Black and African American Therapists in New York
Jennifer Sterling
Art Therapist, MS, R-DMT, LCAT
Verified Verified
Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (Online Only)
I am an affirming and compassionate Black therapist with comprehensive training in creative, somatic and cognitive modalities that can support you in feeling more vital and well.
Do you struggle with depression and find it hard to get out bed each morning to complete tasks that a "normal" person should be able to complete? Do you feel tired, overwhelmed, disconnected — like there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Are you interested in exploring how your mood, energy levels, and life overall could be filled with more hope, ease, contentment, and vitality? If so, I'm here to help!
I am an affirming and compassionate Black therapist with comprehensive training in creative, somatic and cognitive modalities that can support you in feeling more vital and well.
Do you struggle with depression and find it hard to get out bed each morning to complete tasks that a "normal" person should be able to complete? Do you feel tired, overwhelmed, disconnected — like there's no light at the end of the tunnel? Are you interested in exploring how your mood, energy levels, and life overall could be filled with more hope, ease, contentment, and vitality? If so, I'm here to help!
I am also co-founder of a collective of Black Mental health practitioners based in Paris and continue to promote Art therapy/ecotherapy through other NGO work.
My clients are postcolonial, queer, subaltern, disabled, invisibilised survivors of everyday microagressions or complex trauma. Like my clients I am polycultural, multilingual, queer and attuned to queries on acculturation, multiple social identities, identity shifting, parenting minority or neuroatypical children, intercultural couples, as well as accidental, disabling or climacteric transitions. My clients want to come to terms with their complexities — those invalidated because of primary or secondary socialisation. Exploring symbolic language allows for production of new knowledge of self and self-(re)actualisation. Paris based.
I am also co-founder of a collective of Black Mental health practitioners based in Paris and continue to promote Art therapy/ecotherapy through other NGO work.
My clients are postcolonial, queer, subaltern, disabled, invisibilised survivors of everyday microagressions or complex trauma. Like my clients I am polycultural, multilingual, queer and attuned to queries on acculturation, multiple social identities, identity shifting, parenting minority or neuroatypical children, intercultural couples, as well as accidental, disabling or climacteric transitions. My clients want to come to terms with their complexities — those invalidated because of primary or secondary socialisation. Exploring symbolic language allows for production of new knowledge of self and self-(re)actualisation. Paris based.
MA therapy LLC
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
Brooklyn, NY 11205 (Online Only)
Clients describe me as empathetic, supportive, humorous, attentive and trustworthy. I have spent three years supporting individuals who deal with interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, infidelity, grief, trauma, stress, self-esteem, work challenges and life transitions. I have expertise supporting the unique and vast challenges of marginalized communities including Black, LGBTQIA+, and Latinx. I am passionate about providing therapy because I know firsthand what it is like to feel alone, undervalued and scared.
Clients describe me as empathetic, supportive, humorous, attentive and trustworthy. I have spent three years supporting individuals who deal with interpersonal challenges, anxiety, depression, infidelity, grief, trauma, stress, self-esteem, work challenges and life transitions. I have expertise supporting the unique and vast challenges of marginalized communities including Black, LGBTQIA+, and Latinx. I am passionate about providing therapy because I know firsthand what it is like to feel alone, undervalued and scared.
Franchesca M Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, women's issues, and the unique struggles faced by the latino and black community.
Hello! I'm a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist, providing a safe environment for clients to process and explore their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I offer in person and tele health services. My office is located in Manhattan. I work with a diverse population, and sessions are always tailored to meet the client's needs. My approach consists of insight-oriented psychotherapy. When we have a better understanding of our thoughts and behaviors, it allows us to gain self-awareness, improving our relationship with ourselves and others. I believe that love and compassion, allow us to navigate life's challenges with grace and ease.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, women's issues, and the unique struggles faced by the latino and black community.
Hello! I'm a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist, providing a safe environment for clients to process and explore their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I offer in person and tele health services. My office is located in Manhattan. I work with a diverse population, and sessions are always tailored to meet the client's needs. My approach consists of insight-oriented psychotherapy. When we have a better understanding of our thoughts and behaviors, it allows us to gain self-awareness, improving our relationship with ourselves and others. I believe that love and compassion, allow us to navigate life's challenges with grace and ease.
