Black and African American Therapists in Kansas City, MO
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Taryn Hodison
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64110 (Online Only)
I also specialize in racial and sexual minority populations including those in the African American and LGBTQ community.
My treatment approach is eclectic in nature, but I mainly use psychodynamic therapy in my practice. Clients would would benefit from my services if they are ready to examine and develop insight into how past experiences impact their present lives. Clients should expect to be validated and gently challenged in therapy in order to get through the mental blocks that keep them stuck in repeating the same self-destructive patterns.
I also specialize in racial and sexual minority populations including those in the African American and LGBTQ community.
My treatment approach is eclectic in nature, but I mainly use psychodynamic therapy in my practice. Clients would would benefit from my services if they are ready to examine and develop insight into how past experiences impact their present lives. Clients should expect to be validated and gently challenged in therapy in order to get through the mental blocks that keep them stuck in repeating the same self-destructive patterns.
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As a professional of color, a minority business owner, and a black female I am well acquainted with the various tensions and anxieties that can affect people of color here in the United States.
Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves. Please Note: Currently Not Accepting Insurance
As a professional of color, a minority business owner, and a black female I am well acquainted with the various tensions and anxieties that can affect people of color here in the United States.
Racism is tough! We all live with various levels of stress and anxiety caused by the numerous elements in our lives. But living under the constant stress, pressure, and anxiety of racism adds another level of tension to our relationships with our family, our co-workers, our community, and ourselves. Please Note: Currently Not Accepting Insurance
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Keyonna L Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSCSW, LCAC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64153 (Online Only)
I identify as a Black woman, heterosexual, Cisgender, married, and I am a parent.
It is my belief that seeking help is the first indication that you are motivated and ready to make changes in your life. My purpose here is to partner with you, while empowering you, as you move through the process of change. I will help you learn to think about and address your problems in a healthier manner. Sometimes it takes the help of a mental health professional to help you take an objective look at your circumstances and empower you so that you can take the first step necessary to make those changes.
I identify as a Black woman, heterosexual, Cisgender, married, and I am a parent.
It is my belief that seeking help is the first indication that you are motivated and ready to make changes in your life. My purpose here is to partner with you, while empowering you, as you move through the process of change. I will help you learn to think about and address your problems in a healthier manner. Sometimes it takes the help of a mental health professional to help you take an objective look at your circumstances and empower you so that you can take the first step necessary to make those changes.
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Check out our website for more details! I became a therapist because of a void that has existed for decades. A void that allowed black and brown people to be left to find sometimes inadequate ways of dealing with real mental health issues. As you search you will find very few people that look like me that are in profession of mental health. This is unfortunate. Although my caseload is hugely diverse, what comforts my clients is I represent what in my field is lacking...a representative from a disenfranchised group of people helping to build up the individual, repairing relationships and making families whole.
Check out our website for more details! I became a therapist because of a void that has existed for decades. A void that allowed black and brown people to be left to find sometimes inadequate ways of dealing with real mental health issues. As you search you will find very few people that look like me that are in profession of mental health. This is unfortunate. Although my caseload is hugely diverse, what comforts my clients is I represent what in my field is lacking...a representative from a disenfranchised group of people helping to build up the individual, repairing relationships and making families whole.
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Caleb M Stephens
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, LMAC, PhD
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64129 (Online Only)
My practice is set up to serve Black, Brown, and Indigenous folkx, and is a space that celebrates Queer and Trans folkx.
My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
My practice is set up to serve Black, Brown, and Indigenous folkx, and is a space that celebrates Queer and Trans folkx.
My name is Caleb Stephens, and I am an Intersectional Clinician. The reality of therapy is that it is inaccessible to most, and the majority of therapists gear their therapy around themselves, and not around the needs of the client, nor the layers of identity that exist. I am not a traditional therapist, as I am also an Activist, and the majority of the work that I do is Identity work. This is about meeting you where you're at, and I'm here for it.
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Ketamine Assisted Therapy with Musenge
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT-S, LPC, MHSP-S
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64101
Welcome! No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you with embodying wellness in all areas of your life. I am a black, cisgendered, neurodistinct, 1st generation multicultural, nature loving queer biological and adoptive parent with over a decade of experience working with gender expansive adults, sexual minorities and multiracial intimate relationships. I prioritize promoting a safe, non-forceful, collaborative exploration, embracing pleasure-centered, kink affirming and non-monogamous relationship structures while practicing intersectional, anti-oppression and decolonizing work.
