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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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Aims Beardslee
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Collaborate in therapy to support how your brain works! My autism and ADHD assessments are strengths-based and non-pathologizing. I specialize in recognizing/diagnosing and providing therapy for high-masking, AFAB, BIPOC, and LGBTQ autistics/ADHDers.


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Collaborate in therapy to support how your brain works! My autism and ADHD assessments are strengths-based and non-pathologizing. I specialize in recognizing/diagnosing and providing therapy for high-masking, AFAB, BIPOC, and LGBTQ autistics/ADHDers.

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I am autistic & ADHD affirming (and affirming of all types of neurodivergence), consensual non-monogamy affirming, gender and sexuality affirming, and kink/BDSM friendly!

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • ADHD Testing
  • Adult ADHD
  • Autism in Adults
  • Autism in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Autism Testing
  • Gender Transition
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Transgender
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Katrina Van Strien
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Together we will make art, explore your identity, and learn how your relationships and experiences have shaped you.


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Together we will make art, explore your identity, and learn how your relationships and experiences have shaped you.

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Art therapy can be a great tool in healing and re-writing your story. With art therapy, you don’t have to verbalize all your deepest traumas—symbols and images can often assist you in getting your message across.

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  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • Biracial Women
  • Christian Women
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Life Transitions
  • Mother-Daughter Relationships
  • Perfectionism
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Professional Women
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
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  • Work-Life Balance
  • Young Women
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Aubriana Teeley
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Figure out how to survive strong emotions without making them worse, practice coping techniques and problem solving to prevent and manage anxiety, and learn how to make it through a panic attack.


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Figure out how to survive strong emotions without making them worse, practice coping techniques and problem solving to prevent and manage anxiety, and learn how to make it through a panic attack.

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I incorporate skill-building into my practice using Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach you how to handle stressful situations more effectively. I also enjoy having deep conversations about the things that matter to you!

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  • ADHD in Womxn or Femme Populations
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Anxiety
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Natalia Oncina
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Create a space where you can experience support, groundedness, and power-from-within to connect more deeply with yourself. Through the connection, we will discover new ways of navigating life that are aligned with your deepest self.


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Create a space where you can experience support, groundedness, and power-from-within to connect more deeply with yourself. Through the connection, we will discover new ways of navigating life that are aligned with your deepest self.

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I work relationally, meaning that I will be a person with you, not a robot! I also work somatically, meaning that I believe your body is integral to your experience as a human, and is in constant relationship with your feelings and thoughts.

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  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Queer
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Natasha Moonka
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I specialize in addressing a range of issues including bi-cultural family of origin dynamics, immigrant identity issues, perfectionism, burnout, work/life balance, complex and childhood trauma, and racial trauma and identity exploration.


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I specialize in addressing a range of issues including bi-cultural family of origin dynamics, immigrant identity issues, perfectionism, burnout, work/life balance, complex and childhood trauma, and racial trauma and identity exploration.

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My approach integrates Narrative Therapy, Relational Cultural Theory, and EMDR, with a strong commitment to racial justice and culturally informed therapy. I am passionate about serving marginalized individuals in a supportive environment.

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  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Chronic Illness
  • Chronic Stress
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Mixed Race
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Work Stress
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