Black and African American Therapists in Santa Clarita, CA
Santa Clarita Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Establishing a trusting relationship and working collaboratively with our clients is our primary goal. My name is Samantha Markman and I have hand selected a team of excellent therapists with various specialties. We strive to create a therapeutic space of comfort and support, as we work with you to explore deep personal issues and experiment with new ways of thinking. We work with a wide range of clients that are dealing with various issues including depression, anxiety, infidelity, postpartum issues, addictive behaviors, LGBT issues, eating disorders, codependency, grief and loss, life transitions, and various types of trauma.
Carissa Lataillade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91387 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Carissa. Are you caring for others and struggling to find time for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and stressed out? It’s okay to feel this way, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people from many walks of life discover their identity, take advantage of their inherent strengths, and develop personalized coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with a recent breakup, work related stress, depressive episodes, or anxious spiraling thoughts, let's work together to achieve your mental health goals!
Hello, I'm Carissa. Are you caring for others and struggling to find time for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and stressed out? It’s okay to feel this way, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people from many walks of life discover their identity, take advantage of their inherent strengths, and develop personalized coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with a recent breakup, work related stress, depressive episodes, or anxious spiraling thoughts, let's work together to achieve your mental health goals!
Alexandria Moss
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Online Only)
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
Are you a young lady or adult woman who is having difficulty navigating life? Do you have a daughter who needs help? Difficulties in life can cause crisis, guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, relationship problems, a lack of faith and hope, and a lack of understanding who you are and what you stand for. If you are interested in straightening you path, gaining clarity and building faith, please consider reaching out. I am an experienced therapist helping children/adolescents and adults with challenging life issues. I got my start in the helping field as a therapist for veterans and their dependents.
I work with children, adolescents, and adult clients in individual and family therapy. My sincere desire is to establish a safe place where individuals can learn how to overcome their existing limitations with a positive experience and outlook on therapy and being able to reestablish themselves. It is beneficial to seek therapy because, at the very least, one is able to get out of their own head. Therapy provides a safe space for people to be themselves without judgment and discuss the taboo topics that they not be able to in other environments.
I work with children, adolescents, and adult clients in individual and family therapy. My sincere desire is to establish a safe place where individuals can learn how to overcome their existing limitations with a positive experience and outlook on therapy and being able to reestablish themselves. It is beneficial to seek therapy because, at the very least, one is able to get out of their own head. Therapy provides a safe space for people to be themselves without judgment and discuss the taboo topics that they not be able to in other environments.
Kyle Scates
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91310 (Online Only)
If you’re like most people, the pressures of today’s society are difficult to manage. We struggle with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or grief that are often exacerbated by relationship or identity issues, increased stress from work, or difficulty coping with the increased awareness of racial injustice. You’ve tried talking to your friends or family but no one seems to understand what you’re going through. As an agent of change, I’m here to actively listen and collaborate on helping you become the best and most authentic version of yourself.
If you’re like most people, the pressures of today’s society are difficult to manage. We struggle with feelings of anxiety, sadness, or grief that are often exacerbated by relationship or identity issues, increased stress from work, or difficulty coping with the increased awareness of racial injustice. You’ve tried talking to your friends or family but no one seems to understand what you’re going through. As an agent of change, I’m here to actively listen and collaborate on helping you become the best and most authentic version of yourself.
Bobby Gilmore
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91384 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker inspiring hope and facilitating change in the lives of people from all cultural backgrounds. For over 16 years, I have provided psychotherapy in the greater Los Angeles area. A Los Angeles native, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 with my Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Sociology/Race Relations and in 2007 with my Masters in Social Work. My main focus is to provide you with a non-judgmental clinical space to process feelings, discover your authentic self, and heal.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker inspiring hope and facilitating change in the lives of people from all cultural backgrounds. For over 16 years, I have provided psychotherapy in the greater Los Angeles area. A Los Angeles native, I graduated from the University of Southern California in 2005 with my Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism and minor in Sociology/Race Relations and in 2007 with my Masters in Social Work. My main focus is to provide you with a non-judgmental clinical space to process feelings, discover your authentic self, and heal.
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
Eugenia Foster
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (Online Only)
My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to feel heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I listen with empathy, sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can expect to learn how to find your own answers using our relationship as a tool and a guide. I am here to lift you up, keeping in mind that this is done best in truth and love.
