Black and African American Therapists in Crawford County, AR
Patricia (Patti) Lashley
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I believe we are each on a journey in life and sometimes we need someone willing to walk with us to help us along our path. It is my goal for everyone to feel accepted and to know they are not alone. I believe everyone has the ability and capability to be their best selves. It is my mission to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients so they achieve the best in their lives. I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families. I embrace working with diverse people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
I believe we are each on a journey in life and sometimes we need someone willing to walk with us to help us along our path. It is my goal for everyone to feel accepted and to know they are not alone. I believe everyone has the ability and capability to be their best selves. It is my mission to provide a safe and supportive space for my clients so they achieve the best in their lives. I work with adolescences, adults, and single parent, divorced, and blended families. I embrace working with diverse people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation,
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“I’ve tried therapy. It didn’t help.” “Nobody seems to know how to help me.” “I just want to get better.” These are words I hate hearing. Suffering people need Answers. Recovery from life’s trouble MUST begin with a thorough, accurate assessment, to ensure a unique, individualized treatment plan can be created. As a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Bill uses advanced, specialized tools and skills to get you back to happiness, meaning, and a bright perspective. A psychologist is the highest, non-medical, mental health professional available. Entrust yourself and your loved ones to only the best care available. Call Dr. Bill 479-242-4560.
Online Therapists
I am Lashonda Lafayette, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have served children, young adults, and the elderly. I hold the conviction that everyone possesses the capacity to overcome trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and various challenges. My areas of expertise include Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Management Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. I aim to accompany you on your journey, providing the time, support, and opportunities necessary to enhance your abilities and positively change your life's direction.
I am Lashonda Lafayette, a Licensed Professional Counselor with 11 years of experience. Throughout my career, I have served children, young adults, and the elderly. I hold the conviction that everyone possesses the capacity to overcome trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and various challenges. My areas of expertise include Person-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Behavioral Management Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, among others. I aim to accompany you on your journey, providing the time, support, and opportunities necessary to enhance your abilities and positively change your life's direction.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 7 years of experience working as an LPC/Mental Health Counselor. I worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavior issues, and ADHD.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 7 years of experience working as an LPC/Mental Health Counselor. I worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavior issues, and ADHD.
Therapy But Different
Licensed Professional Counselor, PsyD, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!
I am Dr. Datonna Higgins and I am so glad you are here! I learned long ago that time does not heal us in and of itself, but rather it's what we do with that time that makes all of the difference. Whether navigating a difficult life transition, loss, relationship struggles, or trying to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, trauma, or addiction...now will always be the perfect time to start or continue on your journey to healing. Quality and personable mental health treatment should be easily accessible to all, which is why I strive to provide virtual counseling with an in-person feel. Distance counseling should not feel distant!
Hello, my name is David V. Jones. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in Forensic Counseling. I take a holistic approach to mental health, using CBT and other modalities to explore and process life's struggles and pave a better way forward. My therapeutic approach can best be described as eclectic. While CBT is the baseline for therapy, I employ other modalities including Motivational Interviewing, BSFT, Narrative, and Humanistic to name a few.
Hello, my name is David V. Jones. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a specialization in Forensic Counseling. I take a holistic approach to mental health, using CBT and other modalities to explore and process life's struggles and pave a better way forward. My therapeutic approach can best be described as eclectic. While CBT is the baseline for therapy, I employ other modalities including Motivational Interviewing, BSFT, Narrative, and Humanistic to name a few.
My name is Jasmine Mackey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My expertise includes working with clients who present with depression, trauma, anxiety, a lack of life skills, and a myriad of other challenges. I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable and illuminating the discrepancies that hinder their progress.
My name is Jasmine Mackey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My expertise includes working with clients who present with depression, trauma, anxiety, a lack of life skills, and a myriad of other challenges. I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable and illuminating the discrepancies that hinder their progress.
My name is Jasmine Mackey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My expertise includes working with clients who present with depression, trauma, anxiety, a lack of life skills, and a myriad of other challenges. I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable and illuminating the discrepancies that hinder their progress.
