Black and African American Therapists in College Park, GA
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Seek Wise Counsel
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30349
My name is Deon L Sanders and I am the Ower/CEO of Seek Wise Counsel. I and my staff, specialize in African American psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS. My specific training/education in African American Psychology has provided me knowledge and a deeper subconscious understanding of how the residual effects of slavery, and religious trauma hinders our people. We have both Male and Female therapist on staff. To see staff bios and to book free consultations please visit our website seekwisecounseling.com
My name is Deon L Sanders and I am the Ower/CEO of Seek Wise Counsel. I and my staff, specialize in African American psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Existential, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Gestalt, Trauma Focused CBT and IFS. My specific training/education in African American Psychology has provided me knowledge and a deeper subconscious understanding of how the residual effects of slavery, and religious trauma hinders our people. We have both Male and Female therapist on staff. To see staff bios and to book free consultations please visit our website seekwisecounseling.com
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Essential Wellness and Consulting, Inc
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30349 (Online Only)
I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social who has been working in the field for over 20 plus years. My passion has been in assisting Children and Families from all aspects of life. My focus of treatment and expertise in Employee Assistance, Life changes or Adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, and areas dealing with older adolescence transiting into adulthood. My niche is brief solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in working toward developing solutions to help clients reach their goals and get back to some level of normalcy. My experience along with my training has provided me the opportunity to connect with my clients.
I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social who has been working in the field for over 20 plus years. My passion has been in assisting Children and Families from all aspects of life. My focus of treatment and expertise in Employee Assistance, Life changes or Adjustments, Anxiety, Depression, and areas dealing with older adolescence transiting into adulthood. My niche is brief solution focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, in working toward developing solutions to help clients reach their goals and get back to some level of normalcy. My experience along with my training has provided me the opportunity to connect with my clients.
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Home of Wellness Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337
Home of Wellness Counseling Services, LLC is a group of therapists with years of experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Here at Home of Wellness, we understand the difficulties and challenges that may arise, in this journey called life. We strive to help clients reach their therapeutic goals utilizing a client-centered approach. We use techniques that focus on the client’s strengths prioritizing respect for personal identity, sexual orientation, traditions, and cultural beliefs.
Home of Wellness Counseling Services, LLC is a group of therapists with years of experience providing therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, and families. Here at Home of Wellness, we understand the difficulties and challenges that may arise, in this journey called life. We strive to help clients reach their therapeutic goals utilizing a client-centered approach. We use techniques that focus on the client’s strengths prioritizing respect for personal identity, sexual orientation, traditions, and cultural beliefs.
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Nak Union Behavioral Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MAC, DR
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30349
Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. We work with Children, Families and Adults who find they are struggling with chronic mental health illness, substance recovery, divorce, loss, grief or trauma. Transitions can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. Our strength-based approach will help you heal emotionally and find your inner resiliency.
Often when people are faced with life's challenges, they do not realize how strong they can be. We work with Children, Families and Adults who find they are struggling with chronic mental health illness, substance recovery, divorce, loss, grief or trauma. Transitions can be difficult but they can also lead us to new emotional growth. Our strength-based approach will help you heal emotionally and find your inner resiliency.
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Therapy is the art of being the expect of yourself! In addition to being a liscensed mental health clinician. I am self care enthusiast, mindfulness facilitator, and foster care youth advocate.I like to assist clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and PSTD. I use a trauma focused lenses to identify and uncover the catalyst to unwanted behaviors and teach individual to unlearn unwanted behaviors! I like to enrich an individual's ability to learn and love themselves. Using intrinsic belief in their strengths and resiliency .
Therapy is the art of being the expect of yourself! In addition to being a liscensed mental health clinician. I am self care enthusiast, mindfulness facilitator, and foster care youth advocate.I like to assist clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, and PSTD. I use a trauma focused lenses to identify and uncover the catalyst to unwanted behaviors and teach individual to unlearn unwanted behaviors! I like to enrich an individual's ability to learn and love themselves. Using intrinsic belief in their strengths and resiliency .
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Amanda Slater
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
Are you seen as the "strong friend" –the one others lean on during challenging times. If you find yourself in this role, it can be both rewarding and demanding. You have a reputation for being dependable, level-headed, and capable of providing support and guidance. People often rely on you without considering the emotional toll it may take on you. The expectation to be strong all the time can become overwhelming, leaving you with little space to attend to your own struggles or vulnerabilities. It's crucial to remember that you are not invincible and and that it's okay to ask for support when you need it.