Welcome! No matter where you are in your journey, I am here to support you with embodying wellness in all areas of your life. I am a black, cisgendered, neurodistinct, 1st generation multicultural, nature loving queer biological and adoptive parent with over a decade of experience working with gender expansive adults, sexual minorities and multiracial intimate relationships. I prioritize promoting a safe, non-forceful, collaborative exploration, embracing pleasure-centered, kink affirming and non-monogamous relationship structures while practicing intersectional, anti-oppression and decolonizing work.
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Malton R Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64137
Seeking Self-Discovery and Change? BIPOC Therapist Here to Help Are you a Millennial, Individual of Color, or member of the LGBTQIA+ community facing life challenges? I'm Malton Cook, LPC-S, a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate adjustment issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and mood disorders. I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
Seeking Self-Discovery and Change? BIPOC Therapist Here to Help Are you a Millennial, Individual of Color, or member of the LGBTQIA+ community facing life challenges? I'm Malton Cook, LPC-S, a therapist specializing in helping individuals navigate adjustment issues, life transitions, depression, anxiety, anger management, and mood disorders. I understand the unique experiences and challenges faced by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) communities and create a safe and supportive space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and goals.
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Sierra Cook
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64108
Hey! I'm Sierra, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find their path to well-being. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I believe that therapy should be a readily accessible resource for everyone. Taking that first step to seek counseling can be daunting, yet it's often a vital catalyst for personal growth and transformation.
Hey! I'm Sierra, a therapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges and find their path to well-being. I earned my Master of Arts in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene University. I believe that therapy should be a readily accessible resource for everyone. Taking that first step to seek counseling can be daunting, yet it's often a vital catalyst for personal growth and transformation.
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Marquetta Letae Johnson
Counselor, LPCC, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114 (Online Only)
I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in two states, Kentucky and Missouri ,owner of Yahir Counseling and Consulting LLC. I provide mental health counseling and consulting services. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, as well as National Certified Counselor. I obtained my Master's Degree from Murray State University. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I help clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, motivation, self esteem building, trauma and depression.
I am licensed as a Professional Counselor in two states, Kentucky and Missouri ,owner of Yahir Counseling and Consulting LLC. I provide mental health counseling and consulting services. I am also a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, as well as National Certified Counselor. I obtained my Master's Degree from Murray State University. I have over 10 years of professional work experience. I help clients with stress, anxiety, addictions, motivation, self esteem building, trauma and depression.
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Jameshia Sykes
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, RYT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111 (Online Only)
Imagine a life without of the fear of failure, judgment, or the worry of not being good enough. How would that change things for you? Would you stop trying so hard to please others? Would you find the courage to take risks and venture into the unknown? Would you be less self-critical when things go wrong? Perhaps you'd finally leave an unfulfilling job or end an unhealthy relationship. Above all, would you be happier? I believe the answer is YES! Overcoming the fear of not being good enough is possible, no matter how long you've struggled. If you're ready to build a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and inner peace, reach out!
Imagine a life without of the fear of failure, judgment, or the worry of not being good enough. How would that change things for you? Would you stop trying so hard to please others? Would you find the courage to take risks and venture into the unknown? Would you be less self-critical when things go wrong? Perhaps you'd finally leave an unfulfilling job or end an unhealthy relationship. Above all, would you be happier? I believe the answer is YES! Overcoming the fear of not being good enough is possible, no matter how long you've struggled. If you're ready to build a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and inner peace, reach out!
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We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.
We are not meant to live life alone, but rather deeply involved in relationships. Some of these relationships are highly successful, while others have come with great loss, significant struggle or just the every day difficulty of learning to live and enjoy life with another person. I believe in the value of working through personal problems in the context of building stronger relationships. I will help you work through this on a personal level or with whomever you are needing to have a restored relationship with.
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Larry Sidney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64111
For over 20 years, I have helped individuals, couples & families resolve their difficulties of depression, anxiety, stress, loss or grief, trauma incidents, couple/marital or relational matters by utilizing a cognitive behavioral, solution-focused treatment approach. I provide compassionate care and am genuinely concerned about the people I treat. My approach incorporates an action oriented aspect in bringing about the change that clients desire or request.
For over 20 years, I have helped individuals, couples & families resolve their difficulties of depression, anxiety, stress, loss or grief, trauma incidents, couple/marital or relational matters by utilizing a cognitive behavioral, solution-focused treatment approach. I provide compassionate care and am genuinely concerned about the people I treat. My approach incorporates an action oriented aspect in bringing about the change that clients desire or request.
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Balancing Harmony Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64131 (Online Only)
I am a compassionate and dedicated Master’s Level Licensed Professional Counselor, who appreciates providing clients with support. I completed my bachelor's and master's degree in psychology at Avila University. I have six years' experience as a therapist.
I am a compassionate and dedicated Master’s Level Licensed Professional Counselor, who appreciates providing clients with support. I completed my bachelor's and master's degree in psychology at Avila University. I have six years' experience as a therapist.
