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People often choose a therapist of the same race. As a White person, you may have much more in common with a White therapist than a non-White therapist. When you have a choice, working with a therapist who meets your preferences, including race, is essential for the best therapy experience.

Whether you are located in downtown Westmont, the suburbs of Westmont, other nearby places such as Downers Grove, Clarendon Hills, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Reasons to Choose a Therapist Who is White

It can be challenging for non-White people to understand the things that White people experience every day, and this can lead to inadequate care in some cases. Here are a few other reasons to choose a therapist with a similar racial background:

  • You may be more receptive to therapy and more willing to share your feelings and innermost thoughts if you feel connected to your therapist.
  • Therapists of other races may not be able to pinpoint issues specific to White people.
  • You may find that a therapist of the same race shows more compassion, especially if they have experienced similar things in their own life.
  • Due to racial tension, you may only feel comfortable sharing your struggles with someone of a similar race.
  • You may want a safe space to explore White privilege and how you can unlearn unconscious racism.

Besides race, there are other factors you should consider when looking for a therapist. To learn more, read this article by licensed therapist Justine Soto to discover some considerations when selecting a therapist.

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Get to know each other as it's important to feel heard, safe and understood. I will ask questions about your goals for therapy and will work to help you get to where you want to be mentally and emotionally. Therapy is a journey, not a race.


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Get to know each other as it's important to feel heard, safe and understood. I will ask questions about your goals for therapy and will work to help you get to where you want to be mentally and emotionally. Therapy is a journey, not a race.

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My preferred therapy approach is using CBT. CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way. CBT can be an effective tool used in therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Relationships
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help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.


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help you get more aligned with your values, goals, and passionate pursuits. When people are not feeling or doing well, it's typical to become less aligned with those aspects. Therapy aims to get people more aligned as to feel and do better.

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I am trained in a variety of cognitive-behavioral-based therapies, a proven approach to changing thinking patterns and behaviors in a limited number of sessions.

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  • Addictions
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Gay
  • Grief
  • Harm OCD
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Motivation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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  • Social Anxiety
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explore your issues and help you get on about the business of a happy life. It's possible to have hope for solving problems. I have more than 20 years of experience and have raised two successful children.


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explore your issues and help you get on about the business of a happy life. It's possible to have hope for solving problems. I have more than 20 years of experience and have raised two successful children.

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that I cut through the complexities and help you find the simple solution. My clients report that I help them quickly through using insightful questions and truly understanding what they are saying. I use CBT and traditional psychotherapy.

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  • Acute Grief
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  • Bipolar Disorder
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talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!


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talk about interpersonal relationships (i.e. family dynamics, romantic partnerships), identity issues (i.e. diversity, self-confidence), and adulting obstacles (i.e. money management, major/career selection). We'll get you feeling clear & confident!

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm very active in session. I will share my thoughts if you would like to hear them and I will ask permission to challenge the thoughts/fears that may be getting in your way. Therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time either; Dark humor is OK!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Career Change
  • Codependency
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • People Pleasing
  • Perfectionism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Skills
  • Stress
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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.


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We'll work to build a safe relationship in therapy so that you can experiment with new ways of handling difficult emotions, articulating boundaries, exploring vulnerability, understanding internal thought patterns and regulating body reactions.

Something to know about my approach is:

I personalize my integrative approach, using Attachment-Focused EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Interpersonal Process as my primary approaches. I respect and incorporate many intersections of clients' identities and strengths.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Caregivers
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Trauma
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Miriam Gerber remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nort...