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If you’ve ever been a victim of racial trauma, you may be aware of the scars it can leave behind. Addressing your own racist tendencies or attempting to heal from racial discrimination will take a concerted effort, and having professional support can make things much easier.

In order to make progress, you need an anti-racist mental health professional who can help you change your behavior and thinking patterns and give you tools to 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.

The Effects of Racial Discrimination

Racial discrimination has a clear impact on your mental health. Here are some of the most common effects of racism on mental health:

  • You relive racist events and have trouble healing from them.
  • You avoid people or places that remind you of racist trauma you’ve experienced.
  • You don’t feel good about yourself, especially pertaining to your race.
  • You’re easily offended or frightened, given that you’ve been hurt in the past.
  • You feel depressed as a result of the trauma.
  • You frequently feel stressed, anxious, or depressed.

This is not a full list of the effects of racial discrimination. Systemic racism can also lead to a lack of necessary resources like:

  • Supportive or appropriate mental health care.
  • Job and economic opportunities.
  • Education.

To learn more about the effects of racism on mental health, read licensed therapist Michael Friedman’s article about intergenerational racial trauma.

You Can Overcome Racial Discrimination with Therapy

You can benefit from a race-focused therapist whether you've been discriminated against or you’ve committed racial acts. They will assist in examining your thought processes and your unique situation and give you the tools you need to succeed. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified anti-racist therapist is easy! Start by browsing race and mental health experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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The therapeutic relationship is very important to me, so I work to build a space where people feel comfortable addressing issues in a practical and straightforward manner. I tend to be goal oriented and positive in my delivery.

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Create a path for new ways of being in your life and solving issues that have felt stuck. Equally important is learning to have joy and success in life, learning how to access love and care while deepening in your understanding of yourself.

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Meditation and somatic work help you to focus and retrain past thinking and traumas that you react to without knowing it. We go beyond understanding to actual retraining the bodies response to triggers. The mind and body can finally relax.

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facilitate your healing journey and offer the most appropriate treatment. Don’t suffer in silence. I will be an active listener and help you identify areas that need to be rebalanced. I don't just listen to your problems. I provide you tools.


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facilitate your healing journey and offer the most appropriate treatment. Don’t suffer in silence. I will be an active listener and help you identify areas that need to be rebalanced. I don't just listen to your problems. I provide you tools.

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that I provide holistic mental health services to a diverse clientele, seeking culturally responsive care. Christian counseling and spiritual coping strategies to enhance resilience are available. Your family's focus is supported here!

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Discuss self-discovery, personal growth, and strategies to overcome obstacles in your journey towards a fulfilling life.

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I focus on harnessing your strengths to tackle life's stressors, cultivating healthy coping skills, and enhancing communication.

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My therapeutic focus extends to adults, couples, families, and pre-teens navigating emotions such as rejection, grief, and anxiousness, including the complexities of balancing family and work-life stressors.


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My therapeutic focus extends to adults, couples, families, and pre-teens navigating emotions such as rejection, grief, and anxiousness, including the complexities of balancing family and work-life stressors.

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With a remarkable 4.6 rating and over 60 positive reviews on HealthGrades, United Health, Aetna, and Cigna, I have earned the trust and appreciation of those I've had the privilege to work with.

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