Black and African American Therapists in Denver, CO
Paige Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203 (Online Only)
My name is Paige, MA, LPC, NCC (she/they, Black/Mixed). YOU are the expert of your story! Together, we can co-create an authentic, safe, and equitable space that cultivates more curiosity and self-compassion. I am passionate about holistic wellness, honoring and integrating the unique wisdom of your identities and experiences in the pursuit of healing and wholeness. LGBTQIA2S+ & ENM welcomed and celebrated! I offer virtual talk therapy and EMDR.
My name is Paige, MA, LPC, NCC (she/they, Black/Mixed). YOU are the expert of your story! Together, we can co-create an authentic, safe, and equitable space that cultivates more curiosity and self-compassion. I am passionate about holistic wellness, honoring and integrating the unique wisdom of your identities and experiences in the pursuit of healing and wholeness. LGBTQIA2S+ & ENM welcomed and celebrated! I offer virtual talk therapy and EMDR.
Yolanda Mani Esatai
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80224 (Online Only)
I specialize in psychotherapy and EMDR/EFT for women to address/resolve trauma associated with: Domestic Violence, interpersonal coercion, abuse, victimization; crime victim trauma; anxiety & depression; couple relationships; African-American/multicultural issues; personal development; stress & anger management; work-related issues & mediation.
I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit).
I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.
I specialize in psychotherapy and EMDR/EFT for women to address/resolve trauma associated with: Domestic Violence, interpersonal coercion, abuse, victimization; crime victim trauma; anxiety & depression; couple relationships; African-American/multicultural issues; personal development; stress & anger management; work-related issues & mediation.
I view psychotherapy as a process of exploration and affirmation of one's life path, including the experiences and wisdom gained along this journey. This is just the beginning point for the psychotherapeutic process of healing and identifying one's pathway to continue the journey of personal growth, transformation and achieving balance (mind, body & Spirit).
I see my role as a therapist as that of a witness and source of support and knowledge, joining with you to help facilitate the individual process of developing a deeper sense of self-awareness, achieving personal growth and transformation: to create the life you want.
Demetria Deary
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80205 (Online Only)
This practice is owned and operated by a Black, queer, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist.
A liberation-oriented, anti-oppression practice. We honor all of your intercultural identities. Credible Experts (highly trained therapists with multiple marginalized identities and lived experience) who specialize in working with identity-based trauma & oppression, BIPOC MaGes, single parents, college students, Neurodivergent and Empaths/Highly Ṣensitive Persons. WARNING - This is a decolonized practice, we do some things differently: longer sessions, pay as you're able sliding scale for all & more. It's best to use our website to book a meet & greet: BPhoenix.intakeq.com/booking
This practice is owned and operated by a Black, queer, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist.
A liberation-oriented, anti-oppression practice. We honor all of your intercultural identities. Credible Experts (highly trained therapists with multiple marginalized identities and lived experience) who specialize in working with identity-based trauma & oppression, BIPOC MaGes, single parents, college students, Neurodivergent and Empaths/Highly Ṣensitive Persons. WARNING - This is a decolonized practice, we do some things differently: longer sessions, pay as you're able sliding scale for all & more. It's best to use our website to book a meet & greet: BPhoenix.intakeq.com/booking
Angela Shaiman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
Telehealth Only - As a psychotherapist, it’s an honor to be a witness and facilitator to client transformation, resilience, and growth. My perceptiveness, compassion, and holding of a nonjudgmental space allow discovery and observation of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I see my work through a social justice perspective and understand oppression itself as a form of stress and trauma. As a mixed-race and multicultural person of African-American and Jewish ancestry, I honor experiences of intersecting identities and am deeply interested in intergenerational trauma and resilience.
Telehealth Only - As a psychotherapist, it’s an honor to be a witness and facilitator to client transformation, resilience, and growth. My perceptiveness, compassion, and holding of a nonjudgmental space allow discovery and observation of patterns that may no longer be helpful. I see my work through a social justice perspective and understand oppression itself as a form of stress and trauma. As a mixed-race and multicultural person of African-American and Jewish ancestry, I honor experiences of intersecting identities and am deeply interested in intergenerational trauma and resilience.
