About prejudice and discrimination
This page gathers therapist profiles focused on the impacts of prejudice and discrimination. Browse the listings below to review clinicians' focus areas, approaches, languages and backgrounds.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether prejudice and discrimination is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has prejudice and discrimination among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for prejudice and discrimination
Angela Neary, BACP
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Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingCleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP
Ref 258501
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingApril Lacey, LCPC
Ref 94106
Helping people find steady change and clearer paths
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingMalak Alsaidi, LCSW
Ref 203999
Supportive New York LCSW focused on healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingWilliam Signey, BACP
Ref 113870
Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJanet Hardin, LCSW
Ref 55726
Practical, compassionate support for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
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Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
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Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Ref 101833
Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingClaire Lewis, BACP
Ref 287880
Supportive person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDr. Cassandra April, LCPC
Ref 44666
Compassionate, practical therapy for life's hard moments
Works with: Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingKeith Chilton, LMFT
Ref 106189
Experienced marriage and family therapist
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMatt Lightfoot, NCPS
Ref 193161
Person-centred counsellor who values meaning and choice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingLouis Blea, LPC
Ref 277410
Practical, strengths-focused counseling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDarla McAdams, LPC
Ref 58935
Practical, person-focused counseling in Missouri
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingFaith Beaulieu, LCMHC
Ref 23986
Somatic-minded counselor for focused change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingFarah Southwell, LPC
Ref 203059
Practical, experienced therapist for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Haitian Creole
View listingSally Smith, LPC
Ref 338970
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Sugar, MD, LCPC, LPCC
Ref 2629
Relationship-focused therapist who values authentic change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRutanya Simon, LICSW, LCSW
Ref 124510
Practical, compassionate therapy for real-life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family Languages: English
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDonna Khan, LMSW
Ref 29669
Experienced social worker focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingStella Sacarello, BACP
Ref 261216
Person-centred counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief Languages: English
View listingDawn Meadow, LPC
Ref 76208
Calm, practical counseling for lifes hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJosephine Sultana, AASW
Ref 309775
Compassionate social worker blending therapy and lifestyle care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingLoire Bennett, LMHC
Ref 25344
Experienced Florida LMHC focused on practical growth
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingSidonia Stiles, BACP
Ref 101572
Experienced counsellor for relationships and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingJulie Golding, BACP
Ref 269912
Calm, practical support for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKalpna Kerai, BACP
Ref 165701
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMaria "Patti" Lorenzo, LCPC
Ref 26902
A practical, compassionate approach to emotional change
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingCynthia Gladyness, LMSW
Ref 44827
Practical, steady support for life's hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingEdward Mcguinness, BACP
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Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJay Cook, NCPS
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Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingDebby Sawyer, LIMHP
Ref 236392
Experienced, practical help for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingCatherine Kearns, BACP
Ref 183397
Practical, person-focused therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMore about prejudice and discrimination
Understanding prejudice and discrimination and their effects
Prejudice and discrimination refer to negative attitudes, beliefs and behaviors directed at people because of aspects of their identity. These can include race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, immigration status, body size or other characteristics. The experience of being targeted can be acute - such as a single hostile encounter - or chronic, taking the form of repeated microaggressions, institutional bias or exclusion from services and opportunities. Because prejudice and discrimination operate at both interpersonal and systemic levels, their effects are often complex and layered.
When you encounter prejudice or discrimination, the emotional response may range from anger and sadness to numbness and hypervigilance. Over time, repeated exposure can affect self-image, sense of belonging and trust in others. It can also make everyday tasks - going to work, engaging with healthcare, pursuing education or forming intimate relationships - feel more taxing. Many people describe carrying an added emotional burden that affects concentration, sleep and overall wellbeing. Recognizing these effects as responses to harmful social forces rather than personal shortcomings is an important step toward healing.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for prejudice and discrimination
You might consider seeking support if experiences related to prejudice and discrimination begin to interfere with daily functioning or emotional equilibrium. Signs that therapy could help include persistent feelings of anxiety, depression, anger or shame that relate to identity-based mistreatment. You might notice patterns of isolation, avoidance of certain settings, difficulty trusting colleagues or friends, or intense anticipatory stress before social interactions. Some people experience physical symptoms such as headaches, muscle tension or sleep disruption that seem connected to the emotional strain of discrimination.
