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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 Oak Lawn, the suburbs of Oak Lawn, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Berwyn, or anywhere else in Illinois, 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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Comfort, peace, and security is what I strive for in a therapy session. My clients feel a sense of release and freedom and know that it is a space where they are free to do so. All of the clinicians in my group practice desire to create that space.

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Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.


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Unpack, critique, and become more resilient to the systemic forces that have led us to feel inadequate, make sense of relational patterns, develop more self compassion, strengthen the mind/body connection, and use art as a means of processing.

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More than anything, my highest goal as a therapist is to build a strong rapport with each client. From this trusting relationship, I offer unconditional warmth and thoughtful clinical perspectives rooted in ACT, art therapy, and trauma-informed care.

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Integrate and weave these lost parts of self back into a new, whole, adult sense of self. We will explore mindfulness tools to allow the nervous system to reset and find safety, peace, connectedness, belonging and ultimately self trust.


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Integrate and weave these lost parts of self back into a new, whole, adult sense of self. We will explore mindfulness tools to allow the nervous system to reset and find safety, peace, connectedness, belonging and ultimately self trust.

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EMDR blended with Internal Family Systems, polyvagal theory, attachment theory and mindfulness techniques to examine, heal and reclaim parts of yourself that may have gotten stuck in survival mode during losses and stressful life events.

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Clarify what truly matters to you, explore alternative methods to deal with unwelcome thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and identify specific actions you can take to move closer to achieving your goals.

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The progress you make in therapy is largely determined by what you do between sessions. As a psychologist, I can assist you in developing effective, evidence-based, strategies for making changes in your life that really matter.

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