The Good Healing Firm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10037 (Online Only)
We accept Loveland Foundation and Black Liberation Therapy Grants/Vouchers.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
We accept Loveland Foundation and Black Liberation Therapy Grants/Vouchers.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
Soraya Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11238 (Online Only)
I am a Black queer therapist who specializes in working with BIPOC and QT clients, creative artists, community organizers, and activists.
I hold a strong commitment to using holistic approaches to healing. Through my extensive clinical work with trauma survivors and background working with young people, I know that talk therapy is not always the most effective method for processing and healing from trauma. I employ therapeutic techniques from Trauma-based Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic modalities to support my clients. As a published author, I often incorporate creative modalities into my therapeutic practice such as creative writing activities, drawing, and clay. Let's work together to figure out which methods work best for you.
I am a Black queer therapist who specializes in working with BIPOC and QT clients, creative artists, community organizers, and activists.
I hold a strong commitment to using holistic approaches to healing. Through my extensive clinical work with trauma survivors and background working with young people, I know that talk therapy is not always the most effective method for processing and healing from trauma. I employ therapeutic techniques from Trauma-based Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic modalities to support my clients. As a published author, I often incorporate creative modalities into my therapeutic practice such as creative writing activities, drawing, and clay. Let's work together to figure out which methods work best for you.
A queer, biracial Black woman born into a multicultural family, one of my proudest achievements was when I became the first person in my family to earn a university degree.
I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.
A queer, biracial Black woman born into a multicultural family, one of my proudest achievements was when I became the first person in my family to earn a university degree.
I have the honor of accompanying fellow LGBTQIA+ individuals of color, especially those moving through life transitions, first-generation undergraduate & graduate students, academics, artists, writers, and those holding intersectional identities rooted in multicultural and interracial families, partnerships, and transcultural and/or adult adoption. In addition, I work with couples as well as poly individuals and ethically/consensually non-monogamous partnerships.
Aarian Punter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BS, MS, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10039 (Online Only)
While I center your story in our work together, I draw on my own experiences as an African American woman of color, parent of two, and poet when appropriate.
The therapeutic relationship is a sacred interpersonal bond built on trust. Together, we’ll co-create a space to overcome your obstacles, shift lifestyle or behavioral patterns, and tap into your innate capacity for resilience. I view my work through an anti-oppressive social justice lens, which will deepen your understanding of how your environment, your family, and your community can impact you. We may explore anything from the trickle down effect of workplace stress, to the impact of media violence on children, or anything else that may be on your mind.
While I center your story in our work together, I draw on my own experiences as an African American woman of color, parent of two, and poet when appropriate.
The therapeutic relationship is a sacred interpersonal bond built on trust. Together, we’ll co-create a space to overcome your obstacles, shift lifestyle or behavioral patterns, and tap into your innate capacity for resilience. I view my work through an anti-oppressive social justice lens, which will deepen your understanding of how your environment, your family, and your community can impact you. We may explore anything from the trickle down effect of workplace stress, to the impact of media violence on children, or anything else that may be on your mind.
As a Black male therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of understanding, acceptance, and growth for all my clients.
I firmly believe in the inherent potential within each individual and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and the client's autonomy.
As a Black male therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of understanding, acceptance, and growth for all my clients.
I firmly believe in the inherent potential within each individual and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and the client's autonomy.
I believe that therapy is a relationship that facilitates healing and growth. I center my work on the experiences of Black and/or LGBTQ+ identifying adults and I focus on challenges related to identity, trauma, and life transitions. I am here to affirm and celebrate who you are, while also working toward the areas you want to see shift in your life. This may include, but is not limited to, feelings of powerlessness or insignificance, dissatisfaction, or disconnection from yourself and others.
I believe that therapy is a relationship that facilitates healing and growth. I center my work on the experiences of Black and/or LGBTQ+ identifying adults and I focus on challenges related to identity, trauma, and life transitions. I am here to affirm and celebrate who you are, while also working toward the areas you want to see shift in your life. This may include, but is not limited to, feelings of powerlessness or insignificance, dissatisfaction, or disconnection from yourself and others.
