Black and African American Therapists in Smyrna, GA
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Jena A. Irvin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080
I am the only African American female who is Certified as an EFT in the state of GA.
I believe that you are the expert of your life! My job is to be curious and to help you gain more understanding of yourself. A good therapist doesn't claim to have all the answers for why you are the way you are although I may have some ideas that I will share. When it comes to getting answers & more understanding, we will form hypotheses together and you will come to your own conclusions. I facilitate and guide that process! I'm here to share my knowledge to help you make decisions that are authentic, rational, and well-explored.
I am the only African American female who is Certified as an EFT in the state of GA.
I believe that you are the expert of your life! My job is to be curious and to help you gain more understanding of yourself. A good therapist doesn't claim to have all the answers for why you are the way you are although I may have some ideas that I will share. When it comes to getting answers & more understanding, we will form hypotheses together and you will come to your own conclusions. I facilitate and guide that process! I'm here to share my knowledge to help you make decisions that are authentic, rational, and well-explored.
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As an African-American I also hold a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
A person cannot be truly understood without a consideration of various aspects of their social, familial, temporal, spiritual, economic, and physical environment. It is through this compassionate lens that my work begins. If you are someone who has suffered through trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, or going through a big life change, I would love to help. I specialize in working with men's issues, with professionals & athletes who struggle with performance pressures, & with those with attachment trauma. I use EMDR to target traumatic memories and help you process then in a safe way.
As an African-American I also hold a strong commitment to enhancing the quality of life and empowering people of African ancestry through advocacy, human services delivery, and research.
A person cannot be truly understood without a consideration of various aspects of their social, familial, temporal, spiritual, economic, and physical environment. It is through this compassionate lens that my work begins. If you are someone who has suffered through trauma, or is struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, anger, or going through a big life change, I would love to help. I specialize in working with men's issues, with professionals & athletes who struggle with performance pressures, & with those with attachment trauma. I use EMDR to target traumatic memories and help you process then in a safe way.
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I incorporate intersectionality, inclusion, and equity to foster a therapeutic and healing environment for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Queer and Trans (LGBTQ+ ), and Neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in working with adult clients with marginalized identities and treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, dissociative symptoms, and trauma and stressor-related disorders.
I incorporate intersectionality, inclusion, and equity to foster a therapeutic and healing environment for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), Queer and Trans (LGBTQ+ ), and Neurodivergent individuals. I specialize in working with adult clients with marginalized identities and treating depression, anxiety, personality disorders, dissociative symptoms, and trauma and stressor-related disorders.
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Danielle Ferguson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30081
I assist those whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible moments. Say, at work, school, the grocery store, in the car, or home alone and nothing is working to calm down or make it stop. I walk along side those whose inner critic, insecurities, and low self-esteem has taken their life from them but can't pinpoint the cause or "why". I also work with those whose emotions are so overwhelming so they act out of character, overly people-please, fear rejection, and hide their true selves away. For those "black sheeps" struggling with imposter syndrome and becoming exhausted daily keeping up with the expectations and goals of others.
I assist those whose anxiety takes over at the worst possible moments. Say, at work, school, the grocery store, in the car, or home alone and nothing is working to calm down or make it stop. I walk along side those whose inner critic, insecurities, and low self-esteem has taken their life from them but can't pinpoint the cause or "why". I also work with those whose emotions are so overwhelming so they act out of character, overly people-please, fear rejection, and hide their true selves away. For those "black sheeps" struggling with imposter syndrome and becoming exhausted daily keeping up with the expectations and goals of others.
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India Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
Every woman is unique, and so is her journey. In our work together, we will tailor an approach that suits your individual needs, preferences, and goals. My commitment is to guide you towards understanding yourself better, equipping you with healthy and effective coping mechanisms, and empowering you to lead the life you desire.
Every woman is unique, and so is her journey. In our work together, we will tailor an approach that suits your individual needs, preferences, and goals. My commitment is to guide you towards understanding yourself better, equipping you with healthy and effective coping mechanisms, and empowering you to lead the life you desire.
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My ideal client is usually someone who is seeking answers to various life stressors or someone who may be seeking to make positive changes in his/her life. Additionally, I work with children and adolescents as well as their families who are looking to maximize their personal and academic successes.
My ideal client is usually someone who is seeking answers to various life stressors or someone who may be seeking to make positive changes in his/her life. Additionally, I work with children and adolescents as well as their families who are looking to maximize their personal and academic successes.
