Black and African American Therapists in Washington

As an organization we recognize that QTBIPoC folx tend to experience disproportionate amounts of mental health disparities due to large gaps in our current mental healthcare system. Here at MEND we believe that part of addressing those gaps is through the consistency of our intersectional feminist lens. In an effort to promote equity, we are expanding our team and client population to include members who hold identities that have not traditionally been offered at MEND. And while we center supporting QTBIPoC folx, we also offer services to those who do not hold these identities.

Do you struggle with tunnel vision? Do you battle Anxiety, Depression, or hopelessness? Do you wonder if counseling will work for you? What’s the point? Leaning towards personal growth and development can take a major leap of faith especially if every day, every moment can be difficult. Life is more than meaningless repetition. Do you want to learn how to incorporate mindfulness and coping skills to decrease your symptoms? Do you desire change in your life? Give me a call, I offer a free 30-min consultation. *Available Evenings & Weekends

The specialties I like to work on are general & social anxiety, PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues with family, friends, and romantic partners, intimacy issues, and numerous life transitions. If you would like to take positive steps towards something that you have been struggling with, I am here to walk with you.

When you get stuck, it's wise to enlist the support of professionals. An experienced therapist can help you create secure and meaningful relationships, overcome emotional pain, find clarity and meaning, and handle stressful situations effectively. My counseling practice assists people who struggle with relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, and coping with difficulties. Couples work involves breaking through old, stuck patterns that create conflict and disconnection to create strong and satisfying partnerships.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you having problems at work, home or with others? Are you struggling with drinking, substance use, stress eating, or just taking basic care of yourself? I am here to help, by offering safe, trusting, affirmative, warm, non-judgmental counseling. Life has its challenges and as a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner I believe mutual respect, trust, empathy, authenticity and compassion are the foundation successful practice. These allow concerns to be worked through together in a safe/private space! Mental health medication and weight loss help along with counseling offered too!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have extensive experience working with people of all ages, building therapeutic relationships across the board with many groups of people. I have worked with children, adolescents and their families for over 20 years of my career. I have experience in working with individuals dealing with addiction of themselves or their loved ones, domestic violence, grief and loss, aging and transitioning to new stages of life. I am able to provide support around depression, anxiety, relationship conflict, and managing positive life changes as those can also cause changes in your mental health.

Since 1998, I have been working with individuals, couples, and families and treating issues related to: depression, anxiety, communication problems, interpersonal conflict, trauma recovery, military deployment, abortion recovery, adult children of divorced parents, pre-marital counseling, multi-cultural marriage and many other identity/spiritual crises. I see clients on the brink of divorce rediscover their passion for each other, clients merely surviving with depression/anxiety start truly living again, and clients going through the motions find purpose, meaning and fulfillment in their relationships, in their careers and in their lives. Often 10-14 sessions can lead to significant and lasting change.

In today’s world it can be hard to connect with others or feel a sense of belonging at home, work, or within the general community. In times of disconnect and loneliness it can be tempting to implement poor boundaries in an attempt to keep people close, look for a sense of control through use of disordered eating, or seek refuge away from others through isolation. Let’s work together to rebuild your self-confidence as we explore your values and what you want in life.

My mission as a therapist is to develop a therapeutic alliance with you. This means I will have to show you my empathy, compassion, dedication and how you can trust me at all levels. I will have to demonstrate my professional knowledge and competency. Once we have that trust between us then our therapeutic techniques can be much more powerful and effective. Working together to accomplish your goals, ease your burdens, and gain you the tools to make your life fruitful and more in your control.

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.

Hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate. Five years ago my family and I moved to WA from TX. We were previously a military family and have traveled quite a bit. In fact, I've visited 23 states and 4 countries so far. When I’m not working I’m spending time with my family, our 3 dogs, 11 chickens, and bunny. When I get the chance to read, I love to get lost in a good book. I have experience working with various populations and clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, relational stressors, & trauma. I specialize in individual therapy for adults and couples therapy.

If you are a woman in transition, or are feeling disheartened, depressed or stuck, I will give you assistance in identifying and uncovering your strengths, and recovering your joy of life! Or, if you are a member of a couple or family having difficulties, I will offer support and teach communication skills, which can deepen and enhance those relationships closest to you. It is often difficult to identify our stuck places and painful patterns. I have found that talking things through with someone with sound professional training and experience can offer new perspectives and life possibilities, allowing change to happen!

Let me help you explore your connection to the personal and professional, the romance and friendship, physical and spiritual aspects for your life. This leads down an existential path driven by your exploration into your suffering and how to be with it. In my work, I am analytical, patient and kind to discovering strengths and stability. Let's discover what you know consciously and unconsciously.

We are accepting new clients. Hi, I'm Kirsten and I have experience with adults and teens impacted by depression and anxiety. I provide support for folks experiencing challenges such as self esteem, identity issues, career challenges, and relationship difficulties. My approach includes strength based, attachment based, and family systems work, as these interventions validate existing strengths while unlearning thoughts and behaviors that no longer serve us. I utilize interventions such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, compassion focused therapy, among others.

At Divine Direction, we believe in the inherent worth and potential of every individual. Our mission is to provide holistic and personalized therapy services that empower our clients to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and confidence. Guided by faith and driven by a commitment to serve, our team at Divine Direction offers a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment. Whether you’re facing difficulties in relationships, coping with mental health concerns, or seeking guidance on your life’s path, we are here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Hello and welcome to Dragonfly Counseling Center. If you are looking for trauma-informed counselors to work through some things you are dealing with in your life, you have come to the right place. We are a group of humanistic counselors who specialize in trauma, childhood trauma, grief, loss, and attachment, We listen to what our client's specific needs are and build a treatment plan using the modality that best fits you. Building a supportive relationship with your therapist is key. Research shows that building a relationship with unconditional positive regard helps aid in the healing process as well as attachment.

Therapy is not a one stop fix but a step towards unearthing self-efficacy, self-esteem, and reliance. Life can be hard, challenging, and difficult, no one should have to suffer and struggle through those obstacles and barriers because there is help. Many times the first step is the hardest, which is acknowledging a problem. I provide a listening experience with empathy and techniques to help in your journey of healing, discovery and understanding. With a variety of therapeutic modules to devise a treatment plan fashioned for your specific needs and requirements.

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.

My name is Debra (Debi) Jenkins. I am a Cultural and Betrayal Trauma Developmental Life Coach at Share the Flame LLC. I support clients who experience betrayal as trauma on relational, sexual, faith-based, societal, institutional, racial, and or workplace levels. I coach adults (individuals, couples, or those in need of a support group) to process cultural trauma/racialized trauma and minoritization, developmental life trauma, and or sexual betrayal trauma APSATS trained and MBAT-RC trained at the intersections of their lived experiences. I partner to "dismantle oppression one layer in need of healing at a time."