Gabbie Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10027 (Online Only)
I specialize in helping Black and Brown people and members of the LGBTQ community.
I am passionate about supporting my clients in creating a stronger sense of self. You may find that your choices or behaviors aren't in accordance with your goals and you often feel regret, shame, and worry. Even when you’ve taken the time to sift through societal messages and make decisions based on what feels most authentic, it can still be difficult to stand firm in this while navigating family, relationships, and careers. My work is to validate, affirm, and guide you in gaining deeper understanding of what you value and radiating who you are through action and being.
I specialize in helping Black and Brown people and members of the LGBTQ community.
I am passionate about supporting my clients in creating a stronger sense of self. You may find that your choices or behaviors aren't in accordance with your goals and you often feel regret, shame, and worry. Even when you’ve taken the time to sift through societal messages and make decisions based on what feels most authentic, it can still be difficult to stand firm in this while navigating family, relationships, and careers. My work is to validate, affirm, and guide you in gaining deeper understanding of what you value and radiating who you are through action and being.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Black women through a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, relational framework.
You appear to have it all figured out on the outside, but on the inside, you often feel nervous, scared, and overwhelmed. You’re successful and have achieved great things, but you still don’t feel worthy. It’s hard to feel good enough when you always need to please others and be perfect. This has left you questioning yourself, exhausted and anxious. You’re not sure why you’re feeling so anxious. Perhaps it's a fear of failure or rejection. You’ve learned that your successes are what makes you valuable. This mindset has helped you get to where you are today, but it's ruining your mood, your ability to relax and your sense of self.
I specialize in working with Black women through a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, relational framework.
You appear to have it all figured out on the outside, but on the inside, you often feel nervous, scared, and overwhelmed. You’re successful and have achieved great things, but you still don’t feel worthy. It’s hard to feel good enough when you always need to please others and be perfect. This has left you questioning yourself, exhausted and anxious. You’re not sure why you’re feeling so anxious. Perhaps it's a fear of failure or rejection. You’ve learned that your successes are what makes you valuable. This mindset has helped you get to where you are today, but it's ruining your mood, your ability to relax and your sense of self.
I thrive to aid clients develop the skills they need to reach their goals within the scope of their privilege. Highlighting systematic oppressions in our world and how we can cope as living beings is what I strive to do with my clients. My approach mostly aligns with feminist theories and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques that focus on education about social justice issues & how those issues might affect my clients’ lives. My clinical interests include making the therapeutic space more welcoming to LGBTQ+ and Black communities.
I thrive to aid clients develop the skills they need to reach their goals within the scope of their privilege. Highlighting systematic oppressions in our world and how we can cope as living beings is what I strive to do with my clients. My approach mostly aligns with feminist theories and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques that focus on education about social justice issues & how those issues might affect my clients’ lives. My clinical interests include making the therapeutic space more welcoming to LGBTQ+ and Black communities.
Being a child of Black Dominican and Cuban immigrants, I deeply understand the challenges that come with adapting to new environments, trauma, systems of oppression, and cultural norms.
Step into a honest space where your journey of self-discovery and growth is met with warmth, direct feedback and compassion. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, you're welcomed with empathy and tools to navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll embark on a path towards clarity, healthier patterns, and a renewed sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace authenticity and find deep inner peace. I am a bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist licensed in both New York and Texas, and presently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University.
Being a child of Black Dominican and Cuban immigrants, I deeply understand the challenges that come with adapting to new environments, trauma, systems of oppression, and cultural norms.
Step into a honest space where your journey of self-discovery and growth is met with warmth, direct feedback and compassion. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, you're welcomed with empathy and tools to navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll embark on a path towards clarity, healthier patterns, and a renewed sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace authenticity and find deep inner peace. I am a bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist licensed in both New York and Texas, and presently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University.
Teshera Russell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10012 (Online Only)
I am thrilled to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who identify as BIPOC ( Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and who have experienced childhood trauma. If you find it challenging to connect with your emotions and navigate the complexities of your inner world, you have come to the right place. As a compassionate and empathetic therapist, I aim to understand the unique struggles you may face as you seek to heal from the wounds of the past, enhance your emotional well-being and cultivate a fulfilling life in the present.
