Black and African American Therapists in Williamson County, TN
Bianca Williams - Therapist | Coach | Speaker
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CMHC
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Have therapy without being forced into mental illness. Schedule a consultation at bianca-williams.clientsecure.me/request/service. I support high achieving black adults and couples, who are navigating day to day life changes such as family/friend relationships, stress management, and childhood trauma that still affects you. You deserve to heal, have healthy relationships and have inner peace. Therapy is a collaborative journey that you do not have to navigate alone. I offer therapy, speaking, trainings, self-paced programs, and a signature group program for black women. To learn more go to www.biancawilliamslpc.com/links
Have therapy without being forced into mental illness. Schedule a consultation at bianca-williams.clientsecure.me/request/service. I support high achieving black adults and couples, who are navigating day to day life changes such as family/friend relationships, stress management, and childhood trauma that still affects you. You deserve to heal, have healthy relationships and have inner peace. Therapy is a collaborative journey that you do not have to navigate alone. I offer therapy, speaking, trainings, self-paced programs, and a signature group program for black women. To learn more go to www.biancawilliamslpc.com/links
Jeanine C Miller
PhD, SPE-HSP
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
So often we get caught up in survival mode and coping with the day to day. Everyone deserves to thrive. My ideal client may be wrestling with any number of life challenges such as anxiety, depression, family/ relationship conflicts, and chronic stress leading to emotional and physical exhaustion.
So often we get caught up in survival mode and coping with the day to day. Everyone deserves to thrive. My ideal client may be wrestling with any number of life challenges such as anxiety, depression, family/ relationship conflicts, and chronic stress leading to emotional and physical exhaustion.
Crystal R. Owens
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I specialize in supporting 3 types of clients - individuals who find themselves swimming in a sea of their thoughts, high-achievers who feel like they've outgrown their friendships and relationships, and overachievers who don't know how to use the word 'no'. As someone who has experienced and navigated through all of these issues myself, I have a great deal of understanding and compassion for what you're going through. If you're the kind of person who second-guesses yourself I just want to say I GET it! And I'm ready to help you sort through the mental maze.
I specialize in supporting 3 types of clients - individuals who find themselves swimming in a sea of their thoughts, high-achievers who feel like they've outgrown their friendships and relationships, and overachievers who don't know how to use the word 'no'. As someone who has experienced and navigated through all of these issues myself, I have a great deal of understanding and compassion for what you're going through. If you're the kind of person who second-guesses yourself I just want to say I GET it! And I'm ready to help you sort through the mental maze.
Yasmin Ramadan
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Hi there! I specialize in relationship healing with both individuals and couples. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier balance in your relationships (romantic, familial, professional, etc). This includes creating healthier boundaries, being able to communicate how you feel effectively, being able to speak your mind, and build deeper trust in your relationships. Although it may seem simple, building a healthy relationship requires time and effort. If you are searching for ways to create healthier foundations within your relationships, let's work together.
Hi there! I specialize in relationship healing with both individuals and couples. My goal is to assist you in creating a healthier balance in your relationships (romantic, familial, professional, etc). This includes creating healthier boundaries, being able to communicate how you feel effectively, being able to speak your mind, and build deeper trust in your relationships. Although it may seem simple, building a healthy relationship requires time and effort. If you are searching for ways to create healthier foundations within your relationships, let's work together.
Kristen Maloney
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Making the step to begin the counseling process can be scary and overwhelming; but it can be the first step toward healing and change. I absolutely love working with individuals and couples. Walking along side clients as they journey their way through hurt, anger, grief, frustration, and other emotions, is my pleasure. Some of my previous clients came to me when things seemed to be very grim and hopeless. It has been my pleasure to watch them put in the hard work and commitment to the therapeutic process and come out as stronger individuals and couples.
Making the step to begin the counseling process can be scary and overwhelming; but it can be the first step toward healing and change. I absolutely love working with individuals and couples. Walking along side clients as they journey their way through hurt, anger, grief, frustration, and other emotions, is my pleasure. Some of my previous clients came to me when things seemed to be very grim and hopeless. It has been my pleasure to watch them put in the hard work and commitment to the therapeutic process and come out as stronger individuals and couples.
Alicia Covington
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
In the complex journey of life, we all encounter obstacles that challenge us. When these obstacles involve mental health, it’s essential to have a guide by your side. Alicia Covington, LCSW, is passionate about accompanying children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their families, on this journey. She helps them skillfully navigate and overcome their unique challenges. Imagine yourself or your loved one as the central character in a tale of transformation and growth, with Alicia as a supportive, understanding, and skilled ally.
