Black and African American Therapists in Edmonds, WA
As a black therapist, one of my key areas of focus is the intersectionality of mental health and race. People of color often face unique stressors and systemic barriers that can make mental health challenges much more prevalent. The stigma associated with seeking therapy within many communities of color can make it even more difficult to reach out for help. Consequently, I am dedicated to destigmatizing mental health conversations within these communities and ensuring culturally competent care for my clients
As a black therapist, one of my key areas of focus is the intersectionality of mental health and race. People of color often face unique stressors and systemic barriers that can make mental health challenges much more prevalent. The stigma associated with seeking therapy within many communities of color can make it even more difficult to reach out for help. Consequently, I am dedicated to destigmatizing mental health conversations within these communities and ensuring culturally competent care for my clients
Claire Hargett
MSPsy, BCBA, LBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
Waitlist for new clients
As Licensed Behavior Analyst, I founded ASBI to support our neurodivergent communities by making ABA with a trauma-informed approach, more accessible and individualized. I lead with the assumption that each client I work with has had trauma that may have inhibited their emotional growth, skill development, and the ability to set boundaries, or form trusting relationships. Compassionate care is an essential component of my practice, where trust is built and skills are practiced in a safe space, both physically and emotionally.
As Licensed Behavior Analyst, I founded ASBI to support our neurodivergent communities by making ABA with a trauma-informed approach, more accessible and individualized. I lead with the assumption that each client I work with has had trauma that may have inhibited their emotional growth, skill development, and the ability to set boundaries, or form trusting relationships. Compassionate care is an essential component of my practice, where trust is built and skills are practiced in a safe space, both physically and emotionally.
Bluestone Psychological Services, LLC
Counselor, PsyD, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
Find us at: www.BluestonePS.com.
At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location.
Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
Find us at: www.BluestonePS.com.
At Bluestone you have access to a group of independent, private practitioners who offer a wide variety of services so you can get the type of help you need in one location.
Each of us has many years of experience and advanced training within our specialty areas so you know you or your loved one are working with someone who is highly skilled and can help facilitate reaching your goals.
Kaji S Martinez
Counselor, MA, MHP, CMHS, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020 (Online Only)
Are you in a relationship or going through a break up that is causing stress to your life?Do you want to know once and for all if this relationship is worth investing in? You might even feel on edge or irritable. It’s crazy how lonely you can feel in a relationship. You might find yourself lying awake at night and dwelling. Sometimes we can think to ourselves, how the heck did I get here! Are you ready to set personal goals around life and relationships? I get that life can get really exhausting and you want someone to finally get you. Learn about your why to start breaking cycles and creating thriving ones.
Are you in a relationship or going through a break up that is causing stress to your life?Do you want to know once and for all if this relationship is worth investing in? You might even feel on edge or irritable. It’s crazy how lonely you can feel in a relationship. You might find yourself lying awake at night and dwelling. Sometimes we can think to ourselves, how the heck did I get here! Are you ready to set personal goals around life and relationships? I get that life can get really exhausting and you want someone to finally get you. Learn about your why to start breaking cycles and creating thriving ones.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor and therapist. I provide counseling and life enrichment services for adults and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and even overwhelming as we go on many journeys and walk on many paths. Difficulties like depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma can add blocks and pit falls on our life paths. I would like to help you figure out how to make the journey with balance and empowerment.
I am a fully Licensed Mental Health Counselor and therapist. I provide counseling and life enrichment services for adults and groups. My office is a safe atmosphere welcoming diversity in culture, in sexual orientation, religion, and other factors of difference. Our lives can be wonderful, tragic, amazing, challenging and even overwhelming as we go on many journeys and walk on many paths. Difficulties like depression, anxiety, addictions, and trauma can add blocks and pit falls on our life paths. I would like to help you figure out how to make the journey with balance and empowerment.
