Black and African American Therapists in Forest Park, GA
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Feelings of being, “stuck in mud or standing in quicksand”, in the sense of helplessness, feelings of being lost, unheard, unseen, or hopelessness? Masking your sadness with a smile while in the company of others or letting your extrovert behaviors come out, but in reality, it’s just a mask that covers your true thoughts and feelings. We often are unable to see just how much power we hold over our own lives that affects change in our day-to-day living. Our very own internal thoughts can sink us so far in depression that we forget how to live our lives to the fullest, There is nothing wrong with seeking help.
Feelings of being, “stuck in mud or standing in quicksand”, in the sense of helplessness, feelings of being lost, unheard, unseen, or hopelessness? Masking your sadness with a smile while in the company of others or letting your extrovert behaviors come out, but in reality, it’s just a mask that covers your true thoughts and feelings. We often are unable to see just how much power we hold over our own lives that affects change in our day-to-day living. Our very own internal thoughts can sink us so far in depression that we forget how to live our lives to the fullest, There is nothing wrong with seeking help.
![Photo of Jasmine McCully, LCSW, Clinical Social Work/Therapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/f16080b5-ae27-4c87-a84c-59866b210dd2/1/320x400.png)
Hi, I'm Jasmine McCully. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings that include private practice, hospitals, non-profits, government, behavioral health outpatient clinics and treatment facilities, and inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities. I provide telehealth therapy services to assist those who have concerns with anxiety, depression, family/peer relationships, life transitions, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, racism, and women's issues. Are you struggling with life transitions?
Hi, I'm Jasmine McCully. I am currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Throughout my career, I have worked in various settings that include private practice, hospitals, non-profits, government, behavioral health outpatient clinics and treatment facilities, and inpatient psychiatric treatment facilities. I provide telehealth therapy services to assist those who have concerns with anxiety, depression, family/peer relationships, life transitions, perinatal mood, and anxiety disorders, racism, and women's issues. Are you struggling with life transitions?
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Bria A Campbell
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, R-DMT
Verified Verified
Forest Park, GA 30297 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
People are multi-faceted, so to quantify you as a singular entity wouldn't do you justice. I have a "come as you are approach." The common thread that connects all clients is a need for help and an attempt or create change in their lives. If you identify with those two things, then this is the right place for you! As in all relationships, we will explore if I meet your needs and if I can support your healing journey. Transparency, authenticity and acceptance is key in my practice. Regardless of who you choice, remember that finding a therapist is like trying on shoes. Keep trying them on until you find the right fit!
People are multi-faceted, so to quantify you as a singular entity wouldn't do you justice. I have a "come as you are approach." The common thread that connects all clients is a need for help and an attempt or create change in their lives. If you identify with those two things, then this is the right place for you! As in all relationships, we will explore if I meet your needs and if I can support your healing journey. Transparency, authenticity and acceptance is key in my practice. Regardless of who you choice, remember that finding a therapist is like trying on shoes. Keep trying them on until you find the right fit!
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Mary Gladney
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Forest Park, GA 30297 (Online Only)
I am licensed in Georgia with 8 years of clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
I am licensed in Georgia with 8 years of clinical work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing a wealth of experience in offering guidance to individuals, families, and couples through the perspective of Christian counseling. In my practice, I assist individuals in developing coping strategies to navigate their emotions, emphasizing an understanding of their God-given temperament and empowering them to make decisions aligned with their faith.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, bringing a wealth of experience in offering guidance to individuals, families, and couples through the perspective of Christian counseling. In my practice, I assist individuals in developing coping strategies to navigate their emotions, emphasizing an understanding of their God-given temperament and empowering them to make decisions aligned with their faith.
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Tinika S Prince
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Forest Park, GA 30297 (Online Only)
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
Well, where do I began...I have been working in this field for over 13, years consistently. I have had the pleasure of being trained by amazing people in three different settings to include residential, nonprofit, and community based. I have been working with children as young as 4, years of age, to adulthood. For the past few years I have been working with children who have been victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking as well as LGBTTQQIAAP, teens and adults over the past few years. Helping others has always been my passion, so I made it my business to provide quality services to assist others in their time of need.
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Hello! My name is Sierriena Robinson and I entered into this profession to support people in living better, more fulfilling, healthier, and fuller lives by establishing and fulfilling their personal and professional goals. I firmly believe that in spite of life’s challenges and obstacles, we can improve ourselves and learn to live our absolute best lives. At times, life presents us with obstacles that hinder us from achieving and sustaining true happiness in our lives and I believe that everyone deserves to create their own happiness, have healthy relationships and supportive relationships, and most importantly self-love.
