Black and African American Therapists in Bakerstown, PA
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Gene-Leigh Wheeler
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090 (Online Only)
As Black American, my personal and professional experiences allow me to have insight and empathy into life's multi-layered complexities that require deeper understanding.
Currently accepting new clients! You are feeling misunderstood and overwhelmed. You feel "other". And our current social and political climate is exacerbating it. You feel like no one gets it. You have such a hard time trusting people, so the idea of taking the first step to start therapy is terrifying. You don't feel like yourself anymore, and sometimes you wonder what that even means. You feel shame. You feel like you simply "don't have time for therapy", but also know you can't continue like you have been. You want to feel more grounded, balanced, and resilient. But you have no idea how to get there.
As Black American, my personal and professional experiences allow me to have insight and empathy into life's multi-layered complexities that require deeper understanding.
Currently accepting new clients! You are feeling misunderstood and overwhelmed. You feel "other". And our current social and political climate is exacerbating it. You feel like no one gets it. You have such a hard time trusting people, so the idea of taking the first step to start therapy is terrifying. You don't feel like yourself anymore, and sometimes you wonder what that even means. You feel shame. You feel like you simply "don't have time for therapy", but also know you can't continue like you have been. You want to feel more grounded, balanced, and resilient. But you have no idea how to get there.
Dr. Fawn T. Robinson
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, ACS, LPC
Verified Verified
Fox Chapel, PA 15238
Waitlist for new clients
Waitlist for May 2024! - We provide individual, couples/marriage, career, and clinical sports counseling for adults (18+) and offering mental wellness outreach in the African American and marginalized community. Counseling empowers your soul, builds your esteem, and jumpstarts your spirit. Our clients are committed and motivated to make positive changes in their lives and see the future as the next step in living their best self. Our goal is to assist clients find the strength within themselves as we provide them with a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Waitlist for May 2024! - We provide individual, couples/marriage, career, and clinical sports counseling for adults (18+) and offering mental wellness outreach in the African American and marginalized community. Counseling empowers your soul, builds your esteem, and jumpstarts your spirit. Our clients are committed and motivated to make positive changes in their lives and see the future as the next step in living their best self. Our goal is to assist clients find the strength within themselves as we provide them with a safe and non-judgmental environment.
Hope Deals Counseling & Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP, CGCS
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090 (Online Only)
Hope Deals Counseling & Consulting is black woman-led, virtual mental health private practice that utilizes culturally informed psychotherapy and components of cognitive behavioral theory to assist individuals, couples and families to create a "Hope Deal" for a healthier and happier lifestyle with optimal mental wealth. With certifications in grief and trauma, it is understood that your process of self-actualization is unique and deserves a clinically safe space for you to explore and grow in reaching your goals.
Hope Deals Counseling & Consulting is black woman-led, virtual mental health private practice that utilizes culturally informed psychotherapy and components of cognitive behavioral theory to assist individuals, couples and families to create a "Hope Deal" for a healthier and happier lifestyle with optimal mental wealth. With certifications in grief and trauma, it is understood that your process of self-actualization is unique and deserves a clinically safe space for you to explore and grow in reaching your goals.
Marquia Anderson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
An ideal client for me is someone who has difficulty managing their emotions, engages in frequent negative thinking, and has trouble communicating their needs with family and friends. They want to decrease their anxious or depressive behaviors but have little knowledge of how to begin regulating their emotions.
An ideal client for me is someone who has difficulty managing their emotions, engages in frequent negative thinking, and has trouble communicating their needs with family and friends. They want to decrease their anxious or depressive behaviors but have little knowledge of how to begin regulating their emotions.
Roxanne Davis
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CCTP, CCATP
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Roxanne Davis is a dedicated licensed therapist with a passion for transforming lives through evidence-based therapy techniques and modalities. Specializing in trauma disorders and anxiety, she adopts a person-centered approach that integrates neuroscience with proven treatment methods. With years of valuable experience, Roxanne has developed expertise in working with women and families, particularly those affected by DV. She provides a supportive and knowledgeable environment allowing clients to set goals & embark on a path of growth and fulfillment. She blends compassion and expert, guiding you towards a life of well-being.
Roxanne Davis is a dedicated licensed therapist with a passion for transforming lives through evidence-based therapy techniques and modalities. Specializing in trauma disorders and anxiety, she adopts a person-centered approach that integrates neuroscience with proven treatment methods. With years of valuable experience, Roxanne has developed expertise in working with women and families, particularly those affected by DV. She provides a supportive and knowledgeable environment allowing clients to set goals & embark on a path of growth and fulfillment. She blends compassion and expert, guiding you towards a life of well-being.
Just A Little Talk Integrated Services LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Through trust, honesty and confidentiality, my goal is to empower individuals with tools to use their inner strength to overcome those stumbling blocks within. I aim to develop self sufficiency, sustainability, and resiliency to allow individuals to meet the challenges of life well after engaging with this agency.
