Black and African American Therapists in Chapel Hill, NC
Most of her clients are black and brown women and girls struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, chronic stress, women’s concerns, and executive functioning challenges.
Ms. Buckner is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) who is passionate about encouraging and empowering clients, particularly women of color, to recognize their need of balance. Her clinical practice centers around helping clients understand and adjust maladaptive patterns that lead to stress, overwhelm, and burnout. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by multi-faceted women, Ms. Buckner provides a compassionate and culturally sensitive therapeutic space that emphasizes stress-reduction, sincerity, and intentionally joyful living.
Most of her clients are black and brown women and girls struggling with mood and anxiety disorders, eating disorders, self-esteem issues, chronic stress, women’s concerns, and executive functioning challenges.
Ms. Buckner is a Licensed Psychological Associate (LPA) who is passionate about encouraging and empowering clients, particularly women of color, to recognize their need of balance. Her clinical practice centers around helping clients understand and adjust maladaptive patterns that lead to stress, overwhelm, and burnout. With a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by multi-faceted women, Ms. Buckner provides a compassionate and culturally sensitive therapeutic space that emphasizes stress-reduction, sincerity, and intentionally joyful living.
Congruence Counseling Group
Counselor, MEd, LCMHC
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
While we serve all members of our community, we honor and recognize the acute needs of Black People, People of Color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Congruence Counseling Group is currently accepting new clients. We are happy to provide space for you to approach life with curiosity and awareness. We listen to the wisdom in your story and try to reflect that wisdom back to you. We care deeply about our clients and feel honored when you allow us to walk beside you on your journey. We provide a safe therapeutic space that speaks to a variety of experiences. Our trained clinicians include mental health counselors, social workers, and interns who specialize in a myriad of mental health issues and use specific modalities to help clients reach their goals.
While we serve all members of our community, we honor and recognize the acute needs of Black People, People of Color, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Congruence Counseling Group is currently accepting new clients. We are happy to provide space for you to approach life with curiosity and awareness. We listen to the wisdom in your story and try to reflect that wisdom back to you. We care deeply about our clients and feel honored when you allow us to walk beside you on your journey. We provide a safe therapeutic space that speaks to a variety of experiences. Our trained clinicians include mental health counselors, social workers, and interns who specialize in a myriad of mental health issues and use specific modalities to help clients reach their goals.
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks.
I do my best to have social justice and black feminist perspectives throughout my sessions.
Hello! My name is Amal. I see therapy as a collaborative effort between myself and my clients. As a queer black woman, my goal is to provide space for those like me and others who have felt silenced and marginalized a majority of their lives. I have a passion for working with women of color and LGBTQIA+ identifying folks.
Zena Chase
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
I’m very passionate about helping people, and celebrating their courageous strides. It takes courage to seek counseling, and courage to trust the process. I strive to create a partnership that is therapeutic in nature, and intentional in effort. It is with that intention, courage, and partnership that I assist my clients’ in reaching therapeutic goals, accepting and achieving growth, increasing awareness, and fostering resilience.
My name is Zemzem Amme, I'm a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, with both adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. My area of expertise are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, developmental transitions, trauma, OCD, and substance abuse.
My name is Zemzem Amme, I'm a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate. I have been working in the mental health field for ten years, with both adults and adolescents aged 12 and older. My area of expertise are individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, anger issues, developmental transitions, trauma, OCD, and substance abuse.
Lee Consulting Group of NC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LCMHCS
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Life happens to all of us, unfortunately, what to do when it does is a question that stumps many of us. Sometimes it's an unexpected phone call or experience that alters the trajectory of life, leaving us gripped by defeat, anxiety, and despair. Other times, it's the pain of past wounds (or sometimes present)/trauma caused by someone who was supposed to love and protect us that weighs on us like a ton of bricks, stifling our ability to move forward. At LCG of NC, we hear you, feel you, and we believe that with the right support, you can achieve, overcome, improve, defy, and ultimately win in life.
Life happens to all of us, unfortunately, what to do when it does is a question that stumps many of us. Sometimes it's an unexpected phone call or experience that alters the trajectory of life, leaving us gripped by defeat, anxiety, and despair. Other times, it's the pain of past wounds (or sometimes present)/trauma caused by someone who was supposed to love and protect us that weighs on us like a ton of bricks, stifling our ability to move forward. At LCG of NC, we hear you, feel you, and we believe that with the right support, you can achieve, overcome, improve, defy, and ultimately win in life.
Michelle Corbett Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Do you feel you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and worry about how to handle the responsibilities in your life? Do you want to feel understood? Are you having trouble communicating your point of view/handling conflict? Anything you are experiencing; you do not have to discover the solutions on your own. With a fresh perspective, you will find your inner power, gain self-confidence, and know you are somebody who is enough. I have a passion to help those who desire a different perspective or want to see their lives through a different set of lenses.
Do you feel you have the weight of the world on your shoulders and worry about how to handle the responsibilities in your life? Do you want to feel understood? Are you having trouble communicating your point of view/handling conflict? Anything you are experiencing; you do not have to discover the solutions on your own. With a fresh perspective, you will find your inner power, gain self-confidence, and know you are somebody who is enough. I have a passion to help those who desire a different perspective or want to see their lives through a different set of lenses.