DeAnna Welch
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80211
I believe that Black lives still matter.
I believe that our nation needs a healing, and one of the best ways to achieve that is for each of us to begin to heal ourselves.
I believe that Black lives still matter.
I believe that our nation needs a healing, and one of the best ways to achieve that is for each of us to begin to heal ourselves.
Victoria S Grey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80204 (Online Only)
I endeavor to explore challenges with curiosity and cultural humility and my experience as a black, multiracial, non-binary person married to a white trans man has certainly solidified my belief in this approach.
Are there mental health challenges keeping you from reaching your dreams? Lets work together to discover your best hopes and then develop the skills to achieve them! I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and those working to understand and embrace their unique, intersectional identity. I have an emphasis in working with a diverse range of persons and thus strive to create particularly inclusive, trauma-informed, kink/sex-positive, neurodivergent-friendly, and ENM/poly-friendly therapeutic spaces.
I endeavor to explore challenges with curiosity and cultural humility and my experience as a black, multiracial, non-binary person married to a white trans man has certainly solidified my belief in this approach.
Are there mental health challenges keeping you from reaching your dreams? Lets work together to discover your best hopes and then develop the skills to achieve them! I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and those working to understand and embrace their unique, intersectional identity. I have an emphasis in working with a diverse range of persons and thus strive to create particularly inclusive, trauma-informed, kink/sex-positive, neurodivergent-friendly, and ENM/poly-friendly therapeutic spaces.
Audrey Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LAC, EMDR-T
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80231 (Online Only)
Life is an unexpected journey. We often go through unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling alone and unsupported. I am here to support you during these difficult times as you cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional issues. I identify as a Black/mixed woman, dog mom, and wife. These identities influence how I show up in a therapy session and give me insight to work with individuals as they navigate through life’s journey.
Life is an unexpected journey. We often go through unexpected challenges that can leave us feeling alone and unsupported. I am here to support you during these difficult times as you cope with depression, anxiety, trauma, or other emotional issues. I identify as a Black/mixed woman, dog mom, and wife. These identities influence how I show up in a therapy session and give me insight to work with individuals as they navigate through life’s journey.
New Day PSC - Dr T Medley
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT-S, LPC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80203
I’m a recovering perfectionist. And I thought I was doing pretty good with my journey, until I experienced an unexpected major stroke. That major life crisis was, ironically, a great opportunity to reassess what I was doing to take care of myself…physically and emotionally. As a high-achieving Black woman who was recovering from perfectionism, turned into a Black woman who is a stroke survivor, I’m passionate about helping other high-achieving women of color to pause, to breathe, and to assess what they are doing to take care of themselves…physically and emotionally.
I’m a recovering perfectionist. And I thought I was doing pretty good with my journey, until I experienced an unexpected major stroke. That major life crisis was, ironically, a great opportunity to reassess what I was doing to take care of myself…physically and emotionally. As a high-achieving Black woman who was recovering from perfectionism, turned into a Black woman who is a stroke survivor, I’m passionate about helping other high-achieving women of color to pause, to breathe, and to assess what they are doing to take care of themselves…physically and emotionally.
Yvonne Turner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MFTC, EMDR
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209
(Marriage therapist, Black Therapist in Denver, Black therapist in Colorado Springs, Black therapist in Colorado).
I work with couples and Individuals to overcome barriers in their way of a healthy relationship. That may be childhood trauma that keeps showing up in the way you trust or interact with your partner, or an inability to set boundaries. You can work on this in individual therapy or in couples counseling where you and you partner can get an understanding of what the barriers to fulfillment in your relationship. Become a functional team and be physically and emotionally connected. Communication is my specialty, I have functional tools to help you will find yourselves in less arguments and truly feeling heard and connected.
(Marriage therapist, Black Therapist in Denver, Black therapist in Colorado Springs, Black therapist in Colorado).