Hello! My name is Sierriena Robinson and I entered into this profession to support people in living better, more fulfilling, healthier, and fuller lives by establishing and fulfilling their personal and professional goals. I firmly believe that in spite of life’s challenges and obstacles, we can improve ourselves and learn to live our absolute best lives. At times, life presents us with obstacles that hinder us from achieving and sustaining true happiness in our lives and I believe that everyone deserves to create their own happiness, have healthy relationships and supportive relationships, and most importantly self-love.
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Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Georgia with just over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting problems, relationship struggles, Autism spectrum and ADHD, as well as assisting many people process different forms of trauma and abuse.
Hello! I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in Georgia with just over 8 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, mood disorders, parenting problems, relationship struggles, Autism spectrum and ADHD, as well as assisting many people process different forms of trauma and abuse.
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I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 20 years of therapeutic experience, beginning in 1999, working in an inpatient facility with children and adolescents. My expertise includes working with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, addiction, trauma, grief, and relationship issues. I use a mix of Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Adlerian, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Compassion Focused, Complicated Grief Therapy, Eclectic, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and many more. My goal is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move towards where you want to be in life.
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Georgia Psychotherapy and Wellness Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CAMS, CSTAS
Verified Verified
Morrow, GA 30260
Maybe you are a Corporate Professional, First Responder, Military Veteran, Educator, or Leader that is well respected at work. You seem like you have it all together, but behind the scenes you are falling apart. The stress of work and family life or your ability to try to have work/life balance has taken its toll on your emotional, mental, or physical health. You need guidance and understanding from someone who understands what you are going through.
Maybe you are a Corporate Professional, First Responder, Military Veteran, Educator, or Leader that is well respected at work. You seem like you have it all together, but behind the scenes you are falling apart. The stress of work and family life or your ability to try to have work/life balance has taken its toll on your emotional, mental, or physical health. You need guidance and understanding from someone who understands what you are going through.
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I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the positive impact it can have on people's lives. By establishing a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I create a space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and relationships. I bring a unique perspective to my practice as an MFT which enables me to approach therapy from a holistic standpoint.
I believe in the transformative power of therapy and the positive impact it can have on people's lives. By establishing a safe and nonjudgmental environment, I create a space where clients can explore their emotions, experiences, and relationships. I bring a unique perspective to my practice as an MFT which enables me to approach therapy from a holistic standpoint.
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Getting Back To Me, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCTP, CPCS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morrow, GA 30260 (Online Only)
Hi, I'm Nicole! I know it can be difficult to take that first step in getting help, like it was for me as a young adult with a chronic illness, who was also newly married. This was a challenging time for me because I wasn't feeling like myself and I was away from my support system. I was sad and tearful most days, worried about being ill, and what my life would look like in this new reality. Therapy helped me get through many rough patches and I know it can help you too.
Hi, I'm Nicole! I know it can be difficult to take that first step in getting help, like it was for me as a young adult with a chronic illness, who was also newly married. This was a challenging time for me because I wasn't feeling like myself and I was away from my support system. I was sad and tearful most days, worried about being ill, and what my life would look like in this new reality. Therapy helped me get through many rough patches and I know it can help you too.
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Originating from Syracuse, New York, Kae’chauna is a versed therapist who has expertise in assisting young children and adults. Kae'Chauna specializes in play therapy for children, CBT, DBT, humanistic therapy, strength-based therapy, and trauma-based therapy.
Originating from Syracuse, New York, Kae’chauna is a versed therapist who has expertise in assisting young children and adults. Kae'Chauna specializes in play therapy for children, CBT, DBT, humanistic therapy, strength-based therapy, and trauma-based therapy.
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Dr. Terry Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, CDBT, CPCS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Jonesboro, GA 30236
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
Terry Samuels earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in December 1994 from Armstrong Atlantic University. Terry obtained his Master of Public Administration degree in December 1996 from Georgia State University. Terry obtained his Master of Professional Counseling degree in December 2015 from Grand Canyon University. Terry completed a 10-month internship at Intown Psychological Associates and completed the hours required for his associate license. Terry is a fully licensed therapist in the state of Georgia (LPC011391). Terry obtained his doctorate in psychology from Grand Canyon University in November of 2023.
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Lyssa E Solomon Simpson
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Morrow, GA 30260
Each session is designed to increase your self-awareness of your thoughts and experiences while also focusing on your unique personal goals. As your therapist, my goal is to help you improve your ability to process your thoughts, challenge all negativity, and increase your ability to focus on yourself and solutions in order to improve your way of thinking.
