Black and African American Therapists in Greer, SC
I am an African American male who believes as Psychiatrist Carl Jung stated that, "the one that realizes that all is not well within their psychic condition has the possibility of finding a spiritual vantage, a kingdom that is not without, but within.
I believe that psychotherapy is a meditative dialogue that is constructed between you and I with the purpose of creating a sacred space. The function of the dialogue within the sacred space is to access memories, symbolic images and past experiences that live in your unconscious, and bring those contents into present awareness. This entire process is to help your personality to grow and often decrease the experience of emotional and spiritual pain.
I am an African American male who believes as Psychiatrist Carl Jung stated that, "the one that realizes that all is not well within their psychic condition has the possibility of finding a spiritual vantage, a kingdom that is not without, but within.
I believe that psychotherapy is a meditative dialogue that is constructed between you and I with the purpose of creating a sacred space. The function of the dialogue within the sacred space is to access memories, symbolic images and past experiences that live in your unconscious, and bring those contents into present awareness. This entire process is to help your personality to grow and often decrease the experience of emotional and spiritual pain.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families from a wide range of cultures, and I especially love working with people in the Black/Brown communities to help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Navigating through trauma can leave you feeling let down, emotionally unstable, unable to sleep or stop the constant negative thoughts, and emotionally overwhelmed; with little to no understanding of what to do next. You may wonder what it feels like be “normal” not to scan the room for what may be lurking to harm you, to have fun and be happy, to just have a good relationship with your partner, to date again? I believe insight/education plus a plan of action makes for positive changes.
I work with adolescents, adults, and families from a wide range of cultures, and I especially love working with people in the Black/Brown communities to help break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Navigating through trauma can leave you feeling let down, emotionally unstable, unable to sleep or stop the constant negative thoughts, and emotionally overwhelmed; with little to no understanding of what to do next. You may wonder what it feels like be “normal” not to scan the room for what may be lurking to harm you, to have fun and be happy, to just have a good relationship with your partner, to date again? I believe insight/education plus a plan of action makes for positive changes.
Cassaundra Gamble
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
Much like plants, with just the right amount of nourishment, attention, and care, a person can thrive in even the harshest of environments. As a strength-based and solution focused therapist, I believe that my clients have all the tools necessary to help them bloom where they’ve been planted. My calling is to facilitate the growth into a flower that represents your full potential.
Much like plants, with just the right amount of nourishment, attention, and care, a person can thrive in even the harshest of environments. As a strength-based and solution focused therapist, I believe that my clients have all the tools necessary to help them bloom where they’ve been planted. My calling is to facilitate the growth into a flower that represents your full potential.
Rochelle J Delain
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29651
“What is wrong with me?” Have you ever found yourself feeling this way? Something feels “off,” and you just can’t put your finger on it. All the things that are supposed to make you feel happy and fulfilled are not doing any of these things. Instead, you feel more broken and disconnected inside than ever. You are doing all the “right stuff” to overcome your past; yet, your painful history always manages to catch up to you, leaving you feeling “stuck” in the same destructive thought patterns and relationships. You don't necessarily want to die, but are tired of living this way. Can you relate?
“What is wrong with me?” Have you ever found yourself feeling this way? Something feels “off,” and you just can’t put your finger on it. All the things that are supposed to make you feel happy and fulfilled are not doing any of these things. Instead, you feel more broken and disconnected inside than ever. You are doing all the “right stuff” to overcome your past; yet, your painful history always manages to catch up to you, leaving you feeling “stuck” in the same destructive thought patterns and relationships. You don't necessarily want to die, but are tired of living this way. Can you relate?
I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
I offer weeknight and weekend appointments. I believe therapy is a safe space everyone can explore skills that are beneficial in life. I am confident I can assist you on your life journey. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, domestic violence, child abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, personality disorders, family difficulties, and substance use. I am a CAMS-II provider for anger management counseling. If you have been court ordered to anger management, look no further.
Adreaunna Coggins
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, EdS, LPC
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29650
Waitlist for new clients
Anxiety is a normal part of life but too much anxiety can make us choose unhelpful coping mechanisms that prevent us from being able to function. We often feel that if anxiety would just go away, we'd feel better about our day to day lives but where does that leave us when another anxiety provoking situation or event happens? Getting control of anxiety is difficult work but it can alleviate so many of the hurdles we experience in life. As a certified hypnotherapist and licensed professional counselor, we can work together to help you use healthier coping mechanisms to be the person you want to be.
Anxiety is a normal part of life but too much anxiety can make us choose unhelpful coping mechanisms that prevent us from being able to function. We often feel that if anxiety would just go away, we'd feel better about our day to day lives but where does that leave us when another anxiety provoking situation or event happens? Getting control of anxiety is difficult work but it can alleviate so many of the hurdles we experience in life. As a certified hypnotherapist and licensed professional counselor, we can work together to help you use healthier coping mechanisms to be the person you want to be.
