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Discrimination and mental health are intimately connected, and if you've been a victim of discrimination, you may agree. Those who have dealt with discrimination may find it difficult to cope in some cases, and this is where a therapist who specializes in discrimination can help.

They’ll draw upon their training and experience to help you identify your pain points and teach you skills you can use to cope with the situation and move forward. Whether you are located in downtown Philadelphia, Allegheny West, Bella Vista, Callowhill, or even Delaware Avenue, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Types of Discrimination

Racial discrimination, which refers to being treated unfairly because of your race, is one of the most widespread and well-known types of discrimination. But you may not be aware that there are several other types of discrimination, including:

  • Discrimination for mental health concerns
  • Sexual orientation discrimination
  • Religious discrimination
  • Disability discrimination
  • Parental status discrimination
  • Pregnancy discrimination

This is not an exhaustive list of discrimination types.

If you’re suffering from any type of discrimination and finding it difficult to move forward, therapy is a great option to consider. If you’ve been experiencing discrimination, read licensed therapist Vaughn O’Neals article about how to cope with anxiety and depression caused by discrimination.

Move Past Discrimination with Therapy!

No matter what type of discrimination you’ve experienced, a licensed therapist can help you sort through your feelings and guide you toward the path of healing. And with Mental Health Match, finding a qualified therapist is easy! Start by browsing experts in discrimination below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Sarah Du
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make sense of what feels complex, placing it into words, and meaningful action. We can improve your relationship with your emotions to better accept them, bring clarity to your values, figure out how to ask for what you want, and navigate conflicts.


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make sense of what feels complex, placing it into words, and meaningful action. We can improve your relationship with your emotions to better accept them, bring clarity to your values, figure out how to ask for what you want, and navigate conflicts.

Something to know about my approach is:

I work to make therapy conversational with feedback, humor, curiosity, and partnership, individualizing work to each person, and make talking about feelings less painful.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • First Generation Issues
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Immigrants
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Substance Abuse Intervention
  • Women
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Mara Wallace
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Explore your self-identified goals. I take a collaborative approach in therapy and care most about the areas you want to work on! My role is to assist you in exploring how you would like the next chapters in your book called life to be written.


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Explore your self-identified goals. I take a collaborative approach in therapy and care most about the areas you want to work on! My role is to assist you in exploring how you would like the next chapters in your book called life to be written.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize a variety of therapeutic modalities and interventions, such as Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Existential Therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Betting and Gambling
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Substance Use
  • Substance Use Disorders
  • Teen Depression
  • Terminal Illness
  • Trauma
  • Traumatic Loss
  • Weight Management
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Beth Patterson
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Consider how your body is reacting to stress in the present moment and how to create feelings of safety, as well as how past experiences are shaping present realities.


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Consider how your body is reacting to stress in the present moment and how to create feelings of safety, as well as how past experiences are shaping present realities.

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I base most of my work on Polyvagal theory and nervous system regulation as well as understanding attachment and developmental relationships. I have extensive experience with children and families as well as neurodiverse individuals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Adopted Children
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism-Related Challenges
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Children
  • Children of Parents With Substance Use Disorders
  • Complex Trauma
  • Developing Secure Attachment
  • Developmental Trauma
  • Families with Autism-related challenges
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Nervous System Regulation
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Children With Autism
  • Parenting Special Needs Children
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Teen Anxiety
  • Traumatic Loss
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Karen Rivera-Seda
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Build a collaborative partnership which will allow us to explore potential dysfunctional patterns and to unlock other root causes for your presenting concerns. We will work accordingly to create goals and to work towards achieving optimal results.


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Build a collaborative partnership which will allow us to explore potential dysfunctional patterns and to unlock other root causes for your presenting concerns. We will work accordingly to create goals and to work towards achieving optimal results.

Something to know about my approach is:

My work with clients always involves a review of ecosystemic influences (e.g. family of origin, culture, school/work, etc.) as everyone possesses unique experiences that can affect their starting points in therapy as well as their needs presentation.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Caribbean Women
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Relationships
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Timothy Reider
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Face the scary thing you want to see change. Sometimes this goes into identity, family of origin, philosophy, spirituality, uncertainty, and also the things that bring you joy.


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Face the scary thing you want to see change. Sometimes this goes into identity, family of origin, philosophy, spirituality, uncertainty, and also the things that bring you joy.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will always listen to your emotions first; I also have a background informed by neuroscience. My approach helps you feel your emotions while also learning why your brain's autopilot works the way it does.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bisexuality
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Gay
  • Gender Affirmative Surgery Letters
  • Gender Identity
  • Homophobia
  • Lesbian
  • Neurodivergence
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Transgender
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