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    Find a therapist that can help with Racism and racial trauma

    Find a therapist who specialises in addressing racism and racial trauma, offering culturally responsive interventions such as trauma-informed therapy, cognitive processing therapy, and narrative therapy to address the psychological impacts of discrimination, racial stress, and identity-related challenges, while providing a safe therapeutic space that validates experiences and promotes healing, resilience, and empowerment.

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    Ozgul Ozcan

    Ozgul Ozcan

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    Stress • Adjustment disorders • Relationships • Fertility related issues • Parenthood • Grief & Loss • Racism and racial trauma
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    €95 / session95
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    Myriell Kohrs

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    Miriam Hamade
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    Miriam Hamade

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    €70 / session70
    Berlin
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    Umutesi Ruranga
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    Umutesi Ruranga

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    €90 / session90
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    Dariia Milinchuk

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    €80 / session80
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    Omar Houseiny
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    Omar Houseiny

    Omar Houseiny

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    Jasmine Rutherford
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    Jasmine Rutherford

    Jasmine Rutherford

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    Hannah Berhanu
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    Hannah Berhanu

    Hannah Berhanu

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    Meltem Bora
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    Meltem Bora

    Meltem Bora

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    €50 / session50
    Vilnius
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    Nasim Kowalewski
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    Nasim Kowalewski

    Nasim Kowalewski

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    Racism and racial trauma • LGBTQ+ • Discrimination • Narcissistic abuse • Couples therapy • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) • Panic attacks
    €110 / session110
    Munich
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    Esther Menkreo
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    Esther Menkreo

    Esther Menkreo

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    €85 / session85
    Düsseldorf
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    Marlayna Richardson
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Marlayna Richardson

    Marlayna Richardson

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    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
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    €60 / session60
    Nuremberg
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    Dr. Shireen  Dossa
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    Dr. Shireen Dossa

    Dr. Shireen Dossa

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    Attachment • Relationships • Grief & Loss • Divorce • Personal development • Trauma • Racism and racial trauma
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS
    Attachment • Relationships • Grief & Loss • Divorce • Personal development • Trauma • Racism and racial trauma
    £55 / session55
    London
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    Christina Buchhold
    USUALLY RESPONDS WITHIN 2 HOURS

    Christina Buchhold

    Christina Buchhold

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    Anxiety • Relationships • Burnout • Depression • Crisis intervention • Trauma • Racism and racial trauma
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    Getting help with Racism and racial trauma

    Many have sought help successfully through finding a qualified and compassionate psychotherapist to help with Racism and racial trauma. Seeking professional help is a key step in understanding what you need to gain more stability in everyday life and how to integrate healthy coping mechanisms into your daily routine. To learn how to go about selecting the perfect therapist, read our guide here.

    How to choose a therapist specialising in Racism and racial trauma

    It's not unusual to feel slightly overwhelmed when choosing a type of therapy. These feelings are completely normal and can be part of the initial stages of seeking therapy. It's important to remember that finding the right fit for you is crucial, and it may take some exploration and open communication with potential therapists to discover the approach and therapist that aligns best with your needs and preferences. Trusting your instincts and being patient with yourself throughout this process can help alleviate some of the overwhelm and lead to a smoother therapeutic journey. If you need additional help in finding a qualified practitioner, It's Complicated offers a free matching service, where our in-house therapists will try to find the best match for you based on your individual needs and preferences.

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