Black and African American Therapists in New York
Alethea Glave
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I am dedicated to reaching black and other communities of color in an effort to normalize and decolonize therapy.
Hi. If you’re on this page, you’re likely considering whether or not to try therapy (you should). Or, maybe you’re shopping for the right fit. Congrats on taking that first step. Whether it’s me or someone else, I honor that commitment. I have been in the Mental Health field as a social worker for almost a decade. I have seen countless people suffering and many times, doing so alone. I continue to do my part to change that.
I am dedicated to reaching black and other communities of color in an effort to normalize and decolonize therapy.
Hi. If you’re on this page, you’re likely considering whether or not to try therapy (you should). Or, maybe you’re shopping for the right fit. Congrats on taking that first step. Whether it’s me or someone else, I honor that commitment. I have been in the Mental Health field as a social worker for almost a decade. I have seen countless people suffering and many times, doing so alone. I continue to do my part to change that.
As a dedicated mental health therapist serving the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) community, I specialize in guiding both adults and children toward emotional stability and healing. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a culturally sensitive understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in our communities. I am dedicated to helping families break the stigma surrounding mental health, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Together, we work to empower you to reclaim your narrative, foster mental well-being, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.
As a dedicated mental health therapist serving the Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) community, I specialize in guiding both adults and children toward emotional stability and healing. My approach combines evidence-based techniques with a culturally sensitive understanding of the unique challenges faced by those in our communities. I am dedicated to helping families break the stigma surrounding mental health, creating a safe and supportive environment for healing. Together, we work to empower you to reclaim your narrative, foster mental well-being, and embrace a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Being a child of Black Dominican and Cuban immigrants, I deeply understand the challenges that come with adapting to new environments, trauma, systems of oppression, and cultural norms.
Step into a honest space where your journey of self-discovery and growth is met with warmth, direct feedback and compassion. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, you're welcomed with empathy and tools to navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll embark on a path towards clarity, healthier patterns, and a renewed sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace authenticity and find deep inner peace. I am a bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist licensed in both New York and Texas, and presently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University.
Being a child of Black Dominican and Cuban immigrants, I deeply understand the challenges that come with adapting to new environments, trauma, systems of oppression, and cultural norms.
Step into a honest space where your journey of self-discovery and growth is met with warmth, direct feedback and compassion. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, you're welcomed with empathy and tools to navigate life's challenges. Together, we'll embark on a path towards clarity, healthier patterns, and a renewed sense of purpose, empowering you to embrace authenticity and find deep inner peace. I am a bilingual (Spanish) psychotherapist licensed in both New York and Texas, and presently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Psychology at New Mexico State University.
My name is Andra Brown, I’m a licensed therapist based in NYC, and I help Black people stop overworking in their positions of leadership, & lead care-centered lives.
Being a Black person in a professional leadership position can be extremely tough, to say the least. You more than likely received that position due to your uncanny ability of taking care of everybody & everything, and getting sh!t done! Not only are you good at this on the job, but you are typically good at doing this in your personal life. You’re the “responsible” one - the one that everyone in your circles can rely on. While there are benefits from being seen in this manner, you are constantly working, & overworking. Not to mention, working through the microaggressions, and harmful behaviors from other coworkers at work.
My name is Andra Brown, I’m a licensed therapist based in NYC, and I help Black people stop overworking in their positions of leadership, & lead care-centered lives.
Being a Black person in a professional leadership position can be extremely tough, to say the least. You more than likely received that position due to your uncanny ability of taking care of everybody & everything, and getting sh!t done! Not only are you good at this on the job, but you are typically good at doing this in your personal life. You’re the “responsible” one - the one that everyone in your circles can rely on. While there are benefits from being seen in this manner, you are constantly working, & overworking. Not to mention, working through the microaggressions, and harmful behaviors from other coworkers at work.
H. C. Cristina
LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ridgewood, NY 11385 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My own queer Black identity impacts my work with clients in a world where mental health providers do not commonly mirror various marginalized identities.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
My own queer Black identity impacts my work with clients in a world where mental health providers do not commonly mirror various marginalized identities.