Are you seen as the "strong friend" –the one others lean on during challenging times. If you find yourself in this role, it can be both rewarding and demanding. You have a reputation for being dependable, level-headed, and capable of providing support and guidance. People often rely on you without considering the emotional toll it may take on you. The expectation to be strong all the time can become overwhelming, leaving you with little space to attend to your own struggles or vulnerabilities. It's crucial to remember that you are not invincible and and that it's okay to ask for support when you need it.
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Ashley Bonhomme
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, CADCII, PMH-C
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30349 (Online Only)
As you traverse through the journey that is life, change is a recurring theme. With new and sometimes unexpected experiences can come anxiety, stress, and emotional strain, which can leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed and in need of a safe place to turn. As your therapist, I am here to walk with you through the challenges of change. Whether you are navigating shifting relationship dynamics, moving into to new roles at work, or within your family, or are curious about therapy as a resource through whatever unique struggle you may be facing, I am committed to helping you find a path forward towards the life you desire.
As you traverse through the journey that is life, change is a recurring theme. With new and sometimes unexpected experiences can come anxiety, stress, and emotional strain, which can leave you feeling uncertain, overwhelmed and in need of a safe place to turn. As your therapist, I am here to walk with you through the challenges of change. Whether you are navigating shifting relationship dynamics, moving into to new roles at work, or within your family, or are curious about therapy as a resource through whatever unique struggle you may be facing, I am committed to helping you find a path forward towards the life you desire.
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Dr. Joyce E Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, DMin, MA, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30349
Hi, I am Dr. Joyce Brown, but you can call me Dr. J. I am a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Building a good therapeutic alliance with my clients is most important to me. I get that your stuff/problems can be heavy and you want to know that the counselor you choose can handle helping you get to a healthier you, well I am that counselor. I am Eclectic and believe in utilizing the most effective approaches for each client. In addition to theoretical counseling approaches, I use integrative approaches, Theory & Christianity in my practice, when requested.
Hi, I am Dr. Joyce Brown, but you can call me Dr. J. I am a professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working with people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. Building a good therapeutic alliance with my clients is most important to me. I get that your stuff/problems can be heavy and you want to know that the counselor you choose can handle helping you get to a healthier you, well I am that counselor. I am Eclectic and believe in utilizing the most effective approaches for each client. In addition to theoretical counseling approaches, I use integrative approaches, Theory & Christianity in my practice, when requested.
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Dreams and Visions
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
Dr. La'Shonda Lane-Gammell is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Atlanta, Georgia. La’Shonda is the Chief Executive Officer of Dreams and Visions. Dreams and Visions is a group practice that provides quality and affordable mental health services. As a clinician, she works with both children and adults in the scope of individual, group, and family services.
Dr. La'Shonda Lane-Gammell is a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Atlanta, Georgia. La’Shonda is the Chief Executive Officer of Dreams and Visions. Dreams and Visions is a group practice that provides quality and affordable mental health services. As a clinician, she works with both children and adults in the scope of individual, group, and family services.
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Shaunté Dabney
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30337
You're here for a reason. Maybe it's because you've become sick and tired of being sick and tired, or because you're ready for a life of MORE and you're in need of support and guidance. Whether you're looking to make strides toward healing, peace, balance, achieving your goals, or stepping out of stuck, I am more than honored to make those strides right along with you. Your goals will become my goals on DAY ONE, and together we will work towards your holistic wellness.
You're here for a reason. Maybe it's because you've become sick and tired of being sick and tired, or because you're ready for a life of MORE and you're in need of support and guidance. Whether you're looking to make strides toward healing, peace, balance, achieving your goals, or stepping out of stuck, I am more than honored to make those strides right along with you. Your goals will become my goals on DAY ONE, and together we will work towards your holistic wellness.
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Shontanae Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MS, NCC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
Do you feel stressed, lost, or overwhelmed by the ever-present demands of life? I believe that achieving alignment with our life path and balance leads us to mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them achieve balance and to help them reach their highest potential.
Do you feel stressed, lost, or overwhelmed by the ever-present demands of life? I believe that achieving alignment with our life path and balance leads us to mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. I enjoy working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families to help them achieve balance and to help them reach their highest potential.
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Francine Bouyett
Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC, CMAC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
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Orchard Human Services, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS ESE, MA CMHC, PhD, NCC, ACS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30337
Our ideal client wants to make life better ... and sees the possibility of a better way of living for the self, child, family, relationship, education, wellbeing ... and is looking for specialized and focused support to create a better reality. Our ideal client KNOWS that healing is possible and that they deserve compassion and support to work through some of life's most difficult challenges.
Our ideal client wants to make life better ... and sees the possibility of a better way of living for the self, child, family, relationship, education, wellbeing ... and is looking for specialized and focused support to create a better reality. Our ideal client KNOWS that healing is possible and that they deserve compassion and support to work through some of life's most difficult challenges.
