Black and African American Therapists in North Mankato, MN
Most of the clients I work with have been negatively impacted by traumas incurred from their relationships or their past. Their goals tend towards wanting to live free of anxiety, depression, regret, unhappiness, and to build confidence through practical healthy living.
Most of the clients I work with have been negatively impacted by traumas incurred from their relationships or their past. Their goals tend towards wanting to live free of anxiety, depression, regret, unhappiness, and to build confidence through practical healthy living.
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Dr. Laura Sue Riness
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Mankato, MN 56001 (Online Only)
I envision my ideal client is someone willing to work on their issues or concerns. I also appreciate a client who is committed to building trust over time. Another important trait is the client's willingness to openly and objectively discuss their motivation for seeking therapy.
I envision my ideal client is someone willing to work on their issues or concerns. I also appreciate a client who is committed to building trust over time. Another important trait is the client's willingness to openly and objectively discuss their motivation for seeking therapy.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
What are you struggling with? Are you having problems at work? at home? in your relationships? Are other people's choices and behaviors affecting how you feel about yourself? Are you feeling depressed and/or anxious? Do you wish you could set boundaries to teach people how to treat you? Are you looking for more serenity and peace in your life? Self-reinvention means being clear about who you are and who you want to be. What is working in my life and what isn't? What do you need to change? Are you ready to start an enlightening journey? I am here to listen and guide you. Please call.
We are a team of effective and well-trained mental health specialists with a combined range of skills for assessing and treating various psychological and interpersonal disorders. We strive to go beyond simply making our clients feel better in therapeutic sessions, we work at digging down to the causes and sources of their problems and making fundamental changes that can allow our clients to approach life in more effective, happier, and renewed ways. When desired, we can do comprehensive psychological testing to enhance our clients’ understanding of themselves or for work, legal or other purposes.
We are a team of effective and well-trained mental health specialists with a combined range of skills for assessing and treating various psychological and interpersonal disorders. We strive to go beyond simply making our clients feel better in therapeutic sessions, we work at digging down to the causes and sources of their problems and making fundamental changes that can allow our clients to approach life in more effective, happier, and renewed ways. When desired, we can do comprehensive psychological testing to enhance our clients’ understanding of themselves or for work, legal or other purposes.
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Reviving Roots Therapy and Wellness
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Life is full of ongoing changes. I am Azania (she/her), an LGSW that uses Black-Centered care to support clients in therapy. I specialize in working with BIPOC, queer & trans/non-binary individuals who are adults (18+) that are navigating intergenerational/historical traumas, sexual violence, are first-generation, artists, entrepreneurship, and career development. I integrate my professional training and therapeutic skills with my lived experience as a pansexual-identified person with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, and who is mixed race Black/Singaporean Eurasian person.
Life is full of ongoing changes. I am Azania (she/her), an LGSW that uses Black-Centered care to support clients in therapy. I specialize in working with BIPOC, queer & trans/non-binary individuals who are adults (18+) that are navigating intergenerational/historical traumas, sexual violence, are first-generation, artists, entrepreneurship, and career development. I integrate my professional training and therapeutic skills with my lived experience as a pansexual-identified person with ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, and who is mixed race Black/Singaporean Eurasian person.
Natallie Chivers-Lockhart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55413
I am passionate about the dynamic of the Black/ African American family as it pertains to mental health, intimate partner violence, intrapersonal relations, self-worth/self-confidence and the place they hold in society.
When working with clients, I use a collaborative approach. With this in mind, I want to make sure the relational aspect as well as interpersonal aspects of a person are an important part of the process. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples struggling with interpersonal issues, relational discord, life transitions, familial conflict, body imaging struggles, trauma and other stressors that may arise. I have experience working with adults and adolescents in generational poverty, domestic violence survivors, teen pregnancy, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, sexual trauma and social justice concerns.
I am passionate about the dynamic of the Black/ African American family as it pertains to mental health, intimate partner violence, intrapersonal relations, self-worth/self-confidence and the place they hold in society.
When working with clients, I use a collaborative approach. With this in mind, I want to make sure the relational aspect as well as interpersonal aspects of a person are an important part of the process. I work with adolescents, adults, families and couples struggling with interpersonal issues, relational discord, life transitions, familial conflict, body imaging struggles, trauma and other stressors that may arise. I have experience working with adults and adolescents in generational poverty, domestic violence survivors, teen pregnancy, grief and loss, self-esteem issues, sexual trauma and social justice concerns.
I am a Black American, female, Christian-identified therapist.
I am passionate about developing self-identity, maternal mental health, and serving parents who are seeking to strengthen their parental skills and relationships with their children. I am devoted to utilizing cultural enrichment, exploring generational connections and patterns with clients, and healing places of trauma within the BIPOC community.
I am a Black American, female, Christian-identified therapist.
I am passionate about developing self-identity, maternal mental health, and serving parents who are seeking to strengthen their parental skills and relationships with their children. I am devoted to utilizing cultural enrichment, exploring generational connections and patterns with clients, and healing places of trauma within the BIPOC community.
