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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 Oregon from Albany to Tigard or even Keizer, 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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I lead a team of compassionate, attentive, and relatable clinicians who also have specific training in race relations.

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  • Adult Child of Emotionally Immature Parents
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
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  • 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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work to understand you. We will reflect on what has shaped your identity, the way you think, and the patterns in how you behave. More importantly, we will build a new narrative based on what you want in your life and what feels right for you.


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I prioritize your voice in our work together. You are the expert in your life, whereas I can offer clinical expertise and a fresh perspective. I will partner with you to center our work around your wants and needs.

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  • Anxiety
  • Family of Origin
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  • Self-Esteem
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I aim to help clients understand their stories within a larger sociocultural context while encouraging them to make room for meaningful narratives.

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As a queer Black woman and a clinician, my goal is to help my clients understand their unique existence in this greater ecosystem, ready to be embraced for all that they are.

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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.

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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.

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  • Addictions
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  • Childhood Trauma
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LaTonya Washington
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themes of identity, cultural challenges, reproductive health, fertility, loss, health anxiety, work-life balance, trauma, relationship dynamics, divorce, co-parenting, and personal growth, in a safe, understanding, and empowering environment


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themes of identity, cultural challenges, reproductive health, fertility, loss, health anxiety, work-life balance, trauma, relationship dynamics, divorce, co-parenting, and personal growth, in a safe, understanding, and empowering environment

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culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and holistic, I provide a supportive, empowering space to help women navigate the complex emotional landscapes of reproductive health including fertility challenges, parenting miscarriage & menopause.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
  • Breakups
  • Co-Parenting
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Fertility Challenges
  • Health Anxiety
  • Infidelity
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Menopause
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relational Trauma
  • Reproductive Health
  • Self-Esteem
  • Work Stress
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