Working with LGBTQ/GNC clients, especially clients of color, is what I've always been passionate about. As a queer, trans-masculine, Black clinician, I am dedicated to not only working with the communities that mirror my own marginalized identities, but also those who fall within, between, and among populations facing oppression and discrimination. Clients are often in the throes of identify formation, large life changes, processing trauma, and navigating difficult relational dynamics, leading to the desire to be seen and heard. To be human is to experience pain, but within that pain is a vast space to learn, process, and heal.
On life’s journey we are constantly growing and developing. Whether young or old, life is a journey that usually entail efforts of trying to understand divine will. We often question our purpose in life, especially during challenging times. To keep it real, in many cultures/communities, such as the African American ( Black) community, we might have been taught to either “pray” about our situations, issues, and emotions or “suck it up and keep it moving.” This can create negative energies such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and other mental health issues that need to be addressed in a healthy manner.
On life’s journey we are constantly growing and developing. Whether young or old, life is a journey that usually entail efforts of trying to understand divine will. We often question our purpose in life, especially during challenging times. To keep it real, in many cultures/communities, such as the African American ( Black) community, we might have been taught to either “pray” about our situations, issues, and emotions or “suck it up and keep it moving.” This can create negative energies such as anxiety, depression, anger, guilt, and other mental health issues that need to be addressed in a healthy manner.
Franchesca M Gomez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10001 (Online Only)
I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, women's issues, and the unique struggles faced by the latino and black community.
Hello! I'm a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist, providing a safe environment for clients to process and explore their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I offer in person and tele health services. My office is located in Manhattan. I work with a diverse population, and sessions are always tailored to meet the client's needs. My approach consists of insight-oriented psychotherapy. When we have a better understanding of our thoughts and behaviors, it allows us to gain self-awareness, improving our relationship with ourselves and others. I believe that love and compassion, allow us to navigate life's challenges with grace and ease.
I specialize in depression, anxiety, PTSD, women's issues, and the unique struggles faced by the latino and black community.
Hello! I'm a bilingual Spanish speaking therapist, providing a safe environment for clients to process and explore their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. I offer in person and tele health services. My office is located in Manhattan. I work with a diverse population, and sessions are always tailored to meet the client's needs. My approach consists of insight-oriented psychotherapy. When we have a better understanding of our thoughts and behaviors, it allows us to gain self-awareness, improving our relationship with ourselves and others. I believe that love and compassion, allow us to navigate life's challenges with grace and ease.
I thrive to aid clients develop the skills they need to reach their goals within the scope of their privilege. Highlighting systematic oppressions in our world and how we can cope as living beings is what I strive to do with my clients. My approach mostly aligns with feminist theories and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques that focus on education about social justice issues & how those issues might affect my clients’ lives. My clinical interests include making the therapeutic space more welcoming to LGBTQ+ and Black communities.
I thrive to aid clients develop the skills they need to reach their goals within the scope of their privilege. Highlighting systematic oppressions in our world and how we can cope as living beings is what I strive to do with my clients. My approach mostly aligns with feminist theories and dialectical behavioral therapy techniques that focus on education about social justice issues & how those issues might affect my clients’ lives. My clinical interests include making the therapeutic space more welcoming to LGBTQ+ and Black communities.
Shani Gardner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022 (Online Only)
I specialize in working with Black women through a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, relational framework.
You appear to have it all figured out on the outside, but on the inside, you often feel nervous, scared, and overwhelmed. You’re successful and have achieved great things, but you still don’t feel worthy. It’s hard to feel good enough when you always need to please others and be perfect. This has left you totally burnt out, exhausted and anxious. You’re not sure why you’re feeling so anxious. Perhaps it's a fear of failure or rejection. You’ve learned that your successes are what makes you valuable. This mindset has helped you get to where you are today, but it's ruining your mood, your ability to relax and your sense of self.
I specialize in working with Black women through a trauma informed, anti-oppressive, relational framework.
You appear to have it all figured out on the outside, but on the inside, you often feel nervous, scared, and overwhelmed. You’re successful and have achieved great things, but you still don’t feel worthy. It’s hard to feel good enough when you always need to please others and be perfect. This has left you totally burnt out, exhausted and anxious. You’re not sure why you’re feeling so anxious. Perhaps it's a fear of failure or rejection. You’ve learned that your successes are what makes you valuable. This mindset has helped you get to where you are today, but it's ruining your mood, your ability to relax and your sense of self.