Andria Daniel
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
Golden Valley, MN 55426 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Black, Indigenous and people of color who need support with depression and trauma.
It is important to normalize conversations around mental health so people can feel empowered to get the help they need. I help clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, grief and relationship distress. My approach is person-center providing care that is respectful and responsive. Evening hours are available.
I specialize in working with Black, Indigenous and people of color who need support with depression and trauma.
It is important to normalize conversations around mental health so people can feel empowered to get the help they need. I help clients navigate life transitions, anxiety, grief and relationship distress. My approach is person-center providing care that is respectful and responsive. Evening hours are available.
Joshua Cattledge
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 (Online Only)
As an African American male, mental health was at first something I didn't take seriously. As I began my journey in mentoring and educating for youth/adolescents I began seeing these unaddressed issues arise and increase on a daily. My goal is provide meaningful therapy session. My dream is to provide counsel and guidance to individuals, families, couples or groups of people; who are dealing with issues that affect them physically, emotionally and mentally. I would like help clients determine why they are experiencing their life challenges, develop goals and actions to resolve their issues.
As an African American male, mental health was at first something I didn't take seriously. As I began my journey in mentoring and educating for youth/adolescents I began seeing these unaddressed issues arise and increase on a daily. My goal is provide meaningful therapy session. My dream is to provide counsel and guidance to individuals, families, couples or groups of people; who are dealing with issues that affect them physically, emotionally and mentally. I would like help clients determine why they are experiencing their life challenges, develop goals and actions to resolve their issues.
As a Black, female-presenting therapist with firsthand experience in multicultural trauma, I am also proud to support clients in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
In our sessions, I offer a space where your investment in yourself is met with active engagement. Together, we'll explore issues like work-stress, depression, anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, dysphoria, or disordered eating. These often connect to self-worth, high expectations, emptiness, trauma, or identity—areas we’ll work on together. Therapy is hard work, but I value a conversational, human connection, and shared laughter. Lived experience in corporate leadership, multicultural trauma, parenting, and family addiction have shaped me, and I'd be honored to support in your healing journey.
As a Black, female-presenting therapist with firsthand experience in multicultural trauma, I am also proud to support clients in the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
In our sessions, I offer a space where your investment in yourself is met with active engagement. Together, we'll explore issues like work-stress, depression, anger, anxiety, relationship struggles, dysphoria, or disordered eating. These often connect to self-worth, high expectations, emptiness, trauma, or identity—areas we’ll work on together. Therapy is hard work, but I value a conversational, human connection, and shared laughter. Lived experience in corporate leadership, multicultural trauma, parenting, and family addiction have shaped me, and I'd be honored to support in your healing journey.
Renita Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55101 (Online Only)
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
As a therapist I have provided therapeutic services over the last 14+ years to clients seeking additional support, experience, and expertise surrounding issues related to intimate and family relationship dynamics. Part of my work with clients has also included understanding the impact that Acute Stress and Trauma has on our lives and exploring how our Culture and Identity inform our individual and communal decision making. In addition, clients have also sought me out to work through past unresolved issues related to foster care and adoption, and ongoing stressors related to being a Black Woman.
Hello! My name is Kalyn! I am a first-generation college student. I am aiming to remove barriers about mental health within the African American community. What brought me into Social Work was personal experiences and actually making a difference within my community. I had to overcome many obstacles and struggles in order to support my family.
Hello! My name is Kalyn! I am a first-generation college student. I am aiming to remove barriers about mental health within the African American community. What brought me into Social Work was personal experiences and actually making a difference within my community. I had to overcome many obstacles and struggles in order to support my family.
Reviving Roots Therapy & Wellness
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Reviving Roots in Minneapolis is a holistic hub for Black wellness, offering therapy, massage, mindful movement, and co-working spaces.
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Reviving Roots in Minneapolis is a holistic hub for Black wellness, offering therapy, massage, mindful movement, and co-working spaces.
Our ideal client seeks a holistic approach to healing, navigating trauma, stress, and societal pressures. They desire wellness practices that honor their cultural identity, aiming for peace, resilience, and self-discovery. At Reviving Roots, they find a community and strategies rooted in a deep understanding of the Black experience, seeking to thrive mentally, physically, and spiritually.
I am here to tell you that seeking help and guidance regarding your mental and emotional health is okay. As a Bi-Racial Black and Mexican, Heterosexual, male, who grew up in a multicultural home, I understand the many barriers and stigmas associated with seeking mental health treatment. I had to challenge many of those cultural barriers, giving me a unique life experience and the ability to offer insight and perspective to those facing similar circumstances.
I am here to tell you that seeking help and guidance regarding your mental and emotional health is okay. As a Bi-Racial Black and Mexican, Heterosexual, male, who grew up in a multicultural home, I understand the many barriers and stigmas associated with seeking mental health treatment. I had to challenge many of those cultural barriers, giving me a unique life experience and the ability to offer insight and perspective to those facing similar circumstances.
