Black Therapists in East York, ON
Divine Muzia - Elevated Minds Therapy
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Life's journey is different for everyone, and its challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing personal and professional responsibilities on your own can be tough. Many find it helpful to work with a skilled professional to navigate obstacles that affect their well-being. As a therapist, I offer a fresh perspective, focus on your strengths, and create a supportive, welcoming environment. I am dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally, guiding you towards health and success.
Life's journey is different for everyone, and its challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Balancing personal and professional responsibilities on your own can be tough. Many find it helpful to work with a skilled professional to navigate obstacles that affect their well-being. As a therapist, I offer a fresh perspective, focus on your strengths, and create a supportive, welcoming environment. I am dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally, guiding you towards health and success.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
As a Registered Psychotherapist and Manager of mental health and addiction services, I am passionate about healing individuals, families and children (6+) navigate life's challenges. Utilizing theoretical techniques, expressive and art therapies, i draw on creative, evidence based approaches to support healing and growth. Whether you're experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression or seeking guidance with family dynamics or parenting, I work collaboratively to create a space that honors your unique experiences and strengths.
Eating Dynamiks & Psychotherapy
Registered Social Worker, RD, MSW, RSW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I am a Master of Social Work, psychotherapist, and Dietitian. For over 20 years, I have specialized in helping individuals and families to successfully move beyond the effects of a range of mental health and dietary challenges including eating disorders. Our journey together is paced as we attend to mental health, emotional, &/or eating management skills-building needs. Along the way, it is often necessary to identify "taken-for-granted" thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours that no longer align with your evolving life goals. Together, we rebuild your skills, confidence, hope, life, and important relationships.
I am a Master of Social Work, psychotherapist, and Dietitian. For over 20 years, I have specialized in helping individuals and families to successfully move beyond the effects of a range of mental health and dietary challenges including eating disorders. Our journey together is paced as we attend to mental health, emotional, &/or eating management skills-building needs. Along the way, it is often necessary to identify "taken-for-granted" thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours that no longer align with your evolving life goals. Together, we rebuild your skills, confidence, hope, life, and important relationships.
Hi! I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with Hope Leads Mental Health Care in Ontario. Throughout my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of working in women’s mental health, general psychiatry, and gerontology, helping individuals, couples and families navigate significant life transitions, trauma, racial trauma, microaggressions, grief, conflict, interpersonal relationships, and low self-esteem.
Hi! I am a registered social worker and psychotherapist with Hope Leads Mental Health Care in Ontario. Throughout my clinical practice, I have had the privilege of working in women’s mental health, general psychiatry, and gerontology, helping individuals, couples and families navigate significant life transitions, trauma, racial trauma, microaggressions, grief, conflict, interpersonal relationships, and low self-esteem.
Do you or a loved one need more stability in your safety, relationships, or day to day life? Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you put on a game face, and folks have no idea what you're (not really), holding together. Or maybe it's your partner or kiddo going through this, and you need support yourself. I'm here to help.
Do you or a loved one need more stability in your safety, relationships, or day to day life? Maybe that out-of-control urge exploded again, and you wish you could find that kind of relief without all the mess afterward. Maybe it exploded in one or more of your relationships, and you don’t know what to do, but you feel unspeakably lost or lonely about it. Maybe at times you’ve given up on life being worth living. Maybe other times you put on a game face, and folks have no idea what you're (not really), holding together. Or maybe it's your partner or kiddo going through this, and you need support yourself. I'm here to help.
Many things affect us deeply in our busy lives. Yet we find ourselves unable, unwilling, or reluctant to talk our issues through with family, friends or physician. Psychotherapy sessions with me by Zoom, are focused, strategic, and personalized to your needs. I have provided individual and family psychotherapy/counseling in Toronto for over twenty years. Book one session a series, or intermittently: yours to design. Everyone wants change, but how? I will listen to you. "and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” Anais Nin
Many things affect us deeply in our busy lives. Yet we find ourselves unable, unwilling, or reluctant to talk our issues through with family, friends or physician. Psychotherapy sessions with me by Zoom, are focused, strategic, and personalized to your needs. I have provided individual and family psychotherapy/counseling in Toronto for over twenty years. Book one session a series, or intermittently: yours to design. Everyone wants change, but how? I will listen to you. "and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” Anais Nin
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Matt-Trill Chambers
Registered Psychotherapist, CYW, BA, RP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Toronto, ON M4W
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and families, with a special focus on the Black community and other marginalized racial/ethnic groups.
