Black and African American Therapists in Atlanta, GA
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Dominique Harmon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30309 (Online Only)
I offer communal holistic health & wellness gatherings for Black women addressing gender and race-based stress & trauma.
I support my clients in getting to the root cause of distress, unhealthy lifestyle practices, and ineffective patterns of behavior. This often includes addressing chronic and complex trauma and stressors, and identifying core beliefs and societal pressures that have come to influence their behavior and lifestyle choices. With increased awareness, strategies and skills, I support my clients in aligning their actions with their personal passions, desires, and values. I integrate holistic health and wellness strategies, to assist my clients in developing healthy lifestyle practices that support their optimal mental health.
I offer communal holistic health & wellness gatherings for Black women addressing gender and race-based stress & trauma.
I support my clients in getting to the root cause of distress, unhealthy lifestyle practices, and ineffective patterns of behavior. This often includes addressing chronic and complex trauma and stressors, and identifying core beliefs and societal pressures that have come to influence their behavior and lifestyle choices. With increased awareness, strategies and skills, I support my clients in aligning their actions with their personal passions, desires, and values. I integrate holistic health and wellness strategies, to assist my clients in developing healthy lifestyle practices that support their optimal mental health.
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During these tumultuous times, our mental health is more essential now than ever before. There's no time like the present to put your emotional and mental health at the forefront. My work includes working with children, adolescents and young adults (ages 5 through 25) of Black,Brown & other marginalized communities to end toxic generational cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns to increase wholeness & unity. If you are struggling with complex or multigenerational trauma, mood disorders, anger management, life transitions, history of abuse, academic concerns, give me a call or email me at iamrootedoffice@gmail.com
During these tumultuous times, our mental health is more essential now than ever before. There's no time like the present to put your emotional and mental health at the forefront. My work includes working with children, adolescents and young adults (ages 5 through 25) of Black,Brown & other marginalized communities to end toxic generational cycles of trauma and unhealthy patterns to increase wholeness & unity. If you are struggling with complex or multigenerational trauma, mood disorders, anger management, life transitions, history of abuse, academic concerns, give me a call or email me at iamrootedoffice@gmail.com
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Briana Driver
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, Coach
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30309
Experienced in working from a feminist, liberation focused lens with Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, Indigenous, Women of Color, I offer healing centered coaching rooted in social justice, abolition, and liberation.
Are you a cycle breaker, healer, activist, educator, care worker, change maker, therapist, student, intern, or good ancestor in the making working to bring about radical change in the world? I offer online coaching to 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, while reclaiming yourself from the dominant narratives, harmful internalized beliefs from culture and society, and oppressive systems in your life.
Experienced in working from a feminist, liberation focused lens with Black, Asian, Hispanic/Latina, Indigenous, Women of Color, I offer healing centered coaching rooted in social justice, abolition, and liberation.
Are you a cycle breaker, healer, activist, educator, care worker, change maker, therapist, student, intern, or good ancestor in the making working to bring about radical change in the world? I offer online coaching to 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, while reclaiming yourself from the dominant narratives, harmful internalized beliefs from culture and society, and oppressive systems in your life.
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I am deeply passionate about supporting the BIPOC (Black Indigenous, People of Color) community.
I am a compassionate and dedicated person with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and discover the path to positive emotions and self-love. I love working with individuals, guiding them on a journey to work through anxiety and self-doubt when setting boundaries, difficulties managing anger and heavy emotions during conflict, shutting down and avoiding difficult conversations and struggles to believe positive things about themselves. I want to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their stories and build resilience. I want you to be able to show up as your most authentic self.
I am deeply passionate about supporting the BIPOC (Black Indigenous, People of Color) community.
I am a compassionate and dedicated person with a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and discover the path to positive emotions and self-love. I love working with individuals, guiding them on a journey to work through anxiety and self-doubt when setting boundaries, difficulties managing anger and heavy emotions during conflict, shutting down and avoiding difficult conversations and struggles to believe positive things about themselves. I want to provide a supportive and empathetic environment where clients can explore their stories and build resilience. I want you to be able to show up as your most authentic self.
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Tracy Gantlin-Monroy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, MDiv, LPC, BSP, SE
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30315 (Online Only)
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
As the 1st Black female Brainspotting trainer in the world, I seek to humanize mental health struggles, representation and champion therapy to everyone as the path to normalizing/living a healthy, active, fulfilling life. Freedom, self-confidence, courage, a healthy sense of self; what's stopping you? Barriers to acceptance exist, often buried deep within the layers of experience, trauma, divorce, unmet needs, unhealed hurts, depression, anxiety, less than desired self esteem, family systems, unhealthy relationships, anger, feelings of being misunderstood, symptoms of diagnosis, poor communication skills and the list goes on.
