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If you’ve ever been a victim of racial trauma, you may be aware of the scars it can leave behind. Addressing your own racist tendencies or attempting to heal from racial discrimination will take a concerted effort, and having professional support can make things much easier.

In order to make progress, you need an anti-racist mental health professional who can help you change your behavior and thinking patterns and give you tools to move forward. Whether you are located in downtown Fresno, Bullard, Central, Edison, or even Fig Garden, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Effects of Racial Discrimination

Racial discrimination has a clear impact on your mental health. Here are some of the most common effects of racism on mental health:

  • You relive racist events and have trouble healing from them.
  • You avoid people or places that remind you of racist trauma you’ve experienced.
  • You don’t feel good about yourself, especially pertaining to your race.
  • You’re easily offended or frightened, given that you’ve been hurt in the past.
  • You feel depressed as a result of the trauma.
  • You frequently feel stressed, anxious, or depressed.

This is not a full list of the effects of racial discrimination. Systemic racism can also lead to a lack of necessary resources like:

  • Supportive or appropriate mental health care.
  • Job and economic opportunities.
  • Education.

To learn more about the effects of racism on mental health, read licensed therapist Michael Friedman’s article about intergenerational racial trauma.

You Can Overcome Racial Discrimination with Therapy

You can benefit from a race-focused therapist whether you've been discriminated against or you’ve committed racial acts. They will assist in examining your thought processes and your unique situation and give you the tools you need to succeed. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified anti-racist therapist is easy! Start by browsing race and mental health experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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I recognize the individuality of each person's journey. My approach is heart-centered, collaborative, and inclusive. I incorporate different therapeutic techniques and customize them to align with your particular beliefs, values, and goals.

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Explore the negative messages you've received in life that are holding you back. We will release what no longer serves you and develop new narratives to help you live a more grounded and authentic life.

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that it is culturally informed and social justice oriented. Through therapy, we will acknowledge how oppression and intergenerational trauma has impacted you. We will incorporate cultural and ancestral practice as desired.

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My approach is growth-oriented and client-centered. I tailor my approach to meet each client's specific/unique needs– ultimately focusing on identifying the unmet needs and growth areas to help clients acquire skills to become their desired selves.

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Common issues people seek therapy are for depression, divorce, anxiety, parenting, life changes, cultural issues, job stress, adjustments, stress, and low self esteem.

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I believe coming in therapy 1xs a week is not sufficient to correct years of established patterns. Thus, I will give you homework and hold you accountable in what we discuss in therapy. We must change, in order for things to change.

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