In the complex journey of life, we all encounter obstacles that challenge us. When these obstacles involve mental health, it’s essential to have a guide by your side. Alicia Covington, LCSW, is passionate about accompanying children, adolescents, and young adults, as well as their families, on this journey. She helps them skillfully navigate and overcome their unique challenges. Imagine yourself or your loved one as the central character in a tale of transformation and growth, with Alicia as a supportive, understanding, and skilled ally.
Valentine Behavioral & Mental Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSEdNCC, LPCMHSP, CMHC, LMHC, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067 (Online Only)
I am a counselor who is very client-focused and believe in treatment planning and objectives that are reasonable and attainable. It is very important to build a rapport with the client and the pair working to identify objectives and goals of treatment. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs including: trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, parenting and have been trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with child and adolescent counseling and adults.
I am a counselor who is very client-focused and believe in treatment planning and objectives that are reasonable and attainable. It is very important to build a rapport with the client and the pair working to identify objectives and goals of treatment. I have years of experience working with clients with a wide range of mental and behavioral health needs including: trauma, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, parenting and have been trained in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have experience working with child and adolescent counseling and adults.
LeNair Marie Sparks
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Living on our nerves has become a way of life for a lot of us. Trauma can cause us to walk around in a state of anxiousness, weariness, or hyperactivity. Fear and anxiety can be debilitating, exhausting, and short-circuit our ability to problem solve. When that happens, we can become frustrated that our old coping skills are no longer helping us. Let's sit down together if you need a safe place to work out some old issues – or deal with new ones. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family systems therapy. I can help clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and conflicted marital relationships. Give me a call.
Living on our nerves has become a way of life for a lot of us. Trauma can cause us to walk around in a state of anxiousness, weariness, or hyperactivity. Fear and anxiety can be debilitating, exhausting, and short-circuit our ability to problem solve. When that happens, we can become frustrated that our old coping skills are no longer helping us. Let's sit down together if you need a safe place to work out some old issues – or deal with new ones. I use CBT, DBT, EMDR, and family systems therapy. I can help clients who are dealing with depression, anxiety, grief, and conflicted marital relationships. Give me a call.
The Village of Kairos
Psychologist, PsyD, HSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our therapists are master-doctoral practitioners specializing in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and how-to's in order to build a life worth living.
Trauma and other developmental wounds often show up as anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and a variety of diagnoses. At The Village of Kairos, our therapists are master-doctoral practitioners specializing in trauma-focused therapies and interventions so that our clients find hope, help, and how-to's in order to build a life worth living.
Dyamond Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
Waitlist for new clients
Are you apart of a generation where you want to embrace, embody, and empower your mental stability? Do you believe you have been impacted by unhealthy habits of coping? Maybe the daily stress, past trauma, or woes of motherhood can use some support? If you find yourself answering yes, then this maybe your first step towards healing. My name is Dyamond Williams, therapist and owner of Healing Gems Counseling where we embrace, embody, and empower mental stability. I have a passion for working with the BIPOC community as well as women, professionals, and the everyday individual. My goal is to help you embrace healing without judgement.
Are you apart of a generation where you want to embrace, embody, and empower your mental stability? Do you believe you have been impacted by unhealthy habits of coping? Maybe the daily stress, past trauma, or woes of motherhood can use some support? If you find yourself answering yes, then this maybe your first step towards healing. My name is Dyamond Williams, therapist and owner of Healing Gems Counseling where we embrace, embody, and empower mental stability. I have a passion for working with the BIPOC community as well as women, professionals, and the everyday individual. My goal is to help you embrace healing without judgement.
Elizabeth Drain
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-, MHSP, NCC, CEAP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Struggling with anxiety can cause you to feel stuck. Are you finding it hard to relax your mind and turn off racing thoughts? Are you struggling to focus and balance work/life? Do you think your relationship is falling apart and you don’t know what to do? Are you noticing life is difficult to cope with due to lack of self-love and confidence? Are you stressed and struggling to get out of bed on a daily basis. If you are experiencing signs of defeat, shame, sadness, and frustration we can help! You have taken the first and most important step by reaching out for help. You don’t have to do it alone, we’re here to help!
Struggling with anxiety can cause you to feel stuck. Are you finding it hard to relax your mind and turn off racing thoughts? Are you struggling to focus and balance work/life? Do you think your relationship is falling apart and you don’t know what to do? Are you noticing life is difficult to cope with due to lack of self-love and confidence? Are you stressed and struggling to get out of bed on a daily basis. If you are experiencing signs of defeat, shame, sadness, and frustration we can help! You have taken the first and most important step by reaching out for help. You don’t have to do it alone, we’re here to help!