I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and I value each person's unique story. We can address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD and other behavioural needs, trauma/racial trauma, and family/relationship dynamics.
I am passionate about working with teens, young adults, and families, with a special focus on the Black community and other marginalized racial/ethnic groups.
I have over 15 years of experience in the field of mental health and I value each person's unique story. We can address a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, ADHD and other behavioural needs, trauma/racial trauma, and family/relationship dynamics.
ARE YOU seeking support to navigate overwhelming emotions or life challenges as a black individual?
As a woman of colour, I specialized in supporting all families, including families from racialized ethnic groups. I understand the challenges of finding a therapist who truly understands your unique experiences, which is why I am dedicated to offering culturally competent care to individuals and families.
ARE YOU seeking support to navigate overwhelming emotions or life challenges as a black individual?
As a woman of colour, I specialized in supporting all families, including families from racialized ethnic groups. I understand the challenges of finding a therapist who truly understands your unique experiences, which is why I am dedicated to offering culturally competent care to individuals and families.
Postpartum Rage | Entrepreneurship w/ Chanel
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP, RP (Q), PMH-C
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Online Only
The world tells Black women to be strong.
You’re used to figuring things out. But now? Your brain feels like mush. You’ve always been the one with the answers—the go-getter, the fixer, the strong one. The one who can handle it all. Motherhood and entrepreneurship have you second-guessing everything. You overthink every decision, swing between perfectionism and paralysis, and feel like you’re running on fumes with no backup plan. You tell yourself you should have this figured out by now. But you don’t. And that thought alone is exhausting.
The world tells Black women to be strong.
You’re used to figuring things out. But now? Your brain feels like mush. You’ve always been the one with the answers—the go-getter, the fixer, the strong one. The one who can handle it all. Motherhood and entrepreneurship have you second-guessing everything. You overthink every decision, swing between perfectionism and paralysis, and feel like you’re running on fumes with no backup plan. You tell yourself you should have this figured out by now. But you don’t. And that thought alone is exhausting.
Nadiatou Fagbemi
Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), RP(Q)
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Leveraging on my experience as a Black woman and first-generation immigrant, I offer a culturally aware and person-centred space.
Have others' expectations shaped how your life is? Do you feel stuck and not able to be who you want to be? Do you feel anxious or uncertain about your relationships? Do you frequently feel sad? Has a recent event created a sense of imbalance in your life? I aim to use my own lived experiences and education to accompany and support you on the path to reclaiming and living the life that you want. While providing tools to help in guiding you, I hope to help you feel a sense of certainty, confidence and happiness in your life
Leveraging on my experience as a Black woman and first-generation immigrant, I offer a culturally aware and person-centred space.
Have others' expectations shaped how your life is? Do you feel stuck and not able to be who you want to be? Do you feel anxious or uncertain about your relationships? Do you frequently feel sad? Has a recent event created a sense of imbalance in your life? I aim to use my own lived experiences and education to accompany and support you on the path to reclaiming and living the life that you want. While providing tools to help in guiding you, I hope to help you feel a sense of certainty, confidence and happiness in your life
As a Black therapist, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to take that first step, especially when you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to stay safe.
In our work together, I’m committed to honoring all you are. With a deep respect for your voice, identity, and pace. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), integrating principles from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, and anti-racist, queer, and intersectional feminist frameworks to support your self exploration.
As a Black therapist, I understand how vulnerable it can feel to take that first step, especially when you’ve learned to keep parts of yourself hidden to stay safe.
In our work together, I’m committed to honoring all you are. With a deep respect for your voice, identity, and pace. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), integrating principles from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), psychodynamic approaches, and anti-racist, queer, and intersectional feminist frameworks to support your self exploration.
