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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 Kettering, the suburbs of Kettering, other nearby places such as Dayton, Huber Heights, or anywhere else in Ohio, 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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My professional odyssey has been marked by a steadfast commitment to accompany clients on their voyage of self-discovery, offering solace to the weary souls navigating the turbulent waters of people-pleasing, caretaking, and emotional distress.

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  • Addictions
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Understand patterns of behavior and self that have potentially gotten in your way of living the life you want. We will dive deep into your value system to understand whether you're living your own life, or the life you were told you should live.

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I have a collaborative approach that helps clients feel safe, empowered, and help assess their readiness for change. As opposed to popular belief, there might not be a breakthrough or a light bulb moment, but it will be a steady process of insight.

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We can examine the ways gender and societal expectations and your various identities intersect with the concepts of privilege and power. By highlighting your unique strengths, we'll work together toward the empowered, authentic life you want to live.

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I believe you are the expert of your world and that the therapeutic relationship is an equal and collaborative one. My goal is to hold space for you in which authenticity, vulnerability, and real change are possible. (And a dash of humor, too!)

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Explore your past, present, and future. We will work towards inner peace. We will work to increase insight, process thoughts and feelings, heal wounds, see things in a different light, and develop healthier skills.

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I focus on what you want to work on and what you’re ready for. You’re free to come as you are and we’ll go at your pace. I combine aspects of different types of therapies based on your needs.

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  • Adult Adoptees
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I believe that the person is not the problem; the problem is the problem. This is a safe space free from judgment that allows for exploration, discovery, healing, empowerment, and transparency.

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