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People often choose a therapist of the same race. As a White person, you may have much more in common with a White therapist than a non-White therapist. When you have a choice, working with a therapist who meets your preferences, including race, is essential for the best therapy experience.

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.

Reasons to Choose a Therapist Who is White

It can be challenging for non-White people to understand the things that White people experience every day, and this can lead to inadequate care in some cases. Here are a few other reasons to choose a therapist with a similar racial background:

  • You may be more receptive to therapy and more willing to share your feelings and innermost thoughts if you feel connected to your therapist.
  • Therapists of other races may not be able to pinpoint issues specific to White people.
  • You may find that a therapist of the same race shows more compassion, especially if they have experienced similar things in their own life.
  • Due to racial tension, you may only feel comfortable sharing your struggles with someone of a similar race.
  • You may want a safe space to explore White privilege and how you can unlearn unconscious racism.

Besides race, there are other factors you should consider when looking for a therapist. To learn more, read this article by licensed therapist Justine Soto to discover some considerations when selecting a therapist.

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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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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

Something to know about my approach is:

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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • 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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Sierra Waller
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Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)


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Get curious around our stories, behaviors, and reactions to get to know ourselves better and make informed decisions about how we want to show up in the world and our relationships. We'll probably do some laughing together as well :)

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a very conversational, collaborative approach. I try to stitch together things that already work for you with my knowledge on specific interventions/skills. This helps create strategies that are more likely to stick for you!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Self-Compassion
  • Stress
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Tyler Goldsberry
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Utilize mindfulness, empathy, creativity, and personal strengths as we collaborate to rewrite the story of your life - past, present, and future. You deserve a chance to be who you want to be.


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Utilize mindfulness, empathy, creativity, and personal strengths as we collaborate to rewrite the story of your life - past, present, and future. You deserve a chance to be who you want to be.

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What makes you, you is something we should embrace. There's no right way to "do therapy". We can figure out what works best for you, together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Men
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Terminal Illness
  • Trauma
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Kyla Dannelke
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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.


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I want to help you write your story, as you have always imagined it. Incorporating your dreams and letting go things that no longer serve you today.

Something to know about my approach is:

I don’t believe therapy is one size fits all, I want to tailor it to your life and your vision! If that means sharing memes and laugh, I’m here for it!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use
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