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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 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.

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

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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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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.

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Together we will create a safe and collaborative space where you explore your feelings and thoughts to create the meaningful, thriving life you desire. Feel in tune with your identity and embrace your authentic self.

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My therapeutic approach is culturally responsive and integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, trauma informed therapy and solution focus therapy but not limited to other collaborative approaches to begin addressing your needs.

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I customize the needs of my clients to their life needs. I use cognitive therapy, ecological/systems based, multicultural approaches, and support needs for any life stage.

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build on your strengths and uncover new treasures within yourself to help you build a more fulfilling life and navigate challenges with confidence and grace. Here you can examine, express and embrace who you really are.

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I believe in straightforward therapy for long-lasting results. We can do more than minimize symptoms. The goal is to help you feel better, function better, and flourish in your life and relationships.

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