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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 River Forest, the suburbs of River Forest, other nearby places such as Oak Park, Forest Park, 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.

Begin Therapy with an African American Therapist Now!

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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Ricky Spain Jr
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Clients will explore themes such as identity, relationships, trauma, self-acceptance, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. Additional topics include coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and societal challenges


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Clients will explore themes such as identity, relationships, trauma, self-acceptance, and personal growth in a safe and supportive environment. Additional topics include coping strategies, life transitions, stress management, and societal challenges

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Embark on a journey of healing and growth with me at Safe Passage Therapy. Expect a safe, inclusive space where your unique experiences are valued. I offer empathetic support, collaborative exploration, and personalized care tailored to your needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Trauma
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Clifton Burns Jr
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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.


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Navigate the client’s therapeutic goals and empower the client to be the leader. Clients must feel empowered to lead their journey, using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client, who is the independent “fixer” or “expert”.

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The eclectic approach draws from multiple theoretical orientations to fit the specific needs of every individual, whose needs may not be resolved using only one approach. Identifying problems, developing plans and creating paths for success is key!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Career Burnout
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Job Stress
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Map in Lisle, Illinois for Clifton Burns Jr therapy location.
16.6 miles from you
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Avis Calhoun
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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.


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Work collaboratively to change negative thoughts & habits, process trauma, develop healthier coping skills, or maybe you just need to talk about complex experiences in an affirming environment.

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Trauma, depression, anxiety, and stress cause physical symptoms. I am well versed in CBT, DBT, and Trauma-based interventions to help my clients find relief from distressing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and trauma.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Behavioral Disorders
  • BIPOC
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Dysmorphia
  • Chronic Stress
  • Couples
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Drug Use
  • Family Violence
  • Forensics
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Grief
  • Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)
  • LGBTQ+
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Mood Disorders
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory
  • Pornography
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Situational Stress
  • Transgender
  • Trauma
  • Video Game Addiction
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Madison Skerritt
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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.


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build skills in navigating systemic oppression, identity, trauma, relationships, mental health issues, chronic pain and self-esteem. We will work towards empowerment through building self-awareness, compassion and nourishing the mind body connection.

Something to know about my approach is:

I approach therapy through a non-pathologizing, trauma-informed, and harm reduction lens and understand that the client is the expert of their own experience. I view the clinical relationship as a tool for healing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Pain
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Identity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Polyamory
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Queer
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
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Map in Oak Park, Illinois for Madison Skerritt therapy location.
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Iona
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Collaborate together to create a unique blueprint that works to restore balance in your life. Everyone needs balance and I truly believe that my purpose in life is to help my clients find that unique blue print for themselves.


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Collaborate together to create a unique blueprint that works to restore balance in your life. Everyone needs balance and I truly believe that my purpose in life is to help my clients find that unique blue print for themselves.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is holistic, meaning I help support the whole person not just mentally. This support will bridge the gap mentally , physically, socially and spiritually.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Sexuality
  • Trauma
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Map in Olympia Fields, Illinois for Iona  therapy location.
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