Black and African American Therapists in Apache Junction, AZ
Tracey Sanchez @ Lifelessons Therapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Apache Junction, AZ 85119
I offer a warm, open, and engaging space where you can feel safe to be yourself and explore what truly matters to you. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your unique experiences. I believe that each person has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding, and I’m here to support you in that process.
With a humanistic and empowering style, I work collaboratively with you to build insight, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your inner strengths. I approach each session with empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
I offer a warm, open, and engaging space where you can feel safe to be yourself and explore what truly matters to you. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for your unique experiences. I believe that each person has the capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding, and I’m here to support you in that process.
With a humanistic and empowering style, I work collaboratively with you to build insight, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your inner strengths. I approach each session with empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental attitude.
I'm committed to helping individuals heal the emotional wounds created by trauma,
chronic stress, abandonment, anxiety, relational pain, and survival-based coping patterns. Through trauma-focused therapy, emotional regulation work, and evidence-based treatment approaches, I support clients in developing emotional safety, self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and sustainable healing.
I believe recovery is not about becoming a different person; it is about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that trauma taught you to abandon.
I'm committed to helping individuals heal the emotional wounds created by trauma,
chronic stress, abandonment, anxiety, relational pain, and survival-based coping patterns. Through trauma-focused therapy, emotional regulation work, and evidence-based treatment approaches, I support clients in developing emotional safety, self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and sustainable healing.
I believe recovery is not about becoming a different person; it is about reconnecting with the parts of yourself that trauma taught you to abandon.
I am not your traditional therapist. I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you feel heard, supported, and understood. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe space where healing can occur. I believe there is life after trauma, healing after pain, and growth after life's most difficult seasons. Together, we will work toward helping you build self confidence, strengthen relationships, and become the most authentic version of yourself.
I am not your traditional therapist. I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation where you feel heard, supported, and understood. Whether you're struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, or life transitions, my goal is to provide a safe space where healing can occur. I believe there is life after trauma, healing after pain, and growth after life's most difficult seasons. Together, we will work toward helping you build self confidence, strengthen relationships, and become the most authentic version of yourself.
Hey hey! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Arizona and Ohio. I strive to be effective in session, equip clients with practical skills, and make the most of our time together. My clinical practice is shaped not only by years of professional experience but also by my personal journey.
Hey hey! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker practicing in Arizona and Ohio. I strive to be effective in session, equip clients with practical skills, and make the most of our time together. My clinical practice is shaped not only by years of professional experience but also by my personal journey.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 21 years licensed in both Arizona and Colorado. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, trauma, grief, suicide prevention, and substance use. My therapy style is optimistic and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with reverence, kindness, and empathy. I think it is extremely important not to place individuals into any category or disparage with labels. My approach combines solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor for 21 years licensed in both Arizona and Colorado. I have worked with a wide variety of clients including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, trauma, grief, suicide prevention, and substance use. My therapy style is optimistic and supportive. I believe in treating everyone with reverence, kindness, and empathy. I think it is extremely important not to place individuals into any category or disparage with labels. My approach combines solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, and dialectical behavioral therapy.
I work particularly with Black women of faith who are reclaiming their sexual self-esteem and learning to integrate spirituality, identity, and intimacy with confidence and compassion.
My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative, integrating trauma-informed, narrative, and systems-based perspectives with space for conversations about faith when meaningful to you. Therapy with me is a space for honest reflection and sustainable change.
I work particularly with Black women of faith who are reclaiming their sexual self-esteem and learning to integrate spirituality, identity, and intimacy with confidence and compassion.
My approach is warm, relational, and collaborative, integrating trauma-informed, narrative, and systems-based perspectives with space for conversations about faith when meaningful to you. Therapy with me is a space for honest reflection and sustainable change.