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I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct clinical mental health counseling experience that includes Christian Counseling, and an additional 20 years of administrative experience working in the mental healthcare industry. I have worked in a variety of settings utilizing talk-based therapies to provide support to clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, learning differences, relational issues, life transitions, stressors, and everyday life decisions.
I am glad you decided to read my profile. My name is Diahann JohnBaptiste, and I am a licensed Professional Counselor based in Newnan, Georgia. I have over 10 years of direct clinical mental health counseling experience that includes Christian Counseling, and an additional 20 years of administrative experience working in the mental healthcare industry. I have worked in a variety of settings utilizing talk-based therapies to provide support to clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, learning differences, relational issues, life transitions, stressors, and everyday life decisions.
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Solace Intervention Counseling and Training
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Do you feel stuck in your life, or always in your head and unable to sleep at night? Do you wish for deeper more satisfying relationships?You are in the right place. I have had success helping people with similar issues. I help them by giving them tools to help them repair and deepening their important relationships as well learn to protect their emotions to prevent further suffering.
Do you feel stuck in your life, or always in your head and unable to sleep at night? Do you wish for deeper more satisfying relationships?You are in the right place. I have had success helping people with similar issues. I help them by giving them tools to help them repair and deepening their important relationships as well learn to protect their emotions to prevent further suffering.
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"If you are ready to embark upon a journey that will ultimately lead to a greater you, consider beginning your Journey 2 Greatness with me. I am Shenithia Arnold, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. As your therapist, I will provide an emotionally comfortable environment allowing you to discuss your most difficult issues, uncover your fears and limitations, and/or change any destructive behaviors that may impede your growth. Together we will work to challenge any self defeating thoughts and implement effective behavioral and communication skills to aid in your journey".
"If you are ready to embark upon a journey that will ultimately lead to a greater you, consider beginning your Journey 2 Greatness with me. I am Shenithia Arnold, a licensed professional counselor in the state of Georgia specializing in behavioral and emotional disorders. As your therapist, I will provide an emotionally comfortable environment allowing you to discuss your most difficult issues, uncover your fears and limitations, and/or change any destructive behaviors that may impede your growth. Together we will work to challenge any self defeating thoughts and implement effective behavioral and communication skills to aid in your journey".
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ReConnect Therapeutic Associates, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
“WE take an eclectic approach to providing therapeutic services. Our objective in therapy is "Facilitating Good Mental Health". We believe good mental health is a journey not a destination. Life can be challenging but it is our choices that increase the level of difficulty. Therapy provides the support and tools needed to navigate life's challenges. Achieving good mental health requires a collaborative relationship, which begins with building a trusting therapeutic environment. In practice, We utilize a variety of theoretical approaches such as Reality/Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems.”
“WE take an eclectic approach to providing therapeutic services. Our objective in therapy is "Facilitating Good Mental Health". We believe good mental health is a journey not a destination. Life can be challenging but it is our choices that increase the level of difficulty. Therapy provides the support and tools needed to navigate life's challenges. Achieving good mental health requires a collaborative relationship, which begins with building a trusting therapeutic environment. In practice, We utilize a variety of theoretical approaches such as Reality/Choice Theory, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), and Family Systems.”
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Tameran Hinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, CPCS
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30082 (Online Only)
I am honored to journey through recovery with individuals, families and couples who are courageous enough to address mental health and substance use battles. We work through life's demands by identifying specific goals, processing areas of challenge while celebrating areas of success and assessing progress along the way. The development of a safe and collaborative relationship serves as the foundation for positive and lasting change.
I am honored to journey through recovery with individuals, families and couples who are courageous enough to address mental health and substance use battles. We work through life's demands by identifying specific goals, processing areas of challenge while celebrating areas of success and assessing progress along the way. The development of a safe and collaborative relationship serves as the foundation for positive and lasting change.
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Angela S. Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
I enjoy working with older teens (18 and up), adults, and couples. Common issues: Life transitions, grief, self-esteem, divorce, depression, anxiety, relationship/marital/family conflicts, infertility, spirituality/finding life purpose, work/life balance, perfectionism, career, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help clients discover & develop their own talents and strengths regardless of their past, promote self-awareness and authenticity, and collaboratively assist them in achieving their therapeutic goals. I believe that YOU are the expert on your life, I am just here to help you along the way.
