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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.

Wherever you are located in Illinois from Chicago to Zion or even Lindenhurst, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Dr. Speshal Walker Gautier
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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.


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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.

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Therapy is about change. I will support you and assist you in identifying and changing the patterns that are not serving you. I approach therapy with an integrative approach, combining relational and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Dr. Speshal  Walker Gautier  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, New Y...
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Renee Reggans
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Friendships
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women
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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Children
  • Engagement
  • Marriage
  • Relationship Conflict
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Taleatha Welch
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Enhance: Mindfulness, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, and Impulse Control to name a few. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which In turn influences our behaviors.


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Enhance: Mindfulness, Patience, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, and Impulse Control to name a few. Our thoughts influence our feelings, which In turn influences our behaviors.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to build a genuine connection with my clients by fostering an environment of transparency and support. Remember, you are the expert in your journey, and I am here to assist.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Grief
  • Anxiety
  • Caregivers
  • Clinician Supervision
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Life Changes
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self Care
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Regulation
  • Self-Worth
  • Work Stress
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Lisa Steward-Baugh
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Whether you're here due to a life transition, grief, trauma, past issues, or present concerns, we can and will find a path forward together. To experience a life where you are not just living, but thriving.


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Whether you're here due to a life transition, grief, trauma, past issues, or present concerns, we can and will find a path forward together. To experience a life where you are not just living, but thriving.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide individual, couples, and group therapy using a trauma-informed, emotionally focused and humanistic approach. I specialize in supporting women facing domestic violence, trauma, and substance abuse.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Blended Families
  • Domestic Violence
  • Parenting Skills
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Lisa Steward-Baugh remote and phone therapy in Illinois