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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. Wherever you are located in Ohio from Akron to Youngstown or even Huber Heights, or anywhere else nearby, 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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navigate these challenges and explore the underlying factors contributing to your unique experiences. Understanding the root causes of these emotions and behaviors can be transformative, leading to increased self-awareness and acceptance.

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My approach is rooted in empowering you to develop the skills and resilience needed to overcome these challenges. I utilize evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).

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  • Bipolar Disorder
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work towards better understanding patterns and influences in your life, cultivating more effective coping strategies to help you reach your goals and gain greater acceptance, peace, and fulfillment in your life.

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Our approach is collaborative, integrative, and adaptable, so that therapy is tailored to each client and their unique situation and needs. We have extensive training in research-supported therapies, like CBT, while rooted in diversity-affirming care

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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'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.


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We'll explore your past problems to find the source of what's keeping you stuck or unhappy. We will break unhealthy patterns and resolve underlying issues that keep you from living your best life. We will work to create the positive changes you want.

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My approach is Holistic, Creative, and Trauma Focused. I work with clients to create a balance of the mind, body, and soul to improve mental health and feel whole again. We work together to resolve any issues from the past. This is all about you.

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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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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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