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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 Portland, Arlington Heights, Buckman East, Eastmoreland, or even Healy Heights, 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.

Healy Heights of Portland, OR Racial Justice Therapists- List Your Practice on Mental Health Match

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Fatema Rashid
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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.


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create internal awareness and understanding around tolerating discomfort, gain deeper insights into patterns, learn valuable tools for self-regulation, and create self-compassion.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use an integrative approach that is personalized to you which includes body awareness, mindfulness, parts work, attachment work, and others. All of these are focused on creating personal inner-awareness for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Chronic Illness
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Immigrants
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Refugees
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Leslie Yeargers
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Help you gain insight and heal emotional distress through the use of EMDR, mindfulness CBT, IFS, and skill-building so that you can feel more connected to your life and the people in it.


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Help you gain insight and heal emotional distress through the use of EMDR, mindfulness CBT, IFS, and skill-building so that you can feel more connected to your life and the people in it.

Something to know about my approach is:

I am collaborative and trauma-informed. With informed consent, I use EMDR, CBT, IFS, and emotion-focused modalities to relieve distress and build skills in individuals, couples and families to strengthen relational bonds.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Gender Identity
  • Gender Transition
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Meditation
  • Mindfulness
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Stephanie Snow
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Increase your insight so you can see things unseen before. Help you understand yourself and take actions to improve your wellbeing.


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Increase your insight so you can see things unseen before. Help you understand yourself and take actions to improve your wellbeing.

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I want to get to the heart of the matter with you. I am a long term therapist. I have a dark and well developed sense of humor based on my life and work experiences. If you work with one of the clinicians in our practice, I am their supervisor.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Borderline Personality
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Relationship Distress
  • Trauma
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Sharon Hale
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We will start by getting very clear about what you want for yourself in your life. Then, we'll explore what might be getting in the way of those hopes.


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We will start by getting very clear about what you want for yourself in your life. Then, we'll explore what might be getting in the way of those hopes.

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I allow you to set the pace of therapy. If you want to stay surface level, we can. If you want to go deep, we can definitely do that too.

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  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Marriage
  • Trauma
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Fayanna Johnson
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Explore what you have tried this far, including what has worked and what has created barriers. We will look into your goals, where you would like to be in the next 6-12 months, and collaborate on a your ability to anchor in lasting change.


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Explore what you have tried this far, including what has worked and what has created barriers. We will look into your goals, where you would like to be in the next 6-12 months, and collaborate on a your ability to anchor in lasting change.

Something to know about my approach is:

I lead a team of compassionate, attentive, and relatable clinicians who also have specific training in race relations.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Health Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Harm
  • Teenagers
  • Teen Depression
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adults
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