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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 Pasadena, the suburbs of Pasadena, other nearby places such as Monterey Park, Arcadia, 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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determine if life pressures are becoming too much to handle? Are you unhappy in your career or family? Are you experiencing anxiety, anger, grief, or hopelessness? If you want answers, support, and normalization, I am the right therapist for you.

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I provide a warm, supportive, understanding, and non-judgmental environment. My comprehensive method combines cognitive-behavioral techniques, EMDR, somatic work, and interventions for emotional well-being.

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Uncover old relationships, experiences, patterns, or habits will help expose the more difficult parts of your life experience that are demanding to be heard, helping you to discover ways to grow happily or healthily into your future.


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Uncover old relationships, experiences, patterns, or habits will help expose the more difficult parts of your life experience that are demanding to be heard, helping you to discover ways to grow happily or healthily into your future.

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I work with both a psychodynamic and attachment theory lens, but recognize that one size never fits all. Our therapeutic relationship will serve as a grounding space, where you can explore the more tender parts of yourself.

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Together we'll explore your hopes & challenges. We'll create treatment goals, explore approaches & techniques & discuss the expected length of therapy. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are & help you break away from stuck feelings & patterns.


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Together we'll explore your hopes & challenges. We'll create treatment goals, explore approaches & techniques & discuss the expected length of therapy. I'm here to meet you exactly where you are & help you break away from stuck feelings & patterns.

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My approach to therapy is collaborative, results-focused, and customized. You can expect that I will take a thoughtfully tailored approach to your treatment based on a variety of evidence-based modalities. Your care will be as unique as your needs.

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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.


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Learn how codependency develops and how to manage it with healthy boundaries, how to embrace and love who we are even if others don’t, and how to cope with trauma triggers, build up your resiliency, and learn internal skills to promote healing.

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I use mindfulness, DBT, CBT, and ACT frequently in sessions. I typically see my clients for 3 months-2 years and we get deep, real, and raw to start to heal. I'm not a therapist that is going to just sit back we are going to reveal, heal and prevail.

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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.


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You are the expert in your life and lived experiences. My approach to therapy is focused on creating a safe, brave, and affirming space. My goal is to provide an affirming space where we can build on the strengths you already have.

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I use various therapeutic approaches, such as cognitive-behavioral (CBT), solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), relational, attachment-based, psychodynamic, strength-based, person-centered approaches, and social justice.

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