Systemic Racism | Depth Counseling

Statement on Adam Toledo / Declaración sobre Adam Toledo

The shooting of Adam Toledo brings to debate the living conditions of people of Color, Latino origin, and other minorities in the city of Chicago, and the poor response by the authorities to address and improve conditions in these areas. We urge meaningful actions that would save lives.

El tiroteo de Adam Toledo trae a debate las condiciones de vida de personas de color, de origen latino, y otras minorías en la ciudad de Chicago, y la pobre respuesta por parte de las autoridades para atender y mejorar las condiciones en estas areas. Exhortamos por qué se realicen acciones que salven vidas.

Statement on the Racial Violence in Atlanta

Since the start of the pandemic, Asians have seen a rise in bullying, harassment, and hate crimes, often targeted toward the most vulnerable members of the community. The latest deadly hate crime in Atlanta is yet another culmination of racism, xenophobia, and misogyny. We stand in solidarity with the Asian community and remain steadfast in denouncing all forms of white supremacy.

Black Girls Matter

Emily Esquivel, MA LPC

“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” —Malcom X

Young Black girls are overpoliced and under protected. The brutal treatment of Black girls and women is an ignored epidemic we must address.

Statement on Anjanette Young, LCSW

As members of the mental health community we stand in solidarity with Anjanette Young, and call for restorative justice from CPD and Mayor Lori Lightfoot. We affirm our commitment to BIPOC and commit to building an organization that strives for justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. Depth Counseling denounces all forms of systemic oppression. We are re-envisioning group practice so that we can dismantle oppressive systems and practices in psychoanalysis and in our community more broadly.