I am thrilled to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who identify as BIPOC ( Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and who have experienced childhood trauma. If you find it challenging to connect with your emotions and navigate the complexities of your inner world, you have come to the right place. As a compassionate and empathetic therapist, I aim to understand the unique struggles you may face as you seek to heal from the wounds of the past, enhance your emotional well-being and cultivate a fulfilling life in the present.
H. C. Cristina
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My own queer Black identity impacts my work with clients in a world where mental health providers do not commonly mirror various marginalized identities.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
My own queer Black identity impacts my work with clients in a world where mental health providers do not commonly mirror various marginalized identities.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
Sauda K. Dunlap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11208 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of interests include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, adjustment to change/life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, racial/inequality issues and mental health stigma in the Black community.
The ebbs and flow of life can be stressful and challenging but also full of happiness and joy. There are times when seeking help is necessary to navigate different parts of the life journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I am here to provide support as you navigate the life journey. My clinical experience includes case management with a preventive agency, working in a psychiatric public hospital providing treatment to children and adolescents, clinical consultation to a community-based organization and implementing school mental health programs in the public health sector.
My areas of interests include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, adjustment to change/life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, racial/inequality issues and mental health stigma in the Black community.
The ebbs and flow of life can be stressful and challenging but also full of happiness and joy. There are times when seeking help is necessary to navigate different parts of the life journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I am here to provide support as you navigate the life journey. My clinical experience includes case management with a preventive agency, working in a psychiatric public hospital providing treatment to children and adolescents, clinical consultation to a community-based organization and implementing school mental health programs in the public health sector.
Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming leaving you feeling as if you are trying to climb out of a hole or as if you are continuously running with no destination. Therapy can help you make changes in your life by helping with achieving goals, and modifying your overall perspective and the way you manage the stressors that you face. Deciding to embark on the therapeutic journey is not an easy decision but the first step in achieving change. I have extensive experience working in the black community navigating difficulties experienced with work and family
Sometimes life can be stressful and overwhelming leaving you feeling as if you are trying to climb out of a hole or as if you are continuously running with no destination. Therapy can help you make changes in your life by helping with achieving goals, and modifying your overall perspective and the way you manage the stressors that you face. Deciding to embark on the therapeutic journey is not an easy decision but the first step in achieving change. I have extensive experience working in the black community navigating difficulties experienced with work and family
Kezzia Quintyne-Hilaire
Counselor, LMHC, CASAC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11242 (Online Only)
Your feelings are valid! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Black therapist in NYC, I understand the value of receiving quality therapy services. My practice is dedicated to helping women of color keep their crowns on straight. I specialize in trauma, women's issues, and anxiety. My primary therapeutic focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses bilateral stimulation to help replace traumatic memories. Healing occurs through various approaches, so I also use multiple therapies to help my clients reduce depression, anxiety, work stress, and emotional distress.
Your feelings are valid! As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a Black therapist in NYC, I understand the value of receiving quality therapy services. My practice is dedicated to helping women of color keep their crowns on straight. I specialize in trauma, women's issues, and anxiety. My primary therapeutic focus is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), which uses bilateral stimulation to help replace traumatic memories. Healing occurs through various approaches, so I also use multiple therapies to help my clients reduce depression, anxiety, work stress, and emotional distress.
I have a passion for working with everyone from children to elderly adults in communities related to my identities - individuals who are queer, gender-expansive, Black, Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean, neurodivergent, and disabled.
Life is hard! Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with your emotions? Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns or behaviors you want to change? Do you feel disconnected from others or struggle with relationships? Are you questioning your identity, purpose, or direction in life? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you may be ready for therapy!
I have a passion for working with everyone from children to elderly adults in communities related to my identities - individuals who are queer, gender-expansive, Black, Hispanic, Afro-Caribbean, neurodivergent, and disabled.
Life is hard! Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with your emotions? Do you find yourself stuck in repetitive patterns or behaviors you want to change? Do you feel disconnected from others or struggle with relationships? Are you questioning your identity, purpose, or direction in life? If you've answered yes to any of these questions, you may be ready for therapy!
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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.