Find Racial Justice Therapists & Counselors in Oleander Sunset of Bakersfield, CA.

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Many therapists commit to racial justice principles, including working to expose and counter white privilege and heal the effects of racial trauma. Racial trauma can take the form of hurtful social interactions, lack of education and employment opportunities, and more.

Thankfully, racial justice therapists are available not only to help you heal but to empower you to commit to racial injustice. Whether you are located in downtown Bakersfield, Bakersfield Country Club, Csu Bakersfield, Downtown Bakersfield, or even Haggin Oaks, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How Racial Justice Therapists Can Help

Here are a few of the ways racial justice therapists can help you:

  • They can be a supportive guide to understanding the effect racism has on you, your mental health, and your life.
  • They set the stage for a meaningful discussion and inspire you to look inwardly for answers to problems.
  • They can give you tips and tricks to remain calm amidst racial aggressions.
  • They can help you feel empowered about who you are.
  • They can help you understand and dismantle white privilege.

If you are a White person considering a racial justice therapist, read licensed therapist Marla Berger’s article on promoting racial equality. If you are BIPOC, consider licensed therapist Vaughn O'Neal’s tips for Black mental health during turbulent times.

Get Started with a Racial Justice Therapist Today!

A licensed racial justice therapist is available to help you improve your mental health with the help of someone who shares your values. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified counselor or therapist is easy! Start by browsing racial justice therapists below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Maya Weir
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Therapy sessions with me are calm & comfortable. I listen deeply to what you’re going through & help your partner hear you too. We can discuss sensitive topics & gain more understanding of your experiences. I will help you map out a new way forward.


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Therapy sessions with me are calm & comfortable. I listen deeply to what you’re going through & help your partner hear you too. We can discuss sensitive topics & gain more understanding of your experiences. I will help you map out a new way forward.

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In sessions, I gently facilitate a space where you can explore whatever is going on in your life. Through a process of gentle exploration, I help support you in understanding what you are experiencing on a deeper level so that you can create change.

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  • Couples
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Connor Kelly-Eiding
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Work towards your goals, possibly around issues related to trauma, anxiety, and/or grief. Explore existential themes, navigate life transitions, delve into issues related to identity, build secure attachment and healthy relationships.


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Work towards your goals, possibly around issues related to trauma, anxiety, and/or grief. Explore existential themes, navigate life transitions, delve into issues related to identity, build secure attachment and healthy relationships.

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My approach to therapy is relational and client-centered. My goal is to create a non-judgmental environment that encourages curiosity, connection, and a spirit of exploration. I am trauma-focused and trained in EMDR.

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  • Boundaries
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Creatives
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • People Pleasing
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Jennifer Marks
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work towards learning from the past, honoring the present and establishing a strong and healthy foundation for your future


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work towards learning from the past, honoring the present and establishing a strong and healthy foundation for your future

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My goal is to help you find a balance of acceptance and change

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Borderline Personality
  • Depression
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Life Transitions
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
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Arwin Cotas-Girard
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gain insight and answer any questions that you may have about yourself throughout the evaluation and/or therapeutic process.

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that I work collaboratively with my clients and other important systems and individuals in their lives. I tailor my approach based on the unique needs of each person and integrate techniques from many different modalities.

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Emma Javits
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We will co-create a safe place for you to express your innermost needs & feelings. I will help guide you to be more in touch with your own inner wisdom & authenticity in order to feel more secure, hopeful, & empowered.


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We will co-create a safe place for you to express your innermost needs & feelings. I will help guide you to be more in touch with your own inner wisdom & authenticity in order to feel more secure, hopeful, & empowered.

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In session, I use integrative approaches, most notably Internal Family Systems (IFS), which posits that our minds are akin to families; each part plays a role and may have conflict with other parts of us. I find this approach self-empowering.

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  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Life Changes
  • Life Transitions
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Relationships
  • Young Professionals
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