FlowArt Therapy
Counselor, PhD ACS, LMHC, ATR-BC, CST, ATCS
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020 (Online Only)
Neuroqueer Folx, come check out FlowArt Therapy! We offer EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy for folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+, women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer sliding scale costs as low as $30 per session, and are taking new clients, and are directly supervised by me, Dr. Misty. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
Neuroqueer Folx, come check out FlowArt Therapy! We offer EMDR, Art Therapy, and Sex Therapy for folx in the kink community, people in polyamorous and alternative relationships, people who are neurodivergent, and LGBTQ+, women, trans, and nonbinary folks with traumatic backgrounds to promote sex positivity. We have many therapists who offer sliding scale costs as low as $30 per session, and are taking new clients, and are directly supervised by me, Dr. Misty. Please see our website at www.flowartwa.com I am an Aasect Certified Sex Therapist.
Kavita Avula
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified group psychotherapist (CGP) with expertise in group dynamics and trauma. My organization, Therapist Beyond Borders, is a social justice consultancy that examines how to help organizations thrive. Starting with an evidence-based assessment, our work always begins with top level leaders. Systems change begins at the top. Staff can only do work that their leaders are willing to do. Our interdisciplinary team consists of practitioners who have one or more historically marginalized identities. The lived experience of marginalization gives each of us a personal lens into the work.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist and certified group psychotherapist (CGP) with expertise in group dynamics and trauma. My organization, Therapist Beyond Borders, is a social justice consultancy that examines how to help organizations thrive. Starting with an evidence-based assessment, our work always begins with top level leaders. Systems change begins at the top. Staff can only do work that their leaders are willing to do. Our interdisciplinary team consists of practitioners who have one or more historically marginalized identities. The lived experience of marginalization gives each of us a personal lens into the work.
Sheree Garland
Pre-Licensed Professional, LAC, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Edmonds, WA 98026 (Online Only)
I am currently offering telehealth sessions. I have experience working with a variety of mental health needs. Some of my areas of specialties includes, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. I offer a safe, empathic space and judgment free zone where my clients can begin to process and take back control of their lives. I believe in empowerment. Together, we can work toward positive change and personal growth.
I am currently offering telehealth sessions. I have experience working with a variety of mental health needs. Some of my areas of specialties includes, anger management, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. I offer a safe, empathic space and judgment free zone where my clients can begin to process and take back control of their lives. I believe in empowerment. Together, we can work toward positive change and personal growth.
Jessica Valladares
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, LPC A
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98026 (Online Only)
If you're reading this, chances are you're navigating the whirlwind of emotions that come with the journey to parenthood. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even a bit lost in the midst of all the changes happening in your life. But guess what? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. Whether you’re battling pregnancy brain, coping with the baby blues, or mastering the art of balancing parenthood with your own self-care needs (because you deserve some TLC too), I’ve got your back. I specialize in maternal mental health and am passionate about supporting perinatal parents and other major life transitions.
If you're reading this, chances are you're navigating the whirlwind of emotions that come with the journey to parenthood. You might be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or even a bit lost in the midst of all the changes happening in your life. But guess what? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. Whether you’re battling pregnancy brain, coping with the baby blues, or mastering the art of balancing parenthood with your own self-care needs (because you deserve some TLC too), I’ve got your back. I specialize in maternal mental health and am passionate about supporting perinatal parents and other major life transitions.
Erin V Long
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Edmonds, WA 98020
Not accepting new clients
Trust is vital. I am here to listen, offer support, instill hope, and give practical and effective tools to address your goals. Forming a trusting relationship with a counselor can offer assurance. With a history of working with people of all ages in community mental health, I became a Child Specialist, and worked with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience addressing trauma, depression and anxiety, I provide tools that can give you greater sense of power and success. I use humor and specific skills to build confidence in parenting, trust in relationships, intimacy between couples, behavioral issues of children.
