Black and African American Therapists in 30313
LaCresha A Cunningham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
I believe that healing requires a sacred environment that is free of judgment. The therapeutic process is a collaborative endeavor in which I assist clients in clarifying actionable goals for treatment. I use a varied methodical approach, as therapy is not a cookie cutter science. I draw from a variety of interventions, holistic practices and methodologies to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. I offer an intuitive, warm, open, encouraging, and direct attitude. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach.
I believe that healing requires a sacred environment that is free of judgment. The therapeutic process is a collaborative endeavor in which I assist clients in clarifying actionable goals for treatment. I use a varied methodical approach, as therapy is not a cookie cutter science. I draw from a variety of interventions, holistic practices and methodologies to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. I offer an intuitive, warm, open, encouraging, and direct attitude. I consider myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach.
Dr. Romero Huffstead
Pre-Licensed Professional, PhD, MS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to when life presents various challenges and things become overwhelming. In my work, I value creating a therapeutic space where clients can share their experiences, feel heard, feel validated, and receive effective strategies to help achieve their goals. I acknowledge that seeking help is not always easy which is why I emphasize quality care, authenticity, and a trusting relationship with my clients. I am deeply honored to do this work and I am passionate about my clients achieving optimal mental and physical wellness. I commend you for taking the first step in receiving support!
We can all benefit from having someone to talk to when life presents various challenges and things become overwhelming. In my work, I value creating a therapeutic space where clients can share their experiences, feel heard, feel validated, and receive effective strategies to help achieve their goals. I acknowledge that seeking help is not always easy which is why I emphasize quality care, authenticity, and a trusting relationship with my clients. I am deeply honored to do this work and I am passionate about my clients achieving optimal mental and physical wellness. I commend you for taking the first step in receiving support!
Dr. Onoriode Evwaraye
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
Life can be hard at times. Trust me, I get it. Navigating our interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Whether it is challenges in our romantic relationships, managing our children’s behavior concerns, or establishing healthy boundaries with our friends and family – It can be tough. Struggles in relationships can lead to depression or anxiety, self-doubt, or lack of confidence. Often we know that we want a change, but be unsure how to achieve that change.
Life can be hard at times. Trust me, I get it. Navigating our interpersonal relationships can be difficult. Whether it is challenges in our romantic relationships, managing our children’s behavior concerns, or establishing healthy boundaries with our friends and family – It can be tough. Struggles in relationships can lead to depression or anxiety, self-doubt, or lack of confidence. Often we know that we want a change, but be unsure how to achieve that change.
Kourtney Buchanan
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional and National Certified Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience working with various individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues. My therapeutic approach is unstructured, using a real-life application and an integrative approach encompassing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I believe in customizing my approach to treatment to meet your needs.
Welcome! I am a Licensed Professional and National Certified Counselor with over 7 years of clinical experience working with various individuals with anxiety, depression, life transitions, stress, and relationship issues. My therapeutic approach is unstructured, using a real-life application and an integrative approach encompassing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused brief therapy. I believe in customizing my approach to treatment to meet your needs.
Chelsea Green
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, MS
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
Let’s take this counseling journey together! I believe in helping my clients reach their full potential and helping them attain the skills necessary to succeed in all of their ventures. I am passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles that keep them stuck and emphasize the need for self-care and self-love. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approach to help clients put their negative thoughts and actions behind them to lead to positive thoughts and more beneficial behaviors. I view counseling as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client; we’re in this together.
Let’s take this counseling journey together! I believe in helping my clients reach their full potential and helping them attain the skills necessary to succeed in all of their ventures. I am passionate about helping clients overcome obstacles that keep them stuck and emphasize the need for self-care and self-love. I utilize a cognitive-behavioral and person-centered approach to help clients put their negative thoughts and actions behind them to lead to positive thoughts and more beneficial behaviors. I view counseling as a collaborative effort between the therapist and the client; we’re in this together.
Bernesha Parks
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
My name is Bernesha Parks and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia; I work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, depression, and work/life balance. My approach is to understand the needs of each client and work together to create a therapy plan. I often use Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical behavioral therapy to help clients cope with stressors and challenges.
My name is Bernesha Parks and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Georgia; I work with clients statewide via Telehealth. I work with adults and specialize in anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, depression, and work/life balance. My approach is to understand the needs of each client and work together to create a therapy plan. I often use Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive behavioral therapy, and Dialectical behavioral therapy to help clients cope with stressors and challenges.
Bertrona Freeman
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
Greetings, my name’s Bertrona Freeman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I focus on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in the areas of substance use, addictions, anxiety, and stress. Clients I normally work with struggle with a revolving cycle of relapse in addiction or substance use. Frequent mood swings as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. I also worked with those who are easily angered and display frequent fits of aggression or rage.