Dr. Brynton J Lett
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, PhD, LPC-A, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29651
Ready to talk? I invite you into a safe and inclusive counseling space where your voice will be heard and your experiences valued. I strive to foster a caring and empathetic atmosphere, where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. With experience working with late adolescents and adults, particularly members of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand that issues related to anxiety, sexuality, spirituality, identity concerns, and depression can be complex and deeply personal. As a counselor, my mission is to create an environment that is affirming and welcoming for all individuals.
Ready to talk? I invite you into a safe and inclusive counseling space where your voice will be heard and your experiences valued. I strive to foster a caring and empathetic atmosphere, where you can freely express your thoughts, emotions, and concerns. With experience working with late adolescents and adults, particularly members of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand that issues related to anxiety, sexuality, spirituality, identity concerns, and depression can be complex and deeply personal. As a counselor, my mission is to create an environment that is affirming and welcoming for all individuals.
LUMIN - Modern Therapy Practice in Greenville
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29650
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
LUMIN is not your typical therapy practice: We use a fresh, down-to-earth, and positive approach to help you confidently deal with life, work and family. We focus on your strengths and your potential while helping you overcome the challenges that bring you to therapy. We combine traditional therapy with education and other resources to empower you beyond your sessions. We also offer career coaching for professionals and entrepreneurs to help them achieve success, wellness, and work-life balance.
Anastesia Green New Beginnings Palmetto
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29651
Now accepting new clients! We all have different walks in this journey of life. No matter where you are in your journey, we all want to reach our end goals. Many times different experiences and stressors can make our goals feel unattainable. My goals are to assist you in meeting those goals learning ways to manage anxiety, depression, and self doubt, while empowering you and supporting you through your journey.
Now accepting new clients! We all have different walks in this journey of life. No matter where you are in your journey, we all want to reach our end goals. Many times different experiences and stressors can make our goals feel unattainable. My goals are to assist you in meeting those goals learning ways to manage anxiety, depression, and self doubt, while empowering you and supporting you through your journey.
Angelica Perez-Litwin Lumin Center
Psychologist, PhD, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with 20 years of professional experience. I work closely with wonderful people like you who lead very busy lives, whether due to a highly stressful job, career, business or just being a parent trying to do it all. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed balancing work and life. Others are experiencing a significant life transition -- a career change, the end of a relationship, or a relocation. I also work with healthcare providers, attorneys, engineers, entrepreneurs, and those in academia, among others.
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist and Career Therapist with 20 years of professional experience. I work closely with wonderful people like you who lead very busy lives, whether due to a highly stressful job, career, business or just being a parent trying to do it all. Many of my clients feel anxious, depressed, and/or overwhelmed balancing work and life. Others are experiencing a significant life transition -- a career change, the end of a relationship, or a relocation. I also work with healthcare providers, attorneys, engineers, entrepreneurs, and those in academia, among others.
Andrele Jean-Charles
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29651 (Online Only)
Immediate openings, accepting new clients!
Immediate openings, accepting new clients!
Whether you’re dealing with low self confidence, relationship challenges, navigating a difficult transition in your life, or struggling to heal past traumas, you don’t have to face your problems alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Couples Therapist who works with teens, individuals and couples who want to create better lives and healthier relationships. Not only do I offer 1:1 therapy and marriage counseling, but I also offer virtual relationship coaching and HIPAA compliant tele-mental health services, so you can get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No office visit required!
Whether you’re dealing with low self confidence, relationship challenges, navigating a difficult transition in your life, or struggling to heal past traumas, you don’t have to face your problems alone. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Couples Therapist who works with teens, individuals and couples who want to create better lives and healthier relationships. Not only do I offer 1:1 therapy and marriage counseling, but I also offer virtual relationship coaching and HIPAA compliant tele-mental health services, so you can get the support you need from the comfort of your own home. No office visit required!
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the stress of life? Has life come at you, and you feel hopeless,worthless, stuck, broken, depleted, or depressed? Are you dealing with unhealthy habits or past trauma that you feel is hindering you from being your best self, or do you desire to gain more purpose for your life? I will work with you in a supportive manner to find solutions, direction, balance, and help you gain a better perspective on your life.
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
After 25+ years working as a clinical psychologist, business owner, and mediator, I am even more enthusiastic and delighted to go about my work than when I first began. Helping people of all ages as they learn to make decisions, handle stress, control emotions, advance their careers, and acquire loving relationships is a privilege and is what I am called to do. I care about your outcome and seek to be a trusted professional advisor and resource to you, both immediately and whenever you need me in years to come. Together we can transform your relationships, health, and career to get you safely through the toughest times. CALL NOW!
