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If you’ve ever been a victim of racial trauma, you may be aware of the scars it can leave behind. Addressing your own racist tendencies or attempting to heal from racial discrimination will take a concerted effort, and having professional support can make things much easier.

In order to make progress, you need an anti-racist mental health professional who can help you change your behavior and thinking patterns and give you tools to move forward. Whether you are located in downtown Cambridge, the suburbs of Cambridge, other nearby places such as Boston, Chelsea, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Effects of Racial Discrimination

Racial discrimination has a clear impact on your mental health. Here are some of the most common effects of racism on mental health:

  • You relive racist events and have trouble healing from them.
  • You avoid people or places that remind you of racist trauma you’ve experienced.
  • You don’t feel good about yourself, especially pertaining to your race.
  • You’re easily offended or frightened, given that you’ve been hurt in the past.
  • You feel depressed as a result of the trauma.
  • You frequently feel stressed, anxious, or depressed.

This is not a full list of the effects of racial discrimination. Systemic racism can also lead to a lack of necessary resources like:

  • Supportive or appropriate mental health care.
  • Job and economic opportunities.
  • Education.

To learn more about the effects of racism on mental health, read licensed therapist Michael Friedman’s article about intergenerational racial trauma.

You Can Overcome Racial Discrimination with Therapy

You can benefit from a race-focused therapist whether you've been discriminated against or you’ve committed racial acts. They will assist in examining your thought processes and your unique situation and give you the tools you need to succeed. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified anti-racist therapist is easy! Start by browsing race and mental health experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Naomi McKenzie Greene
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With a multicultural perspective to therapy, I believe in the power of narratives, and how they affect the way we view ourselves and create understanding of the world in order to foster a space where you can be comfortable sharing your story.


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With a multicultural perspective to therapy, I believe in the power of narratives, and how they affect the way we view ourselves and create understanding of the world in order to foster a space where you can be comfortable sharing your story.

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My work is driven by a focus on multiple levels of identity development. I specialize in guiding identity-based work among young adults, immigrants, and people of color experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family issues.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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discuss challenges my clients may face, which may include depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationships (familial, romantic, work, etc.), identity, trauma, and many other life stressors.


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discuss challenges my clients may face, which may include depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationships (familial, romantic, work, etc.), identity, trauma, and many other life stressors.

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my approach provides support to help my clients define and work toward their goals. I am committed to making sure my clients are involved in the process by collaborating throughout. Sometimes I use creative approaches when words are not enough.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Child Abuse
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Changes
  • Life Skills
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Military Life Transition
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Parent of Sexual Abuse Survivor
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teenagers
  • Teen Depression
  • Transgender
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Everyone's journey is different. We are here to walk the journey together through coping skills, tools, and a deeper exploration of life and emotions


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Everyone's journey is different. We are here to walk the journey together through coping skills, tools, and a deeper exploration of life and emotions

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My approach to therapy is very person-centered. We work at your own pace and explore the life changes or challenges that have caused anxiety, stress or other concerns relating to your mental wellness

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Black Women
  • Christian Counseling
  • Emotional Eating
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Professional Women
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Women’s Health
  • Work Stress
  • Young Women
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Through a feminist, identity-affirming approach, we'll explore how your life experiences and relationships impact you today so that you can find more self-compassion and joy.


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Through a feminist, identity-affirming approach, we'll explore how your life experiences and relationships impact you today so that you can find more self-compassion and joy.

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I integrate evidence-based treatments (i.e., CBT, ACT, ARC) with strength-based approaches. My style is collaborative, using humor and gentle honesty to help clients work toward change.

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  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Kedian Dixon
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explore issues such as navigating relationship issues and challenging family dynamics, major life transitions, boundary setting and emotional trauma. I often help clients with low mood, anxiety, work stress and burnout. I see couples and individuals.


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explore issues such as navigating relationship issues and challenging family dynamics, major life transitions, boundary setting and emotional trauma. I often help clients with low mood, anxiety, work stress and burnout. I see couples and individuals.

Something to know about my approach is:

I come from a trauma-informed background so I allowed you to lead when working through something that may feel uncomfortable or difficult. I also do my best to provide a space where you feel heard and validated in what you’re feeling.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Black Women
  • Boundaries
  • Burnout
  • Career Burnout
  • Caribbean Women
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Identity
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Parental Burnout
  • Perfectionism
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Professional Women
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Women
  • Working Professionals
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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