The Good Healing Firm
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New York, NY 10037 (Online Only)
We accept Loveland Foundation and Black Liberation Therapy Grants/Vouchers.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
We accept Loveland Foundation and Black Liberation Therapy Grants/Vouchers.
Accepting therapy vouchers & Private Pay only at this time. "Perceptive, insightful, intuitive and empathetic are some of the words our clients, our colleagues and our students use to describe our work with them". Our firm's services are unique as we offer psychotherapy for clients and clinical supervision and courses for therapists. Our clinical staff has experience working with adults living with anxiety, depression and trauma. We also have developed a speciality working with individuals, couples and families from the Caribbean, Asian and African Diasporas.
Heydi Hurtado
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11237 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hi there! I’m Heydi Hurtado, licensed therapist and founder of Peace Cove Counseling: a faith-based therapeutic space to empower black + brown folk on their journey of healing. Are you burnt out and feeling as if you're "running on empty"? Do you find yourself incessantly preoccupied with the opinions of others? Do you often experience the fear of rejection/abandonment, and have difficulty expressing your feelings + needs? Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with others?
Hi there! I’m Heydi Hurtado, licensed therapist and founder of Peace Cove Counseling: a faith-based therapeutic space to empower black + brown folk on their journey of healing. Are you burnt out and feeling as if you're "running on empty"? Do you find yourself incessantly preoccupied with the opinions of others? Do you often experience the fear of rejection/abandonment, and have difficulty expressing your feelings + needs? Do you struggle with setting healthy boundaries with others?
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I am second generation Black trans art therapist from Queens, New York and based in Brooklyn. With four years of experience, I have worked with LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness and with domestic violence survivors and their children. My work has focused on crisis counseling, building coping skills for somatic responses to trauma, gender identity embodiment and affirmation, navigating multiple diagnoses specifically trauma, mood, & dissociative disorders, and sifting through race-related trauma.
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Dr. Wesley Demarius Willis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsyD, LCSW-R, RN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019
As a passionate black therapist I've witnessed firsthand the lack of providers who could genuinely connect with the multifaceted realities faced by people of color and other marginalized communities.
Our mission at RHIO Wellness is to empower individuals by providing culturally attuned mental and behavioral health services that promote healing, resilience and personal growth. We strive to be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our clients, helping them achieve inspiring outcomes through reflective healing practices.
As a passionate black therapist I've witnessed firsthand the lack of providers who could genuinely connect with the multifaceted realities faced by people of color and other marginalized communities.
Our mission at RHIO Wellness is to empower individuals by providing culturally attuned mental and behavioral health services that promote healing, resilience and personal growth. We strive to be a beacon of hope and a catalyst for positive change in the lives of our clients, helping them achieve inspiring outcomes through reflective healing practices.
Candice Charles
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CASAC-A, SIFI
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11201 (Online Only)
I understand what it feels like to be a high-achieving Caribbean/ black woman, starting over in an area of life (migration, promotion, marriage, divorce, grief/loss) all while navigating the demands of a demanding career. Every so often, we have to permit ourselves to start again - not start over - just start again with all the lessons and tools we acquired in the previous seasons of our lives. Bring out the clapper and click it as many times as it takes to get to the place you'd like to be. Take Two Therapy LLC is here to support you as you navigate a new season! Let's get it done - together!
I understand what it feels like to be a high-achieving Caribbean/ black woman, starting over in an area of life (migration, promotion, marriage, divorce, grief/loss) all while navigating the demands of a demanding career. Every so often, we have to permit ourselves to start again - not start over - just start again with all the lessons and tools we acquired in the previous seasons of our lives. Bring out the clapper and click it as many times as it takes to get to the place you'd like to be. Take Two Therapy LLC is here to support you as you navigate a new season! Let's get it done - together!
As a first-generation Haitian American woman, I experienced and witnessed the profound impact of this cultural intersectionality of my life. It influenced how I approached relationships and made me acutely aware of the glass ceiling faced by women, particularly those of Black or Brown heritage. It taught me empathy and compassion for my mother and grandmother-navigating mountain-like challenges such as language barriers. This realization spurred me to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and address intergenerational trauma.
As a first-generation Haitian American woman, I experienced and witnessed the profound impact of this cultural intersectionality of my life. It influenced how I approached relationships and made me acutely aware of the glass ceiling faced by women, particularly those of Black or Brown heritage. It taught me empathy and compassion for my mother and grandmother-navigating mountain-like challenges such as language barriers. This realization spurred me to challenge stereotypes, break barriers, and address intergenerational trauma.