My goal as a counselor is to always provide a safe environment for my clients to feel heard. My hope is that my clients will gain a better understanding of who they are, and ultimately learn how to live through the world's challenges with faith and come out whole and undiminished. As a counselor, I listen with empathy, sincerity, and without judgement. Through our time together, you can expect to learn how to find your own answers using our relationship as a tool and a guide. I am here to lift you up, keeping in mind that this is done best in truth and love.
Jennifer Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (Online Only)
I believe everyone has the capacity to achieve their goals and become their authentic self. My approach to therapy involves empowering individuals to better understand themselves and tap into inner resources needed to heal and make desired life changes. I focus on helping you develop a deeper exploration of who you are and help you understand obstacles and trauma getting in the way of you achieving what you desire in life. We cannot change the past, but together we can work together to create a better future. Therapy is difficult self -work, but I will work alongside you to create the space to promote healing and empower you.
I believe everyone has the capacity to achieve their goals and become their authentic self. My approach to therapy involves empowering individuals to better understand themselves and tap into inner resources needed to heal and make desired life changes. I focus on helping you develop a deeper exploration of who you are and help you understand obstacles and trauma getting in the way of you achieving what you desire in life. We cannot change the past, but together we can work together to create a better future. Therapy is difficult self -work, but I will work alongside you to create the space to promote healing and empower you.
Denisia Dean
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91351 (Online Only)
As a licensed therapist with over fourteen years of experience I have worked extensively with individuals and families seeking support navigating life challenges. I bring a unique perspective to my practice and provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment. I work well with clients who are motivated to make improvements in their lives and need help getting started. With my partnership we can develop tools to make the necessary changes in areas that need to be addressed while strengthening the areas that are going well.
As a licensed therapist with over fourteen years of experience I have worked extensively with individuals and families seeking support navigating life challenges. I bring a unique perspective to my practice and provide a nonjudgmental and supportive environment. I work well with clients who are motivated to make improvements in their lives and need help getting started. With my partnership we can develop tools to make the necessary changes in areas that need to be addressed while strengthening the areas that are going well.
I am Dr. Gloria Hudson, a mental health expert here to help you, whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression or are just plain unmotivated with your current life circumstances. I am a trained psychologist, so professionally, I see behavior through a therapeutic lens; I work with clients to alchemize original wounds into assets, challenge cognitive distortions, building an organic and authentic coaching relationship that's not forced or framed to look or feel pragmatic. The goal is for each session to meet you where you are, in a non-judgmental manner, and to be better than when you first walked into my office.
I am Dr. Gloria Hudson, a mental health expert here to help you, whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression or are just plain unmotivated with your current life circumstances. I am a trained psychologist, so professionally, I see behavior through a therapeutic lens; I work with clients to alchemize original wounds into assets, challenge cognitive distortions, building an organic and authentic coaching relationship that's not forced or framed to look or feel pragmatic. The goal is for each session to meet you where you are, in a non-judgmental manner, and to be better than when you first walked into my office.
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I am an LCSW in the state of California and Georgia. I have been in the field for over 15 years. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with a wide range of clients such as LGBTQ, depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, physical trauma, emotional abuse, relationship problems, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting problems, anger management, and the like.
I am an LCSW in the state of California and Georgia. I have been in the field for over 15 years. I work with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked with a wide range of clients such as LGBTQ, depression, stress, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, physical trauma, emotional abuse, relationship problems, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting problems, anger management, and the like.
Shannon Vanderberg
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Clarita, CA 91350 (Online Only)
Hello! I am Shannon, a compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist with over 13 years of experience focused on guiding individuals and families toward brighter futures. With a wealth of experience working with diverse populations. I specialize in relational functioning, neurodivergence, and life stressors, among others. Whether you're a pre-teen exploring friendships, a teenager adapting to high school dynamics, or an adult striving for deeper self-awareness, I am here to support you at various stages of life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to navigate the complexities of your experiences.
Hello! I am Shannon, a compassionate licensed marriage and family therapist with over 13 years of experience focused on guiding individuals and families toward brighter futures. With a wealth of experience working with diverse populations. I specialize in relational functioning, neurodivergence, and life stressors, among others. Whether you're a pre-teen exploring friendships, a teenager adapting to high school dynamics, or an adult striving for deeper self-awareness, I am here to support you at various stages of life. I offer a safe and supportive environment for you to navigate the complexities of your experiences.
My name is April McClellan, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy at the University of Phoenix in 2010, and I have over 10 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings (outpatient substance abuse treatment, community mental health, nonprofit, and private practice). I have also facilitated anger management groups and grief counseling support groups for victims of crime in the city of Los Angeles.