Each session is designed to increase your self-awareness of your thoughts and experiences while also focusing on your unique personal goals. As your therapist, my goal is to help you improve your ability to process your thoughts, challenge all negativity, and increase your ability to focus on yourself and solutions in order to improve your way of thinking.
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Tonia L Nixon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morrow, GA 30260 (Online Only)
Dr. Hoskins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of PEACE. She is a two time graduate from Georgia State University and also graduated from Walden University with her PhD in clinical social work with an expertise in forensics. She has held positions as forensic liaison in Fulton County, GA, social work supervisor, clinical director, volunteer coordinator, veterans department director, and professor at Walden University.
Dr. Hoskins is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and the founder of PEACE. She is a two time graduate from Georgia State University and also graduated from Walden University with her PhD in clinical social work with an expertise in forensics. She has held positions as forensic liaison in Fulton County, GA, social work supervisor, clinical director, volunteer coordinator, veterans department director, and professor at Walden University.
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Dr. Terry Maurice Samuels
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MS, CDBT, CPCS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Jonesboro, GA 30236
You made a bold and courageous decision to find help for your struggle. Millions of people deal with mental health problems daily and you are not alone in deciding to face your fears and find balance in life. I am here to help you and coach you through overcoming the obstacles in your life as you reach your full potential. By committing yourself to the progression of therapy, you can acquire holistic strategies designed to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I would love to be your guide.
You made a bold and courageous decision to find help for your struggle. Millions of people deal with mental health problems daily and you are not alone in deciding to face your fears and find balance in life. I am here to help you and coach you through overcoming the obstacles in your life as you reach your full potential. By committing yourself to the progression of therapy, you can acquire holistic strategies designed to help you grow mentally, emotionally, and physically, and I would love to be your guide.
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Begin ANEW, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, DMin, , CAMS II, BCCC
Verified Verified
Morrow, GA 30260 (Online Only)
If you are seeking direction, clarity or freedom in your workplace, relationships or even within your personal path, allow Begin ANEW to assist you on your journey. When you are at your best, you perform and make decisions at your best and together we can make this happen. My mission is to help you become restored and strengthened in your time of need with a Holistic approach. Because your comfort is important to me, I offer face-to-face, Skype and phone sessions to ensure you feel at ease and safe during this process. It would be an honor to work with you as you embrace the decision for change, after all, you made the first step.
If you are seeking direction, clarity or freedom in your workplace, relationships or even within your personal path, allow Begin ANEW to assist you on your journey. When you are at your best, you perform and make decisions at your best and together we can make this happen. My mission is to help you become restored and strengthened in your time of need with a Holistic approach. Because your comfort is important to me, I offer face-to-face, Skype and phone sessions to ensure you feel at ease and safe during this process. It would be an honor to work with you as you embrace the decision for change, after all, you made the first step.
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Hi, my name is LaShell Pope. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who loves working with adolescents and adults in diverse populations of different races, cultures, and ethnicities. My approach is to journey with individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and different mood disorders. I am also passionate about relationship management, offering pre-marital and marriage counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and spiritual therapy as a certified Trainer/Facilitator with Prepare-Enrich and Level 1 Gottman certified therapist.
Hi, my name is LaShell Pope. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist who loves working with adolescents and adults in diverse populations of different races, cultures, and ethnicities. My approach is to journey with individuals who have experienced depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and different mood disorders. I am also passionate about relationship management, offering pre-marital and marriage counseling, couples counseling, family therapy, and spiritual therapy as a certified Trainer/Facilitator with Prepare-Enrich and Level 1 Gottman certified therapist.
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Willie E Jones
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, PhD, CAMSII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Morrow, GA 30260
I provide family interventions that establish emotional support, education, and guidance for a variety of concerns confronted by today's families. Examples of problems encountered by families include: family planning, adoption, parenting skills, blended family issues, step-parenting, health related problems, and problems of mental health. Common family goals are: to communicate more effectively and meaningfully, to guide the family through traumatic experiences, to resolve problems and conflicts, to create a more positive family environment.
I provide family interventions that establish emotional support, education, and guidance for a variety of concerns confronted by today's families. Examples of problems encountered by families include: family planning, adoption, parenting skills, blended family issues, step-parenting, health related problems, and problems of mental health. Common family goals are: to communicate more effectively and meaningfully, to guide the family through traumatic experiences, to resolve problems and conflicts, to create a more positive family environment.
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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.