Trust is vital. I am here to listen, offer support, instill hope, and give practical and effective tools to address your goals. Forming a trusting relationship with a counselor can offer assurance. With a history of working with people of all ages in community mental health, I became a Child Specialist, and worked with children, teens and families. I have extensive experience addressing trauma, depression and anxiety, I provide tools that can give you greater sense of power and success. I use humor and specific skills to build confidence in parenting, trust in relationships, intimacy between couples, behavioral issues of children.
More Therapists Nearby
Brenique Bannister
Counselor, RMHCI, LMHCA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
I have worked with African-American, Hispanic, and American cultures.
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
I have worked with African-American, Hispanic, and American cultures.
I am a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern with Rise Above It LLC. I have obtained a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Troy University. As a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, I have experience in individual and group therapy. I specialize in treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and panic disorders. My primary theoretical application of practice is cognitive-behavioral therapy and the treatment of these conditions. In my free time, I enjoy watching thriller movies, trying new foods/cooking, and any type of water activity :)
Krys Redcross
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor , LPCC-S, LMFTA
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
I believe that therapy can be a very difficult process, but with the right connection you are able to feel comfortable enough to let go and express negative thoughts/worries without fear of judgement. I have been working in private practice for the last 3 years, beginning in 2017. Prior to my experience in private practice, I worked for a non profit organization that focused on the stability and rehabilitation of the family unit. I am licensed in both Washington and Ohio as an independent clinician counselor. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University in 2014.
I believe that therapy can be a very difficult process, but with the right connection you are able to feel comfortable enough to let go and express negative thoughts/worries without fear of judgement. I have been working in private practice for the last 3 years, beginning in 2017. Prior to my experience in private practice, I worked for a non profit organization that focused on the stability and rehabilitation of the family unit. I am licensed in both Washington and Ohio as an independent clinician counselor. I received my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from John Carroll University in 2014.
Everyone needs hope. We despair and turn to alcohol, food, shopping, sex and the infinite screen to fill our void. We think we know what we want: intimacy, confidence, inner peace and a sense of achievement. We want to matter. We are tortured at times by self doubt implanted by past traumas. I offer a secure place to be yourself to unravel your secrets, fears, shame and guilt. I have 26 years post-doctoral clinical experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I view human problems from a social systemic perspective addressing the individual and their social context.
Everyone needs hope. We despair and turn to alcohol, food, shopping, sex and the infinite screen to fill our void. We think we know what we want: intimacy, confidence, inner peace and a sense of achievement. We want to matter. We are tortured at times by self doubt implanted by past traumas. I offer a secure place to be yourself to unravel your secrets, fears, shame and guilt. I have 26 years post-doctoral clinical experience counseling individuals, couples and families. I view human problems from a social systemic perspective addressing the individual and their social context.
Keenya Horton
Counselor, MS, LMHCA, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Online Only)
I am a therapist with over 6 years of professional work experience. My clinical orientation is primarily Person Centered. I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
I am a therapist with over 6 years of professional work experience. My clinical orientation is primarily Person Centered. I help clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, career difficulties and depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you.
Mood Check Therapy empowers adolescents to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
Mood Check Therapy empowers adolescents to build a solid self-love practice early in their lives that they will lean on when experiencing uncomfortable emotions and thoughts. Clients may have difficulty going to school or being flexible with others, getting started or finishing a task, and looking to feel comfortable and confident more of the time.