Sasha Morphis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Waitlist for new clients
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
I am committed to working with children, teenagers, and young adults to overcome obstacles in their lives. I create a safe and compassionate environment where individuals can explore their issues and increase their well-being and quality of life. My primary approach to therapy is collaborative, and I believe each person's needs are unique and require a different framework. My work is grounded in respect, empathy, and compassion. My goal is to make sure every client leaves feeling empowered and well educated to tackle the various challenges that can arise in their lives.
Zakiya Futrell
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MEd, LCMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Hello. My name is Zakiya Futrell and I am excited to become a part of your journey. My primary goal as your counselor is to ensure that as my client you feel safe, comfortable, and empowered. I work with late teens, young adults, and older adults utilizing person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches within my counseling practice.
ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS!!! Hello. My name is Zakiya Futrell and I am excited to become a part of your journey. My primary goal as your counselor is to ensure that as my client you feel safe, comfortable, and empowered. I work with late teens, young adults, and older adults utilizing person-centered, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches within my counseling practice.
Tausha G Watson
Psychologist, PsyD, RPT, TCTSY-F, SEP, RYT-500
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
We often feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. At this point, our problems can become obstacles blocking us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us overcome these obstacles by teaching us how to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make impactful changes, communicate effectively, find solutions, and stop engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.
We often feel lost, stuck, and helpless when we struggle to find solutions to our everyday problems. At this point, our problems can become obstacles blocking us from living the best days of our lives. However, psychotherapy can help us overcome these obstacles by teaching us how to cope better with our emotions and thoughts, gain insight into our problems, make impactful changes, communicate effectively, find solutions, and stop engaging in self-sabotaging behaviors.
The House of Gray PLLC was created with the strong friend and family member in mind. The one that often feels alone and who finds it difficult to be vulnerable with their loved ones. Our passion lies in educating, empowering and healing communities that have been fragmented for generations. Our energy is rooted in being empathic, safe and nonjudgmental to support your journey towards healing and inner peace. We guide you in finding meaning to the challenges you face and explore your inner strengths to thrive.
The House of Gray PLLC was created with the strong friend and family member in mind. The one that often feels alone and who finds it difficult to be vulnerable with their loved ones. Our passion lies in educating, empowering and healing communities that have been fragmented for generations. Our energy is rooted in being empathic, safe and nonjudgmental to support your journey towards healing and inner peace. We guide you in finding meaning to the challenges you face and explore your inner strengths to thrive.
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I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with individuals and couples. When I begin therapy with an individual, I take time to listen and learn about the sources of their negative feelings or disappointing patterns. As we build a shared understanding of their pain or frustration, we incorporate cognitive, behavioral, emotion regulation or interpersonal skills. I draw on my training in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and emotionally focused therapy to support and guide my patients as they move toward greater resiliency and more adaptive management of symptoms including depression, anxiety, and compulsivity.
I am a licensed psychologist who specializes in working with individuals and couples. When I begin therapy with an individual, I take time to listen and learn about the sources of their negative feelings or disappointing patterns. As we build a shared understanding of their pain or frustration, we incorporate cognitive, behavioral, emotion regulation or interpersonal skills. I draw on my training in psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and emotionally focused therapy to support and guide my patients as they move toward greater resiliency and more adaptive management of symptoms including depression, anxiety, and compulsivity.
Are you navigating challenging situations at work or in your personal life? Are you hoping to further develop skills in management, leadership, or fostering relationships? Are you seeking to build psychological safety and authenticity into your daily interactions? In my coaching practice, I work with clients to build on their strengths, explore areas of potential growth, and practice skills to improve success when interacting with colleagues, managers, supervisees, friends, or family. I also help clients reflect on how to process harmful events, match intent with impact, consider their and others’ needs, and restore relationships.
Are you navigating challenging situations at work or in your personal life? Are you hoping to further develop skills in management, leadership, or fostering relationships? Are you seeking to build psychological safety and authenticity into your daily interactions? In my coaching practice, I work with clients to build on their strengths, explore areas of potential growth, and practice skills to improve success when interacting with colleagues, managers, supervisees, friends, or family. I also help clients reflect on how to process harmful events, match intent with impact, consider their and others’ needs, and restore relationships.
Ronald A Zumstein
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAT
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (Online Only)
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Over 20 years of working with individuals and couples, I have developed expertise working with a variety of issues, including: low mood, low motivation, anxiety, creative blocks, feeling "stuck" (in any area of life), relationship issues, work or career issues, anger management, addictions, compulsive behavior, and personal growth. My approach is client-centered and collaborative. Together we will work to clarify your goals, and develop a plan that will help you achieve them as quickly as possible. To help you actualize those goals I utilize a variety of modalities, including mindfulness therapy, interpersonal therapy and psychoeducational approaches.
