Black and African American Therapists in New York, NY
Black Women's Therapy Group
Psychologist, PhD, PsyD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10002 (Online Only)
If you identify as a Black woman and you know you’re in need of a space like this, join us for our virtual group.
Do you identify as a professional Black woman who experiences difficulty with managing stress, anxiety, and processing emotions? We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women.
If you identify as a Black woman and you know you’re in need of a space like this, join us for our virtual group.
Do you identify as a professional Black woman who experiences difficulty with managing stress, anxiety, and processing emotions? We do not heal in isolation. Many people are turning to group therapy to make sense of the global health pandemic, racial injustices, and violence against women.
Welcome! As a Black, queer, first generation American, Trinidadian, and cis-gender woman, my clients are primarily BIPOC folx who experience mental health and relational challenges as a result of the history of colonialism, slavery, sexism, White supremacy, and xenophobia that has led to a world of inequity and the fear of "other." I partner with those striving to combat the negative impact of systems of oppression (including trauma, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem) as we move toward radical acceptance of self, joy, ease, and healing.
Welcome! As a Black, queer, first generation American, Trinidadian, and cis-gender woman, my clients are primarily BIPOC folx who experience mental health and relational challenges as a result of the history of colonialism, slavery, sexism, White supremacy, and xenophobia that has led to a world of inequity and the fear of "other." I partner with those striving to combat the negative impact of systems of oppression (including trauma, depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem) as we move toward radical acceptance of self, joy, ease, and healing.
As a Black, queer, Caribbean/LatinX individual who practices therapy from a non-oppressive and radically authentic lens I draw on over ten years of experience working with women, children and communities of color around topics of equity, sexuality, education, LGBTQ+, and trauma. I use my knowledge and background to analyze issues with a strong understanding of the systems, personal history and survival skills that influence your identity today. I am interested in understanding 'personal language' (emotions and perspective) to address the current design of your relationships and encourage transformations better suited for your goals
As a Black, queer, Caribbean/LatinX individual who practices therapy from a non-oppressive and radically authentic lens I draw on over ten years of experience working with women, children and communities of color around topics of equity, sexuality, education, LGBTQ+, and trauma. I use my knowledge and background to analyze issues with a strong understanding of the systems, personal history and survival skills that influence your identity today. I am interested in understanding 'personal language' (emotions and perspective) to address the current design of your relationships and encourage transformations better suited for your goals
Tiffany Llewellyn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10029 (Online Only)
Hi! Here you are at the beginning of your journey towards personal growth and healing. Whatever has brought you to this moment may not be all figured out, and I want you to know that is okay. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a good fit between you and I. I specialize in mental health for people of color, with a strong focus on Black mental health and racial trauma.I help individuals develop the tools and awareness needed to manage Anxiety, Self-Esteem/Confidence Issues, Relationship Challenges, Dating Frustrations, Racial Identity & Life Transitions.I want you to feel seen, heard, and understood.
Hi! Here you are at the beginning of your journey towards personal growth and healing. Whatever has brought you to this moment may not be all figured out, and I want you to know that is okay. I believe the therapeutic relationship should be a good fit between you and I. I specialize in mental health for people of color, with a strong focus on Black mental health and racial trauma.I help individuals develop the tools and awareness needed to manage Anxiety, Self-Esteem/Confidence Issues, Relationship Challenges, Dating Frustrations, Racial Identity & Life Transitions.I want you to feel seen, heard, and understood.
Dr. Portia Elizabeth Adams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW-R
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10023 (Online Only)
I am a cisgender straight Black woman, a non-practicing Christian, an anti-racist and a LGBTQ+ ally.
Often people enter therapy because they feel stuck. They know what to do but it's just the 'doing it' that's hard. I have been working successfully with clients for 20 years and I love it. I focus on the importance of relationships as well as the achievement of individual desires. I offer in-person and teletherapy services.
I am a cisgender straight Black woman, a non-practicing Christian, an anti-racist and a LGBTQ+ ally.
Often people enter therapy because they feel stuck. They know what to do but it's just the 'doing it' that's hard. I have been working successfully with clients for 20 years and I love it. I focus on the importance of relationships as well as the achievement of individual desires. I offer in-person and teletherapy services.
My experiences as a black man, veteran and immigrant have driven me to help others dealing with the struggles unique to those and other marginalized communities.
Depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties can keep us from living the life that we deserve. Psychotherapy can help us develop the necessary tools to cope and process our way through life’s challenges. I am a trained psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults and couples. My non-judgmental approach facilitates a safe and encouraging atmosphere where clients feel comfortable exploring and challenging their innermost thoughts.
My experiences as a black man, veteran and immigrant have driven me to help others dealing with the struggles unique to those and other marginalized communities.
Depression, trauma, anxiety, and relationship difficulties can keep us from living the life that we deserve. Psychotherapy can help us develop the necessary tools to cope and process our way through life’s challenges. I am a trained psychotherapist who enjoys working with adults and couples. My non-judgmental approach facilitates a safe and encouraging atmosphere where clients feel comfortable exploring and challenging their innermost thoughts.
I am particularly attuned to the difficulties that can accompany one's experience of multiple and intersecting identities including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual preference, class, ability and illness. As a Black & Brown, Puerto Rican therapist it remains essential that I work from an integrative, multi-cultural, and social-justice informed perspective to provide collaborative and creative counseling that accommodates each person’s unique experiences, needs, strengths, and goals. I enjoy facilitating growth and liberation from internalized oppression, internalized capitalism, racial and intergenerational trauma.
I am particularly attuned to the difficulties that can accompany one's experience of multiple and intersecting identities including race, culture, religion, gender, sexual preference, class, ability and illness. As a Black & Brown, Puerto Rican therapist it remains essential that I work from an integrative, multi-cultural, and social-justice informed perspective to provide collaborative and creative counseling that accommodates each person’s unique experiences, needs, strengths, and goals. I enjoy facilitating growth and liberation from internalized oppression, internalized capitalism, racial and intergenerational trauma.
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.
I can relate to clients of various backgrounds and different walks of life as a young African American woman raised in the Southside of Jamaica Queens.
I may look like your homegirl and will at times feel like your friend. Although I am not either, I am a down-to-earth and personable therapist who provides a judgement-free free safe space for all my clients. I also allow sessions to be open and free while implementing healthy boundaries so the healing process can be done harmoniously and efficiently.
I can relate to clients of various backgrounds and different walks of life as a young African American woman raised in the Southside of Jamaica Queens.
I may look like your homegirl and will at times feel like your friend. Although I am not either, I am a down-to-earth and personable therapist who provides a judgement-free free safe space for all my clients. I also allow sessions to be open and free while implementing healthy boundaries so the healing process can be done harmoniously and efficiently.
Esoterics Counseling was founded by a Black male therapist to provide quality mental health care by credentialed practitioners who recognize the unique challenges, transitions, and actualities of navigating life as a marginalized individual. We provide mental health support through a decidedly anti-racist and queer -friendly perspective while embedding cultural humility, awareness, and responsiveness into our practice. We strive to build a therapeutic alliance based less on diagnosis and more on uncovering effective strategies to assist with clarity, agency, and purpose. Insurance accepted through Alma or Headway only.
Esoterics Counseling was founded by a Black male therapist to provide quality mental health care by credentialed practitioners who recognize the unique challenges, transitions, and actualities of navigating life as a marginalized individual. We provide mental health support through a decidedly anti-racist and queer -friendly perspective while embedding cultural humility, awareness, and responsiveness into our practice. We strive to build a therapeutic alliance based less on diagnosis and more on uncovering effective strategies to assist with clarity, agency, and purpose. Insurance accepted through Alma or Headway only.
Vanessa Chambers
Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10037
As a first-generation American from a black Jamaican household and first-time mom, I prioritize the intersectionality of culture and mental health as sometimes our environments have created barriers to accessing wellness.
Life can be difficult to navigate and can bring challenges to finding safety and security within the spaces we are in. You may be experiencing the following: struggling with the instability created throughout the pandemic, seeking support after coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, exploring the impact of your cultural identity, or low-self esteem and body image issues that have worsened. I provide an affirming and strength-focused space for you to be heard as you address any of these areas and more. I cherish a warm, collaborative therapeutic style that allows you to join in designing the path that we explore together.
As a first-generation American from a black Jamaican household and first-time mom, I prioritize the intersectionality of culture and mental health as sometimes our environments have created barriers to accessing wellness.
