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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 Madera, the suburbs of Madera, other nearby places such as Clovis, Merced, or anywhere else in California, 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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Darren Santos
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I will listen, highlight your strengths, and help to uncover where your distress is coming from. Together we can explore your present and past, to fine tune what tools you need to take control and create the future you want to build for yourself.

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Rachelle Bloksberg
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reduce stress, depression & anxiety & increase self-esteem & hope, explore ways to manage & cope, & focus on what you want. I'll treat you respectfully without judgment. You'll find ways to improve your life & become the best version of yourself.


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reduce stress, depression & anxiety & increase self-esteem & hope, explore ways to manage & cope, & focus on what you want. I'll treat you respectfully without judgment. You'll find ways to improve your life & become the best version of yourself.

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Sessions are empowering & focus on what you want right away. My approach begins with compassion, connection, & acceptance. It includes humor, insight, and empowerment. Small steps can lead to big changes. Sessions are conversational and comfortable.

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Together, we will discover what may be blocking you from your personal growth, identify your strengths, and help you create the possibility of change/transformation and healing that you are looking for.

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My overall approach is person-centered, humanistic, mindfulness, eclectic and strength based. However, I am well trained and frequently implement other approaches in order to create an individualized therapeutic experience.

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Christina Dee
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Explore and release both the pain of the past and the fear of the future while strengthening your capacity to meet life’s challenges with a balanced mind and resilient heart.


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Explore and release both the pain of the past and the fear of the future while strengthening your capacity to meet life’s challenges with a balanced mind and resilient heart.

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My psychotherapy practice integrates psychodynamic, existential, Jungian, trauma-informed, neuroscience, meditative-based, somatic and depth approaches to psychological growth, emotional healing, and holistic transformation.

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