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Discrimination and mental health are intimately connected, and if you've been a victim of discrimination, you may agree. Those who have dealt with discrimination may find it difficult to cope in some cases, and this is where a therapist who specializes in discrimination can help.

They’ll draw upon their training and experience to help you identify your pain points and teach you skills you can use to cope with the situation and move forward. Whether you are located in downtown Chicago, Ashburn, Austin, Belmont Craigin, or even Bucktown, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Types of Discrimination

Racial discrimination, which refers to being treated unfairly because of your race, is one of the most widespread and well-known types of discrimination. But you may not be aware that there are several other types of discrimination, including:

  • Discrimination for mental health concerns
  • Sexual orientation discrimination
  • Religious discrimination
  • Disability discrimination
  • Parental status discrimination
  • Pregnancy discrimination

This is not an exhaustive list of discrimination types.

If you’re suffering from any type of discrimination and finding it difficult to move forward, therapy is a great option to consider. If you’ve been experiencing discrimination, read licensed therapist Vaughn O’Neals article about how to cope with anxiety and depression caused by discrimination.

Move Past Discrimination with Therapy!

No matter what type of discrimination you’ve experienced, a licensed therapist can help you sort through your feelings and guide you toward the path of healing. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts in discrimination below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Stephanie Willis
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Together, we'll explore thoughts & feelings, cultivate self-awareness, develop healthy coping strategies, strengthen communication & relationships, promote healing & growth. Safe, non-judgmental space to empower your journey towards mental well-being

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My experience in the Chicago-land area included work in Non-Profits, Hospitals, & Wilderness Programs before establishing WillisCC. I specialized with high risk adolescents addressing self-injury, gang involvement and drug use.

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  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • Co-Parenting
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Financial Stress
  • Grief
  • High Anxiety
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Parenting
  • Racial Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Women Veterans
  • Young Women
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David Petersmark
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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.


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David's reach is broad and his attention focused. As a parent, a leader, and a traveler he remains curious and eager to guide others to their goals. Guests often address relationships, decisions and direction on their goals and mood.

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As a therapist, David wants to create a non-judgmental, safe environment where guests can problem solve and discuss life stressors. He has a person-centered, solutions-focused approach, and uses DBT/CBT/Mindfulness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Career
  • Depression
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Work Stress
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Marla Vannucci
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Collaboratively determine goals and how we will approach them. Begin by understanding who you are and how you've become who you are and then focus on how to be who you want to be in your life today.

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I work primarily from psychodynamic and family systems perspectives. I believe that our earlier experiences shape us but don't define us. Making sense of these experiences allows us to make changes in the here and now.

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  • Career Change
  • Communication Skills
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Co-Parenting
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Helping Professionals
  • Infidelity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Parenting
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationships
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Workplace Issues
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Dr. Jo L. Marwil
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Cultivate your inner wisdom and strengths, establish goals, and work together to identify and dismantle the obstacles in your path. Common themes: relationship struggles, work/family/financial/academic stress, and low motivation


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Cultivate your inner wisdom and strengths, establish goals, and work together to identify and dismantle the obstacles in your path. Common themes: relationship struggles, work/family/financial/academic stress, and low motivation

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I am authentic, compassionate and empathetic. I also will challenge you to face the things that are holding you back, while supporting you to make the changes to live a more fulfilling life. I’m open minded and non-judgmental.

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  • Adulting
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Stress
  • Coming Out
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Loneliness
  • Relationship Distress
  • Sadness
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Work Stress
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Sare Griffis
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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.


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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in the power of play and narrative for clients of all ages. I help clients explore the story of their lives and make mind/body connections through art, writing, and somatic movement. When trapped in our minds, we often need new input.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Religious Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
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