Cindy Stater-Drummond
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MA, BHK, ERYT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe affirming mental health and wellness for Black and racialized women can be achieved.
I understand the weight and frustration of feeling like there is more out there for you, but not knowing how to flow into your strengths because of traumatic events and/or ongoing stress related to trauma. I support my clients with affirming mental health, embodied therapy, and the tools they need to feel safe and capable of managing life's events.
I believe affirming mental health and wellness for Black and racialized women can be achieved.
I understand the weight and frustration of feeling like there is more out there for you, but not knowing how to flow into your strengths because of traumatic events and/or ongoing stress related to trauma. I support my clients with affirming mental health, embodied therapy, and the tools they need to feel safe and capable of managing life's events.
As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship.
My therapeutic approach is exploratory, relational, and client-centered. During our time together we can use various methods like talk, body awareness, and art to engage in therapy - whatever suits you best. I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
As a therapist who is black, trans, and queer, I bring my whole authentic self to create a safer container for the therapist and client relationship.
My therapeutic approach is exploratory, relational, and client-centered. During our time together we can use various methods like talk, body awareness, and art to engage in therapy - whatever suits you best. I am trained in several modalities, and lean into anti-oppressive psychotherapy, attachment-based family therapy, play, and trauma-informed approaches.
Rhonda Hazel Andall
Registered Social Worker, RSW, BSW, MSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Oshawa, ON L1G
, Black identified cisgender women, I am a survivor of physical abuse/domestic violence and believe that Black individuals often deter from seeking therapy due to cultural stereotypes.
You have everything, yet nothing. You try to make meaning of your life, but deep down a feeling of emptiness lingers. You deeply want to feel a genuine sense of happiness, but sadness overwhelms you. The deep wound of your past has you in a state of depression, anxiety, anger, and chronic stress. You have uncontrollable thoughts you try to ignore but cannot. Living with a sense of peace is hard to gain and you are exhausted. These feelings are affecting your relationships, your employment, academic pursuits or just your ability to manage day to day activities. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
, Black identified cisgender women, I am a survivor of physical abuse/domestic violence and believe that Black individuals often deter from seeking therapy due to cultural stereotypes.
You have everything, yet nothing. You try to make meaning of your life, but deep down a feeling of emptiness lingers. You deeply want to feel a genuine sense of happiness, but sadness overwhelms you. The deep wound of your past has you in a state of depression, anxiety, anger, and chronic stress. You have uncontrollable thoughts you try to ignore but cannot. Living with a sense of peace is hard to gain and you are exhausted. These feelings are affecting your relationships, your employment, academic pursuits or just your ability to manage day to day activities. If this sounds familiar, I am here to help.
My primary experience is with the Afro-Caribbean & Black community.
Here to help you process your experience, start healing, find the answers within, and change for your future. We use various modalities like strength-based, solution-focused, and client-centred care. Your plan is created through a bio-psycho-social lens with you in our first few sessions and is flexible to be changed and adapted.
My primary experience is with the Afro-Caribbean & Black community.
Here to help you process your experience, start healing, find the answers within, and change for your future. We use various modalities like strength-based, solution-focused, and client-centred care. Your plan is created through a bio-psycho-social lens with you in our first few sessions and is flexible to be changed and adapted.
Joan A. Samuels-Dennis
Psychiatric Nurse, PhD, MN, MScN, CNP, BSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brampton, ON L6T
As Black therapists, we understand the deep impact of intergenerational trauma, systemic challenges, and identity crisis.
The Pain Point Is The Turning Point. Our clients come to our practice because they are supposed to go in a new direction. The problems is the pain & the overwhelm is blinding and they don’t know which way to turn. The anxiety you feel is a Do or DIE signal–choose to live again or die with the devil you know. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve worked with individuals, couples, & families to help them break free from traumatic responses, toxic relationships, & unfulfilling patterns that keep them stuck. We follow the 3/7 rule. In 3 sessions, we end your pain; in 7 sessions, we give you the tools & insights to make lasting change.
As Black therapists, we understand the deep impact of intergenerational trauma, systemic challenges, and identity crisis.
