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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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Liz Ciukaj
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We will understand what your goals are and what may be holding you back from achieving them. We will also develop a plan to learn new skills and stack your tool box which can help get you unstuck and start making the progress you want to see.


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We will understand what your goals are and what may be holding you back from achieving them. We will also develop a plan to learn new skills and stack your tool box which can help get you unstuck and start making the progress you want to see.

Something to know about my approach is:

I strive to provide a safe, supportive, honest, and empathic space for my clients. We will create an individualized plan based on your needs and goals. I am trained in several approaches that can create new insights about your thoughts and behaviors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Panic Disorders
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Meghan Kean
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Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.


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Together, we will:

Work to identify strategies and techniques that can begin to offer some relief. We will also begin to alter problematic/less functional narratives that negatively impact your life. Self-compassion is a skill that I work on with almost every client.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my responsibility to pay attention to the big picture- noting common themes that come up. Often concerns that we have present differently across different domains (work, home, etc.) but the emotional underpinnings and impact can be similar.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Families
  • Healing From Relationships
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Work-Life Balance
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Joe Anderson
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create a safe and non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your inner world. We will work to understand your experiences--your difficulties, fears, desires, dreams, and fantasies. Together we will increase your ability to adapt.


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create a safe and non-judgmental space where you are free to explore your inner world. We will work to understand your experiences--your difficulties, fears, desires, dreams, and fantasies. Together we will increase your ability to adapt.

Something to know about my approach is:

imagination is an invaluable part of therapy, whether you are a child or an adult. I currently run the Fellowship, City Counseling Center’s therapeutic Dungeons and Dragons group for children ages 9 to 13. I work with adults, teens, and kids.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Children of Divorce
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Life Adjustment
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Michael Bruner
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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.


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make sense of your experience and use your existing strength to build resilience and thrive in adversity.

Something to know about my approach is:

it's relationally-based. I believe therapy is not effective unless the client has a good relationship with his/her/their therapist, so I will really take the time to build trust and communication with you. I strive to be encouraging and authentic.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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Map in Chicago, Illinois for Michael Bruner therapy location.
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