Health of Ohana
Migration Evaluation services
My Professional Identity
Dr. Matthias Darricarrere (phonetic: muh-Tee-is Dar-E-ka-rare) is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist based in New York City. He divides his time providing individual therapy and evaluation services with Health of Ohana Migration Evaluation services (HOME), and teaching at the University of Denver Graduate School of Professional Psychology (DU GSPP). Previous experience as a health psychologist across medical settings in Colorado and Hawaii foster a sensibility for holistic care. His current areas of clinical and educational work include trauma, culture & identity, wellness, refugee mental health, health psychology & integrated care, cross-disciplinary teaching, behavioral health consultation, diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching, therapy, medical, and judicial system settings. He completed his doctoral training in Clinical Psychology at the University of Denver PsyD program and has been practicing in the field since 2014. He is licensed in New York (027281), Hawaii (PSY-2039), and Colorado (PSY.0005355) and provides services in all three states.
As a licensed clinical psychologist, Matthias Darricarrere is dedicated to helping people live their lives with integrity - meaning that their values, behaviors, and relationships are all aligned in a way that allows them to reach their full potential. He believes that community is an essential part of this process, and he strives to create a sense of belonging for everyone he works with. He strives to create inclusive environments where people feel valued for their individual perspectives and contributions. In his cultural work, he emphasizes the importance of understanding and honoring one's own identity in its plurality, including the pieces that are handed to us and the pieces we choose. Underpinning this idea is the belief that all people have inherent worth and dignity. Matthias Darricarrere is committed to creating a more just and equitable world for everyone, and he will continue to use his skills and knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Whether he is working with an individual client or consulting with an organization, he brings sensitivity, respect, and professionalism to creating collaborative relationships that promote health and wellness.
My Personal Story
I am a bilingual and bicultural individual whose roots run deep in both French and Black cultures. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Washington D.C., my values of curiosity, courage, honesty, community, intuition, & gratitude were forged by family history of emigration as well as growing up surrounded by global influences. Later I moved to Denver where I actively sought out ways to foster community — learning along the way that we are all connected through our relationships with one another. My partner and I moved to Hawaii with a similar, shared vision - to create meaningful connections within local communities and to provide care to those who have otherwise not been able to receive it. What we gained was a deeper appreciation of storytelling, ancestry, and restoration. Now, based in NYC, I hope to carry each of these life chapters in the services I provide. The source of my passion for this work is founded in a sense of shared humanity and collective growth and wellbeing.
“Yesterday is but today’s memory, tomorrow is today’s dream.”
– Kahlil Gibran