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While my work is dedicated to assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds, I am particularly committed to supporting black-identifying women and men.
Regina Sewell MA LPC (Georgia License LPC013152) As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping individuals tap into their true potential and overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. I encourage clients to explore their deepest emotions, thoughts, and aspirations to uncover the root causes of dissatisfaction and work toward healing and personal growth. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, and anger management.
While my work is dedicated to assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds, I am particularly committed to supporting black-identifying women and men.
Regina Sewell MA LPC (Georgia License LPC013152) As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am dedicated to helping individuals tap into their true potential and overcome the obstacles that prevent them from living fulfilling lives. I encourage clients to explore their deepest emotions, thoughts, and aspirations to uncover the root causes of dissatisfaction and work toward healing and personal growth. My focus areas include anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, low self-esteem, and anger management.
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Dr. Corrine Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30306 (Online Only)
We welcome all but have a special passion for serving Black women who desire to be seen, valued, and welcomed into the therapy space.
Are you noticing changes in your mood but don't know where to start to get back on track? Do you feel burnt out due to struggles balancing multiple roles and responsibilities? Do you struggle with making your needs a priority? Are you noticing issues in your relationships with communication? Are you worried about making a change but know that you can't stay stuck where you currently are? Welcome to Harris Counseling Services PLLC, where we will walk with you on your journey to better. Welcome to a safe, nonjudgemental place where you can breathe, rest, be, learn more about yourself, and work to reach healing, balance, and wholeness.
We welcome all but have a special passion for serving Black women who desire to be seen, valued, and welcomed into the therapy space.
Are you noticing changes in your mood but don't know where to start to get back on track? Do you feel burnt out due to struggles balancing multiple roles and responsibilities? Do you struggle with making your needs a priority? Are you noticing issues in your relationships with communication? Are you worried about making a change but know that you can't stay stuck where you currently are? Welcome to Harris Counseling Services PLLC, where we will walk with you on your journey to better. Welcome to a safe, nonjudgemental place where you can breathe, rest, be, learn more about yourself, and work to reach healing, balance, and wholeness.
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Dominique Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30312 (Online Only)
I am a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia. I identify as a black cis-gendered, lesbian woman. I am passionate about helping others and doing this by meeting them where they're at. My goal is to offer a open, non-judgmental space where my clients feel safe sharing and processing their emotions and experiences, while giving guidance and helping them problem solve to resolve their presenting issues.
I am a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia. I identify as a black cis-gendered, lesbian woman. I am passionate about helping others and doing this by meeting them where they're at. My goal is to offer a open, non-judgmental space where my clients feel safe sharing and processing their emotions and experiences, while giving guidance and helping them problem solve to resolve their presenting issues.
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Ariana Reeves
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I also specialize in working with Black and People of Color (POC) on various topics that greatly affect these communities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed across different areas of your life? Does it feel like the smallest things are strongly affecting you? Are you noticing patterns when it comes to relationships that are negatively impacting you? Are experiences from your past negatively influencing your present and potential future? Is talking to your friends and family no longer helpful? Good news, you’re not alone in these feelings! Many people experience this cycle of emotional, mental and even physical exhaustion. More good news, you don’t have to stay in it or battle it alone!
I also specialize in working with Black and People of Color (POC) on various topics that greatly affect these communities.
Are you feeling overwhelmed across different areas of your life? Does it feel like the smallest things are strongly affecting you? Are you noticing patterns when it comes to relationships that are negatively impacting you? Are experiences from your past negatively influencing your present and potential future? Is talking to your friends and family no longer helpful? Good news, you’re not alone in these feelings! Many people experience this cycle of emotional, mental and even physical exhaustion. More good news, you don’t have to stay in it or battle it alone!
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Cherlisa Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, MPH, LPC, CHES
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I am a lead researcher for Herpes Simplex Virus-2 within African-American females, focused on STD/STI counseling, sex therapy workshops, sex-partner notification, sex-positive therapy, and rapid HIV testing.
I have served clients in psychiatric care for over 16 years, facilitated psychosexual Trauma Systems Therapy for over 9 years, led couples and family therapy for over 8 years, and have been actively working with HIV prevention and sexual health education of other sexually transmitted infections and diseases for over 8 years. I am a Doctor of Health Education and Promotion and I am exceedingly committed to sexual health, behavioral health, and mental health.
