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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 Stamford, the suburbs of Stamford, other nearby places such as Mount Vernon, Norwalk, or anywhere else in Connecticut, 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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Acacia Quaintance
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People can discuss anything but I specifically focus on mental health, postpartum, and intimacy coaching.


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People can discuss anything but I specifically focus on mental health, postpartum, and intimacy coaching.

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As a coach I want to focus most on your present compared to your past. I think that goal setting and accountability are an important part of the coaching process.

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  • African American Women
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  • Compassion Fatigue
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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Intimacy
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
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  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Coaching
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  • Sexual Attraction to Partner
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  • Teen Girls
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  • transition to motherhood
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Acacia Quaintance  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia
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Dr. Tofunmi Oni
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Develop a better understanding of your behaviors/ beliefs and how it impacts your experiences. We will then identify/ develop strategies to reduce your stress and pain so that you feel more fulfilled overall even if we cannot rid you of the cause.


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Develop a better understanding of your behaviors/ beliefs and how it impacts your experiences. We will then identify/ develop strategies to reduce your stress and pain so that you feel more fulfilled overall even if we cannot rid you of the cause.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am very collaborative and bring into the space whatever the client and I identify as helpful for their growth, since therapy is not one size fits all. That may look like role playing, journaling, "homework," or processing past/ current events.

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  • Adjustment issues
  • Anxiety
  • Career Stress
  • children of immigrants
  • College Students
  • Couples Therapy
  • Depression
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  • Family trauma
  • Friendships
  • Life Transitions
  • multicultural identity
  • Pre-Marital Counseling
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Lisa Taylor-Austin
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address life transitions, anxiety, health anxiety, trauma, relationships, family dynamics. We can explore where you are now and where you would like to be in the near future and work together toward those goals.


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address life transitions, anxiety, health anxiety, trauma, relationships, family dynamics. We can explore where you are now and where you would like to be in the near future and work together toward those goals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am Board Certified. I will work with you to create a treatment plan and you will be part of the process of meetings your goals. I am interactive and am adaptable to your needs.

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  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Health Anxiety
  • High anxiety
  • Racial Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Justice
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Women’s health
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Lisa Taylor-Austin remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, Florida, Maine, New York
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Dr. Humama Khan
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Finding meaning and impact of the past, along with your purpose in the present, can inspire positive changes. We'll discuss how to face and embrace fears and anxiety, while moving towards living a life of purpose.


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Together, we will:

Finding meaning and impact of the past, along with your purpose in the present, can inspire positive changes. We'll discuss how to face and embrace fears and anxiety, while moving towards living a life of purpose.

Something to know about my approach is:

I focus on a holistic approach where we consider multiple aspects of the mind, body, and environment. Additionally, my therapy is conducted through a multicultural lens which advocates for an understanding and respect for the nuance in each person.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • BIPOC
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • children of immigrants
  • Depression
  • Family Relationships
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • grief
  • Identity
  • Immigrants
  • Intergenerational trauma
  • Multicultural Issues
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Postpartum
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  • Religious Identity
  • Trauma
  • Women's Identity/Image
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Dr. Humama Khan remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin
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Dr. Rosanna Lora
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We will discuss everything and anything that you feel comfortable bringing into our session. The focus will be on past behaviors and patterns that have kept you from reaching happiness and satisfaction in your life. Together we will work on tools.


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VIEW PROFILE
Together, we will:

We will discuss everything and anything that you feel comfortable bringing into our session. The focus will be on past behaviors and patterns that have kept you from reaching happiness and satisfaction in your life. Together we will work on tools.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm supportive and non-judgmental. I like to be straightforward in a way that will foster growth and healthy ways of being in the world. Therapy is about shifting those thoughts and behaviors that have kept you from being healthier.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Dating and Romance
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Geriatric Counselor
  • Hispanic and Latino Issues
  • Immigrants
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • multicultural identity
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship issues
  • Social Justice
  • Women's Issues
  • Work-Life Balance
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Dr. Rosanna  Lora  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin