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When it comes time to choose a therapist, you may prefer a Black therapist over therapists of other races or ethnicities. This is understandable, considering that you may connect best with a Black therapist or therapist who shares a similar racial background as you.

Whether you are located in downtown Sycamore, the suburbs of Sycamore, other nearby places such as DeKalb, Clare, or anywhere else in Illinois, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Working with a Black Therapist

There are several reasons why you may choose to work with a Black therapist over someone from another racial background or identity, and they include:

  • You may connect more deeply with a Black therapist or feel that they "just get you."
  • The therapist may be better attuned to culturally rooted issues that affect your life or therapeutic process.
  • You may better trust them or feel more confident in their skills as a therapist.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and an African American therapist may feel safer to you.
  • A Black therapist may better be able to point to the impacts of racial bias and how they affect your life.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with a Black therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight racial stereotypes.

Just as in the rest of your life, having a Black therapist can help you tap into the healing power of Black community on mental health.

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At Mental Health Match, you’ll find licensed Black therapists who can help you work through your mental health concerns and improve your life. To find an experienced therapist in your area, browse the Black experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Alexis Jordan
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Narrative therapy will be used to treat clients who have experienced trauma and relationship issues. I will also be using Emotional Focused Therapy with couples, Pragmatic Experiential Therapy, and IFS.


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Narrative therapy will be used to treat clients who have experienced trauma and relationship issues. I will also be using Emotional Focused Therapy with couples, Pragmatic Experiential Therapy, and IFS.

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I help clients become aware of their internalized barriers and heal towards a more fulling narrative where individuals are able to reach their full potential while integrating a socially justice framework and relational skill building.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Communication Skills
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Grief
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Britany Wise
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work together to understand what obstacles are standing in the way of your goals and then make a plan to help you get there.


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work together to understand what obstacles are standing in the way of your goals and then make a plan to help you get there.

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I have a very pragmatic approach to sessions. I like to see it as we are on a road trip in your healing I am a guide and you are the driver. I understand the terrain and make a plan based on your unique needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Polyamory
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Paula Walker
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Together, we can establish an environment that is warm, judgment-free, and genuine. I look forward to working with clients and couples who are brave enough to take the necessary steps to better themselves and their relationships.


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Together, we can establish an environment that is warm, judgment-free, and genuine. I look forward to working with clients and couples who are brave enough to take the necessary steps to better themselves and their relationships.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a holistic approach to treatment by considering all aspects of life. We 'll explore how societal systems, social norms, and trauma have shaped your belief system.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Family Planning
  • Grief
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Paula Walker remote and phone therapy in Illinois
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Shanequia Seymore
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We will work through and process those tough and/or not so tough situations you are currently facing during the time of the session. Learn how to spot the patterns that may be present and implement ways to effectively work through them, and more.


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We will work through and process those tough and/or not so tough situations you are currently facing during the time of the session. Learn how to spot the patterns that may be present and implement ways to effectively work through them, and more.

Something to know about my approach is:

Each intervention is tailored to each individual's needs. Therefore while working together, you will be able to experience comfortability while disclosing your different challenges you're facing in a nonjudgmental setting. ​

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Communication Skills
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Work-Life Balance
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Shanequia Seymore remote and phone therapy in Illinois, Texas, Utah
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Dawn Harris
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I encourage clients to gain a deeper understanding of their internal thoughts in order to develop healthy coping skills needed to pursue their life goals.


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I encourage clients to gain a deeper understanding of their internal thoughts in order to develop healthy coping skills needed to pursue their life goals.

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I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectal Behavior Therapy, and Emotion Focused Therapy. I strive to provide interventions that are non-judgmental and culturally competent.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Depression
  • Identity
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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