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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 Palos Park, the suburbs of Palos Park, other nearby places such as Orland Park, Hickory Hills, 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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Brandy Porche
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Reduce stress and improve overall well-being. We'll discuss practical ways to solve current problems while learning how past experiences shape your views and responses. I believe that insight into your patterns starts the healing process.


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Reduce stress and improve overall well-being. We'll discuss practical ways to solve current problems while learning how past experiences shape your views and responses. I believe that insight into your patterns starts the healing process.

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I help people navigate their uncomfortable truths so that comfortable lies are no longer perpetuated. I help dysfunctional families, couples, and individuals heal from dysfunctional ways of relating to themselves and those they choose to love.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Shame
  • Teenagers
  • Young Men
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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.

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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.

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  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • College Students
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
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Through personalized strategies and evidence-based interventions, I empower you to build resilience and develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges you experience with newfound strength and confidence.


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Through personalized strategies and evidence-based interventions, I empower you to build resilience and develop the skills needed to navigate the challenges you experience with newfound strength and confidence.

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Welcome to Resilience in Becoming... I have built my practice on the idea that we all are in the state of becoming. My goal is to help you on your journey to be clear who you want to be and how you want to show up in your various roles.

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  • Anxiety
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • Working Professionals
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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.

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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.

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  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Parenting
  • Personal Growth
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Work Stress
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Delphine Jackson
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Build a strong therapeutic relationship. This is the foundation of all successful therapy. We will do this by listening to each other with understanding and compassion, and by creating a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing.


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Build a strong therapeutic relationship. This is the foundation of all successful therapy. We will do this by listening to each other with understanding and compassion, and by creating a safe and supportive space where you feel comfortable sharing.

Something to know about my approach is:

It is important to be transparent with your clients about your approach to therapy. This will help them to feel comfortable and confident in your ability to help your clients. This is the way that you interact with your clients while in sessions.....

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Assessments
  • Depression
  • Illness and Disease
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Mental Disorders
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Delphine Jackson remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Michigan