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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 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 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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Deborah Danner
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Together we will explore your childhood, past, and present. Learning more about who you are is essential for being able to challenge the difficulties that have brought you here. Together we will work to make you stronger, happier, and empowered.


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Together we will explore your childhood, past, and present. Learning more about who you are is essential for being able to challenge the difficulties that have brought you here. Together we will work to make you stronger, happier, and empowered.

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I use a variety of approaches using talk therapy, explorations of your childhood and your past, and a variety of art therapy techniques. I like to find out what your interests are and incorporate that into your sessions (art, music, books, etc).

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  • Affairs and Cheating
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Food and Eating Concerns
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Issues
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Work-Life Balance
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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.


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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.

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I'm committed to the mental health and general wellness of Black men. This approach, along with my formal training and lived experience, arms me with the ability to meet Black men where they are and help navigate them toward their desired goals.

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  • Anxiety
  • Black Men
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
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Discuss self-discovery, personal growth, and strategies to overcome obstacles in your journey towards a fulfilling life.


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Discuss self-discovery, personal growth, and strategies to overcome obstacles in your journey towards a fulfilling life.

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I focus on harnessing your strengths to tackle life's stressors, cultivating healthy coping skills, and enhancing communication.

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  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Career Counseling
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  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Friendships
  • Grief
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  • Parenting
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  • Relationships
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  • Women
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Holly Chuang
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Navigate family conflicts. Immigrant parents & children of immigrants appreciate how I am sensitive to both traditional values and modern realities. I am also very comfortable with clients seeking to integrate spirituality into our therapeutic work.


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Navigate family conflicts. Immigrant parents & children of immigrants appreciate how I am sensitive to both traditional values and modern realities. I am also very comfortable with clients seeking to integrate spirituality into our therapeutic work.

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That I offer somatic work. Somatic Experiencing accesses the nervous system and allows the body to complete physiological responses that get stuck in the body during a traumatic event, or over time, as is the case in racial or childhood trauma.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Faith/Religious Deconstruction
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Religious Trauma
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Vicarious Trauma
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Alexandra Garcia
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Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.


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Develop a warm and safe therapeutic environment that will be a space for you process feelings and develop new coping skills. This is a space for self-exploration where you can practice cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion.

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I work to differentiate my therapeutic approach based on the client's needs. This includes using a variety of modalities such as Dialectical Behavioral, Cognitive behavioral, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and humanistic therapies.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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