Greetings, my name’s Bertrona Freeman and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I focus on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specializing in the areas of substance use, addictions, anxiety, and stress. Clients I normally work with struggle with a revolving cycle of relapse in addiction or substance use. Frequent mood swings as a result of stress, anxiety, or depression. I also worked with those who are easily angered and display frequent fits of aggression or rage.
Joyelle Hines
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
Hi, my name is Joyelle Hines. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a therapist for over ten years. My therapy style is compassionate but direct and honest. I am experienced with individuals experiencing Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, and HIV/AIDS; I am also experienced in Addictions, Career challenges, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, and bipolar disorder. I am also efficient with knowledgeable experience of the working poor. I have grown and worked with the application process in applying social security disabilities to a wide range of other community services.
Hi, my name is Joyelle Hines. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and have been a therapist for over ten years. My therapy style is compassionate but direct and honest. I am experienced with individuals experiencing Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, and HIV/AIDS; I am also experienced in Addictions, Career challenges, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, and bipolar disorder. I am also efficient with knowledgeable experience of the working poor. I have grown and worked with the application process in applying social security disabilities to a wide range of other community services.
Constance Pritchett
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
Constance Pritchett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia who has been working with children and families in the helping profession since 2010. Constance's treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that when we choose to look inward, we are able to live our best life. Therapy is the collaborative process of looking inward. "One who looks outside, dreams; one who looks inside, awakes." -Carl Jung
Constance Pritchett is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia who has been working with children and families in the helping profession since 2010. Constance's treatment philosophy is rooted in the belief that when we choose to look inward, we are able to live our best life. Therapy is the collaborative process of looking inward. "One who looks outside, dreams; one who looks inside, awakes." -Carl Jung
Phoenix Wellness Collective, LLC
Counselor, NCC, LMHC-QS, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and positive coping and communication skills.
Too often, we equate caring for our mental and emotional health with weakness and failure - especially when we're taught that our "strength" is based on our ability to handle the stresses of everyday life without "cracking". I've dedicated my career to overcoming this myth by helping young adults and adults develop wellness plans that promote emotional and mental balance, internal peace, and positive coping and communication skills.
Krystal West
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
Has the journey of life been an uphill battle? Has the twist and turns caused you to lose focus on your path? If so, I would love to help. There is no roadmap to a happy and fulfilling life. However, many of us have the tools and the strength to make it through life's difficult circumstances. Together we will build self-efficacy. Therapy structured and focused on you. Out of the box thinking and perspectives is what makes my sessions so unique.
Has the journey of life been an uphill battle? Has the twist and turns caused you to lose focus on your path? If so, I would love to help. There is no roadmap to a happy and fulfilling life. However, many of us have the tools and the strength to make it through life's difficult circumstances. Together we will build self-efficacy. Therapy structured and focused on you. Out of the box thinking and perspectives is what makes my sessions so unique.
Dr. Curtis D Jasper
PhD, MEd
Not Verified Not Verified
Atlanta, GA 30313
I teach people how to trust their feelings & validate their emotions. I don’t teach them how to fix anything or how to feel. They always do that on their own and in due time after BEing heard, seen, and understood. I remind people that their personal struggles will continue until they choose to heal & let go. I inform people that their thinking has gotten them where they currently are so it’s NOT gonna take more of that. They’re going to have to feel their way to personal freedom! Let's co-create your NEW Curriculum for Living, shall we? Visit me on social media & www.drcurtisdjasper.com
I teach people how to trust their feelings & validate their emotions. I don’t teach them how to fix anything or how to feel. They always do that on their own and in due time after BEing heard, seen, and understood. I remind people that their personal struggles will continue until they choose to heal & let go. I inform people that their thinking has gotten them where they currently are so it’s NOT gonna take more of that. They’re going to have to feel their way to personal freedom! Let's co-create your NEW Curriculum for Living, shall we? Visit me on social media & www.drcurtisdjasper.com
Mahkada Taylor
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Atlanta, GA 30313 (Online Only)
I commend you for taking the first step in creating a life that you love. So many of us are in the midst of experiencing life challenges that cause us pain. These challenges take many forms – family issues, health concerns, loneliness, financial strain, anxiety about the future…Sometimes, what may be causing us distress are dreams that have gone unfulfilled; life not going as planned. For many of us, we’ve struggled with such questions as, “Am I enough?”, “Who has my back?”, “Will I ever have the life that I want?”
I commend you for taking the first step in creating a life that you love. So many of us are in the midst of experiencing life challenges that cause us pain. These challenges take many forms – family issues, health concerns, loneliness, financial strain, anxiety about the future…Sometimes, what may be causing us distress are dreams that have gone unfulfilled; life not going as planned. For many of us, we’ve struggled with such questions as, “Am I enough?”, “Who has my back?”, “Will I ever have the life that I want?”
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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.