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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 Bristol, the suburbs of Bristol, other nearby places such as Yorkville, Plano, 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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Katrina Kelley
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start to break the cycle that makes you feel stuck, depressed, and uncertain and create systems that make you feel safe, secure and satisfied. We will begin to build your confidence in various areas of your life, helping you feel satisfied.


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start to break the cycle that makes you feel stuck, depressed, and uncertain and create systems that make you feel safe, secure and satisfied. We will begin to build your confidence in various areas of your life, helping you feel satisfied.

Something to know about my approach is:

it involves listening with an open ear and maintaining a non-judgmental stance while encouraging you to step outside your comfort zone. I believe that you are the expert of you! I want to build a relationship with you where you feel accepted.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
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Alice Solis
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Are you feeling weighed down by persistent sadness or anxiety, struggling with a sense of inadequacy, or grappling with the emotional aftermath of trauma or loss? Our compassionate and experienced team of therapists are here to walk alongside you.


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Are you feeling weighed down by persistent sadness or anxiety, struggling with a sense of inadequacy, or grappling with the emotional aftermath of trauma or loss? Our compassionate and experienced team of therapists are here to walk alongside you.

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We believe that everyone deserves a space where they can feel heard and supported. Our goal is to work with you to uncover your strengths, address your concerns, and guide you toward a more healthy and balanced life.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Dr. Felicia Fisher-Green
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identify unhealthy behavioral and cognitive patterns, and work towards taking appropriate and healthy behavioral risks to bring about desired change and increase insight and self-awareness.


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identify unhealthy behavioral and cognitive patterns, and work towards taking appropriate and healthy behavioral risks to bring about desired change and increase insight and self-awareness.

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I believe therapy should be collaborative and dynamic. I operate from a space of flexibility and use interventions based on my client's symptoms, personality, and the specific therapeutic goals we create together.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Infertility
  • Marriage
  • Miscarriage
  • Relationships
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
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Dr. Felicia Fisher-Green remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshir...
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AJ Deloney
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Together, we will address whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma, we will develop healthier coping skills and strategies that improve your quality of life.


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Together, we will address whatever life circumstances have brought you to therapy. Whether it's anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or trauma, we will develop healthier coping skills and strategies that improve your quality of life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I keep many tools in my toolbox, including evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Mindfulness & meditation, and Solution-Focused interventions. Through collaboration and assessment, we determine the best treatment plan.

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  • Ancestral Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • BIPOC
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Men
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Existential Issues
  • Family Trauma
  • Grief
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Starting College
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Work-Life Balance
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Deborah Knight
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Address the whole you, nourish hope, cultivate healthy decision-making, build coping skills, and recognize your full potential. When you're ready we can take action, together, so that you are supported through the ups and the downs. You are not alone


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Address the whole you, nourish hope, cultivate healthy decision-making, build coping skills, and recognize your full potential. When you're ready we can take action, together, so that you are supported through the ups and the downs. You are not alone

Something to know about my approach is:

I maintain this balance of growth by providing clear boundaries, engaging human to human, nurturing when needed, and challenging the barriers keeping you stuck. I strive to develop emotionally safe spaces of non-judgment for you to be seen and heard.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Disordered Eating
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationship Distress
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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