Aja' Duncan, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, MAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greer, SC 29650 (Online Only)
I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years now and continue to learn from every client I come in contact with. I see the therapeutic relationship as one that is unique, safe, and transformative. What I hope to pass on to clients is an environment where they feel comfortable enough to be where their "feet are" while also learning to better manage, and accept, the things that are uncomfortable in this life.
I have worked in the counseling field for over 10 years now and continue to learn from every client I come in contact with. I see the therapeutic relationship as one that is unique, safe, and transformative. What I hope to pass on to clients is an environment where they feel comfortable enough to be where their "feet are" while also learning to better manage, and accept, the things that are uncomfortable in this life.
Jacqueline Glenn Drummond
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29650
Hi there! My name is Jackie Drummond. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. I have over 25 years of experience as a School Counselor. In recent years, I have matriculated at Liberty University under the Clinical Counseling Program. I believe it is important to build trusting relationships with my clients, while offering a safe space to work through challenges and struggles. I am passionate about helping my clients discover, develop and engage in the use of strategies and skills to reach their goals.
Hi there! My name is Jackie Drummond. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. I have over 25 years of experience as a School Counselor. In recent years, I have matriculated at Liberty University under the Clinical Counseling Program. I believe it is important to build trusting relationships with my clients, while offering a safe space to work through challenges and struggles. I am passionate about helping my clients discover, develop and engage in the use of strategies and skills to reach their goals.
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Is your mental health affecting your work, marriage, and friendships? I know the decision to seek counseling can be difficult, but just taking the first step toward better mental health is a step toward healing. I provide psychotherapy to individuals struggling to make sense of their emotions and who want to learn how to manage them better. I firmly believe that you have the ability and strength to make a positive life change.
Are you struggling with anxiety and depression? Is your mental health affecting your work, marriage, and friendships? I know the decision to seek counseling can be difficult, but just taking the first step toward better mental health is a step toward healing. I provide psychotherapy to individuals struggling to make sense of their emotions and who want to learn how to manage them better. I firmly believe that you have the ability and strength to make a positive life change.
Being able to help others has always been a passion of mine. My educational and professional experience has allowed me to create a broad variety of specialties. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida in 2004. During my stay, I was able to work with specialty organizations that focused on equality and activism for groups such as LGBTQ+, military support, and women's rights. The following year, I was able to dive deeper into the complexities of systems theory while at Nova Southeastern University.
Being able to help others has always been a passion of mine. My educational and professional experience has allowed me to create a broad variety of specialties. I completed my undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of Central Florida in 2004. During my stay, I was able to work with specialty organizations that focused on equality and activism for groups such as LGBTQ+, military support, and women's rights. The following year, I was able to dive deeper into the complexities of systems theory while at Nova Southeastern University.
Hope Redefined Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Greer, SC 29651 (Online Only)
Hi, my name is Shat’e and I’m a Clinical Social Worker. Ever had a moment of anger that you regretted later? What do you do when saying “Sorry” isn’t enough? Trust me, you are not the only person struggling with regret. Defeat tries to set in and make you think that you can’t come back from certain mistakes. Don't believe the lie, You ARE NOT your mistakes. You can and will get though every mistake or obstacle that you are currently experiencing! Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. You have the ability to change if you do the work. You don’t have to do the work alone. Allow me to travel this journey of change with you!
Hi, my name is Shat’e and I’m a Clinical Social Worker. Ever had a moment of anger that you regretted later? What do you do when saying “Sorry” isn’t enough? Trust me, you are not the only person struggling with regret. Defeat tries to set in and make you think that you can’t come back from certain mistakes. Don't believe the lie, You ARE NOT your mistakes. You can and will get though every mistake or obstacle that you are currently experiencing! Everyone deserves a healthy relationship. You have the ability to change if you do the work. You don’t have to do the work alone. Allow me to travel this journey of change with you!
Whether psychological assessment or psychotherapy, I truly enjoy and embrace diversity in my practice, with regard to clients and their clinical needs. In addition to psychotherapy services, I perform a myriad of psychological assessments including neurocognitive, psychoeducational, diagnostic clarification, parental fitness, disability assessments, etc. My work with the family court includes co-parenting sessions, reunification counseling, and individual psychotherapy as needed, in addition to expert testimony and other court services as needed.
Whether psychological assessment or psychotherapy, I truly enjoy and embrace diversity in my practice, with regard to clients and their clinical needs. In addition to psychotherapy services, I perform a myriad of psychological assessments including neurocognitive, psychoeducational, diagnostic clarification, parental fitness, disability assessments, etc. My work with the family court includes co-parenting sessions, reunification counseling, and individual psychotherapy as needed, in addition to expert testimony and other court services as needed.
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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.