Black and African American Therapists in South Elgin, IL
Hi I’m Rory! I’m a Black – Hispanic, non Spanish speaking (so sorry) - Hetero – Cis Male (He/Him). I specialize in helping those who struggle with their own inner demons. My style is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and strength focused and I openly celebrate anybody who is working to level themselves up. Here you'll find nonjudgmental acceptance of whatever you bring in and a genuine desire to help you feel more at peace. I coach my clients to trust their gut more, accept themselves with compassion, and tolerate tough emotions and thoughts. My main goal is to help you learn what works for YOU.
Hi I’m Rory! I’m a Black – Hispanic, non Spanish speaking (so sorry) - Hetero – Cis Male (He/Him). I specialize in helping those who struggle with their own inner demons. My style is nonjudgmental, compassionate, and strength focused and I openly celebrate anybody who is working to level themselves up. Here you'll find nonjudgmental acceptance of whatever you bring in and a genuine desire to help you feel more at peace. I coach my clients to trust their gut more, accept themselves with compassion, and tolerate tough emotions and thoughts. My main goal is to help you learn what works for YOU.
Nelicia Butler
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, CCTP-II
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177 (Online Only)
Imagine you're a woman of color navigating the complexities of life while seeking healing and purpose on your life journey. You may feel overwhelmed by the weight of systemic pressure, struggling with feelings of isolation, identity, or finding your true calling. Your goal is to find peace, clarity, and direction in a world that often feels chaotic and unsupportive. I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you.
Imagine you're a woman of color navigating the complexities of life while seeking healing and purpose on your life journey. You may feel overwhelmed by the weight of systemic pressure, struggling with feelings of isolation, identity, or finding your true calling. Your goal is to find peace, clarity, and direction in a world that often feels chaotic and unsupportive. I offer a compassionate, client-centered approach, integrating various therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or seeking a deeper understanding of yourself and those around you.
Natalie Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CDWF
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
You may notice distrust of change, discomfort with a lack of direction, or maybe you numb or isolate when overwhelmed. You may also have friends and family you "should" be able to talk with, however without the space to explore and ability to give yourself permission, we often feel stuck or that something is missing.
You may notice distrust of change, discomfort with a lack of direction, or maybe you numb or isolate when overwhelmed. You may also have friends and family you "should" be able to talk with, however without the space to explore and ability to give yourself permission, we often feel stuck or that something is missing.
My name is Jean Hendrix and I specialize in trauma informed therapy. Are you experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, or past trauma? Do you have a special needs or gifted child and need to talk to a therapist who understands? Do you want to improve your interpersonal relationships? I connect with clients with humor, warmth, insight, empathy and compassion. My ideal client is highly motivated to participate in sessions and work towards goals. Therapy can enhance your life. I consider it a privilege to empower clients to achieve their highest potential and lead a satisfying life.
My name is Jean Hendrix and I specialize in trauma informed therapy. Are you experiencing issues related to anxiety, depression, stress, or past trauma? Do you have a special needs or gifted child and need to talk to a therapist who understands? Do you want to improve your interpersonal relationships? I connect with clients with humor, warmth, insight, empathy and compassion. My ideal client is highly motivated to participate in sessions and work towards goals. Therapy can enhance your life. I consider it a privilege to empower clients to achieve their highest potential and lead a satisfying life.
St Charles Counseling
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elgin, IL 60177
Being able to discuss our current challenges calls for a supportive conversation. Often these challenges contribute to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts if not addressed. I work with individuals from all walks of life whether you are looking for individual, couples, or group counseling; I will ensure that your voice is heard.
Being able to discuss our current challenges calls for a supportive conversation. Often these challenges contribute to depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflicts if not addressed. I work with individuals from all walks of life whether you are looking for individual, couples, or group counseling; I will ensure that your voice is heard.
St. Charles Counseling is a private practice located in St. Charles, Illinois. We have been serving the Fox Valley area since 2005. We place a focus on clinical excellence and making the most significant impact possible - in the lives of those we serve as individuals, as a couple or with their families.
St. Charles Counseling is a private practice located in St. Charles, Illinois. We have been serving the Fox Valley area since 2005. We place a focus on clinical excellence and making the most significant impact possible - in the lives of those we serve as individuals, as a couple or with their families.
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As an experienced and empathetic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals who have overcome adversity and trauma, drawing from my own personal journey navigating challenges such as growing up in foster care and urban environments. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Erikson Institute, I offer tailored therapeutic interventions aimed at empowering clients on their paths to emotional well-being and self-discovery. My integrative approach creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and embark on a healing journey.
As an experienced and empathetic therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals who have overcome adversity and trauma, drawing from my own personal journey navigating challenges such as growing up in foster care and urban environments. With a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Erikson Institute, I offer tailored therapeutic interventions aimed at empowering clients on their paths to emotional well-being and self-discovery. My integrative approach creates a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences and embark on a healing journey.
