Black and African American Therapists in 20006

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.

Whether you are feeling down, anxious, overwhelmed - or struggling with self-acceptance and self-esteem, perfectionism, grief, career, or relationship issues - I offer a warm and compassionate approach to therapy. I primarily utilize Person-Centered and Existential approaches to help clients explore meaning in their lives and promote self-compassion. My approach can help you to recognize your own strengths and resources, as well as your capacity to adapt, grow, and demonstrate resilience when faced with challenges.

The Bee Network is a group mental health practice dedicated to expanding access to mental health care to people of color. As a team of Black clinicians, we provide safe spaces to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color). We specialize in all things relationships, trauma and grief. This can include a client’s partner, family, close friends, acquaintances, co-workers, and many others who make up the social connections in their life. Our goal is to help our clients improve their relationships in order to alleviate any stress, anxiety or depression; and heal past traumas.

Promising Prep is an established therapy practice dedicated to serving the mental health needs of Black and Brown girls and young women in the District of Columbia and surrounding areas. We provide a safe place for clients to discover themselves and experience the healing they need to fulfill the best versions of themselves. Have you noticed a significant change in your child’s behavior? Does your child struggle with connecting with peers? Are you having a difficult time relating to your child? If you answered yes to any of these questions.... Welcome, you are in the right place!

My clinical focus includes helping teenage and adult clients explore, understand, identify and apply mental strategies to help manage immigrant and/or identity stress, transitions, overwhelm, pressure etc. My expertise also includes grief, depression, anxiety, trauma mood disorders, ADHD and more. I have developed exceptional skills for working with trauma, identity, school and career issues, grief and loss, as well as emotional and behavioral issues. I use CBT, person-centered, strength-based, culturally sensitive and solution-focused therapeutic frameworks.

Life is lived in the intersection where intentions and outcomes are determined by our actions. We are happy when our intentions match our outcomes... but when they do not, we can feel stressed, anxious, depressed, disappointed or even desperate. At such moments, it is helpful to speak to someone that can help us feel understood and find the courage to power forward.

Hi! My name is Dr. Andre Marseille. I am an internationally trained Existentialist and Positive Psychotherapist (PPT). Not to be confused with Positive Psychology, my goals in therapy are to help clients achieve Life-Balance. According to PPT, life can be viewed in four domains including: (1) body/health, (2) work/achievement, (3) relationships/traditions, and (4) meaning/fantasy/spirituality. The demands of globalization and an evolving, cross-cultural world make it more and more difficult for people to find and maintain their Life-Balance. Nonetheless, maintaining life balance is the key to a mentally healthy & meaningful life.

Life can be challenging! There are times that we all need an unbiased ear that will hear the concerns of your heart without judgment! If that is what you are looking for, you need to schedule an appointment with me. Let’s get it off your chest. Together we can tackle those hurdles and move towards a healthier you! My name is Diane Jenkins. I am a nationally certified (NCC), licensed professional counselor (LPC), who provides professional counseling services for individuals and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, self-harm, low self-esteem, anger, & relationship conflict.

Are you grappling with intense emotions, navigating life transitions, or seeking a space for open conversation and self-discovery? Do you experience anxiety, tension, or overwhelm, or wonder why you feel irritable, tearful, or unable to enjoy your usual activities? In times of stress, people often withdraw or adopt other unhealthy habits, only to find it makes the situation worse. Our therapists can support you in overcoming these challenges. We are an inclusive, multicultural and LGBTQIA+ affirming practice and we welcome all of who you are. We are accepting new clients!

Has anyone ever mentioned that you're stronger than you think? Let's be real, sometimes being resilient feels like you're running a never-ending marathon. Each time you conquer one obstacle, another one pops up out of nowhere. Or maybe you've been wrestling with the same issues for what feels like forever, with no sign of relief in sight. It's only natural to wonder, "When will things start looking up for me?" and "Will I ever start feeling better? " Trust me, I get it! I am not merely the therapist sitting across the screen from you - truth be told, I have been you.

Make peace with your thoughts and emotions, silence your inner critic and experience authentic emotions. Increase peace and understanding in your relationships, learn to communicate in ways that facilitate connection and lessen conflict. Find clarity in your purpose and uncover what has been holding you back, keeping you feeling stuck. Identify triggers to feelings of anxiety, overwhelm, and imposter syndrome. End feelings of unworthiness and shame. Maximize your potential, and express yourself authentically. My name is Shalin Carter, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, these are the things I want to help you with.

I work well with individuals that like a more laid back, yet effective approach to therapy. The goal is to work with you, not force you or direct you. You're the expert of your life - I'm just here to help guide you. I have experience working with clients across the spectrum - health issues, anxiety, depression, body image, trauma, and more. I also have experience working with a diverse and multicultural array of clients. I've got you!

Managing or eliminating sadness, relationship challenges, immigrant experiences, trauma, LGBTQIA+ identity, intrusive thoughts, work stress, family stressors, isolation, difficulty concentrating and little interest or pleasure in activities are reasons why clients come to me. We'll use solution-focused, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma informed care and cognitive behavioral to improve communication, regulate mood, implement new behaviors and decrease symptoms. We'll discuss the impact experiences have on you, identify emotions related to these experiences, identify mood regulation techniques and implement behavioral change.

I help clients with relationship issues, anger management, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I create an open and safe environment where clients' thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.

My approach to therapy involves empowering persons to better understand themselves and acquire the tools to heal and make desired life changes. I utilize a combination of cognitive-behavioral and psychodynamic therapeutic orientations in my practice. Consistent with an emphasis on empowerment is my wholistic focus on total well being. I promote balance across all personal dimensions (spiritual, mental, emotional, physical, and social). My life coaching practice draws from a similar wealth of psychological knowledge, however, with more of an educational emphasis. I facilitate the acquisition of problem solving and success orientation skills, aimed at enhancing personal empowerment and life satisfaction.

While at PC Milestones LLC, I am a compassionate and dedicated licensed social worker with a passion for supporting women through critical life transitions and the challenges of navigating unhealthy romantic relationships. With over five years of experience in the field of mental health, I have honed expertise in providing empathetic, client-centered therapy that empowers women to reclaim their sense of self-worth and navigate their paths towards healthier, fulfilling lives.

We'll explore how to identify and reframe negative thoughts, regulate mood, improve communication, learn and implement new behaviors . We'll also explore how your childhood experiences might impact and inform your current ability to form meaningful bonds. I work with create space for BIPOC, AAPI, Latinx, LGBTQ+ (diverse) clients to be candid about their experiences. We identify cognitive, emotional and behavioral distress related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, roles an expectations, discrimination or privilege, shame, transitions, anxiety, grief, trauma and/or abuse, racial, ethic and cultural identity, and relationships.

Adults clients work with me to gain insight and skills to manage or eliminate anxiety, substance use, overwhelm, mood changes, inadequacy, shame, worry, sadness, concentration, transitions/adjustment, immigrant/expat identity and experiences, relationships, trauma, grief and more. We'll collaborate to complete a comprehensive diagnostic evaluation and treatment plan/goals. We will explore how and why you adopted certain cognitive, behavioral and emotional patterns and identify new skills to manage or eliminate symptoms. I can incorporate your values, faith and traditions.

The therapeutic process can be an amazing and enlightening experience if you're willing to look within. Through individual, couples and family/group psychotherapy, we provide clients with a non-judgmental, empathetic, safe space to gain self-awareness and insight. Together we can explore those life experiences that have been tucked away in the back of your mind that you've been avoiding for years. Having a supportive therapist can provide the security and support needed to deal with past traumas that when left unprocessed can change the way in which you navigate the world.