Therapists in 10032
I'm dedicated to empowering women and the BIPOC community ( Black, Indigenous and People of Color). We are often struggling with life's pressures and the intersectionality of racism, classism & sexism and for black women and women of color the combination of all three. BIPOC people are overwhelmed. We are often juggling several roles, managing workplace stress, absorbing societal pressures, meeting family obligations and often neglecting our own needs. It can be difficult navigating complex emotions and overwhelm without support. I’m here to support you through your journey of healing, wellness and empowerment.
I'm dedicated to empowering women and the BIPOC community ( Black, Indigenous and People of Color). We are often struggling with life's pressures and the intersectionality of racism, classism & sexism and for black women and women of color the combination of all three. BIPOC people are overwhelmed. We are often juggling several roles, managing workplace stress, absorbing societal pressures, meeting family obligations and often neglecting our own needs. It can be difficult navigating complex emotions and overwhelm without support. I’m here to support you through your journey of healing, wellness and empowerment.
I am a compassionate, genuine therapist with a sense of humor and appreciation for all of life's experiences. I value a client-centered humanistic approach; partnering to move toward goals at a pace that works for you. You can expect a sense of being valued and understood with some tips and skill-building along the way.
I am a compassionate, genuine therapist with a sense of humor and appreciation for all of life's experiences. I value a client-centered humanistic approach; partnering to move toward goals at a pace that works for you. You can expect a sense of being valued and understood with some tips and skill-building along the way.
If you are struggling with stress, sadness, rage, overwhelm, and loss, I can help. As you move through your current struggles, would you like to work together for connection, healing, learning, and liberation? Would you like to explore all aspects of your identity and how they are uniquely connected to community, culture, family, history, and structural power? Would you like to tell your story and have someone bear witness to the telling? With a warm, empathic, listening, and embodied style, I focus on identifying wellness strategies, creating communities of support and healing while connecting people to necessary resources.
If you are struggling with stress, sadness, rage, overwhelm, and loss, I can help. As you move through your current struggles, would you like to work together for connection, healing, learning, and liberation? Would you like to explore all aspects of your identity and how they are uniquely connected to community, culture, family, history, and structural power? Would you like to tell your story and have someone bear witness to the telling? With a warm, empathic, listening, and embodied style, I focus on identifying wellness strategies, creating communities of support and healing while connecting people to necessary resources.
Lisa M. Johnson
Counselor, MA, MHC
Verified Verified
New York, NY 10032 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Therapy is a safe space in which to gain clarity, empowerment and tools to maintain mindfulness. Making the decision to seek therapy is one which should be respected and commended. Congratulations on taking this first step. Quite often, my clients come to therapy with hopes of developing tools to aid them in living their authentic lives or to heal from fractured relationships, generational traumas or injustices which have deeply impacted their self-esteem and/or coping skills. Other times, my clients come to therapy to work on simply navigating life’s daily hurdles. I strive to be an objective ally on your healing journey.
Therapy is a safe space in which to gain clarity, empowerment and tools to maintain mindfulness. Making the decision to seek therapy is one which should be respected and commended. Congratulations on taking this first step. Quite often, my clients come to therapy with hopes of developing tools to aid them in living their authentic lives or to heal from fractured relationships, generational traumas or injustices which have deeply impacted their self-esteem and/or coping skills. Other times, my clients come to therapy to work on simply navigating life’s daily hurdles. I strive to be an objective ally on your healing journey.
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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.