The Pain Point Is The Turning Point. Our clients come to our practice because they are supposed to go in a new direction. The problems is the pain & the overwhelm is blinding and they don’t know which way to turn. The anxiety you feel is a Do or DIE signal–choose to live again or die with the devil you know. With over 20 years of experience, we’ve worked with individuals, couples, & families to help them break free from traumatic responses, toxic relationships, & unfulfilling patterns that keep them stuck. We follow the 3/7 rule. In 3 sessions, we end your pain; in 7 sessions, we give you the tools & insights to make lasting change.
As a Black woman my practice is based on a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and anti- Black racist framework with an understanding on psychosocial stressors and intersectionality.
Hi! I’m Paula and my goal is to help you overcome the challenges you may be experiencing. With my 10+ years of experience in providing counselling in both community and hospital settings, I have had the pleasure of assisting youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and difficulty in managing life transitions. I provide collaborative care with clients whose goal is to improve understanding of self as well as to better develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, decision-making and goal-setting.
As a Black woman my practice is based on a trauma-informed, anti-oppressive and anti- Black racist framework with an understanding on psychosocial stressors and intersectionality.
Hi! I’m Paula and my goal is to help you overcome the challenges you may be experiencing. With my 10+ years of experience in providing counselling in both community and hospital settings, I have had the pleasure of assisting youth and adults experiencing depression, anxiety, self-esteem issues and difficulty in managing life transitions. I provide collaborative care with clients whose goal is to improve understanding of self as well as to better develop coping strategies, problem-solving skills, decision-making and goal-setting.
As a Black therapist, I understand the importance of finding a therapeutic space that recognizes and celebrates your intersectional identities, ways of knowing and being.
Welcome! I am Chisomo. Life can be challenging at times, and it's not uncommon to feel disconnected from ourselves, our communities, and our surroundings. Issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma can leave us feeling hopeless and stuck. My goal is to help you discover new empowering narratives that enable you to take control and lead a more authentic life. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and disability field.
As a Black therapist, I understand the importance of finding a therapeutic space that recognizes and celebrates your intersectional identities, ways of knowing and being.
Welcome! I am Chisomo. Life can be challenging at times, and it's not uncommon to feel disconnected from ourselves, our communities, and our surroundings. Issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and trauma can leave us feeling hopeless and stuck. My goal is to help you discover new empowering narratives that enable you to take control and lead a more authentic life. I have over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and disability field.
Hi there, I am a Trauma- Informed Social Worker, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator with Black Mental Health Canada.
I use a cognitive behavioural approach to support the people I work with as I truly see that our behaviours or reactions to things as well as our emotional response starts with our thoughts. There is a strong relationship between our thoughts, emotions and behaviours and I offer support in exploring the origins of each one while facilitating desired change.
Hi there, I am a Trauma- Informed Social Worker, Speaker and Workshop Facilitator with Black Mental Health Canada.
I use a cognitive behavioural approach to support the people I work with as I truly see that our behaviours or reactions to things as well as our emotional response starts with our thoughts. There is a strong relationship between our thoughts, emotions and behaviours and I offer support in exploring the origins of each one while facilitating desired change.
Womanist Healing - Counselling for Black women !
Registered Social Worker
Verified Verified
Toronto, ON M5A
As a dedicated team of therapists specializing in supporting Black and racialized women, we recognize the unique racial, cultural, societal, and religious challenges you may face.
We specialize in trauma-informed, healing-centered, identity-affirming therapy approaches, to holistically support your unique mental health needs. Our therapists are formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Art, and Somatic-based techniques to guide clients through their healing journey !
As a dedicated team of therapists specializing in supporting Black and racialized women, we recognize the unique racial, cultural, societal, and religious challenges you may face.
We specialize in trauma-informed, healing-centered, identity-affirming therapy approaches, to holistically support your unique mental health needs. Our therapists are formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural, Narrative, Art, and Somatic-based techniques to guide clients through their healing journey !
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Black Counsellors
As a Black Canadian, why might I wish to see a therapist who is Black Canadian?
Black Canadian clients may seek out Black Canadian 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 Black Canadian clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with Black Canadian 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 Black Canadian 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, recognising 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.