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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 Berkeley, the suburbs of Berkeley, other nearby places such as Elmhurst, Bellwood, 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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Monica McCombs
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Every person has the tools to lead a fulfilling life, but those tools are at times temporarily inaccessible due to emotional, situational, and cognitive influences. I want to lead you through the process of identifying such influences removing them.


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Every person has the tools to lead a fulfilling life, but those tools are at times temporarily inaccessible due to emotional, situational, and cognitive influences. I want to lead you through the process of identifying such influences removing them.

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I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of Indiana and a National Certified Counselor (NCC) intensively trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I also use a Trauma Focused approach.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Monica McCombs remote and phone therapy in Colorado, Illinois, Indiana
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Iona
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Collaborate together to create a unique blueprint that works to restore balance in your life. Everyone needs balance and I truly believe that my purpose in life is to help my clients find that unique blue print for themselves.


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Collaborate together to create a unique blueprint that works to restore balance in your life. Everyone needs balance and I truly believe that my purpose in life is to help my clients find that unique blue print for themselves.

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My approach is holistic, meaning I help support the whole person not just mentally. This support will bridge the gap mentally , physically, socially and spiritually.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Sexuality
  • Trauma
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Erin Matthews
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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.


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Our motto is this: We will meet you where you are and take you where you want to be. There is hope. Getting out of bed can feel good again. Our team knows personally how it feels to struggle with anxiety and insecurity. You are not alone.

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We are a decolonized and LGBTQIA2S+ affirming practice. You are the expert in the room. We will hold space for your trauma. We will hold space for your pronouns. We will hold space for your abilities or disabilities. You will have a home with us.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Abayomi Nichols
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identify unhealthy thinking and beliefs, practice new skills, learn new skills, learn to be an expert listener, learn new conflict resolution skills, process pain and trauma in a way that leads to healing and feeling better, learn how to grieve.


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identify unhealthy thinking and beliefs, practice new skills, learn new skills, learn to be an expert listener, learn new conflict resolution skills, process pain and trauma in a way that leads to healing and feeling better, learn how to grieve.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am heavy on moving towards solution ( solution focused) and strongly believe that your thinking leads to your actions and feelings. I take an education approach, mixed with listening and making connections between history, patterns and the present

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Abayomi Nichols remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Indiana
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Karen Idigo
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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.


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Together, we will explore patterns in your relationships, and work to establish relationships that are healthy, and meaningful. We will also explore unhealthy patterns keeping you stuck, and work to heal and resolve these issues.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is highly relational. When working with me you can expect to feel nurtured, validated, and heard. Deeply rooted patterns of behavior may also emerge. At this time I collaborate with you to develop coping resources, and healthy boundaries.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attachment Styles
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Life Transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Personality Disorders
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Karen Idigo 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, North Carolina, North ...