Although I don't identify with the community. I know firsthand what it's like to be isolated or discriminated against. Being mixed makes it difficult to identify with a group, let alone try to be accepted by one or the other, so the isolation component is a huge factor that can come into play. I think that because I can identify with her being African American, and yet isolated in one aspect, that can build rapport in the therapeutic relationship. Also, since I am a woman, this can also help better with the collaborative approach in clinical settings. I think that aspect of being a woman should not be overshadowed as much as that of being African American in a majority white community. It is important to validate these points using this theory as a