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Clarisha Blaylock
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64114 (Online Only)
My mission as a clinician is to provide trauma sensitive compassionate care that allows you to have agency in treatment as well as in your life.
My mission as a clinician is to provide trauma sensitive compassionate care that allows you to have agency in treatment as well as in your life.
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Olufemi (Femi) Sharp
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64114
Are you struggling to let go of past hurts or feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Let’s connect. I specialize in helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-worth, and developmental trauma, including issues in marital, partnered, and open, non-monogamous relationships. I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQIA, BIPOC, and non-binary individuals and relationships. My aim is to facilitate deep inner healing that restores balanced energy, calmness, joy, and purpose in your mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Using a blend of effective western evidence-based practices and ancient holistic treatments. Healing begins now.
Are you struggling to let go of past hurts or feeling overwhelmed and anxious? Let’s connect. I specialize in helping individuals overcome depression, anxiety, ADHD, low self-worth, and developmental trauma, including issues in marital, partnered, and open, non-monogamous relationships. I provide affirming therapy for LGBTQIA, BIPOC, and non-binary individuals and relationships. My aim is to facilitate deep inner healing that restores balanced energy, calmness, joy, and purpose in your mind, body, emotions, and spirit. Using a blend of effective western evidence-based practices and ancient holistic treatments. Healing begins now.
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Begin to Evolve, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64148
Struggling to find confidence in yourself and your abilities? Marital/relational conflicts have you wondering what happened to the good times? Have you experienced a major loss in your life and you're unsure how to adjust, and feel whole again? Ever wonder if your sexual activities are "normal?" Has your sexual activity become a problem in your relationship or career?
Struggling to find confidence in yourself and your abilities? Marital/relational conflicts have you wondering what happened to the good times? Have you experienced a major loss in your life and you're unsure how to adjust, and feel whole again? Ever wonder if your sexual activities are "normal?" Has your sexual activity become a problem in your relationship or career?
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Hi there, I’m Gabrielle! Managing the demands of life while dealing with private pain and suffering can be really tough. There can be a sense of ‘Where do I even begin?’ I would love the opportunity to begin right where you are. You may find me appropriate if you are seeking emotional resilience, self-acceptance, or harmony in your relationships. I work primarily with adults and couples impacted by life transitions, trauma, grief, or relational conflict.
Hi there, I’m Gabrielle! Managing the demands of life while dealing with private pain and suffering can be really tough. There can be a sense of ‘Where do I even begin?’ I would love the opportunity to begin right where you are. You may find me appropriate if you are seeking emotional resilience, self-acceptance, or harmony in your relationships. I work primarily with adults and couples impacted by life transitions, trauma, grief, or relational conflict.
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Olayinka (Yinka) Perry
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Kansas City, MO 64131
Life happens when you live it. Are you living your life, or going through the motions? Life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest, since you only get one. You should be the driver of your life and not the passenger along for a ride. A change of perspective is usually what is needed.
Life happens when you live it. Are you living your life, or going through the motions? Life is meant to be enjoyed to its fullest, since you only get one. You should be the driver of your life and not the passenger along for a ride. A change of perspective is usually what is needed.
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I'm who you want to see when you're tired of feeling anxious or depressed. Are you tired of dealing with childhood trauma? Does your relationship feel like work instead of play? I know finding a therapist is HARD - let alone trying to find one when you're not feeling your best. You're not alone. I get what it's like to feel alone and even stuck. I don’t want you to feel like that anymore. It's time to let go of the anxiety, sadness, frustration, loneliness, and shame. NONE of this is your fault. Life is hard. That’s why I’m here to help. Let's figure it out!
I'm who you want to see when you're tired of feeling anxious or depressed. Are you tired of dealing with childhood trauma? Does your relationship feel like work instead of play? I know finding a therapist is HARD - let alone trying to find one when you're not feeling your best. You're not alone. I get what it's like to feel alone and even stuck. I don’t want you to feel like that anymore. It's time to let go of the anxiety, sadness, frustration, loneliness, and shame. NONE of this is your fault. Life is hard. That’s why I’m here to help. Let's figure it out!
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Casondra Marie Foster
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Kansas City, MO 64134
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages that are open to honesty, transparency and the process of change. It can be difficult to reach out to others for support. There are many facets of our lives that prompt the need to develop additional coping skills and boundaries to navigate through life. I am open to assist in that process.
I enjoy working with individuals of all ages that are open to honesty, transparency and the process of change. It can be difficult to reach out to others for support. There are many facets of our lives that prompt the need to develop additional coping skills and boundaries to navigate through life. I am open to assist in that process.
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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.