Mari Weigel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
Maple Grove, MN 55369 (Online Only)
Hi! I'm Mari (she/her) and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing out of Minnesota. I am a queer, black, cis, neurotypical and fat woman. My passion areas are for young adults, adults, older generations and couples. I enjoy exploring developmental concerns in all ages as folks navigate adjustment issues while exploring identities of who you are and who you want to be. I specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, couples/relationships and transitions across life stages. I strive to create environments where folks feel seen, heard and appreciated for who they are.
Hi! I'm Mari (she/her) and I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing out of Minnesota. I am a queer, black, cis, neurotypical and fat woman. My passion areas are for young adults, adults, older generations and couples. I enjoy exploring developmental concerns in all ages as folks navigate adjustment issues while exploring identities of who you are and who you want to be. I specialize in treatment of anxiety, depression, couples/relationships and transitions across life stages. I strive to create environments where folks feel seen, heard and appreciated for who they are.
Dionne Trice
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
As a therapist, I bring nearly 20 yrs working with domestic violence, 30 yrs of ministry, community activism, nearly 40 yrs of marriage & the tragic loss of a child. Through it, I've grown in my understanding of the impact of systems, trauma and loss on people. As an African American therapist I specialize in working with minority stress and other trauma related to being part of an marginalized group. My areas of focus include: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, perinatal mental health, communication issues, Interpersonal Violence, spiritual abuse/trauma, and stress management.
As a therapist, I bring nearly 20 yrs working with domestic violence, 30 yrs of ministry, community activism, nearly 40 yrs of marriage & the tragic loss of a child. Through it, I've grown in my understanding of the impact of systems, trauma and loss on people. As an African American therapist I specialize in working with minority stress and other trauma related to being part of an marginalized group. My areas of focus include: grief & loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, perinatal mental health, communication issues, Interpersonal Violence, spiritual abuse/trauma, and stress management.
I want to eradicate the stigma of mental health and as a Black Woman, representation of mental health providers is important to me.
Talking to someone that you don't know about your problems is not easy. I get it and I've been there before. I learned that suffering is not only a very common human experience, it's something we don't have to go through alone. Another thing that comes up is whether or not our problems are "important enough" and if they are important to you, they are important to me. School issues? Single and going back into the dating world? Relationship issues? Self-esteem? Parenting? You name it, and I want to be there to support you through it all.
I want to eradicate the stigma of mental health and as a Black Woman, representation of mental health providers is important to me.
Talking to someone that you don't know about your problems is not easy. I get it and I've been there before. I learned that suffering is not only a very common human experience, it's something we don't have to go through alone. Another thing that comes up is whether or not our problems are "important enough" and if they are important to you, they are important to me. School issues? Single and going back into the dating world? Relationship issues? Self-esteem? Parenting? You name it, and I want to be there to support you through it all.
Brandy T Fountain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55406 (Online Only)
Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.
Collaboration and teamwork are paramount to achieving positive change, and I foster such an environment in my sessions. As an African American female, I am passionate about raising awareness of how mental health affects our daily lives and committed to providing mental health services to underrepresented communities. Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Clinical Counseling, I am continuously expanding my knowledge and skills to serve my clients better.
Cerise Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LPCC, CTMH, NCC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in working with communities of color, specifically Black/African Americans, married couples, and families.
Life’s circumstances can sometimes feel like a heavy burden, leaving us powerless to change our situation. My passion lies in building confidence and empowering individuals, couples and families. Every day, people grapple with stress, trauma, and challenging problems that can be overwhelming to face alone. I’m here to help you navigate these difficulties and discover sustainable solutions, allowing you to heal, thrive, and become your best self.
I specialize in working with communities of color, specifically Black/African Americans, married couples, and families.
Life’s circumstances can sometimes feel like a heavy burden, leaving us powerless to change our situation. My passion lies in building confidence and empowering individuals, couples and families. Every day, people grapple with stress, trauma, and challenging problems that can be overwhelming to face alone. I’m here to help you navigate these difficulties and discover sustainable solutions, allowing you to heal, thrive, and become your best self.
Jailyn Robinson
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
I am a Black American woman whose identities influence almost every aspect of my lived experience and because of this I am passionate about social justice and equity within our current societal structure.
I believe everybody has the capacity to change and grow. I believe in the resilience and determination of all people. I hope to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to be heard and understood. My goal is to honor each client’s unique journey while also encouraging insight, self-awareness, and change. Clients who are dealing with life transitions, relational problems and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are all things I work with.
I am a Black American woman whose identities influence almost every aspect of my lived experience and because of this I am passionate about social justice and equity within our current societal structure.
I believe everybody has the capacity to change and grow. I believe in the resilience and determination of all people. I hope to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to be heard and understood. My goal is to honor each client’s unique journey while also encouraging insight, self-awareness, and change. Clients who are dealing with life transitions, relational problems and mental health issues like anxiety and depression are all things I work with.
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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.