I work with couples and Individuals to overcome barriers in their way of a healthy relationship. That may be childhood trauma that keeps showing up in the way you trust or interact with your partner, or an inability to set boundaries. You can work on this in individual therapy or in couples counseling where you and you partner can get an understanding of what the barriers to fulfillment in your relationship. Become a functional team and be physically and emotionally connected. Communication is my specialty, I have functional tools to help you will find yourselves in less arguments and truly feeling heard and connected.
Meryl Franklin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
I am Black, non-binary, and queer.
Need a place to explore your identity? Need support around microaggressions you have been experiencing? You may be in need of a non-judgmental healing space to process the daily stressors that come with holding oppressed identities. You deserve to feel empowered and supported.
I am Black, non-binary, and queer.
Need a place to explore your identity? Need support around microaggressions you have been experiencing? You may be in need of a non-judgmental healing space to process the daily stressors that come with holding oppressed identities. You deserve to feel empowered and supported.
Kaitlyn P
LPC Intern
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80218
Hey y'all! I am queer, Black/African-American and Native Indigenous a part of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe, neuroqueer (autistic), cis-gender, and currently abled-bodied. I am currently a candidate of a masters program and intern therapist.
Hey y'all! I am queer, Black/African-American and Native Indigenous a part of the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe, neuroqueer (autistic), cis-gender, and currently abled-bodied. I am currently a candidate of a masters program and intern therapist.
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Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80002 (Online Only)
I am a Black Liberation Psychologist who specializes in caring for members of Global Majority. I find purpose and meaning in connecting with others seeking support on their path to wholeness, healing, and self-growth. I work with clients to co-create a safe space rooted in the authenticity, compassion, and mutual truth-telling that is necessary for emotional healing to begin.
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Carolyn Coker Ross
MD, MPH
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80246 (Online Only)
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS (www.carolynrossmd.com) is an African American author, speaker, expert the treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions and is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Ross presented a TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “Historical and Intergenerational Trauma in January 2020. She is the author of 3 books on eating disorders, the most recent is “The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.” She is a contributing author to : “Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide.” She is co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity (antiracismandequity.com).
Carolyn Coker Ross, MD, MPH, CEDS (www.carolynrossmd.com) is an African American author, speaker, expert the treatment of eating disorders, trauma and addictions and is board certified in Preventive Medicine and in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Ross presented a TEDxPleasantGrove talk on “Historical and Intergenerational Trauma in January 2020. She is the author of 3 books on eating disorders, the most recent is “The Food Addiction Recovery Workbook.” She is a contributing author to : “Treating Black Women with Eating Disorders: A Clinician’s Guide.” She is co-founder of the Institute for Antiracism and Equity (antiracismandequity.com).
Beyond the Surface Counseling LLC,
Counselor, MS, LPCC-S
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80022 (Online Only)
Are you a Black professional woman or college student experiencing a life changing event such as a new job, marriage, childbirth, graduation, a new relationship status, or dealing with loss? Perhaps you are searching for identity or purpose, and find yourself saying, “Who am I?” or “Who have I become? As you navigate these challenges, you may find yourself spiraling out of control or even feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and depression while trying to keep it all together. If this is your story, then I would love to help.
Are you a Black professional woman or college student experiencing a life changing event such as a new job, marriage, childbirth, graduation, a new relationship status, or dealing with loss? Perhaps you are searching for identity or purpose, and find yourself saying, “Who am I?” or “Who have I become? As you navigate these challenges, you may find yourself spiraling out of control or even feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and depression while trying to keep it all together. If this is your story, then I would love to help.
Madisyn Barnes
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80246
Reaching out for help is an act of profound courage. As you embark on your healing journey, my wish is for you to feel embraced by a sense of belonging and hope for the future. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment that empowers clients to share their stories, heal their trauma, and reignite their vigor for life. I employ an integrative approach that considers the unique needs and qualities of each client. My practice extends to clients of all ages, with a particular focus on children, teenagers, and college students.