Sharing your individual difficulties, fears, desires, and dreams can be a challenging experience. Therefore, I focus on building a warm and safe therapeutic environment for introspection and self-discovery. I believe that we frequently we have the tools inside of us to heal our struggles and I seek to help you uncover those tools in therapeutic work. As a queer black woman, I understand it can be tough to find spaces to authentically express your true feelings, as well as get validation and support. I have experience holding space and processing the challenges that can arise from holding multiple marginalized identities.
Sharing your individual difficulties, fears, desires, and dreams can be a challenging experience. Therefore, I focus on building a warm and safe therapeutic environment for introspection and self-discovery. I believe that we frequently we have the tools inside of us to heal our struggles and I seek to help you uncover those tools in therapeutic work. As a queer black woman, I understand it can be tough to find spaces to authentically express your true feelings, as well as get validation and support. I have experience holding space and processing the challenges that can arise from holding multiple marginalized identities.
Sauda K. Dunlap
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11208 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
My areas of interests include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, adjustment to change/life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, racial/inequality issues and mental health stigma in the Black community.
The ebbs and flow of life can be stressful and challenging but also full of happiness and joy. There are times when seeking help is necessary to navigate different parts of the life journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I am here to provide support as you navigate the life journey. My clinical experience includes case management with a preventive agency, working in a psychiatric public hospital providing treatment to children and adolescents, clinical consultation to a community-based organization and implementing school mental health programs in the public health sector.
My areas of interests include but are not limited to; anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, adjustment to change/life transitions, grief/loss, relationship issues, women’s issues, racial/inequality issues and mental health stigma in the Black community.
The ebbs and flow of life can be stressful and challenging but also full of happiness and joy. There are times when seeking help is necessary to navigate different parts of the life journey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New York. I am here to provide support as you navigate the life journey. My clinical experience includes case management with a preventive agency, working in a psychiatric public hospital providing treatment to children and adolescents, clinical consultation to a community-based organization and implementing school mental health programs in the public health sector.
Jean Messeroux
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
Hello, I appreciate you creating time to be here. I'm Jean Messeroux (he/him), a Licensed Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach. With a background as an educator and social worker, I'm passionate about supporting mental health journeys. I hold a Bachelor's in English and African-American Studies from UMass Amherst and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Beyond therapy, I'm a creative entrepreneur, using photography and design for healing and self-expression. Let's connect!
Hello, I appreciate you creating time to be here. I'm Jean Messeroux (he/him), a Licensed Psychotherapist and Wellness Coach. With a background as an educator and social worker, I'm passionate about supporting mental health journeys. I hold a Bachelor's in English and African-American Studies from UMass Amherst and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Beyond therapy, I'm a creative entrepreneur, using photography and design for healing and self-expression. Let's connect!
Dr. Z. (Soye Zaid-Muhammad)
Psychologist, PsyD, NCSP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Highland Mills, NY 10930 (Online Only)
Are you sick of being hurt, sick of mediocrity, or sick of being stuck in life? Are you curious as to how to grow from being a victim to becoming a victor? Do you wonder how you can rise from an ordinary life to an extraordinary and divinely empowered life? Do you want to heal from past pain? If you answer is yes to these questions, then you have come to the right place. My name is Dr. Z. I am an African-American Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the Author of The Power of A Thousand Heroes (The PATH)TM. We can work together to empower you.
Are you sick of being hurt, sick of mediocrity, or sick of being stuck in life? Are you curious as to how to grow from being a victim to becoming a victor? Do you wonder how you can rise from an ordinary life to an extraordinary and divinely empowered life? Do you want to heal from past pain? If you answer is yes to these questions, then you have come to the right place. My name is Dr. Z. I am an African-American Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the Author of The Power of A Thousand Heroes (The PATH)TM. We can work together to empower you.
As a Black male therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of understanding, acceptance, and growth for all my clients.
I firmly believe in the inherent potential within each individual and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and the client's autonomy.
As a Black male therapist, I am deeply committed to fostering an environment of understanding, acceptance, and growth for all my clients.
I firmly believe in the inherent potential within each individual and the transformative power of empathy and understanding. My therapeutic approach is rooted in person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship, unconditional positive regard, and the client's autonomy.