Even if your day-to-day life remains intact, you may want space to process the emotional impact of an incident or to build strategies for coping with repeated bias. Therapy can offer a place to validate your experience, explore how identity and context interact, and develop practical tools for managing stress and relationships. If you find yourself replaying an event, ruminating on how others perceive you, or struggling to assert boundaries after a discriminatory interaction, those are signals that focused support may be beneficial.
What to expect in therapy sessions that focus on prejudice and discrimination
When you begin work with a therapist about these concerns, sessions typically start with an exploration of the issues most important to you. Your therapist will likely ask about your experiences, values and goals so they can tailor support to your needs. Expect an approach that attends to both the emotional consequences of mistreatment and the practical realities you face - for example, how to respond to microaggressions at work, navigate family dynamics, or manage the stress of reporting discrimination to institutions.
Therapy can include narrative work that helps you contextualize events, meaning-making conversations about identity and resilience, and skill-building for coping with stress and setting boundaries. You may spend time processing feelings about specific incidents as well as examining how systemic factors shape your day-to-day life. Sessions often include collaborative goal-setting, so whether you want short-term relief from anxiety or deeper exploration of identity-related trauma, you and your therapist can work toward clear objectives. Throughout, the pace is set by you; you decide what feels most useful to address and when to focus on practical strategies versus emotional processing.
Common therapeutic approaches for prejudice and discrimination
Therapists use a range of approaches when working with the effects of prejudice and discrimination. Cognitive behavioral approaches are often used to help you identify and reframe thought patterns that increase distress, while emotion-focused methods can support deeper processing of painful experiences. Some clinicians incorporate trauma-informed practices to address the lingering impact of identity-based harm, and others emphasize narrative approaches that help you reclaim or re-author the story of your life after discriminatory events.
There are also therapists who list culturally responsive or anti-oppressive frameworks among their approaches, which center the role of social context and power dynamics in shaping experience. If you are exploring modalities more specifically, you may find therapists who list mindfulness-based methods, interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment strategies, or expressive modalities such as art or somatic approaches among their methods. When reviewing profiles, you will see how clinicians describe their orientation; phrasing like "therapists who list EMDR among their approaches" can indicate interest in trauma-focused tools, but it does not guarantee a particular certification. Consider how an approach aligns with your goals, comfort level and cultural perspective.
How online therapy works for prejudice and discrimination and tips for choosing a therapist
Online therapy can make it easier to connect with clinicians who have specific experience addressing prejudice and discrimination, especially if you live in an area with limited local options. In online sessions you meet via video or phone in a setting that you control. Some people prefer video because it allows for nonverbal cues, while others find phone or text-based check-ins more manageable for processing sensitive material. Before starting, it helps to think about the environment you will use for sessions - a quiet, uninterrupted area where you feel comfortable speaking about identity-related issues and where you can be fully present.
When choosing a therapist, pay attention to how they describe their focus areas, approaches, languages and cultural background. Look for clinicians who explicitly name work with prejudice, discrimination or identity-related stress, and consider whether they describe experience with your specific identity or concern. You may prioritize a therapist who lists work with racial trauma, LGBTQ+ affirmative practice, disability-informed care or immigrant and refugee experiences, depending on what matters most to you. Also take note of any languages they speak and the ways they frame collaboration and goal-setting.
Trust your instincts about fit. An initial profile can indicate expertise and approach, but how you feel in a first session matters most. You might want a therapist who emphasizes practical coping strategies, or someone who offers deeper narrative or trauma-focused work; both are valid pathways. Consider asking about the therapist's experience working with systems - such as schools, workplaces or legal processes - if that is relevant to your situation. Ultimately, the right match is one where you feel heard, understood and able to pursue the outcomes you value.
Moving forward
Seeking help for the effects of prejudice and discrimination is a step toward reclaiming energy and agency in your life. Therapy can provide tools for emotional regulation, strategies for navigating inequitable environments and a space to explore identity without judgment. As you browse listings, use profiles to identify clinicians whose focus, approach and background resonate with your needs, and remember that the path toward healing often blends practical skills with personal reflection. When you find a therapist who aligns with your priorities, you can begin work on the specific goals that matter most to you.