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Ashley Heggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
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Are you ready to explore your whole self?
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I am Tamara Meadows, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. For over a decade, I have served as a mental health professional, working with individuals of all ages. I am passionate about helping individuals battling mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in providing support and education for women with PCOS‚ who are often misdiagnosed, overlooked, and misunderstood.
I am Tamara Meadows, a Licensed Professional Counselor, Master Addiction Counselor, and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. For over a decade, I have served as a mental health professional, working with individuals of all ages. I am passionate about helping individuals battling mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. I also specialize in providing support and education for women with PCOS‚ who are often misdiagnosed, overlooked, and misunderstood.
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Growing up, I was always told to be strong throughout anything. What does strength look like and how can I know that I am being my “strongest”? If this is a question that has come across your mind, know that you are not alone. Seeking therapy in the midst of one’s strong suit is a brave experience, and I am here to counteract all the myths that you may have. To have someone to talk to and really understand your path is of utmost importance and this journey is something that we will venture on together. Healing and understanding are the main goals on the horizon and we will take our time to encounter those spaces head on.
Growing up, I was always told to be strong throughout anything. What does strength look like and how can I know that I am being my “strongest”? If this is a question that has come across your mind, know that you are not alone. Seeking therapy in the midst of one’s strong suit is a brave experience, and I am here to counteract all the myths that you may have. To have someone to talk to and really understand your path is of utmost importance and this journey is something that we will venture on together. Healing and understanding are the main goals on the horizon and we will take our time to encounter those spaces head on.
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Nancy Rice
Licensed Professional Counselor, M Ed, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Smyrna, GA 30080 (Online Only)
Attention to your needs, whether individuals, couples, or partners by providing a neutral safe space, validating your concerns, customizing a plan that integrates all of you - body, mind, and soul, can lead to restoration. I invite you to visit my website at Thetrilogycounseling.com to become acquainted with my practice with hassle free online scheduling. My approach includes guiding you to restore balance - assessing all areas of life, to reframe, or look at situations from a slightly different perspective, and lead to renewal by putting in place coping skills and connect with your inner strengths.
Attention to your needs, whether individuals, couples, or partners by providing a neutral safe space, validating your concerns, customizing a plan that integrates all of you - body, mind, and soul, can lead to restoration. I invite you to visit my website at Thetrilogycounseling.com to become acquainted with my practice with hassle free online scheduling. My approach includes guiding you to restore balance - assessing all areas of life, to reframe, or look at situations from a slightly different perspective, and lead to renewal by putting in place coping skills and connect with your inner strengths.
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Hello, I am Vershonda Scott, LPC, CADC II. I work with adults and couples. I believe that each person can find and create their own path. Life is a journey, and how one chooses to respond to life is what one gets back. But don't worry if how you respond to life is not benefiting you; I can help you deconstruct your old ways of thinking. I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with past trauma, transition/adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, substance abuse, and other life challenges.
Hello, I am Vershonda Scott, LPC, CADC II. I work with adults and couples. I believe that each person can find and create their own path. Life is a journey, and how one chooses to respond to life is what one gets back. But don't worry if how you respond to life is not benefiting you; I can help you deconstruct your old ways of thinking. I have extensive experience working with adults dealing with past trauma, transition/adjustment issues, depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, substance abuse, and other life challenges.
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Cumberland Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPC, LAMFT, NBCC, CCATP
Verified Verified
Smyrna, GA 30080
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
It’s truly incredible when a person sees that there’s something inside them that they want to work on, and then they go after that. It’s powerful that you’re here, that you’re searching. The people who want to be the best version of themselves, who want to break “generational cycles” and work on their mental health so that they can heal and pass down health, wholeness, peace, and light to the next generation - those are the superheroes. Our mental health is our foundation for how we relate to ourselves and world around us after all - Our God, ourselves, and others. Let's heal together and break those cycles.
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Living well, mindfully. This is the passion of Erica & The Urban Light. Your goal can simply be, "to feel Better" & or "have someone to talk to". We hope that when you join us, you will feel as if we offered you an experience & journey into your own life.
Living well, mindfully. This is the passion of Erica & The Urban Light. Your goal can simply be, "to feel Better" & or "have someone to talk to". We hope that when you join us, you will feel as if we offered you an experience & journey into your own life.
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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.