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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 El Centro, the suburbs of El Centro, other nearby places such as Indio, Calexico, or anywhere else in California, 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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Emma Bridges
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conquer social anxiety, overcome performance anxiety, increase self-compassion, find fulfillment, make closer friends, unpack the impact from not-so-good parenting, build healthy relationships, set healthy boundaries, process trauma, and more.


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conquer social anxiety, overcome performance anxiety, increase self-compassion, find fulfillment, make closer friends, unpack the impact from not-so-good parenting, build healthy relationships, set healthy boundaries, process trauma, and more.

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I start every session with a grounding exercise to help you feel more relaxed as we get started. I'm a highly structured therapist, so you don't have to worry about any awkward silences with me. My goal is to put you at ease.

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  • Anxious Attachment
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  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
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  • Developing Secure Attachment
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  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
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Paul Boyer
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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.


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I help clients build skills for near term relief while also addressing more fundamental issues that facilitate long-term change. We will address difficult experiences and feelings in a way that is sometimes challenging, but never overwhelming.

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I believe that therapy should be compassionate and client-centered, but I also feel that it should be focused and finite. My goals as a therapist are to help clients achieve their aims and to have as many warm goodbyes as I can.

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  • Anxiety
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Elizabeth Hill
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Therapy will focus on setting boundaries, assertiveness, conflict resolution and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. We will also examine intergenerational trauma and messages internalized about skin color/shade, hair texture and body type.


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Therapy will focus on setting boundaries, assertiveness, conflict resolution and recognizing unhealthy relationship patterns. We will also examine intergenerational trauma and messages internalized about skin color/shade, hair texture and body type.

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Individual therapy techniques include DBT, CBT and healthy relationship skill building. Skill building includes assertiveness training, conflict-resolution, overcoming chronic people pleasing and setting healthy boundaries with others.

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  • Attachment Disorders
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  • Racial Trauma
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  • Sex Therapy
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Red Galura
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support you in reconnecting with yourself, your values, the people, relationships, and communities that are most important to you! My approach is centered on social justice principles. We will define your goals and grow your motivation for change.


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support you in reconnecting with yourself, your values, the people, relationships, and communities that are most important to you! My approach is centered on social justice principles. We will define your goals and grow your motivation for change.

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Strengths-based and collaborative. Instead of reframing problems, we will REFLECT on your life and expand on the meaning of your experiences. Together, we will expose your strengths and tap your skills that help make changes towards your goals.

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  • Anxiety
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  • Gender Identity
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  • Life Transitions
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Mental Disorders
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  • Transgender
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Larry Woodland
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Create a space for you to feel supported while gaining new coping skills and insight to achieve your mental wellness goals as well as meeting your life goals.


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Create a space for you to feel supported while gaining new coping skills and insight to achieve your mental wellness goals as well as meeting your life goals.

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I use a variety of methods including psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. My job is to follow my clients but also provide a gentle push to assist in their growth.

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  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Men
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