.
Healing is not just about surviving systemic barriers—it’s about reclaiming joy, community, and self-worth in a world that often tries to diminish them.
Mental Health Support for People of Color
BIPOC individuals experience disproportionately high rates of stress, trauma, and anxiety due to racism, discrimination, and systemic inequities (Williams et al., 2018).
The chronic effects of racial trauma—whether from direct experiences, intergenerational trauma, or everyday microaggressions—can lead to heightened cortisol levels, increased rates of PTSD, and emotional exhaustion (Carter, 2007).
Despite these challenges, accessing mental health support is often complicated by cultural stigma, financial barriers, and a lack of therapists who share similar backgrounds (Graham et al., 2013).
Too many therapy spaces center white, Western frameworks that ignore the role of community, spirituality, and collective healing in BIPOC mental health.
At Prism, we do things differently.
We provide therapy that validates racial trauma, honors cultural identity, and integrates holistic approaches beyond mainstream Western psychology. Whether you’re dealing with burnout, anxiety, or generational wounds, we create a space where healing is both individual and collective.
You deserve care that sees you fully. Connect with us today.
BIPOC LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Holding both racial and queer identities often means navigating unique layers of discrimination, cultural expectations, and identity conflict.
Many BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals face the tension of being “too queer” for their cultural communities and “too ethnic” for mainstream queer spaces, leading to isolation and internalized oppression (Meyer, 2010). Research shows that intersectional stigma results in higher rates of depression, anxiety, and trauma compared to those who hold just one marginalized identity (Bowleg, 2012).
Affirming therapy for BIPOC LGBTQIA+ individuals must address the intersection of racism and queerphobia while also celebrating the strength, resilience, and joy found in community.
At Prism, we offer a space where you don’t have to compartmentalize your identity—where all parts of you are seen and valued. We help clients process identity-based trauma, set boundaries in unsupportive environments, and build affirming relationships that honor their full selves.
You are not alone. Reach out today to find the support you deserve.
Intergenerational & Cultural Trauma
For many, the weight of past generations is carried in the body, mind, and spirit. Intergenerational trauma—the transmission of pain, loss, and survival responses across generations—affects mental health in ways that are often unspoken but deeply felt (Brave Heart et al., 2011).
Whether it manifests as perfectionism, hyper-independence, or deep-seated anxiety, these survival mechanisms are often adaptive responses to historical and cultural oppression.
Healing from cultural and intergenerational trauma means breaking cycles of harm while honoring ancestral wisdom and resilience.
At Prism, we help clients understand how inherited trauma shows up in their lives and provide strategies to unlearn patterns that no longer serve them. Our work includes culturally informed approaches that respect ancestral healing practices, family traditions, and the role of collective resilience in mental well-being.
You are not just healing for yourself—you’re healing for those who came before and those who come after.
Navigating Bicultural & Multicultural Identities
For those straddling multiple cultural worlds, identity can be both a source of strength and a site of tension.
First-generation immigrants, mixed-race individuals, and bicultural people often navigate conflicting expectations between their heritage and the dominant culture they live in (Schwartz et al., 2010). The pressure to assimilate, code-switch, or act as a cultural bridge for family members can be overwhelming and isolating.
At Prism, we help clients navigate bicultural identity with self-compassion, clarity, and confidence.
Therapy isn’t about choosing one culture over another—it’s about finding ways to honor all aspects of who you are without losing yourself in the process.
We support clients in setting boundaries, embracing cultural pride, and finding balance in their identities.
Your identity is valid, and your story matters. Find support here.
At Prism Integrated Health, we understand that racial and cultural identity aren’t just parts of you—they shape your lived experience, your mental health, and your healing journey.
You deserve therapy that affirms your reality, challenges systemic barriers, and helps you reclaim joy and resilience.
Let’s do this work together.