Periagoge
Scenario

When phenotype complicates cultural connection in healing work

I'm a therapist but I keep losing clients of color because they don't trust me since I 'look too white' despite sharing their background.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Colonial beauty standards and colorism create barriers to therapeutic alliance even within shared cultural communities.

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with The examined colonial subject?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.