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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 Prospect Heights, the suburbs of Prospect Heights, 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.

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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Sare Griffis
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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.


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Our past experiences can so often leave scars that make us feel trapped, alone, and unworthy. Together, we will explore how to reconnect with joy, strengthen your sense of self, and learn how to be in health relationships with other.

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I believe in the power of play and narrative for clients of all ages. I help clients explore the story of their lives and make mind/body connections through art, writing, and somatic movement. When trapped in our minds, we often need new input.

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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
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  • Social Anxiety
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Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.


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Together, we address feelings of overwhelm and the struggle to prioritize self-care. By understanding the role of the autonomic nervous system in their emotions and thoughts, we explore triggers and learn effective techniques for feeling better.

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I incorporate principles of the polyvagal theory that shows how the nervous system plays a big role in what we are feeling both physically and emotionally and how to keep ourselves from getting stuck in the fight or flight or freeze state.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.


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Help you gain more insight to yourself, your symptoms and why they may be happening, examining how larger influences around you may be negatively and/or positively impacting how you're feeling, and help you gain more skills for managing concerns.

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My approach is ideal for long-term health, preferring to do the deeper work often needed for holistic, lasting change rather than short fixes! I enjoy utilizing humor, and creative approaches to therapy, providing balance and support within our work.

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In therapy, you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors. You will learn different coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, improve your confidence, and effectively handle difficult moments.


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In therapy, you will gain insight into your thought patterns and behaviors. You will learn different coping strategies to reduce stress and anxiety, improve your confidence, and effectively handle difficult moments.

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I believe you are the expert on your life and view therapy as a collaborative approach where we will discuss your challenges in order to create goals for you to work towards. This means you will be an active participant in your personal growth!

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  • Anxiety
  • College Students
  • First Generation Issues
  • Stress
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Samantha Jones
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Explore how your family, life experiences, and other contexts impact your areas of concern.


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Explore how your family, life experiences, and other contexts impact your areas of concern.

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I work with my clients collaboratively, providing a safe, culturally sensitive, and encouraging virtual space to challenge and explore all of the stressors that are impacting you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Communication Skills
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