Black and African American Therapists in East Palo Alto, CA
Joan Sykes-Miessi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
East Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Online Only)
Have you been struggling to “get it together” for some time now? Maybe you feel left out or confused because your friends and peers seem to have their lives all figured out. You have goals for yourself but can’t seem to get moving on them much less achieve them. Perhaps you have great starts but after a few weeks those 'starts' began to slow down to an eventually halt; once again leaving you with feelings like disappointment, maybe anger, or perhaps lonely to the point of not wanting to try again.
Have you been struggling to “get it together” for some time now? Maybe you feel left out or confused because your friends and peers seem to have their lives all figured out. You have goals for yourself but can’t seem to get moving on them much less achieve them. Perhaps you have great starts but after a few weeks those 'starts' began to slow down to an eventually halt; once again leaving you with feelings like disappointment, maybe anger, or perhaps lonely to the point of not wanting to try again.
Quimani Green
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
As a Clinical Social Worker and Pyschotherapist, I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. I am a trainer, consultant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Psychological Assistant who values healing, growth, determination, advocacy, and service. As a provider of services in the Human Services Agency, the Children Welfare and Mental Health Systems, I bring a unique perspective to the services that I provide.
As a Clinical Social Worker and Pyschotherapist, I have worked in the mental health field for over 12 years. I am a trainer, consultant, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Registered Psychological Assistant who values healing, growth, determination, advocacy, and service. As a provider of services in the Human Services Agency, the Children Welfare and Mental Health Systems, I bring a unique perspective to the services that I provide.
Karla Amanda Brown
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
It is time for you to get unstuck - feel stronger and live life in control. Do you feel hurt and betrayed by someone who was supposed to love you? If your current relationship is causing you pain, you are in the right place. Fear does not have to rule your every move. Together, you and I will address what has been keeping you frozen so that you can open the door to a life of possibility and begin enjoying yourself while feeling secure and confident.
It is time for you to get unstuck - feel stronger and live life in control. Do you feel hurt and betrayed by someone who was supposed to love you? If your current relationship is causing you pain, you are in the right place. Fear does not have to rule your every move. Together, you and I will address what has been keeping you frozen so that you can open the door to a life of possibility and begin enjoying yourself while feeling secure and confident.
Grace N Flier
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Whatever journey you are on, you deserve a compassionate listener who can navigate your concerns and worries. I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and couples through internal struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, celebrating the resilience within you.
Whatever journey you are on, you deserve a compassionate listener who can navigate your concerns and worries. I specialize in supporting individuals, families, and couples through internal struggles, trauma, and relationship challenges. My goal is to help you transform conflicts into opportunities for growth, celebrating the resilience within you.
Sean Chatmon
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Not accepting new clients
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
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Briana D., LCSW | Therapy for Self-Doubt & Burnout
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, Coach, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Stanford, CA 94309 (Online Only)
Experienced in working from a feminist, liberation focused lens with Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, Indigenous, Women of Color, help revolutionary women break free from self-doubt, impostor syndrome, career and academic burnout, and cultural stress so you can show up fully and authentically in the world and sustain yourself in the work you feel called to do.
You're a cycle breaker, healer, care worker dreamer, activist, educator, care worker, change maker, therapist, student, intern, or good ancestor in the making. You care deeply about people and the planet, but you aren't so sure about taking care of yourself. No matter how much you do or how hard you work, you never feel like you're doing enough. You struggle to give yourself permission to rest and experience joy when there is still so much to do. You find yourself tangled up in self-sacrifice, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, hustle culture, overextending, guilt, martyrdom, and career and academic stress And you're exhausted.
Experienced in working from a feminist, liberation focused lens with Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, Indigenous, Women of Color, help revolutionary women break free from self-doubt, impostor syndrome, career and academic burnout, and cultural stress so you can show up fully and authentically in the world and sustain yourself in the work you feel called to do.
You're a cycle breaker, healer, care worker dreamer, activist, educator, care worker, change maker, therapist, student, intern, or good ancestor in the making. You care deeply about people and the planet, but you aren't so sure about taking care of yourself. No matter how much you do or how hard you work, you never feel like you're doing enough. You struggle to give yourself permission to rest and experience joy when there is still so much to do. You find yourself tangled up in self-sacrifice, impostor syndrome, perfectionism, hustle culture, overextending, guilt, martyrdom, and career and academic stress And you're exhausted.
