Features James, a 16-year-old African American youth who has been living with his maternal uncle, Patrick, since he and his two younger sisters were removed from their biological parents three years ago when James reported to a teacher that his father physically abused him. The teacher filed a report with Child Protective Services (CPS), quickly leading to the removal of James and his two younger sisters (ages seven and nine at that time) from the family home. CPS has been the legal guardian of all three children ever since. CPS gave Patrick physical custody of James, but James’ sisters were placed with a foster family. Patrick helps James enter psychotherapy with Dr. Julian Ford. During his first telehealth session , James is skeptical about whether Dr. Fordt can understand what it’s like to to be a young African American man. As their session proceeds, James hesitantly opens up and share some of his deep frustrations and fears, including how James hopes that Patrick can accept and support him as he navigates these complex issues.