Life can be difficult to navigate and can bring challenges to finding safety and security within the spaces we are in. You may be experiencing the following: struggling with the instability created throughout the pandemic, seeking support after coming out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, exploring the impact of your cultural identity, or low-self esteem and body image issues that have worsened. I provide an affirming and strength-focused space for you to be heard as you address any of these areas and more. I cherish a warm, collaborative therapeutic style that allows you to join in designing the path that we explore together.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10038
Let’s have an honest conversation: Are your relationships helping you….or hurting you? Sometimes, we engage in relationships that are detrimental to our success, future, and overall wellness! This can be due to many factors, some of which we are unaware of until we dissect what the core factors are. As a Black woman, I also look to identify the unhelpful generational patterns and/or beliefs that ‘root’ us in engaging in relationships that no longer serve us.
Let’s have an honest conversation: Are your relationships helping you….or hurting you? Sometimes, we engage in relationships that are detrimental to our success, future, and overall wellness! This can be due to many factors, some of which we are unaware of until we dissect what the core factors are. As a Black woman, I also look to identify the unhelpful generational patterns and/or beliefs that ‘root’ us in engaging in relationships that no longer serve us.
Wale Okerayi
Counselor, LMHC, LPC, EdM, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10022 (Online Only)
As a Nigerian-American Black Woman I am attuned to the stigma behind mental health and I approach therapy using a Multicultural lens that incorporates every part of your identity into therapy.
Everyone needs a safe space to talk about life's difficult moments. Creating that safe/non-judgemental space is my primary goal in every session. Using a supportive and collaborative approach, I aim to help you develop insight and awareness into your struggles in order to foster healing and growth. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking beside you throughout your journey of enlightenment.
As a Nigerian-American Black Woman I am attuned to the stigma behind mental health and I approach therapy using a Multicultural lens that incorporates every part of your identity into therapy.
Everyone needs a safe space to talk about life's difficult moments. Creating that safe/non-judgemental space is my primary goal in every session. Using a supportive and collaborative approach, I aim to help you develop insight and awareness into your struggles in order to foster healing and growth. I believe in meeting you where you are and walking beside you throughout your journey of enlightenment.
Are you feeling stuck or frustrated in your relationship? Do you want to experience more freedom and connection with your loved ones? Relationship therapy can help. My approach to therapy is from a trauma informed, person-centered, anti-oppressive lens. Together we will strive to create a collaborative and empowering relationship to work toward your goals. It is my belief that therapy can be a transformational yet practical space. I’m a queer, Black/White - biracial, kinky, cisgender therapist intern currently completing my graduate degree at Syracuse University and based out of New York City.
Are you feeling stuck or frustrated in your relationship? Do you want to experience more freedom and connection with your loved ones? Relationship therapy can help. My approach to therapy is from a trauma informed, person-centered, anti-oppressive lens. Together we will strive to create a collaborative and empowering relationship to work toward your goals. It is my belief that therapy can be a transformational yet practical space. I’m a queer, Black/White - biracial, kinky, cisgender therapist intern currently completing my graduate degree at Syracuse University and based out of New York City.
As a Black same-gender-loving male psychologist who is also the first in his family to become a doctor, I personally know the unique pressures of being a high-achieving minoritized person.
Accepting New Clients. Are you tired of carrying the burden of being the only person of color or LGBTQ+ person at your job? Burned out? Feel like others are expecting you to mess up? Feeling pressure to compromise your values to get ahead? Others have unfair expectations of you? Beating yourself up for small mistakes? Feeling like an imposter? Is the stress of being the first one to “make it” in your family creating tension with your relatives? Do you feel guilty for "making it?" Does it seem like your partner or friends don't understand how much stress you are under? Do you have the career and title but still feel unfulfilled?
As a Black same-gender-loving male psychologist who is also the first in his family to become a doctor, I personally know the unique pressures of being a high-achieving minoritized person.
Accepting New Clients. Are you tired of carrying the burden of being the only person of color or LGBTQ+ person at your job? Burned out? Feel like others are expecting you to mess up? Feeling pressure to compromise your values to get ahead? Others have unfair expectations of you? Beating yourself up for small mistakes? Feeling like an imposter? Is the stress of being the first one to “make it” in your family creating tension with your relatives? Do you feel guilty for "making it?" Does it seem like your partner or friends don't understand how much stress you are under? Do you have the career and title but still feel unfulfilled?
I work with first and second generation, Caribbean, Black and Spanish speaking populations. I work mostly with women and femmes. My goal as a therapist is to bring people out of a survival mode to feel more secure in their thoughts and emotions. If you are constantly worried about trying to control your environment or protect yourself from it, it’s hard to create space for self-reflection and change. Together we will work to create a space of calmness and safety to unravel your deepest truths and strive to seek them out.
