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Find Racial Justice Therapists & Counselors in Merced, CA.

 

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 Merced, the suburbs of Merced, other nearby places such as Modesto, Ceres, 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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Nick Ulrich
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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.


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Work through crippling anxiety, learn to process and deal with complex trauma, and begin to develop new skills to navigate any forms of depression. I enjoy also working with clients who are looking for LGBTQ+ affirming identify exploration work.

Something to know about my approach is:

I encourage you to be the one to take ownership of the therapeutic process. I allow you to bring up the topics you want to discuss, and then I can help with exploration in identifying themes, connections, and other valuable tidbits of the process.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mindfulness
  • Queer
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
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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
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • New Parent
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Conflict
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Jen Siladi
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Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.


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Identify the thing you're really feeling underneath the surface reaction, how your unmet childhood needs manifest in your present day life and key relationships. Heal the wounded parts and replace the strategies that no longer serve you.

Something to know about my approach is:

It's like an experience elevator. We start with the relationship context of your thoughts, then explore feelings connected to those thoughts, physical sensations you notice, the more vulnerable emotions and we finally get to the unmet needs.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Couples
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Family of Origin
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Loneliness
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Distress
  • Stress
  • Working Professionals
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John Han
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Explore childhood, parent-child dynamics, and relational patterns that may be perpetuating the pain you've been experiencing as an adult. Therapy takes a lot of courage, but provides sustained healing and change.


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Explore childhood, parent-child dynamics, and relational patterns that may be perpetuating the pain you've been experiencing as an adult. Therapy takes a lot of courage, but provides sustained healing and change.

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I take a depth-oriented approach, which means that I'm interested in discovering the root of your issues, rather than prescribing a one size fits all approach. Nothing is off limits in therapy, as long as it feels real and genuine.

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  • Bipolar II
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Mild Depression
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Scrupulosity
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual Trauma
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Ashley Fields
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Work to find resilience, balance, and joy. Whether tackling postpartum, anxiety or life transitions, you'll be empowered to continue building a fulfilling life through healing and self-discovery.


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Work to find resilience, balance, and joy. Whether tackling postpartum, anxiety or life transitions, you'll be empowered to continue building a fulfilling life through healing and self-discovery.

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I follow your lead as we work through some of the toughest days of pregnancy, parenting and perinatal journeys through talk therapy and brainspotting.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career Coaching
  • Depression
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Life Balance
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
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