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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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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Ivy Turner
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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.


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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

While my primary approach is narrative therapy I also incorporate Family Systems therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). This combination of approaches allows for me to understand the relationships and influences in the client's life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Friendships
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Image
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Workers
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Sophie Chun
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Sophie's therapy is based on empathy, active listening, and personalized treatment. She collaborates with clients to identify their goals and provide non-judgmental support. She believes in the power of therapy for personal growth and transformation.


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Sophie's therapy is based on empathy, active listening, and personalized treatment. She collaborates with clients to identify their goals and provide non-judgmental support. She believes in the power of therapy for personal growth and transformation.

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Sophie has worked with adults in different levels of mental health care, using evidence-based techniques like CBT, DBT, ACT, mindfulness, and EFT. She helps clients build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and improve their quality of life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Friendships
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Kelly Allred
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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.


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Focus on both addressing your challenges and harnessing your strengths. My aim is to create a space where you feel respected, supported, and empowered to reach your goals.

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It's evidence-based. The techniques and strategies that we will talk about in therapy have been shown by research to be effective for what you are dealing with.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Stress
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Maureen Olson
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Create a safe space to explore core beliefs, patterns, emotions, challenging experiences/trauma and as we navigate your healing, self discovery and growth.


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Create a safe space to explore core beliefs, patterns, emotions, challenging experiences/trauma and as we navigate your healing, self discovery and growth.

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My therapeutic style is collaborative, client-centered, relational and psychodynamic. I am an eclectic therapist that draws from a variety of frameworks and methods, including but not limited to CBT, DBT & Lifespan Integration.

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  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Autism Spectrum
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Family of Origin
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Transracial Adoption
  • Trauma
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Bee Cook
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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.


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We'll explore your relationships, attachments, sense of self, and how past experiences still impact you today. I'm happy to support those undergoing major life transitions, working through trauma, navigating identity questions, or seeking growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

In our work together, you can expect a warm, nonjudgmental presence as we explore your inner world. I offer a space where all parts of you are welcome, even those you've tried to push away. My goal is for you to feel truly seen, heard, and understood

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Aging and Getting Older
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Attachment Issues
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Behavior Issues
  • Children of Divorce
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency
  • Complex Trauma
  • Cutting
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Disability
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Eating Disorders
  • Faith and Spirituality
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Histrionic Personality Disorder
  • Immigrants
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intellectual Disabilities
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Job Stress
  • Kink
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Marriage
  • Men
  • Mild Depression
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Neurodivergence
  • Open Relationships
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parental Burnout
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Skills
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Personal Growth
  • Political Anxiety
  • Polyamory
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Depression
  • Tourette Disorder
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • White Privilege
  • Women
  • Women Veterans
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Map in Seattle, Washington for Bee Cook therapy location.
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