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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 Jersey City, Bergen Lafayette, Greensville, Jersey City, or even Journal Square, 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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Jasmine Ataande-Santiago
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Specializing in cultural relational therapy, she assists her clients in breaking old habits rooted in survival and building healthy and meaningful relationships.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Age 20s & 30s
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Bicultural
  • Biracial Men
  • Biracial Women
  • Breakups
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Cultural Identity
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Families
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief
  • Hispanics
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Latinos
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Skills
  • Undocumented Residents
  • Young Adults
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Dr. Speshal Walker Gautier
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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.


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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.

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Therapy is about change. I will support you and assist you in identifying and changing the patterns that are not serving you. I approach therapy with an integrative approach, combining relational and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Chelsea Chang
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discuss ways to empower yourself to reach your greatest potential through self-improvement and healing. We discuss ways to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and stay mindful.


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discuss ways to empower yourself to reach your greatest potential through self-improvement and healing. We discuss ways to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and stay mindful.

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I adopt a challenging, open minded, and inquisitive approach with my clients. I teach coping skills to overcome challenges. I ask thoughtful questions that encourage introspection and self-awareness. I believe clients are the expert in their lives.

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  • Addictions
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Black Women
  • Depression
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
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Allison Battles
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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.


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We will explore the narratives that you hold about yourself and life. We will create a shared space of safety and will work to connect authentically to emotions. We will reflect on how life's experiences and systems impact understanding and healing.

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I use games and storytelling to help build understanding, confidence, and connection. I offer culturally-humble care, providing individual therapy specialized in trauma work, and in therapeutically-applied role-playing game group therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Allison Battles 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, No...
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Victor DeBianchi
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explore the way your thoughts dictate your emotions, and how recognizing thoughts can retrain your emotional regulation. We will also implement psychodynamic theories to inform your present behaviors as well as your past history..


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explore the way your thoughts dictate your emotions, and how recognizing thoughts can retrain your emotional regulation. We will also implement psychodynamic theories to inform your present behaviors as well as your past history..

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my clinical assessments are strength-based directives that include mindfulness, empowerment, safety planning, and trauma-informed care. Please reach out to me via phone or email to set up a consultation or session.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bereavement
  • Eco-Anxiety
  • Interfaith Relationships
  • LGBTQ+ Children
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Social Anxiety
  • Transgender
  • Young Men
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