Present Therapy
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, NC, LCMHCA, 19045
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Why do we do anything? I believe the reason that we do anything is to feel better. There may be 5 physical senses; however, we pursue life always in the hope of feeling better. We attract our life circumstances based on how we feel. Our active emotions create an emotional vibrational set point. When we learn to tend to our emotional health first, prior to engaging in action, we become the authors of our lives. Learning to find emotional alignment prior to engaging in activity, conversation, and interaction with others, will allow us to attract our wanted life desires. Thus, change your energy and you change your life.
Why do we do anything? I believe the reason that we do anything is to feel better. There may be 5 physical senses; however, we pursue life always in the hope of feeling better. We attract our life circumstances based on how we feel. Our active emotions create an emotional vibrational set point. When we learn to tend to our emotional health first, prior to engaging in action, we become the authors of our lives. Learning to find emotional alignment prior to engaging in activity, conversation, and interaction with others, will allow us to attract our wanted life desires. Thus, change your energy and you change your life.
Sarah C Morris
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
All are welcome to discover new ways to feel secure and look for possibilities. Whether you are healing from trauma, in pain, facing conflicts, seeking connection with your best self, your faith, or your motivation, you deserve joy. You may need help for yourself or in a relationship with a concern that’s new or one you’ve held since childhood or worked through before. I offer an understanding perspective from someone with over a decade of professional experience supporting people through change. I'm ready to help you or your family access your strengths, heal, and feel safe to love and grow.
All are welcome to discover new ways to feel secure and look for possibilities. Whether you are healing from trauma, in pain, facing conflicts, seeking connection with your best self, your faith, or your motivation, you deserve joy. You may need help for yourself or in a relationship with a concern that’s new or one you’ve held since childhood or worked through before. I offer an understanding perspective from someone with over a decade of professional experience supporting people through change. I'm ready to help you or your family access your strengths, heal, and feel safe to love and grow.
Dr. Coleman has immediate openings for psychoeducational TESTING and IN-PERSON therapy. Coleman Child Psychology supports youth and families as they journey through school, navigating academics, emotions, friendships, and family dynamics. It's a joy to offer support every step of the way. A person-centered therapeutic approach emphasizes a holistic understanding of each client's experience, providing compassionate and empathetic support. With an extensive background in working with diverse populations in schools, hospitals, and private practice, we're well-equipped to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Dr. Coleman has immediate openings for psychoeducational TESTING and IN-PERSON therapy. Coleman Child Psychology supports youth and families as they journey through school, navigating academics, emotions, friendships, and family dynamics. It's a joy to offer support every step of the way. A person-centered therapeutic approach emphasizes a holistic understanding of each client's experience, providing compassionate and empathetic support. With an extensive background in working with diverse populations in schools, hospitals, and private practice, we're well-equipped to address emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.
Ellie De Leon
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MS, LCMHC
Verified Verified
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Not accepting new clients. Telehealth available! I relish working with individuals of color, and LGBTQQIA+ and immigrant communities. I particularly love partnering with adolescents and young adults embarking on the task of identity formation. I work with Individuals ages 12+, as well as Parents (as a certified Triple P parenting provider), or Families. Working with me as a therapist you can expect someone who is warm, adaptable with evidence-based modalities, and focused on YOUR values. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and parenting provider. I speak Spanish fluently!
Not accepting new clients. Telehealth available! I relish working with individuals of color, and LGBTQQIA+ and immigrant communities. I particularly love partnering with adolescents and young adults embarking on the task of identity formation. I work with Individuals ages 12+, as well as Parents (as a certified Triple P parenting provider), or Families. Working with me as a therapist you can expect someone who is warm, adaptable with evidence-based modalities, and focused on YOUR values. I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and parenting provider. I speak Spanish fluently!
Most people develop some kind of self-loathing and feel disappointed in themselves. Somehow, we are never good enough, we don’t measure up in intelligence, beauty, goodness and accomplishments. If we had traumatic experiences, we learned to shut down in a more complex way and feel disconnected from life. There is an intelligence that helped you to survive and to get to the present moment. However, habits and coping that helped you in the past may no longer work and inhibit you in finding your true potential and joy. Now is the time for you to seek support to take a new look. Finding a skilled therapist may be what you need.
Most people develop some kind of self-loathing and feel disappointed in themselves. Somehow, we are never good enough, we don’t measure up in intelligence, beauty, goodness and accomplishments. If we had traumatic experiences, we learned to shut down in a more complex way and feel disconnected from life. There is an intelligence that helped you to survive and to get to the present moment. However, habits and coping that helped you in the past may no longer work and inhibit you in finding your true potential and joy. Now is the time for you to seek support to take a new look. Finding a skilled therapist may be what you need.
Osly Galobardi
Counselor, CRC, LCMHC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with individuals with autism and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. I understand how people with developmental disabilities may present psychiatric conditions differently, such as depression and anxiety, than individuals without developmental disabilities. I also enjoy working with college-aged/young adults who are in the process of transitioning to the "real world," and helping them with the stressors of "adulting."
I specialize in working with individuals with autism and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. I understand how people with developmental disabilities may present psychiatric conditions differently, such as depression and anxiety, than individuals without developmental disabilities. I also enjoy working with college-aged/young adults who are in the process of transitioning to the "real world," and helping them with the stressors of "adulting."
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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.