I work with first and second generation, Caribbean, Black and Spanish speaking populations. I work mostly with women and femmes. My goal as a therapist is to bring people out of a survival mode to feel more secure in their thoughts and emotions. If you are constantly worried about trying to control your environment or protect yourself from it, it’s hard to create space for self-reflection and change. Together we will work to create a space of calmness and safety to unravel your deepest truths and strive to seek them out.
If you’ve said yes to any of these questions, I’d love to work with you! As a black queer therapist, I hold space for the intersections of your identities and experiences as a QTBIPOC.
I work with folks experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma related to society, family, relationships, life transitions, etc. Many of my clients have survived an adverse childhood and are now learning to thrive in the present day. After our work together, the majority of my clients experience more joy, have improved the quality of their relationships, and feel more empowered to move through difficult life challenges. Were your parents or caregivers unavailable or withholding? Is it hard for you to be present during life's successes because of past traumatic experiences? Is it hard to make or maintain healthy relationships?
If you’ve said yes to any of these questions, I’d love to work with you! As a black queer therapist, I hold space for the intersections of your identities and experiences as a QTBIPOC.
I work with folks experiencing depression, anxiety, or trauma related to society, family, relationships, life transitions, etc. Many of my clients have survived an adverse childhood and are now learning to thrive in the present day. After our work together, the majority of my clients experience more joy, have improved the quality of their relationships, and feel more empowered to move through difficult life challenges. Were your parents or caregivers unavailable or withholding? Is it hard for you to be present during life's successes because of past traumatic experiences? Is it hard to make or maintain healthy relationships?
Franchester Edwards
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10010 (Online Only)
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma after unexpected life events. Through my eclectic approach, clients gain a new perspective and free themselves from self-defeating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Reframing is powerful. It empowers clients to choose a different way to look at their situation so they can find self compassion, acceptance, and peace. As an African American woman, I also understand how race and ethnicity play a factor in mental health. My practice offers strategies addressing racial stress and microaggressions. Let’s find ways to respond, heal, and move forward.
I work with people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma after unexpected life events. Through my eclectic approach, clients gain a new perspective and free themselves from self-defeating thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Reframing is powerful. It empowers clients to choose a different way to look at their situation so they can find self compassion, acceptance, and peace. As an African American woman, I also understand how race and ethnicity play a factor in mental health. My practice offers strategies addressing racial stress and microaggressions. Let’s find ways to respond, heal, and move forward.
As a first-generation, Caribbean-American, and Black woman I understand the importance of offering individualized and culturally-sensitive therapy. Our stories are created by a complex mixture of cultural, economic, racial, ethnic, and sexual relationships with ourselves and the world. Our work in therapy may include exploring these relationships and acknowledging the difficulties of balancing external conditions with personal needs. We will also take a look at the patterns that have developed based on past experiences, and how these experiences are informing the present.
As a first-generation, Caribbean-American, and Black woman I understand the importance of offering individualized and culturally-sensitive therapy. Our stories are created by a complex mixture of cultural, economic, racial, ethnic, and sexual relationships with ourselves and the world. Our work in therapy may include exploring these relationships and acknowledging the difficulties of balancing external conditions with personal needs. We will also take a look at the patterns that have developed based on past experiences, and how these experiences are informing the present.
Raine Asli
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New York, NY 10019 (Online Only)
The cornerstone of my practice is the conviction that, despite the fact that each person's life experiences are unique and distinct in their own right, we all have the need to be acknowledged, encouraged, and accepted for who we truly are. My aim as a therapist is to assist you in learning more about who you are and supporting you in overcoming the obstacles to self-acceptance. As a black queer woman who navigates life and engages with my clients through genuine curiosity and profound empathy, I wholeheartedly embrace the beautiful tapestry of intersectionality that defines our individuality.
The cornerstone of my practice is the conviction that, despite the fact that each person's life experiences are unique and distinct in their own right, we all have the need to be acknowledged, encouraged, and accepted for who we truly are. My aim as a therapist is to assist you in learning more about who you are and supporting you in overcoming the obstacles to self-acceptance. As a black queer woman who navigates life and engages with my clients through genuine curiosity and profound empathy, I wholeheartedly embrace the beautiful tapestry of intersectionality that defines our individuality.
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