Biracial Women in Therapy examines how physical appearance, cultural knowledge and cultural stereotypes affect the experience of mixed-race women in belonging to, and being accepted within, their culture. This unique book combines empirical research, theoretical papers and first-person narrative to address issues relevant to providing therapy to biracial women and girls, helping therapists and counsellors develop a treatment framework based on sociocultural factors. Researchers, practitioners and academics provide insight into the biracial reality, taking multiple aspects of clients' lives into account rather than looking for simple hierarchies of well-being based on race. This book is a building block for mental health practitioners in the construction of theory and practice in working with biracial females. The book examines how a biracial women's racial/ethic identity intersects with her gender and sexual identity to affect her sense of belonging and acceptance, addressing issues of appearance, social class, disability, power. dating and marriage. Biracial Women in Therapy is one-of-a-kind resources for counsellors, therapists, researchers and academics seeking insight into unique issues of mixed-race women.