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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 Palatine, the suburbs of Palatine, other nearby places such as Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, 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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Michael Alexander
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My areas of focus are how anger management, emotional regulation, racial trauma, anxiety management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ challenges, relational concerns, and familial trauma have impacted you from being your full and loving self.


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My areas of focus are how anger management, emotional regulation, racial trauma, anxiety management, grief and loss, LGBTQ+ challenges, relational concerns, and familial trauma have impacted you from being your full and loving self.

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My approach is to utilize a dynamic and non-traditional approach to therapy. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, strength-based techniques, and the utilization of resiliency to bolster feelings of confidence while working in partnership.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Management
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Racial Trauma
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Lauren Cartwright
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Talk about our childhood, to learn how we developed the patterns we use today. Shift the negative language we direct towards ourselves. Show grace and compassion to ourselves, as we do to others. Master the issues that have taken over our lives.


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Talk about our childhood, to learn how we developed the patterns we use today. Shift the negative language we direct towards ourselves. Show grace and compassion to ourselves, as we do to others. Master the issues that have taken over our lives.

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We often become the biggest barrier to our own success, solely because of the way we think. I encourage my clients to believe in, love and learn themselves again. Therapy work can be very intense, so I use humor and laughter as a tool in therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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Lauren Cartwright remote and phone therapy in Illinois
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Oliver M. Williams
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My belief is that a client can successfully understand, navigate, and overcome life challenges and transform them into opportunities to fully embrace the experience of optimal living with the correct tools.


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My belief is that a client can successfully understand, navigate, and overcome life challenges and transform them into opportunities to fully embrace the experience of optimal living with the correct tools.

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My approach is eclectic, utilizing numerous evidence based strategies along with a firm application of the creative process necessary to navigate the change process. My clients find my approach energizing, enjoyable and informative.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Coaching
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Meditation
  • Men
  • Mindfulness
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Worth
  • Spirituality
  • Women
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
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Oliver  M. Williams remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Indiana
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Monica Williams
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Help you create a life of value to become the best version of yourself! My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients that fosters healing so growth can take place.


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Help you create a life of value to become the best version of yourself! My goal is to provide a safe, non-judgmental space for clients that fosters healing so growth can take place.

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I believe you have all the answers to resolve your problems. I believe that our environment and personal experiences greatly shape how we view the world, our beliefs about ourselves, and others.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Marriage
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Trauma
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Dr. Frederick Smith
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Learn techniques and skills to improve your mental health.


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Learn techniques and skills to improve your mental health.

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As a therapist at the Mental Health and Social Justice Clinic, our approach is to use provide skilled individual, group, and family therapy services and evaluations to meet the needs of our diverse community and community members.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Map in Chicago, Illinois for Dr. Frederick Smith therapy location.
25.8 miles from you