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Many therapists commit to racial justice principles, including working to expose and counter white privilege and heal the effects of racial trauma. Racial trauma can take the form of hurtful social interactions, lack of education and employment opportunities, and more.

Thankfully, racial justice therapists are available not only to help you heal but to empower you to commit to racial injustice. Whether you are located in downtown Utica, the suburbs of Utica, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Binghamton, or anywhere else in New York, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How Racial Justice Therapists Can Help

Here are a few of the ways racial justice therapists can help you:

  • They can be a supportive guide to understanding the effect racism has on you, your mental health, and your life.
  • They set the stage for a meaningful discussion and inspire you to look inwardly for answers to problems.
  • They can give you tips and tricks to remain calm amidst racial aggressions.
  • They can help you feel empowered about who you are.
  • They can help you understand and dismantle white privilege.

If you are a White person considering a racial justice therapist, read licensed therapist Marla Berger’s article on promoting racial equality. If you are BIPOC, consider licensed therapist Vaughn O'Neal’s tips for Black mental health during turbulent times.

Get Started with a Racial Justice Therapist Today!

A licensed racial justice therapist is available to help you improve your mental health with the help of someone who shares your values. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified counselor or therapist is easy! Start by browsing racial justice therapists below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Lillian Osaigbovo
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Together, we will explore past, present relationships, and make meaningful changes in your life. If you are interested in expediting your process, using your insurance, and scheduling a session with me today. Please send an email with your inquiry.


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Together, we will explore past, present relationships, and make meaningful changes in your life. If you are interested in expediting your process, using your insurance, and scheduling a session with me today. Please send an email with your inquiry.

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I empower, motivate, encourage, and provide strategies to my patients to assist them in working through and adjusting to life changes using CBT, person-centered, relational, psychodynamic approaches, and mindfulness techniques.

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  • Addictions
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  • Anxiety
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  • Black and African American Issues
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  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Transgender
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Weight Management
  • Women’s Health
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Carrie Hunter
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Explore and address healthy coping skills, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I will help you work through life's challenges while providing support and compassion. This will be your safe space!


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Explore and address healthy coping skills, trauma, life transitions, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship issues. I will help you work through life's challenges while providing support and compassion. This will be your safe space!

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I utilize a strength-based and humanistic approach including person centered therapy, humanistic therapy, interpersonal therapy . I love to give my patients the non-judgmental, supportive space to heal, be themselves, and feel understood.

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  • Gen Z
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  • Millenials
  • Panic Disorders
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With a variety of options (video counseling, in-person sessions & even possibly meeting in the Park) we will dive into your thought patterns, examine how they're affecting your emotions & strive for healthy behaviors. I'm big on Deep Breath Work.


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With a variety of options (video counseling, in-person sessions & even possibly meeting in the Park) we will dive into your thought patterns, examine how they're affecting your emotions & strive for healthy behaviors. I'm big on Deep Breath Work.

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I use an eclectic style of counseling. Some sessions are for venting, others are for collaborative problem solving. I believe that my clients are their own best experts on their lives, so I will follow your lead & help you explore your experience!

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  • Anger Management
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I will provide a non-judgmental space for exploration while encouraging the development of new skills to help clients live more authentically. I will incorporate Art Therapy, concepts of Mindfulness, and techniques from CBT/DBT in sessions.


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I will provide a non-judgmental space for exploration while encouraging the development of new skills to help clients live more authentically. I will incorporate Art Therapy, concepts of Mindfulness, and techniques from CBT/DBT in sessions.

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I collaborate with clients, offering traditional verbal psychotherapy in combination with the creative process, to explore and work through whatever struggles they face.

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  • Abandonment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Borderline Personality
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Existential Crisis
  • Gender Identity
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Identity
  • Psychosis
  • Self-Esteem
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Together we explore patterns of behavior related to family, friends, colleagues in relation to self and develop a plan to help you implement and practice tools you feel confident using outside of session.


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Together we explore patterns of behavior related to family, friends, colleagues in relation to self and develop a plan to help you implement and practice tools you feel confident using outside of session.

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Strong relational approach, I use a number of modalities to assist and guide clients to either feel grounded and help enhance their choices or channel pent up emotions to feel empowered and safe.

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  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Racial Trauma
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  • Social Anxiety
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