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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 Oakland, Adams Point, Bushrod, Eastmont, or even Fairview Park, 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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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 find the greatest satisfaction and success working with clients who have been in therapy for a long time, or with many providers, with underwhelming results. I love helping people who feel stuck finally gain some momentum.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Trauma
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John Edwards
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One of the greatest things about Brainspotting is that one can process just about anything using it. One can work on a specific issues such as anger towards someone or a more general issue such as a sense of not feeling good enough.


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One of the greatest things about Brainspotting is that one can process just about anything using it. One can work on a specific issues such as anger towards someone or a more general issue such as a sense of not feeling good enough.

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Working from a bottom-up approach, clients process issues to obtain healing in their brain and body which leads to change in their psychology versus trying to change their psychology via talk, which is the top-down approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Maria Cristina Borges
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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.


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Practice feeling emotions with less overwhelm and more ease. Reconnect with the body to feel more present. Discover your needs and how to meet them. Heal from shame and cultivate self-compassion. Listen and honor the histories that have shaped you.

Something to know about my approach is:

I practice Somatics, a body-mind approach that helps us slow down to pay attention to body experience to access more feeling, ease, and change. I integrate IFS, a form of therapy that invites us to befriend our parts to hear their stories and needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Artists and Creative Personalities
  • Burnout
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Oppression
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Shame
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Genean Jeffery
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Provide steady support and nurture personal development to help your child navigate the challenges of life, build strength, and enable empowerment.


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Provide steady support and nurture personal development to help your child navigate the challenges of life, build strength, and enable empowerment.

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I will meet your child where they are on their road to self-discovery, allowing them to show up to therapy as their authentic selves without judgment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anger Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Borderline Personality
  • Children of Divorce
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Cutting
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Foster Care
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Habit Change
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • Life Transitions
  • Military Life Transition
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Teen Boys
  • Teen Depression
  • Teen Girls
  • Transracial Adoption
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Kim Thompson
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find a path to improving your mood and functioning, and steer you towards living a life rich with meaning. In an assessment context, we will identify if the root of your current struggles is related to ADHD, etc., and to identify sources of support.


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find a path to improving your mood and functioning, and steer you towards living a life rich with meaning. In an assessment context, we will identify if the root of your current struggles is related to ADHD, etc., and to identify sources of support.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have a inquisitive style stemming from deep curiosity about each client. I treat clients as individuals, and have a flexible style geared towards each person's unique needs, concerns, and situations. I use research-validated approaches in my work.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention Problems
  • Coaching
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Executive Functioning
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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