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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 Hometown, the suburbs of Hometown, other nearby places such as Oak Lawn, Chicago Ridge, 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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Angela Jones-Acosta
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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.


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Clients possess the power to become "unstuck"; I am simply a supportive guide and facilitator in that journey. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe trust, honesty and respect in the counseling relationship are the most important vehicles toward self-awareness, change, and reaching your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Assault
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  • Breakups
  • Career Change
  • Caregivers
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  • College Students
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  • Divorce and Separation
  • Drug Use
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  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
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  • Overwhelm
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Retirement
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
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  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Work-Life Balance
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T.Jai Rogers
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create a space that will allow you to become the best version of you that You want to be. Being open and honest in our communication, we will work together to address the symptoms that bring you into therapy. Together, we will work for you.


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create a space that will allow you to become the best version of you that You want to be. Being open and honest in our communication, we will work together to address the symptoms that bring you into therapy. Together, we will work for you.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach will be tailored to you specifically. You will get exactly what you need and desire through the utilization of evidenced based techniques. You are the priority in each session and you will feel that every time we meet.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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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
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  • Gender Identity
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  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
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  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
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Brenda Reavis
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Work on issues like depression/anxiety, race-related stress and trauma, relationship concerns, building self-esteem and self-confidence, and healing from past traumas. I specialize in exploring and processing childhood trauma.


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Work on issues like depression/anxiety, race-related stress and trauma, relationship concerns, building self-esteem and self-confidence, and healing from past traumas. I specialize in exploring and processing childhood trauma.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is my goal to make sure you feel safe enough to be your truest self both in and out of our sessions. I use models such as psychodynamic therapy, client-centered therapy, and strengths-based therapy to help you reach your goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
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Clifton Burns Jr
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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.


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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.

Something to know about my approach is:

The eclectic approach draws from multiple theoretical orientations to fit the specific needs of every individual, whose needs may not be resolved using only one approach. Identifying problems, developing plans and creating paths for success is key!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Career Burnout
  • Depression
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  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
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