Megan Hankins-Maldonado
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94302 (Online Only)
You are a high preforming athlete that is in a constant state of stress. Assignments are piling up, parents are on your case about you name it and the one place you find peace (your sport) feels like a burden and not a refuge. You aren't "locked in" and feel a roller coaster of emotions: deep sadness, isolation, anxiety, unmotivated and lost. You present to everyone that you are “fine” but everything inside you says that you aren’t. My name is Megan and I help depressed, anxious and burned out athletes reclaim their life and their joy for the sports they play.
You are a high preforming athlete that is in a constant state of stress. Assignments are piling up, parents are on your case about you name it and the one place you find peace (your sport) feels like a burden and not a refuge. You aren't "locked in" and feel a roller coaster of emotions: deep sadness, isolation, anxiety, unmotivated and lost. You present to everyone that you are “fine” but everything inside you says that you aren’t. My name is Megan and I help depressed, anxious and burned out athletes reclaim their life and their joy for the sports they play.
Dr. Antonio M Pearce
Psychological Associate, PsyD
Verified Verified
Mountain View, CA 94043 (Online Only)
Too many people suffer with difficulties in their everyday life and feel as though they are alone. If the difficulties you’ve been experiencing have interfered with your work, your mood feels off, your sleep habits have changed for the worse, your physical health is being affected due to your psychological health, you’ve been experiencing unexplained weight changes, or your relationships are being harmed by your emotional state it may be time to speak with someone who has skills and training to help.
Too many people suffer with difficulties in their everyday life and feel as though they are alone. If the difficulties you’ve been experiencing have interfered with your work, your mood feels off, your sleep habits have changed for the worse, your physical health is being affected due to your psychological health, you’ve been experiencing unexplained weight changes, or your relationships are being harmed by your emotional state it may be time to speak with someone who has skills and training to help.
Will Alexander
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
I use an integrative approach that is based on the individual needs of the people in front of me and begins with compassion and empathy. I believe forming a strong therapeutic relationship is key for therapy to be successful. Rooted in person-centered therapy, I use empathy, respect, humor, and curiosity to guide treatment. From there, I weave various evidenced based practices together like Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, attachment theory and mindfulness strategies to challenge, empower, build insight and guide you to healthier ways of managing life.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual and family therapy across the lifespan, with a focus on youth, adolescents, and young adults. I use a cognitive behavioral (CBT) and systems framework to work with individuals on issues stemming from OCD, anxiety, trauma, cultural stress, and low confidence. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients to be themselves and learn strategies to lower distress and gain confidence.
I am a licensed psychologist who provides individual and family therapy across the lifespan, with a focus on youth, adolescents, and young adults. I use a cognitive behavioral (CBT) and systems framework to work with individuals on issues stemming from OCD, anxiety, trauma, cultural stress, and low confidence. My goal is to provide a safe space for clients to be themselves and learn strategies to lower distress and gain confidence.
Feeling out of control or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
Feeling out of control or out of Focus? Do ADHD related issues hold you or a loved one back from dreams and potential? Feelings of worry, confusion, anger, and sadness can make your relationships, parenting, work, or your education seem impossible or like plain torture. My passion is helping people tap into their their inherent worth and significance, while promoting growth. You CAN tackle the problems you have, and you have the power to promote well-being in yourself and in your relationships. Lets get to work, and see the results in your life: improvements in mood/ relationships/work and educational performance, and peace of mind.
Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama
Marriage & Family Therapist, DSW, LMFT
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94303 (Online Only)
My name is Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama and I am the founder and a clinician at Diaspora Therapy Group. I work with clients who are navigating multiple marginalized identities and face complex trauma. They seek a safe space to explore their identity and heal from systemic oppression. Their goals include developing self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and achieving personal growth. They want support that acknowledges the intersectionality of their experiences and provides culturally sensitive guidance to help them live authentically and resiliently.
My name is Dr. Kiley Dunne Lizama and I am the founder and a clinician at Diaspora Therapy Group. I work with clients who are navigating multiple marginalized identities and face complex trauma. They seek a safe space to explore their identity and heal from systemic oppression. Their goals include developing self-advocacy, setting boundaries, and achieving personal growth. They want support that acknowledges the intersectionality of their experiences and provides culturally sensitive guidance to help them live authentically and resiliently.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
I am a Transpersonal Psychologist, Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach. My approach to healing is diverse and integrative. I use a combination of my skills to help clients progress in their lives, addressing their core needs to feel well, love and be loved, achieve success, and find fulfillment. I am equipped with a broad range of skills to meet these essential needs.
Almaz Nigusse-Bland
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
You are feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected from those around you and maybe from yourself. Maybe you shut out the world. Maybe you don't feel like yourself. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe it is challenging to create boundaries. Past negative experiences may be contributing to your current concerns. You want to find a way to manage these feelings. Your goal is to have an awareness of yourself and triggers. With the right tools and interventions customized to your needs, healing is possible.