Through trust, honesty and confidentiality, my goal is to empower individuals with tools to use their inner strength to overcome those stumbling blocks within. I aim to develop self sufficiency, sustainability, and resiliency to allow individuals to meet the challenges of life well after engaging with this agency.
Edina Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
Are you having trouble managing your thoughts? Feeling sad or uncertain about your future? Let's chat a little more. Therapy provides an opportunity for self-care, time to work through things that may be preventing you from living a meaningful life, and offer ways to overcome barriers, difficult times, or uncomfortable situations. My goal in therapy is to guide individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves through increased self-awareness. I plan to help individuals understand how they relate to others and navigate their interpersonal relationships within their lives and environments.
Counseling With Confidence, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, MS
Verified Verified
McKnight, PA 15237 (Online Only)
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
Kesha is a culturally competent licensed mental health therapist in Western PA and understands the mental health processes of clients from different economic backgrounds. During her counseling/coaching sessions she begins by building trust and rapport with her clients because it is important for the client to believe that they have a voice in maintaining their health. Kesha works intensely with clients utilizing mindfulness techniques to enhance inner strengths and abilities to increase their levels of self - esteem.
Kesha S Brake
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
Gibsonia, PA 15044
Hello! My name is Kesha Brake and I work as a therapist at Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting's Gibsonia office. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in various backgrounds, and needs to help individuals reach their goals.
Hello! My name is Kesha Brake and I work as a therapist at Samaritan Counseling, Guidance, Consulting's Gibsonia office. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults in various backgrounds, and needs to help individuals reach their goals.
Deja Wofford
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wexford, PA 15090
You're tired of feeling like your experiences are minimized and being told you're "using it as an excuse." You're mentally and physically exhausted from always feeling "other". You want to FINALLY be able to open up and talk about ALL of the pieces of your life because you can't continue carrying all of this shit around, but you're terrified of being judged. You know you engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk, but you just can't seem to stop. You have "checked off the box" that you're "in therapy" in the past, but you need to do something different this time.
You're tired of feeling like your experiences are minimized and being told you're "using it as an excuse." You're mentally and physically exhausted from always feeling "other". You want to FINALLY be able to open up and talk about ALL of the pieces of your life because you can't continue carrying all of this shit around, but you're terrified of being judged. You know you engage in unhealthy patterns of behavior and self-talk, but you just can't seem to stop. You have "checked off the box" that you're "in therapy" in the past, but you need to do something different this time.
Jen Kelly
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wexford, PA 15090
If it feels like you're in a constant battle within your mind, you're not alone. We all experience negative thoughts and feelings that, at times, feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you're confronting tension in your faith or close relationships. Maybe you're left reeling after a life event (or global pandemic). Big and small life changes alike can cause you to feel like your foundations are shaking. But whatever you may be experiencing, finding the right therapist can go a long way towards healing and growth. This is where I hope to help!
If it feels like you're in a constant battle within your mind, you're not alone. We all experience negative thoughts and feelings that, at times, feel overwhelming. Maybe you're struggling with self-esteem, depression, or anxiety. Maybe you're confronting tension in your faith or close relationships. Maybe you're left reeling after a life event (or global pandemic). Big and small life changes alike can cause you to feel like your foundations are shaking. But whatever you may be experiencing, finding the right therapist can go a long way towards healing and growth. This is where I hope to help!
Karon Spriggs-Bethea
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Fox Chapel, PA 15238
Waitlist for new clients
"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Dan Millman. This is part of the experiences that we have in life. I am patient, empathetic and easy to talk to. I like to create a supportive and nurturing environment to help clients feel comfortable while working with me. Building trusting relationships and witnessing breakthroughs is something that makes this work very rewarding. My goal is to navigate this journey of life and help through the different life transitions.
"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new" - Dan Millman. This is part of the experiences that we have in life. I am patient, empathetic and easy to talk to. I like to create a supportive and nurturing environment to help clients feel comfortable while working with me. Building trusting relationships and witnessing breakthroughs is something that makes this work very rewarding. My goal is to navigate this journey of life and help through the different life transitions.
Pennsylvania Adult & Teen Challenge
Counselor
Verified Verified
Cheswick, PA 15024
Using God's love combined with evidence-based clinical programming for a deeper approach to healing and recovery. Our faith-centered approach offers opportunities for individuals struggling with substance use disorder to grow both in their faith as well as building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Using God's love combined with evidence-based clinical programming for a deeper approach to healing and recovery. Our faith-centered approach offers opportunities for individuals struggling with substance use disorder to grow both in their faith as well as building a strong foundation for lasting recovery.
