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When it comes time to choose a therapist, you may prefer a Black therapist over therapists of other races or ethnicities. This is understandable, considering that you may connect best with a Black therapist or therapist who shares a similar racial background as you.

Whether you are located in downtown Bensenville, the suburbs of Bensenville, other nearby places such as Elmhurst, Addison, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Working with a Black Therapist

There are several reasons why you may choose to work with a Black therapist over someone from another racial background or identity, and they include:

  • You may connect more deeply with a Black therapist or feel that they "just get you."
  • The therapist may be better attuned to culturally rooted issues that affect your life or therapeutic process.
  • You may better trust them or feel more confident in their skills as a therapist.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and an African American therapist may feel safer to you.
  • A Black therapist may better be able to point to the impacts of racial bias and how they affect your life.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with a Black therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight racial stereotypes.

Just as in the rest of your life, having a Black therapist can help you tap into the healing power of Black community on mental health.

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At Mental Health Match, you’ll find licensed Black therapists who can help you work through your mental health concerns and improve your life. To find an experienced therapist in your area, browse the Black experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Clifton Burns Jr
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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.


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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.

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The eclectic approach draws from multiple theoretical orientations to fit the specific needs of every individual, whose needs may not be resolved using only one approach. Identifying problems, developing plans and creating paths for success is key!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Career Burnout
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Dr. Kristyn Neckles
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Through personalized strategies and evidence-based interventions, I empower you to build resilience and develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges you experience with newfound strength and confidence.


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Through personalized strategies and evidence-based interventions, I empower you to build resilience and develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges you experience with newfound strength and confidence.

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Welcome to Resilience in Becoming... I have built my practice on the idea that we all are in the state of becoming. My goal is to help you on your journey to be clear who you want to be and how you want to show up in your various roles.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • Working Professionals
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Dr. Kristyn  Neckles remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Caro...
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Yalandria Womack (The Gentle Caress)
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We will reclaim your power & confidence by attacking the issue head on. I want to hear your story so we can see where certain emotions come so we can get you back on the path of mental stability.


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We will reclaim your power & confidence by attacking the issue head on. I want to hear your story so we can see where certain emotions come so we can get you back on the path of mental stability.

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I feel my purpose is to help others improve their quality of life. We live in a world where life can come at you a million different ways from instant unemployment, death of a loved one etc.. which can lead to unhealthy coping from anxiety/depression

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  • Acute Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Children
  • Engagement
  • Marriage
  • Relationship Conflict
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Yalandria Womack (The Gentle Caress) remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Michigan
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Sun Nabaa
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My therapuetic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and family-oriented practices.


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My therapuetic approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness therapy and family-oriented practices.

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My services includes family therapy, working with children & adolescents, and adults with crisis, reducing stress & preventing burnout, anxiety & depression management, developing healthy coping skills, working through traumatic experiences

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Self-Esteem
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