Ashley M Starwood
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Saint Charles, IL 60174 (Online Only)
Imagine radiating love and confidence, both within yourself and your relationships. That's the transformative power of self-discovery I want to help you unlock. We'll navigate the complexities together, not with struggle, but with joy and understanding. Discover the hidden light within, strengthen your connections, and mold the amazing YOU you were meant to be. Are you ready to shine?
Imagine radiating love and confidence, both within yourself and your relationships. That's the transformative power of self-discovery I want to help you unlock. We'll navigate the complexities together, not with struggle, but with joy and understanding. Discover the hidden light within, strengthen your connections, and mold the amazing YOU you were meant to be. Are you ready to shine?
Andrea Y Stallworth
Pre-Licensed Professional, MBA, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Elgin, IL 60122 (Online Only)
Are you struggling in the workplace? I am a dedicated mental health counselor and accomplished professional with a strong background in Human Resources. I hold a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Northwestern University and possess over 20 years of invaluable Human Resources experience. As a former Human Resources executive, I specialized in employee relations and excelled in facilitating improved communication and relationships within the workplace. My expertise extended to helping employees, managers, and executives foster healthier connections, resulting in a more harmonious work environment.
Are you struggling in the workplace? I am a dedicated mental health counselor and accomplished professional with a strong background in Human Resources. I hold a Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree from Northwestern University and possess over 20 years of invaluable Human Resources experience. As a former Human Resources executive, I specialized in employee relations and excelled in facilitating improved communication and relationships within the workplace. My expertise extended to helping employees, managers, and executives foster healthier connections, resulting in a more harmonious work environment.
Mack's Empowerment Counseling LLC
Counselor, MSEd, LCPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Elgin, IL 60120
At Mack's Empowerment Counseling, we know clients do not want to be in therapy forever. I work with clients at their own pace to not only process what they are going through, but also help them be autonomous. I help clients process through their trauma or what they're going through while teaching them coping and wellness skills to take control back over their own lives. I know anything can be considered a crisis or a traumatic event and that's why I create a non-judgmental space, flexibility and adaptability to address different client needs.
At Mack's Empowerment Counseling, we know clients do not want to be in therapy forever. I work with clients at their own pace to not only process what they are going through, but also help them be autonomous. I help clients process through their trauma or what they're going through while teaching them coping and wellness skills to take control back over their own lives. I know anything can be considered a crisis or a traumatic event and that's why I create a non-judgmental space, flexibility and adaptability to address different client needs.
Using a person-centered approach, I want to collaborate with you and find a solution to help you navigate life and become the person you want to be. I am an empathetic listener who is determined to help you explore techniques, coping skills, and thought processes that meet your needs. I am comfortable working with clients of all ages. I bring experience working with adults and older adults.
Using a person-centered approach, I want to collaborate with you and find a solution to help you navigate life and become the person you want to be. I am an empathetic listener who is determined to help you explore techniques, coping skills, and thought processes that meet your needs. I am comfortable working with clients of all ages. I bring experience working with adults and older adults.
Let's talk through some of the challenges which may have been lingering in mind for a long time. Often times we can find these challenges can limit you from taking the next step in your life, and I understand having some of those experiences as well. Perhaps some of those feelings include feeling anxious or down about a variety of things, or perhaps struggling with conflict within your family that make even the smallest decisions seem impossible.
Let's talk through some of the challenges which may have been lingering in mind for a long time. Often times we can find these challenges can limit you from taking the next step in your life, and I understand having some of those experiences as well. Perhaps some of those feelings include feeling anxious or down about a variety of things, or perhaps struggling with conflict within your family that make even the smallest decisions seem impossible.
TXM Consultative Services, PLLC
Counselor, LCPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West Chicago, IL 60185
I assist clients with changing the narrative of their stories. The client is the expert regarding their life; however, I guide and/or challenge each client by refocusing them back to their targeted goals.
I assist clients with changing the narrative of their stories. The client is the expert regarding their life; however, I guide and/or challenge each client by refocusing them back to their targeted goals.
It takes courage to realize when we are struggling and suffering and when life is not what we want it to be. Sometimes we know exactly what's making life difficult and causing us to feel anxious, depressed, stressed, or angry, but we have no idea how to deal with those feelings or what to do about our pain and distress. If you're ready and want to reduce your anxiety and depression, and stress, understand yourself more deeply and improve your relationships, I encourage you to try counseling. You don't have to be silent or alone with it all any longer. You deserve to ease your suffering, feel better, grow, heal, & embrace who you are
It takes courage to realize when we are struggling and suffering and when life is not what we want it to be. Sometimes we know exactly what's making life difficult and causing us to feel anxious, depressed, stressed, or angry, but we have no idea how to deal with those feelings or what to do about our pain and distress. If you're ready and want to reduce your anxiety and depression, and stress, understand yourself more deeply and improve your relationships, I encourage you to try counseling. You don't have to be silent or alone with it all any longer. You deserve to ease your suffering, feel better, grow, heal, & embrace who you are
Christopher Eskridge
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
I am passionate about teens and adults feel more confident in certain areas of their lives and reach their greatest potential. My role is to help you navigate the challenges that make it difficult for you to live a more fulfilling life.
