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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 St. Petersburg, Boca Ciega, Euclid St Pauls, Historic Kenwood, or even Holiday Park, 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.

Lakewood of St. Petersburg, FL Racism Therapists - List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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We will help you learn coping skills on how to manage anxiety and depression, and help you achieve overall personal and/or professional growth. Positive, progressive change is the invariable end goal in the counseling process.

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My varied experience yields the ability to adapt clients’ comfort levels. Clients are engaged in their personal growth and are encouraged to provide insight and solicit feedback during each session. Team effort yields successful outcomes!

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My approach to therapy is based on the unique needs of each client. I’ll create a tailored plan that may include helping you communicate your needs, establish boundaries, overcome fear and self doubt, and helping get unstuck so you can start living.

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work through the various aspects that shape who you are, the challenges you may be facing, and how to use your strengths to develop a healthier you!

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I place emphasis on understanding each person’s unique needs, goals, challenges, and skills, and tailor every therapeutic approach to what you may need. I value client feedback and working together, to ensure meaningful and long-lasting results.

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use techniques to help you stop negative thinking patterns and behaviors that keep you feeling sad, stressed out and unmotivated. I will teach you skills to cope with emotions so that you are not overlying on avoidance or self-medicating

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I specialize in supporting adolescents and young adults struggling to juggle the demands of growing up. My clients often identify therapy with me as the first place they feel understood.

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Explore the complexities that life brings. There are so may things that happen on a daily basis and this is the perfect place to discuss them. From work, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, childhood trauma and everything in between.


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Explore the complexities that life brings. There are so may things that happen on a daily basis and this is the perfect place to discuss them. From work, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, childhood trauma and everything in between.

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I believe in the power of authenticity and meeting my clients where they are. I prioritize creating a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere in therapy, where laughter and lightness are as welcome as deep self-reflection.

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