My name is Jasmine Mackey. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My expertise includes working with clients who present with depression, trauma, anxiety, a lack of life skills, and a myriad of other challenges. I guide my clients toward self-discovery and transformation, holding them accountable and illuminating the discrepancies that hinder their progress.
Gaye Jones-Washington is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation and licensed professional counseling working with adults of diverse backgrounds. Gaye uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and manage difficult issues that impact women.
Gaye Jones-Washington is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation and licensed professional counseling working with adults of diverse backgrounds. Gaye uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and manage difficult issues that impact women.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have been married for over 21 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, although I am not certified in any specific trauma. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and REBT. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I also utilize a Holistic Approach to clients as well.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have been married for over 21 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, although I am not certified in any specific trauma. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and REBT. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I also utilize a Holistic Approach to clients as well.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
Gaye Jones-Washington is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation and licensed professional counseling working with adults of diverse backgrounds. Gaye uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and manage difficult issues that impact women.
Gaye Jones-Washington is a licensed therapist with over 20 years of experience in vocational rehabilitation and licensed professional counseling working with adults of diverse backgrounds. Gaye uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve relationships, regulate emotions, and manage difficult issues that impact women.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 7 years of experience working as an LPC/Mental Health Counselor. I worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavior issues, and ADHD.
I am a licensed mental health counselor with over 7 years of experience working as an LPC/Mental Health Counselor. I worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, behavior issues, and ADHD.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
F. Bea Wallace, MS LPC. I use CBT and person-centered therapy techniques. I use motivational interviewing. I listen actively and offer empathy and compassion while helping the client learn to make better choices. For children, I sometimes use CBT techniques in a more playful, and engaging manner. When using Person-centered therapy with children I attempt to create a safe space for them to express themselves. When working with adults, I tend to delve more deeply into cognitive and emotional processes with CBT, this technique helps adults challenge and reframe their thoughts.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
My name is Erica Walter. I am a wife and a mother of 4 who knows how tough life can be. I also worked in the corporate world for almost 20 years. I understand the challenges of trying to have it all. Employing a collaborative method, I empower clients to play an active role in their healing journey. My clients are growth-minded people who seek meaningful changes. I work with a range of people, from working parents to young professionals and college students who all share the common stress of life transitions.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have been married for over 21 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, although I am not certified in any specific trauma. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and REBT. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I also utilize a Holistic Approach to clients as well.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 15 years of experience working as a mental health counselor. I have been married for over 21 years. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, substance abuse, and ADHD. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse, although I am not certified in any specific trauma. My approach combines CBT, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, and REBT. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I also utilize a Holistic Approach to clients as well.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience in the field of mental health treatment. I enjoy helping people through using evidence-based therapists to achieve their mental health goals. While collaborating with me, you can expect to learn how to identify negative beliefs and thought patterns that hold you back from living the life you deserve. If you are struggling in your relationships, you can learn healthy coping skills as well as how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries which are foundational to any good relationship.
I am a Clinical Social Worker with over twenty-five years of experience in the field of mental health treatment. I enjoy helping people through using evidence-based therapists to achieve their mental health goals. While collaborating with me, you can expect to learn how to identify negative beliefs and thought patterns that hold you back from living the life you deserve. If you are struggling in your relationships, you can learn healthy coping skills as well as how to establish and maintain healthy boundaries which are foundational to any good relationship.
Catherine Kabasia
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, MSOM
Verified Verified
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Hello! My name is Catherine Kabasia; Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to acknowledge your bravery in taking the first step towards prioritizing your wellness journey and I’m honored that you feel called to engage me to walk this journey with you. As a therapist, I will create a safe and supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, loneliness, stress related to immigration issues, job related stress, domestic abuse and more. I approach issues through a holistic lens hence I use different modalities to put life puzzles into perspective.
Hello! My name is Catherine Kabasia; Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I would like to acknowledge your bravery in taking the first step towards prioritizing your wellness journey and I’m honored that you feel called to engage me to walk this journey with you. As a therapist, I will create a safe and supportive space to help you navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, loneliness, stress related to immigration issues, job related stress, domestic abuse and more. I approach issues through a holistic lens hence I use different modalities to put life puzzles into perspective.
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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.