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Chatiqua M Miller
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
Are you ready to take the next step that can change your life for the better? Are feelings of anger, shame, anxiety or depression weighing you down? Are the memories of your past preventing you from stepping into your future? Do you want to feel better? There is hope for you, and your life matters! I am dedicated to helping people get through the tough times. I am here to provide acceptance and encouragement for you to grow and change.
Ja-Kay Matheny
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Franklin, TN 37067 (Online Only)
Life is full of ups and downs as we all know. However, sometimes it seems as if there are more downs than ups, and you need help finding out where things went wrong. You are not alone on your journey of life.
Life is full of ups and downs as we all know. However, sometimes it seems as if there are more downs than ups, and you need help finding out where things went wrong. You are not alone on your journey of life.
Direct Care Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
If you have located me, it is likely you are facing a life challenge. I understand that finding the right therapist to assist you through this difficult time is very important to you. If you don't have a connection with your therapist, you will not be able to make the progress that you are hoping to achieve. Are you feeling stuck, struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, difficulty coping with grief, contact me for a free consultation. I want to help you navigate these challenges.
If you have located me, it is likely you are facing a life challenge. I understand that finding the right therapist to assist you through this difficult time is very important to you. If you don't have a connection with your therapist, you will not be able to make the progress that you are hoping to achieve. Are you feeling stuck, struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem issues, difficulty coping with grief, contact me for a free consultation. I want to help you navigate these challenges.
Insight Counseling Centers
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MDiv
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064
We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.
We support you in finding the therapist who's right for you! We offer a safe place to address anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, premarital counseling, grief and loss, spiritual abuse, trauma, and stress, among other concerns. We serve individuals, couples, and families of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Whether you have been struggling with a particular issue for years or you just want to try to make your life a little better, we are here to help.
Candice N. Reid
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MHSP
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37067 (Online Only)
Welcome to the next step! The step that follows acknowledging that you cannot do this alone. Grief, trauma, and racial/ethnic identity issues are challenging to navigate. Whether this is your first time or not, I commend you for your willingness to be vulnerable and your readiness to work toward growth and change. No matter if you believe the issue is a "quick fix", so complex that you struggle to put it into words, or if you just feel that something is not sitting well within you and making you uneasy in your skin, I am here for you.
Welcome to the next step! The step that follows acknowledging that you cannot do this alone. Grief, trauma, and racial/ethnic identity issues are challenging to navigate. Whether this is your first time or not, I commend you for your willingness to be vulnerable and your readiness to work toward growth and change. No matter if you believe the issue is a "quick fix", so complex that you struggle to put it into words, or if you just feel that something is not sitting well within you and making you uneasy in your skin, I am here for you.
Inspirational Life Coaching - Life Coach Counselor
MA, BS, CPLC, CHT
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
Life Coaching - Do you have the life you want? Are you ready to make a meaningful change in your life? Inspirational Life Coaching helps individuals achieve their goals by breaking them down into smaller, more manageable goals. As your life coach and counselor, I will assist you with clarifying your goals, values purpose and vision so that your dreams become a reality.
A New You Counseling Ctr, PC. (Dr. Tonya McKoy)
Psychologist, PhD, LP, HSP, LPC, MHSP, NCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Brentwood, TN 37027
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting individuals move forward from life transitions such as death, relationships terminations, health related issues, financial stressors, and career losses. These losses, when unaddressed can result in feeling immobile, indecisive, imprisoned, and disconnected.
I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who specializes in assisting individuals move forward from life transitions such as death, relationships terminations, health related issues, financial stressors, and career losses. These losses, when unaddressed can result in feeling immobile, indecisive, imprisoned, and disconnected.
Jacquelyn Taylor-Mays
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, C-SWCM
Verified Verified
Franklin, TN 37064 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I am licensed in Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc. with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey.
I am licensed in Tennessee and founder of Taylor-Mays Counseling & Support, Inc. with 20+ years of professional work experience. I am nonjudgmental and focused on helping an individual go through the process to accomplish goals. I help with coping skills, anger management, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship issues, motivation and confidence. Career issues and job stress as well as professional development are areas of expertise. Let me help you with your goals and therapeutic journey.
Yvette Mallory
Psychologist, PsyD, LP, RN
Verified Verified
Brentwood, TN 37027 (Online Only)
As a psychologist and nurse, I bring a unique understanding to therapy with a focus on both biological and psychological factors that impact mood and behavioral patterns. I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach in my work to help each client achieve personal life goals that are generally aimed at improving health and wellness, managing stress, and improving relationships.
As a psychologist and nurse, I bring a unique understanding to therapy with a focus on both biological and psychological factors that impact mood and behavioral patterns. I believe in a collaborative and holistic approach in my work to help each client achieve personal life goals that are generally aimed at improving health and wellness, managing stress, and improving relationships.
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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.