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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 Detroit, Boston Edison, Brush Park, Corktown, or even Downtown, 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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Clients will discuss their health history and prior treatment efforts, family history and current status, social systems and status of supports, relationships and patterns, and their own outlook, identity, purpose and values.

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Clients can expect a relaxed yet focused environment to share their stories, education and framework to attend both internal and external conflicts, and applied strategies of brief therapy to promote growth and empowerment expeditiously.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
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Talk and use Brainspotting and IFS to process what is currently present in life and make connections to how the present feels similar to the past. We will process past trauma or stress so that current life events can be navigated with more ease.


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Talk and use Brainspotting and IFS to process what is currently present in life and make connections to how the present feels similar to the past. We will process past trauma or stress so that current life events can be navigated with more ease.

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You are the expert of your own experience. You're in the drivers seat & I'm your passenger to help guide & redirect you when you feel lost or stuck. I'm happy to quietly listen, directly challenge you, & help you reach your own solutions to problems.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Depression
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Religious Trauma
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Together, we will get to where you want to be mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you need someone for support or just someone to talk to, I am here, if you need someone to help you acquire needed skills, I am here.


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Together, we will get to where you want to be mentally, physically, and emotionally. If you need someone for support or just someone to talk to, I am here, if you need someone to help you acquire needed skills, I am here.

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I use a client-centered therapy approach while integrating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused techniques to facilitate a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment

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Explore the reason why you are seeking treatment and make a plan to get you there. Through our work, you will learn more about yourself and what you need for a happy, healthy life


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Explore the reason why you are seeking treatment and make a plan to get you there. Through our work, you will learn more about yourself and what you need for a happy, healthy life

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I use a process called Somatic Experiencing. This can help retrain your body's response to traumatic memories. I use Internal Family Systems and Brainspotting where I get to the root of the issues so you can take back control of your life

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  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Confidence
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Job Stress
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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MarShondra Lawrence
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We'll figure out what you want and how to get you there. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, hopelessness, or fear, it is important to know you don't have to face it alone. I can help you achieve your goals.


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We'll figure out what you want and how to get you there. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, hopelessness, or fear, it is important to know you don't have to face it alone. I can help you achieve your goals.

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Is life just way too much right now? Are you stressed, anxious, unfocused? Are you struggling to find yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are in the right place. I know seeking help is hard. -know that I am here for you.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
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