I am a lead researcher for Herpes Simplex Virus-2 within African-American females, focused on STD/STI counseling, sex therapy workshops, sex-partner notification, sex-positive therapy, and rapid HIV testing.
I have served clients in psychiatric care for over 16 years, facilitated psychosexual Trauma Systems Therapy for over 9 years, led couples and family therapy for over 8 years, and have been actively working with HIV prevention and sexual health education of other sexually transmitted infections and diseases for over 8 years. I am a Doctor of Health Education and Promotion and I am exceedingly committed to sexual health, behavioral health, and mental health.
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In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.
In my work, I center the voices of those with minoritized/oppressed identities (e.g., Black people, People of Color, LGBTQIA+, trans, gender-expansive people, and people in nontraditional relationship configurations). I have extensive experience working with adults struggling with anxiety, depression, identity exploration (ethnic, racial, gender, and/or sexual identity), intersectionality, PTSD & Trauma, racial & oppression-based traumatic stress, and relationship concerns. I am also comfortable integrating religion/spirituality into our therapeutic work. My therapeutic sweet-spot is working with Q+BIPOC individuals and couples.
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Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
I help Black women & women of color heal from how past trauma has affected your current relationships with yourself & others: Attachment Trauma in childhood; Adjustment to Motherhood & Maternal Mental Health; Codependence & Perfectionism. Women are the backbone of our families, workplaces, and communities, but what happens when you can no longer keep up? Do you have success in most areas of life, but make the same mistakes in relationships? Trying to be perfect & please everyone, but your own needs are unmet? My passion is helping you begin the journey of healing from past trauma and move toward Wholeness and Wellness your life.
I help Black women & women of color heal from how past trauma has affected your current relationships with yourself & others: Attachment Trauma in childhood; Adjustment to Motherhood & Maternal Mental Health; Codependence & Perfectionism. Women are the backbone of our families, workplaces, and communities, but what happens when you can no longer keep up? Do you have success in most areas of life, but make the same mistakes in relationships? Trying to be perfect & please everyone, but your own needs are unmet? My passion is helping you begin the journey of healing from past trauma and move toward Wholeness and Wellness your life.
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I am a black Caribbean queer nonbinary therapist.
Accepting New Clients: Struggling to adult and navigate life changes? Life can be overwhelming. May it be relationships feel tricky, difficulty with expressing your emotions or adjust to new changes and challenges. Let's work together towards clarity, balance, and peace leaving searching for purpose or perfection while feeling stuck and overwhelmed behind. I incorporate a mix of culturally affirming, Holistic practices, meditation and somatic movement, Trauma informed techniques, (CPT & Brainspotting) and various mindfulness skills to help us create a unique path for your the therapy journey.
I am a black Caribbean queer nonbinary therapist.
Accepting New Clients: Struggling to adult and navigate life changes? Life can be overwhelming. May it be relationships feel tricky, difficulty with expressing your emotions or adjust to new changes and challenges. Let's work together towards clarity, balance, and peace leaving searching for purpose or perfection while feeling stuck and overwhelmed behind. I incorporate a mix of culturally affirming, Holistic practices, meditation and somatic movement, Trauma informed techniques, (CPT & Brainspotting) and various mindfulness skills to help us create a unique path for your the therapy journey.
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Jessica Collins
Associate Professional Counselor, APC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324 (Online Only)
Life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, family, friends, and everything we care about. As your therapist, my job is to provide a safe place where you can reconnect with yourself and your life. I am passionate about working to serve the target demographic of BIPOC (Black, Brown, & Indigenous People of Color) adults and helping them to navigate through life. Also, I welcome LBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals.
Life can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves, family, friends, and everything we care about. As your therapist, my job is to provide a safe place where you can reconnect with yourself and your life. I am passionate about working to serve the target demographic of BIPOC (Black, Brown, & Indigenous People of Color) adults and helping them to navigate through life. Also, I welcome LBTQIA+ and non-binary individuals.
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Gena Golden Psychotherapist Hypnosistah
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, NBCFCH
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30318 (Online Only)
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
My approach is seen through a cultural lens that validates and normalizes your lived experiences and humanity. I am here to be a conduit for your healing journey by recognizing the wear and tear societal pressures may inflict on your mind and body. My work centers Black & POC individuals, couples, and families who struggle to create harmonious relationships with themselves and others due to learned dysfunctional patterns and intergenerational trauma from systemic inequities (familial, cultural, and societal).