I am passionate about teens and adults feel more confident in certain areas of their lives and reach their greatest potential. My role is to help you navigate the challenges that make it difficult for you to live a more fulfilling life.
My role as a counselor is to help clients process their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and help to formulate clear, achievable goals to create positive, sustainable change in their lives. Counseling is a collaborative effort and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving successful outcomes. In our work together, I will utilize various therapeutic interventions and knowledge in an effort to help all clients identify patterns, triggers, and behaviors that may be contributing to feelings of distress or discontent.
My role as a counselor is to help clients process their thoughts, behaviors, and emotions, assist them in developing effective coping strategies, and help to formulate clear, achievable goals to create positive, sustainable change in their lives. Counseling is a collaborative effort and I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to achieving successful outcomes. In our work together, I will utilize various therapeutic interventions and knowledge in an effort to help all clients identify patterns, triggers, and behaviors that may be contributing to feelings of distress or discontent.
Jasmine Menser-Lust
Counselor, MA, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Carol Stream, IL 60188
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I help women who are over-thinkers, over-planners and high achievers who are on the rise professionally and know that they are struggling personally. It's hard to say no or to slow down out of fear of failure or that you will let someone down. You may ask yourself "How do I succeed without burning out?" I help women understand and resolve the core issue of why they put themselves last so that they can be fulfilled in their personal and professional lives.
I help women who are over-thinkers, over-planners and high achievers who are on the rise professionally and know that they are struggling personally. It's hard to say no or to slow down out of fear of failure or that you will let someone down. You may ask yourself "How do I succeed without burning out?" I help women understand and resolve the core issue of why they put themselves last so that they can be fulfilled in their personal and professional lives.
Shelby Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MS
Verified Verified
Schaumburg, IL 60192 (Online Only)
Life can be an overwhelming and a confusing puzzle at times. Therapy allows you to take the time to carefully pick up those pieces and create a life that you can be at peace with. My therapeutic style is one that balances real connection with honest conversations. I collaborate with clients to create a judgement free space that will also challenge you directly to reach the goals you want to achieve. Together, we can find the right tools to help you cope with stress and navigate relationship dynamics. By exploring patterns and learning new skills in therapy, you can gain a renewed sense of confidence and strength.
Life can be an overwhelming and a confusing puzzle at times. Therapy allows you to take the time to carefully pick up those pieces and create a life that you can be at peace with. My therapeutic style is one that balances real connection with honest conversations. I collaborate with clients to create a judgement free space that will also challenge you directly to reach the goals you want to achieve. Together, we can find the right tools to help you cope with stress and navigate relationship dynamics. By exploring patterns and learning new skills in therapy, you can gain a renewed sense of confidence and strength.
Marquita Crudup
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
Marquita has experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of backgrounds and concerns. Her experience includes working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, LGBTQ+, military, couples, family, grief, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Her resume includes volunteer work as a sexual assault crisis advocate- assisting victims of sexual assault in local county hospitals, as well as, counseling survivors of domestic violence.
Marquita has experience working with children, teens, and adults with a variety of backgrounds and concerns. Her experience includes working with anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, LGBTQ+, military, couples, family, grief, personality disorders, and eating disorders. Her resume includes volunteer work as a sexual assault crisis advocate- assisting victims of sexual assault in local county hospitals, as well as, counseling survivors of domestic violence.
Miva Psychotherapy
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Charles, IL 60174
As a trauma informed psychotherapist, I help individuals struggling with relationships, depression, anxieties, mood disorders, stress, panic attacks, emotions, certain behaviors, sexual and abuse history, goal setting and life adjustments and transitions. Many of my clients have experienced lots of emotional distress. Many are experiencing relationship issues they feel are insurmountable, flashbacks, Self- esteem, confidence and intimacy problems. They are looking to change, break cycles. They feel exhausted, nothing they tried on their own has worked. They are looking for direction, guidance and support. I'm here to help.
As a trauma informed psychotherapist, I help individuals struggling with relationships, depression, anxieties, mood disorders, stress, panic attacks, emotions, certain behaviors, sexual and abuse history, goal setting and life adjustments and transitions. Many of my clients have experienced lots of emotional distress. Many are experiencing relationship issues they feel are insurmountable, flashbacks, Self- esteem, confidence and intimacy problems. They are looking to change, break cycles. They feel exhausted, nothing they tried on their own has worked. They are looking for direction, guidance and support. I'm here to help.
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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.