Mike Rhyne
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
Waitlist for new clients
I believe that relationships are at the root of all of our experiences. Whether exploring your strengths by reflecting on past successes and triumphs or in our search for peace and finding a resolution in the presence of present difficulties and challenges, our relationships will determine whether the outcomes of our endeavors are deemed to be productive & positive on our journey to seek and pursue the purpose in which we set for or if they cause more distress and pain causing us to languish in our own confusion. I can help you to better understand the different
I believe that relationships are at the root of all of our experiences. Whether exploring your strengths by reflecting on past successes and triumphs or in our search for peace and finding a resolution in the presence of present difficulties and challenges, our relationships will determine whether the outcomes of our endeavors are deemed to be productive & positive on our journey to seek and pursue the purpose in which we set for or if they cause more distress and pain causing us to languish in our own confusion. I can help you to better understand the different
Junae Lynette Ilimaleota
Counselor, MA, MHP, LMHC
Verified Verified
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Emotions can be both wonderful and scary. Feeling alone in a crowd, or feeling crowded when alone, can happen to anyone. We may ask ourselves: "What am I afraid of?", "Why am I angry?", "Why did I just do that?", or "Why is this happening?" We may also tell ourselves, "I don't deserve this.", "I always mess things up.", or "No one can help me." If you can relate to these types of questions or statements, I may be able to help.
Emotions can be both wonderful and scary. Feeling alone in a crowd, or feeling crowded when alone, can happen to anyone. We may ask ourselves: "What am I afraid of?", "Why am I angry?", "Why did I just do that?", or "Why is this happening?" We may also tell ourselves, "I don't deserve this.", "I always mess things up.", or "No one can help me." If you can relate to these types of questions or statements, I may be able to help.
Time To Blossom Counseling PLLC
Counselor, MA, LMHCA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome to Time To Blossom Counseling! I am delighted that you took the opportunity to consider your own needs and reach out for help. Everyone could use a little help at times. Maybe life has been overwhelming recently and you just need to reposition yourself. Maybe your current challenges are not new, but you have finally grown tired and ready to make changes. Maybe you feel as if your primary relationships are suffering and you could use a mediator. Maybe you have ongoing mental health challenges and need to build your support system. No matter your circumstance I am here to help you bloom where you are planted.
Hi and welcome to Time To Blossom Counseling! I am delighted that you took the opportunity to consider your own needs and reach out for help. Everyone could use a little help at times. Maybe life has been overwhelming recently and you just need to reposition yourself. Maybe your current challenges are not new, but you have finally grown tired and ready to make changes. Maybe you feel as if your primary relationships are suffering and you could use a mediator. Maybe you have ongoing mental health challenges and need to build your support system. No matter your circumstance I am here to help you bloom where you are planted.
Stevona Burks
Pre-Licensed Professional, BA, MEd
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036 (Online Only)
Are you looking for solutions to address your mental health and substance use disorder needs? Are you exhausted and looking for better ways to have a profound recovery journey? Trying to manage any disorders or conditions on your own is challenging and complex to navigate on your own, especially if you have been working effortlessly to address the issue. We can work together to find helpful coping strategies to redirect impulsive thoughts and develop goals aligned with the positive outcomes you seek.
Are you looking for solutions to address your mental health and substance use disorder needs? Are you exhausted and looking for better ways to have a profound recovery journey? Trying to manage any disorders or conditions on your own is challenging and complex to navigate on your own, especially if you have been working effortlessly to address the issue. We can work together to find helpful coping strategies to redirect impulsive thoughts and develop goals aligned with the positive outcomes you seek.
Paul Clark LaFond
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MS, MEd, MSW, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Lynnwood, WA 98036
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
I am passionately committed to helping you with issues of loss, sadness, anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, PTSD, trauma, and relationship problems. I am comfortable working with preteens, teens, young and older adults, couples, and families. I offer you a warm, safe nonjudgmental space in which you and I can work together to discover tools which will enable you to build more authentic joyful connections and intimacy with yourself and within your interpersonal relationships. I draw from a wide variety of theories, techniques, and approaches that will enable you to move deliberately and comfortably towards your goals.
See more therapy options for Edmonds
Nearby Black and African American Therapists Searches for Edmonds
- Bainbridge Island
- Bothell
- Everett
- Kirkland
- Medina
- Mill Creek
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- Poulsbo
- Seattle
- Shoreline
- Snohomish
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.