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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. Wherever you are located in Maryland from Annapolis to Rockville or even Frederick, or anywhere else nearby, 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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Jess Barraca
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start where you are and we will work to move past the obstacles that make life difficult. We will work together to get you to the authentic life you want through learning new skills, creating new habits, and letting go of the unhelpful past.


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Together, we will:

start where you are and we will work to move past the obstacles that make life difficult. We will work together to get you to the authentic life you want through learning new skills, creating new habits, and letting go of the unhelpful past.

Something to know about my approach is:

Therapy is a collaborative process. I may have experience and training to help guide you, however you are the expert on you by bringing your knowledge, experience and hard-work into the equation. Change does not happen without both parts.

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  • Alternative Relationships
  • LGBTQ+
  • Neurodivergence
  • Sex Therapy
  • Trauma
  • Women
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Catherine Ladson
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Together, we will discuss managing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, navigating life transitions, empowering women, addressing challenges faced by Black women, first and second-generation issues, and supporting working professionals in achieving growth.


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Together, we will discuss managing anxiety, depression, and PTSD, navigating life transitions, empowering women, addressing challenges faced by Black women, first and second-generation issues, and supporting working professionals in achieving growth.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is empathetic and client-centered, guiding clients through self-discovery and growth. She fosters a safe space, emphasizing "imperfect action" to help clients build coping skills, improve relationships, and connect with their authenticity

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Black Women
  • Depression
  • Empowering Women
  • First Generation Issues
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Second Generation
  • Working Professionals
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We will focus on communication skills and ways to help you and your partner relate to each other in a healthier way. I believe in skill-building and helping couples to manage conflict effectively.


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We will focus on communication skills and ways to help you and your partner relate to each other in a healthier way. I believe in skill-building and helping couples to manage conflict effectively.

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I believe that every relationship is different and I work with couples to find what works for their specific relationship in a way that is affirming of each partner's needs ands expectations.

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  • Anxiety
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Women
  • Burnout
  • Career Change
  • Coaching
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Women
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Work Stress
  • Young Women
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explore your experience/s with suicide and work toward discovering a life worth living (not just keeping you alive). My entire practice is dedicated to creating space for people who have been affected by suicide.


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explore your experience/s with suicide and work toward discovering a life worth living (not just keeping you alive). My entire practice is dedicated to creating space for people who have been affected by suicide.

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I am casual. I keep my presentation and my environment relatable so that coming to therapy is comfortable and welcoming (for both of us!). Think jeans and tees and sitting cross-legged with a cup of coffee :)

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  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Harm
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  • Teenagers
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Clarify what matters to you, explore alternative methods to deal with unwelcome thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and identify specific actions you can take to move closer to achieving your goals.


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Clarify what matters to you, explore alternative methods to deal with unwelcome thoughts, sensations, and emotions, and identify specific actions you can take to move closer to achieving your goals.

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The progress you make in therapy is largely determined by what you do between sessions. I can assist you in developing effective, evidence-based, strategies for making changes in your life that really matter.

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  • Anxiety
  • Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)
  • Depression
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  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Transgender
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Luke Allen remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carol...