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Discrimination and mental health are intimately connected, and if you've been a victim of discrimination, you may agree. Those who have dealt with discrimination may find it difficult to cope in some cases, and this is where a therapist who specializes in discrimination can help.

They’ll draw upon their training and experience to help you identify your pain points and teach you skills you can use to cope with the situation and move forward. Whether you are located in downtown Washington DC, Anacostia, Ballston, Bluemont, or even Brentwood, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Types of Discrimination

Racial discrimination, which refers to being treated unfairly because of your race, is one of the most widespread and well-known types of discrimination. But you may not be aware that there are several other types of discrimination, including:

  • Discrimination for mental health concerns
  • Sexual orientation discrimination
  • Religious discrimination
  • Disability discrimination
  • Parental status discrimination
  • Pregnancy discrimination

This is not an exhaustive list of discrimination types.

If you’re suffering from any type of discrimination and finding it difficult to move forward, therapy is a great option to consider. If you’ve been experiencing discrimination, read licensed therapist Vaughn O’Neals article about how to cope with anxiety and depression caused by discrimination.

Move Past Discrimination with Therapy!

No matter what type of discrimination you’ve experienced, a licensed therapist can help you sort through your feelings and guide you toward the path of healing. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts in discrimination below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Kirk Burke-Hamilton
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I elevate your concerns and adjust based on your personal needs. I don’t start stress or trauma work until we agree on healthy coping techniques for you to use throughout the treatment. Visit my webpage hamiltontherapeutic.com to learn more.


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I elevate your concerns and adjust based on your personal needs. I don’t start stress or trauma work until we agree on healthy coping techniques for you to use throughout the treatment. Visit my webpage hamiltontherapeutic.com to learn more.

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I am in-network for Blue Cross and Cigna, Aetna and Optum United, but I can also provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients. We're happy to work with you to keep therapy affordable please visit our webpage at hamiltontherapeutic.com.

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  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
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  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Kathleen Keating
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I have interest and experience in working with adults around the topics of life transitions, stress, self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+ identity. We will navigate challenges and work towards achieving your goals in life.


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I have interest and experience in working with adults around the topics of life transitions, stress, self-esteem, relationships, anxiety, depression, and LGBTQIA+ identity. We will navigate challenges and work towards achieving your goals in life.

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I have an eclectic approach that draws from evidence-based techniques like motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in my practice.

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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
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  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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Nicole Brzozowski
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Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, we will work together to heal patterns and self-talk that can live in our minds and bodies; patterns that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed.


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Through compassionate reflection on relationships with self, family, friends, and society, we will work together to heal patterns and self-talk that can live in our minds and bodies; patterns that can make us feel stuck and overwhelmed.

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My north stars are self-compassion and mindfulness. My work is Internal Family Systems (IFS) informed and if you’ve ever felt like you can’t think your way out of something, I have experience incorporating body- and nervous-based system approaches.

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  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • East Asian Cultural Issues
  • Family of Origin
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Sabrina Valdez
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Together we will explore your understanding of self and develop supportive strategies to manage your emotions and engage in healthy interpersonal relationships. I work alongside you in developing the life and healthy relationships you desire.


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Together we will explore your understanding of self and develop supportive strategies to manage your emotions and engage in healthy interpersonal relationships. I work alongside you in developing the life and healthy relationships you desire.

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I am passionate about empowering folks to heal from the trauma they've experienced and learn new ways of viewing themselves and the relationships they inhabit.

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  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
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  • Intergenerational Trauma
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Dr. Speshal Walker Gautier
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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.


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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.

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Therapy is about change. I will support you and assist you in identifying and changing the patterns that are not serving you. I approach therapy with an integrative approach, combining relational and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Dr. Speshal  Walker Gautier  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Y...