Lisa Gillespie Robb
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, ACA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gibsonia, PA 15044 (Online Only)
I work with individuals who struggle with personal relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief. I provide a warm, positive and supportive environment in which clients have an opportunity to be heard so that they may move forward in the healing process and find peace and joy in their lives. As a specialist in women's issues, I am committed to women's emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
I work with individuals who struggle with personal relationships, life transitions, anxiety, depression and grief. I provide a warm, positive and supportive environment in which clients have an opportunity to be heard so that they may move forward in the healing process and find peace and joy in their lives. As a specialist in women's issues, I am committed to women's emotional, psychological and spiritual well-being.
Paulette Silver LCSWR
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCSWR
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
I am a therapist with decades of experience helping adults, and adolescents. I recently closed my practice in New York and now my practice is in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one or need help in recovering from addiction, I can help. I understand you in the context of your family, and the specific life crises you are faced with.I am versed in diverse multiracial,multicultural dynamics.I have been an administrator in both mental health and substance abuse settings. I can help you learn to cope and lead a productive life.Be well ,embrace your one life.
I am a therapist with decades of experience helping adults, and adolescents. I recently closed my practice in New York and now my practice is in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have suffered the loss of a loved one or need help in recovering from addiction, I can help. I understand you in the context of your family, and the specific life crises you are faced with.I am versed in diverse multiracial,multicultural dynamics.I have been an administrator in both mental health and substance abuse settings. I can help you learn to cope and lead a productive life.Be well ,embrace your one life.
North Hills Psychological Services
Psychologist
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Both teletherapy and in-office appointments are available. We are in-network providers for both Highmark and UPMC (excluding UPMC for You). In addition to regular office hours, evening and weekend appointments are usually available. Our practice is staffed by 6 experienced, licensed PhD and Master's level psychologists and therapists. Call 412 367-1481, ext 1. Or, email us for general information. We are located less than 10 min. away from 279, so we are accessible to individuals living in the city. Our web site is http://www.nhpsych.com . We are also providers for out of state BC/BS. Some providers accept Optum, UBH and Aetna.
Both teletherapy and in-office appointments are available. We are in-network providers for both Highmark and UPMC (excluding UPMC for You). In addition to regular office hours, evening and weekend appointments are usually available. Our practice is staffed by 6 experienced, licensed PhD and Master's level psychologists and therapists. Call 412 367-1481, ext 1. Or, email us for general information. We are located less than 10 min. away from 279, so we are accessible to individuals living in the city. Our web site is http://www.nhpsych.com . We are also providers for out of state BC/BS. Some providers accept Optum, UBH and Aetna.
Natasha Novikova
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
Are you struggling with anxiety, depression or marital/family issues? I have a Masters in clinical social work from University of Pittsburgh and can guide you thru the rough transition to find more comfortable balance in your life. In my career I have worked in a variety of settings, such as crisis counseling, community mental health and adoption counseling. I have treated depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD etc in a many populations including LGBT and people from multi-cultural backgrounds. At this time I have a new private practice and am ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. Call today to set up an appointment.
eTalkTherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, NCC, LPC
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090 (Online Only)
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or alone? Do relationship problems have you feeling frustrated or stuck? Are you experiencing burnout or fatigue in life or at work? Maybe all the above? Our caring and professional therapists are here to help you starting today. eTalkTherapy provides affordable, private, convenient, and quality counseling from experienced and licensed mental health therapists. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, loss of meaning, relationships or just need to talk, we are here to listen. Schedule a free phone consultation or your first appointment today.
Are you feeling anxious, depressed, or alone? Do relationship problems have you feeling frustrated or stuck? Are you experiencing burnout or fatigue in life or at work? Maybe all the above? Our caring and professional therapists are here to help you starting today. eTalkTherapy provides affordable, private, convenient, and quality counseling from experienced and licensed mental health therapists. If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, loss of meaning, relationships or just need to talk, we are here to listen. Schedule a free phone consultation or your first appointment today.
Kaelyn Jones
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wexford, PA 15090
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
Accepting new clients! Let's be real, change and life transitions can be terrifying. Especially if they come about suddenly or unwillingly. Struggling with relentless panic, racing anxious thoughts, or paralyzing fear can impact your ability to show up in your life even in the most basic way. Whether your obsessions deal with contamination, checking, intrusive thoughts of harm, moral/religious scrupulosity, or anything else, OCD can often leave a person feeling isolated, trapped, and sometimes terrified of themselves. It can be incredibly overwhelming trying to navigate this all alone.
Cynthia Jean Horodnic
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA, NCC
Verified Verified
Wexford, PA 15090
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
Are you looking for a therapist to get you unstuck on your journey through life? Are you hitting roadblocks on your path to your emotional well-being? Do you need help or assistance resolving obstacles at this point in your life? Or do you need to be heard or find your voice?
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.