Engaging Race in the Counseling Relationship

Shawan Worsley (she/her) is the Founder and CEO of Culture Ally, as well as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Shawan holds a Ph.D. in American Studies, an M.A. in Counseling Psychology, and B.A.s in African American Studies and International Relations. In her former role as an Assistant Professor, she taught college courses, conducted scholarly research, presented her work at conferences throughout the country, and published an academic book with Routledge Press. As a therapist, Shawan has worked extensively in communities of color, providing therapy and case management to adults and children in virtually every clinical setting. In addition, she has created and delivered culturally responsive clinical training and consultation to therapists throughout the country. Shawan’s vocational goal is to help eradicate mental health disparities that impair the health and well-being of communities of color as she continues to provide therapy services through her private practice in Northern California.