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Find Discrimination Therapists & Counselors in Portage, MI.

 

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 Portage, the suburbs of Portage, other nearby places such as Elkhart, Kentwood, or anywhere else in Michigan, 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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Explore difficult topics in a comforting environment. It is my hope to be able to provide a space for growth and self-care that leads to positive and lasting changes in your everyday life. We will process difficulties and celebrate wins together.

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My work is emotion-focused and considers how early life experiences impact how you view your current relationships with yourself and others. I use a trauma-informed, client-centered approach to individualize therapy for each client.

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Together, we will help you get to a place where there is less self-doubt and judgment and more compassion, self-love and strength so you can live an authentic and thriving life.


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Together, we will help you get to a place where there is less self-doubt and judgment and more compassion, self-love and strength so you can live an authentic and thriving life.

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I help people recognize their inner strength and practice self-love. I’m BIPOC so I understand the ways we are programmed to minimize ourselves and our needs, and I’m here to help you find your inner light and make it shine brighter.

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get you feeling like your best, happiest and healthiest self. Most importantly, we'll get you to a place of peace. It will take some time and work, but we'll be here with you. You already have what you need. We just help bring it out.


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get you feeling like your best, happiest and healthiest self. Most importantly, we'll get you to a place of peace. It will take some time and work, but we'll be here with you. You already have what you need. We just help bring it out.

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It is not cookie cutter or laid out step by step in some manual written by someone who has never met you. We curate every client's experience to their needs. We deliver results. You will see change. You will feel better.

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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.


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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.

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I start each session with "what is present with you today?". I genuinely care about your wellbeing and want to know how I can support you. We will identify goals, explore current stressors, and work together towards your personal healing journey.

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Dr. Mike Strand
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In therapy, we'll collaborate to help you gain clarity about your current challenges. From there, we will build upon your strengths with new strategies and skills to get "unstuck" from your move forward towards lasting change & growth.


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In therapy, we'll collaborate to help you gain clarity about your current challenges. From there, we will build upon your strengths with new strategies and skills to get "unstuck" from your move forward towards lasting change & growth.

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My approach is collaborative, strengths-based, solution-focused, and grounded in psychological science. This means that the therapies we select will be highly effective and perfectly suited to empower you in reaching your personal goals.

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