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Chante Cabral
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CPRP
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
The clients I often assist are those confronting issues such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal conflict, or stress, seeking guidance to navigate these challenges effectively. They want to feel validated and heard while actively pursuing tangible solutions to improve their mental well-being. Their goal is to gain insight into underlying causes of their stress, develop effective coping mechanisms, and embark on a journey toward self-improvement. Motivated by the desire for personal growth, they view therapy as a pathway towards achieving a more fulfilling and happier life.
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Oronde Yero
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
College Park, GA 30337 (Online Only)
I'm so glad that you have chosen to take the necessary steps to begin your healing journey. My name is Oronde Yero and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My specialty includes working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. My aim is to foster a therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel safe, heard and empowered.
I'm so glad that you have chosen to take the necessary steps to begin your healing journey. My name is Oronde Yero and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. My specialty includes working with clients coping with anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. My aim is to foster a therapeutic relationship with clients where they feel safe, heard and empowered.
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Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
Hello, I'm David Manuel Ed.S LPC, NCC. I have facilitated therapy with clients for almost 4 years. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I have extended experience working in mental health, including various clinics, hospitals, and virtual settings. My clients are aged 5 yr- 64 yr. I see clients for Depression, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Anger, Grief, Men Issues, Women's Issues, and Stress. Working with clients ages 5 yrs to 64 yrs allows me to work with clients with various conditions, including depression, anxiety, stress, career questioning, grief, loss, school issues, peer-related adjustment, men's issues, and women's issues.
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I specialize in an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy & insight-oriented therapy geared toward helping clients discover answers & take control of their lives. I specialize in women's issues but also treat youth with attachment, abuse, identity & oppositional behavior problems; adults with occupational & relationship stress & chronic medical problems; & older adults confronting life's changes. I enjoy helping couples function most optimally and provide evaluations related to ADHD, bariatric surgery & organ transplant hopefuls, parental fitness, psychosexual issues, vocational & career exploration, & general intellectual, academic & personality testing.
I specialize in an eclectic mix of cognitive behavioral therapy & insight-oriented therapy geared toward helping clients discover answers & take control of their lives. I specialize in women's issues but also treat youth with attachment, abuse, identity & oppositional behavior problems; adults with occupational & relationship stress & chronic medical problems; & older adults confronting life's changes. I enjoy helping couples function most optimally and provide evaluations related to ADHD, bariatric surgery & organ transplant hopefuls, parental fitness, psychosexual issues, vocational & career exploration, & general intellectual, academic & personality testing.
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Welcome! I am Ryan Goode-Sutton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with families, couples, individuals and adolescents. I help my clients with a wide range of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, parenting as well as grief and loss. I also provide workshops on parenting, stress management and other topics as well as support groups for adolescents.
Welcome! I am Ryan Goode-Sutton, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I work with families, couples, individuals and adolescents. I help my clients with a wide range of issues, including mood disorders, anxiety, parenting as well as grief and loss. I also provide workshops on parenting, stress management and other topics as well as support groups for adolescents.
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My name is Koach Kathy, I am here to help you be successful in the Game of Life. Life is full of transitions. During transitions support is extremely valuable. I am here to support you during your transitions. Women in transition! Men in transition! Being successful in love, divorce, parenting, empty nest, caregiver for parent, child going to school, child leaving school, losing a parent. Transitions, transitions, transitions! I am here to support you! Change is challenging! There are no written instruction on love, parenting, being a partner or being a caregiver. Please allow me to support you through the challenges that life presents.
My name is Koach Kathy, I am here to help you be successful in the Game of Life. Life is full of transitions. During transitions support is extremely valuable. I am here to support you during your transitions. Women in transition! Men in transition! Being successful in love, divorce, parenting, empty nest, caregiver for parent, child going to school, child leaving school, losing a parent. Transitions, transitions, transitions! I am here to support you! Change is challenging! There are no written instruction on love, parenting, being a partner or being a caregiver. Please allow me to support you through the challenges that life presents.
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Johnnie L Jenkins III
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, RPT-S, CPCS, ACS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
College Park, GA 30349
I am seeking to work with clients and families who want to uncover why life is not as fulfilling as it could. I want to help bring light to dark places in people's lives. I provide services in under served areas to reduce the effects of disparity in the mental health community. I feel that mental health is a right for all people at all stages of life. A little help now can have big impacts later in life. I also constantly advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
I am seeking to work with clients and families who want to uncover why life is not as fulfilling as it could. I want to help bring light to dark places in people's lives. I provide services in under served areas to reduce the effects of disparity in the mental health community. I feel that mental health is a right for all people at all stages of life. A little help now can have big impacts later in life. I also constantly advocate for the rights of the mentally ill.
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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.