Reaching out for help is an act of profound courage. As you embark on your healing journey, my wish is for you to feel embraced by a sense of belonging and hope for the future. I strive to provide a safe and welcoming environment that empowers clients to share their stories, heal their trauma, and reignite their vigor for life. I employ an integrative approach that considers the unique needs and qualities of each client. My practice extends to clients of all ages, with a particular focus on children, teenagers, and college students.
HealingWorks
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LPC, LMFT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80231
Are you searching for effective couples therapy to improve your relationship, resolve conflicts, and enhance your emotional connection? At HealingWorks, we offer professional couples therapy services designed to help you navigate challenges, strengthen your partnership, and foster deeper emotional intimacy. Our experienced therapists are skilled in working with couples from diverse backgrounds and experiences to help you achieve a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling relationship. We will help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, and reignite the spark in your relationship.
Are you searching for effective couples therapy to improve your relationship, resolve conflicts, and enhance your emotional connection? At HealingWorks, we offer professional couples therapy services designed to help you navigate challenges, strengthen your partnership, and foster deeper emotional intimacy. Our experienced therapists are skilled in working with couples from diverse backgrounds and experiences to help you achieve a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling relationship. We will help you improve communication, resolve conflicts, and reignite the spark in your relationship.
LaToya Gaines-Plunkett
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80209 (Online Only)
Thank you for considering me as your therapist! My name is LaToya I hold a PhD in social work and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado, Texas, and Maine. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of assisting my clients in addressing anxiety, attachment concerns, depression, diversity, grief, LGBTQIA support, loss, personal improvements, and transitional concerns. My concentration is mental health and have the ability to diagnose and assess mental health conditions. I have direct experience working with the military, couples, and mental health crises.
Thank you for considering me as your therapist! My name is LaToya I hold a PhD in social work and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado, Texas, and Maine. Throughout my career, I have had the pleasure of assisting my clients in addressing anxiety, attachment concerns, depression, diversity, grief, LGBTQIA support, loss, personal improvements, and transitional concerns. My concentration is mental health and have the ability to diagnose and assess mental health conditions. I have direct experience working with the military, couples, and mental health crises.
Tempey Hamilton
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
My practice is rooted in whole healing. While incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy frameworks in my practice, I also acknowledge that most traditional mainstream treatment modalities were not created with consideration of race; because of that, I integrate somatic experiences and intuitive practices into my work.
My practice is rooted in whole healing. While incorporating cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy frameworks in my practice, I also acknowledge that most traditional mainstream treatment modalities were not created with consideration of race; because of that, I integrate somatic experiences and intuitive practices into my work.
Marcus Alexander
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80202 (Online Only)
Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved and there is no better time than now to take charge of your relationship's success. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. The client is the expert. Our therapeutic relationship will help put the pieces of your puzzle together in a meaningful way. I believe therapy goes beyond crisis intervention. Let’s bring happiness back to your relationship as I emphasize healthy behaviors over unhealthy behaviors.
Do you feel like you are in a relationship with a stranger? Does a basic discussion turn into an all day argument? Relationships, regardless of what kind, are the responsibility of both parties involved and there is no better time than now to take charge of your relationship's success. Each relationship has its own fingerprints and no two are the same. The client is the expert. Our therapeutic relationship will help put the pieces of your puzzle together in a meaningful way. I believe therapy goes beyond crisis intervention. Let’s bring happiness back to your relationship as I emphasize healthy behaviors over unhealthy behaviors.
Tandem Therapeutic Services, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CACIII, CSAT-C, LMT
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80237
Tired of hurting yourself and others? Ready for a change? I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to overcome obstacles and barriers that prevent living a life of true fulfillment and satisfaction. From my own personal life experiences, I know how hard it is to prioritize yourself and ask for help before things become unmanageable.
Tired of hurting yourself and others? Ready for a change? I enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families to overcome obstacles and barriers that prevent living a life of true fulfillment and satisfaction. From my own personal life experiences, I know how hard it is to prioritize yourself and ask for help before things become unmanageable.
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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.