The Question Every BIPOC Client Should Ask Their Therapist

What does it take to feel safe, understood, and accurately cared for in therapy, especially for Black, Indigenous, and Other People of Color (BIPOC) navigating systems shaped by bias and historical harm?In this episode, clinical psychologist and multicultural mental health leader Dr. Natalie Cort shares why many people wait years - or even decades - to seek care, the hidden risks of misdiagnosis, and the single question every client can ask to protect their healing. We explore implicit bias, cultural humility, and what real safety in therapy looks like, along with the hope shaping the next generation of mental health care. Connect with Dr. CortLearn more about the Center for Multicultural and Global Mental Health at William James CollegeMusic Credit: Nathan Byrne with Reel Byrne MediaTo support guts’ work, visit our ⁠⁠⁠website: www.gutsnonprofit.org Note: The information in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not medical/therapeutic advice. Such information is not intended nor otherwise implied to be mental health advice or a substitute for mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a mental health or medical professional. If you become distressed and need support, call 988 to access the free 24/7 Crisis Hotline, call 911, or visit your nearest emergency room.