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Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LAMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30305
Whatever life has thrown at you that brings you to therapy, I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but rewarding. Have you experienced any form of loss that has left you trying to pick up the pieces? Do you struggle with relationships and maintaining boundaries? Do you need a safe space to express yourself without judgment? I'm here to help you navigate the transitions of life.Normalizing care within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) & LGBTQ communities.
Whatever life has thrown at you that brings you to therapy, I'm proud of you for taking a step towards healing by looking for a therapist. I know how daunting it can be to begin the therapy journey, so I want to reassure you that the journey will be challenging but rewarding. Have you experienced any form of loss that has left you trying to pick up the pieces? Do you struggle with relationships and maintaining boundaries? Do you need a safe space to express yourself without judgment? I'm here to help you navigate the transitions of life.Normalizing care within the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) & LGBTQ communities.
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Kingdom Life Counseling Services, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, MEd, MS, ThD
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30316 (Online Only)
As an African American, I bring a culturally sensitive perspective, and I have years of experience working with marginalized communities.
Healthy relationships are my specialty! I have been married for 46 years, have performed countless marriages, and I understand what is needed for a good, healthy, fulfilling, and life-long relationship. The trauma of past relationships and/or past experiences no longer have to define you. You can turn the page, begin a new narrative and enjoy your life to the fullest. Visit my website and send in the form for a free consultation.
As an African American, I bring a culturally sensitive perspective, and I have years of experience working with marginalized communities.
Healthy relationships are my specialty! I have been married for 46 years, have performed countless marriages, and I understand what is needed for a good, healthy, fulfilling, and life-long relationship. The trauma of past relationships and/or past experiences no longer have to define you. You can turn the page, begin a new narrative and enjoy your life to the fullest. Visit my website and send in the form for a free consultation.
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Katrina Pointer
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACS, CPCS, BC-TMH
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
We specialize in all things relationships and black women with anxiety.
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Do you have some current or past issues that you need to talk to someone about? Do you feel like your in a funk and don't know why? Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Love Therapy and Consulting LLC is a group private practice that strives to allow clients the ability to be themselves in a room with no judgement. It is important to us to make therapy convenient. Therefore, we offer affordable reduced rates, have evening/weekend availability and provide video/phone sessions. We provide services to GA, FL, NC and SC.
We specialize in all things relationships and black women with anxiety.
Have you been thinking about starting therapy for awhile? Do you have some current or past issues that you need to talk to someone about? Do you feel like your in a funk and don't know why? Are you a couple struggling in your relationship? Love Therapy and Consulting LLC is a group private practice that strives to allow clients the ability to be themselves in a room with no judgement. It is important to us to make therapy convenient. Therefore, we offer affordable reduced rates, have evening/weekend availability and provide video/phone sessions. We provide services to GA, FL, NC and SC.
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Raushannah Johnson-Verwayne
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30331 (Online Only)
As a licensed clinical psychologist of over 17 years, I have worked with thousands of high performers, especially black women and BIPOC, by helping them uncover hidden issues that get in the way of true work-life balance and the ability to enjoy the life they worked hard to build. I’ve found that high performers, particularly black women, have difficulty with selfcare and are exhausted emotionally, physically, and mentally. Work-life balance is both a mystery and a necessity, so much so that some say that it doesn’t exist. I beg to differ. I'm not an average therapist and my clients aren't average in their respective careers either.
As a licensed clinical psychologist of over 17 years, I have worked with thousands of high performers, especially black women and BIPOC, by helping them uncover hidden issues that get in the way of true work-life balance and the ability to enjoy the life they worked hard to build. I’ve found that high performers, particularly black women, have difficulty with selfcare and are exhausted emotionally, physically, and mentally. Work-life balance is both a mystery and a necessity, so much so that some say that it doesn’t exist. I beg to differ. I'm not an average therapist and my clients aren't average in their respective careers either.
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Open Arms Counseling Center, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30324
As a Black woman, I lean on multicultural feminist theory and Black Feminist Thought as theoretical lenses to work with clients in therapy and as a scholar/researcher.
At Open Arms we work with individuals who are struggling to manage the stress and burdens of this world. For people of color it is not easy operating in a male dominated, Euro centric society. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. We are here to help you learn tools that alleviate your stress, overcome past trauma, or achieve whatever goals you desire.
As a Black woman, I lean on multicultural feminist theory and Black Feminist Thought as theoretical lenses to work with clients in therapy and as a scholar/researcher.
At Open Arms we work with individuals who are struggling to manage the stress and burdens of this world. For people of color it is not easy operating in a male dominated, Euro centric society. Fortunately, you don't have to do it alone. We are here to help you learn tools that alleviate your stress, overcome past trauma, or achieve whatever goals you desire.
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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.