You are feeling overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions. You feel disconnected from those around you and maybe from yourself. Maybe you shut out the world. Maybe you don't feel like yourself. Maybe you are not sleeping well. Maybe it is challenging to create boundaries. Past negative experiences may be contributing to your current concerns. You want to find a way to manage these feelings. Your goal is to have an awareness of yourself and triggers. With the right tools and interventions customized to your needs, healing is possible.
Natasha Kazmi, Trust Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Palo Alto, CA 94301
We are able to meet our clients via video as well as phone, this way making it easier for them to have access to therapy. We offer a non-judgmental, safe space for our clients to express themselves freely and grow from the experience.
We are able to meet our clients via video as well as phone, this way making it easier for them to have access to therapy. We offer a non-judgmental, safe space for our clients to express themselves freely and grow from the experience.
My name is Tiffany Lewis-Hill. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana, Texas, Massachusetts, and California based in Shreveport, La. I work with adults, young adults, and the geriatric population. Although I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral therapy, I take an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to teach my clients different ways to maintain the progress gained in therapy.
My name is Tiffany Lewis-Hill. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Louisiana, Texas, Massachusetts, and California based in Shreveport, La. I work with adults, young adults, and the geriatric population. Although I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral therapy, I take an eclectic approach to therapy which allows me to teach my clients different ways to maintain the progress gained in therapy.
Serenity Psychotherapy LLC
Counselor, LPCC, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
Palo Alto, CA 94301 (Online Only)
Dr. Victoria Coleman: Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Dr. Victoria Coleman: Getting to the root of your pain, learning to deal with it, building upon your strengths then learning to act versus react to people and events is the goal of my approach. I have a long history of working with diverse populations, who have developed varied problems: Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Marital, Parenting, Occupational, grief and more My approach is to work with your strengths; help you to develop new views and skills and then organize them into a plan that works in obtaining your goals.
Hello, You Amazing Being! I’m Traneaka Turner, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. As someone with personal experience, seeking out mental health support can be difficult. I am here to be a space for you to navigate these onset of difficulties as you transition into your healing journey. With working with highly motivated individuals, my specialties are low self-esteem, relational difficulties, anxiety, attachment wounds, and navigating generational traumas. I implement an integrative approach within my work with you to treat all parts of you.
Hello, You Amazing Being! I’m Traneaka Turner, a licensed marriage and family therapist in California. As someone with personal experience, seeking out mental health support can be difficult. I am here to be a space for you to navigate these onset of difficulties as you transition into your healing journey. With working with highly motivated individuals, my specialties are low self-esteem, relational difficulties, anxiety, attachment wounds, and navigating generational traumas. I implement an integrative approach within my work with you to treat all parts of you.
Kamailia Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Menlo Park, CA 94025 (Online Only)
I have worked with diverse populations of all ages. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life, use their voice, and be free in their body. As humans, our sense of self is shaped by family stories, the environment we grew up and live in, relationships, past traumas, and socio-political-economic and cultural influences, that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My joy as a therapist is to provide space for you to speak your truth, find your way back to yourself, reinvent, and rediscover who you are. Change is a moment-by-moment process.
I have worked with diverse populations of all ages. I believe that everyone deserves to live their best life, use their voice, and be free in their body. As humans, our sense of self is shaped by family stories, the environment we grew up and live in, relationships, past traumas, and socio-political-economic and cultural influences, that may have clouded our vision of ourselves or who we want to be. My joy as a therapist is to provide space for you to speak your truth, find your way back to yourself, reinvent, and rediscover who you are. Change is a moment-by-moment process.
A little about me: I obtained degrees in psychology from The Ohio State University (BA), Howard University (MEd), and the University of Akron (PhD). I completed my training in community mental health and university counseling center settings. I am licensed in the states of North Carolina and California. My specialties include trauma-focused work, incorporating mindfulness, existential concerns, poverty and class issues, and racial-cultural issues. The bulk of my experience has been with young adults as college students and young professionals, people of color navigating relationships and challenging social environments.
A little about me: I obtained degrees in psychology from The Ohio State University (BA), Howard University (MEd), and the University of Akron (PhD). I completed my training in community mental health and university counseling center settings. I am licensed in the states of North Carolina and California. My specialties include trauma-focused work, incorporating mindfulness, existential concerns, poverty and class issues, and racial-cultural issues. The bulk of my experience has been with young adults as college students and young professionals, people of color navigating relationships and challenging social environments.
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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.