My name is April McClellan, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist in the state of California. I completed my master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy at the University of Phoenix in 2010, and I have over 10 years of clinical experience across a variety of settings (outpatient substance abuse treatment, community mental health, nonprofit, and private practice). I have also facilitated anger management groups and grief counseling support groups for victims of crime in the city of Los Angeles.
Kristle Williams Manuel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Clarita, CA 91321 (Online Only)
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from South Los Angeles, with over 20 years of experience in providing social work services across various settings such as community health, non-profits, children and family services, mental health, and healthcare. My expertise lies in Child and Family welfare, Intensive Mental Health, Crisis Management, Domestic Violence Advocacy and Treatment, and Hospice/Home Health. In my current career phase, I focus on clients aged 16 and older, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, phase of life adjustments, and other barriers hindering life fulfilment.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from South Los Angeles, with over 20 years of experience in providing social work services across various settings such as community health, non-profits, children and family services, mental health, and healthcare. My expertise lies in Child and Family welfare, Intensive Mental Health, Crisis Management, Domestic Violence Advocacy and Treatment, and Hospice/Home Health. In my current career phase, I focus on clients aged 16 and older, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic pain, phase of life adjustments, and other barriers hindering life fulfilment.
Hi my name is Lamar Whaley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, my goal is to assist and empower clients to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience as well as introduce and assist you in applying different interventions that will empower you in managing your emotions and reducing the behaviors/symptoms that interfere/impair your daily life functioning. I specialize in treating clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I have provided therapeutic services for clients of all ages and different ethnicities/cultural backgrounds.
Hi my name is Lamar Whaley. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. As a therapist, my goal is to assist and empower clients to address the factors/stressors (e.g., personal, familial/social, spiritual, academic etc.) that you experience as well as introduce and assist you in applying different interventions that will empower you in managing your emotions and reducing the behaviors/symptoms that interfere/impair your daily life functioning. I specialize in treating clients who struggle with depression and anxiety. I have provided therapeutic services for clients of all ages and different ethnicities/cultural backgrounds.
Hello, I'm Jerome, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been extremely successful with providing couples and individual psychotherapy ensuring that each client receives the highest level of therapeutic care. I have helped people with addiction, alcohol use, anger, depression, anxiety, and more. I employ an advanced Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approach designed to motivate individuals and couples to achieve their treatment plan objectives. As an LMFT for the past nineteen years, I have always been responsible to nurture my client’s aspirations.
Hello, I'm Jerome, a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been extremely successful with providing couples and individual psychotherapy ensuring that each client receives the highest level of therapeutic care. I have helped people with addiction, alcohol use, anger, depression, anxiety, and more. I employ an advanced Cognitive Behavioral therapeutic approach designed to motivate individuals and couples to achieve their treatment plan objectives. As an LMFT for the past nineteen years, I have always been responsible to nurture my client’s aspirations.
My name is Uchechi Alozie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is seeing my client within their environment and not just the issues they are presenting. My approach is trying to aid my clients holistically. I have worked with family units for more than 10 years. And have worked with individuals with chronic mental illness for 6 years. My goal is to help clients by determining what is influencing and impacting the client in their environment rather than looking just at the presenting issues.
My name is Uchechi Alozie. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My approach to therapy is seeing my client within their environment and not just the issues they are presenting. My approach is trying to aid my clients holistically. I have worked with family units for more than 10 years. And have worked with individuals with chronic mental illness for 6 years. My goal is to help clients by determining what is influencing and impacting the client in their environment rather than looking just at the presenting issues.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lakisha Lester. I have been changing lives in various roles for twenty-plus years and in the mental health field for over 11 years. My services are available to anyone facing challenges and uncertainty. Many of the people I work with are struggling with depression, stress, and anxiety. I have come to find that my style and approach as a therapist is a good fit for anyone who is seeking a therapist who is passionate and committed to ensuring you have access to support when you need it the most.
Hello, I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Lakisha Lester. I have been changing lives in various roles for twenty-plus years and in the mental health field for over 11 years. My services are available to anyone facing challenges and uncertainty. Many of the people I work with are struggling with depression, stress, and anxiety. I have come to find that my style and approach as a therapist is a good fit for anyone who is seeking a therapist who is passionate and committed to ensuring you have access to support when you need it the most.
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
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Black and African American Therapists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with African American clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with African American individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of African American clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognizing that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.