Adlin Morales- Founder of Aguilu Healing Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CSAT, CCTS-A, CSOT
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning individuals carrying significant personal or professional responsibility. They may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, or challenges with intimacy and boundaries. While they appear strong outwardly, internally they may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. They want relief from constant pressure and a deeper understanding of the patterns that keep them stuck. Their goal is to restore emotional balance, improve relationships, and regain clarity and stability. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish to support clients.
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning individuals carrying significant personal or professional responsibility. They may be struggling with anxiety, burnout, trauma, relationship difficulties, or challenges with intimacy and boundaries. While they appear strong outwardly, internally they may feel overwhelmed, exhausted, or disconnected. They want relief from constant pressure and a deeper understanding of the patterns that keep them stuck. Their goal is to restore emotional balance, improve relationships, and regain clarity and stability. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish to support clients.
My name is Dr. Mercy Mwangi a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona State. I have a Doctorate Degree in behavioral health from Grand Canyon University in Arizona and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University, WV. I have worked as a mental health provider in different capacities in government, private agencies and in private practice for the past 14years. During our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, discuss the specific challenges and concerns about your visit. This will equip us with information to create a personalized treatment plan with your goals and objectives.
My name is Dr. Mercy Mwangi a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona State. I have a Doctorate Degree in behavioral health from Grand Canyon University in Arizona and a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University, WV. I have worked as a mental health provider in different capacities in government, private agencies and in private practice for the past 14years. During our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, discuss the specific challenges and concerns about your visit. This will equip us with information to create a personalized treatment plan with your goals and objectives.
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You may appear like you are holding it together on the outside while feeling exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. I specialize in helping BIPOC women in Arizona who are navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions—especially helping professionals and those with military backgrounds. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist that focuses on holistic healing in sessions.
You may appear like you are holding it together on the outside while feeling exhausted, anxious, or disconnected on the inside. I specialize in helping BIPOC women in Arizona who are navigating burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions—especially helping professionals and those with military backgrounds. I am a Certified EMDR Therapist that focuses on holistic healing in sessions.
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Are you struggling to connect or even feel good in your daily life? At Better Days Behavioral Health, we believe everyone deserves to live a fulfilling and balanced life. We are dedicated to helping you grow and connect in all aspects of your life: family, personal, and work. We support individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, trauma, and more. We strive to create a safe and supportive environment. Here, individuals and families can find healing and develop effective coping strategies to improve their life.
Feeling marginalized or are you bending under the weight of others' expectations? Then let's talk about it. I started Mwoyo Mental Health to provide culturally sensitive individual therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders, just to name a few. Whatever your life experience or problem, I would be honored to help you empower yourself.
Feeling marginalized or are you bending under the weight of others' expectations? Then let's talk about it. I started Mwoyo Mental Health to provide culturally sensitive individual therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders, just to name a few. Whatever your life experience or problem, I would be honored to help you empower yourself.
Hi, I’m Brittany. I work with women, men, and teen girls who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break—like anxiety, people-pleasing, low self-worth, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Many of my clients have experienced childhood trauma or attachment wounds and notice it impacting their present. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Together, we’ll explore how your past has shaped these patterns and begin the work of healing so you can feel more confident, set boundaries, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Hi, I’m Brittany. I work with women, men, and teen girls who feel stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break—like anxiety, people-pleasing, low self-worth, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. Many of my clients have experienced childhood trauma or attachment wounds and notice it impacting their present. You may feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. Together, we’ll explore how your past has shaped these patterns and begin the work of healing so you can feel more confident, set boundaries, and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Life can feel overwhelming, even when everything looks okay on the outside. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a major life transition, processing trauma, feeling stuck in relationships, or trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can help you move forward. I work with adults across many stages of life—from young professionals building careers and relationships to individuals navigating parenthood, caregiving, retirement, grief, and other significant life changes. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.
Life can feel overwhelming, even when everything looks okay on the outside. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating a major life transition, processing trauma, feeling stuck in relationships, or trying to reconnect with yourself, therapy can help you move forward. I work with adults across many stages of life—from young professionals building careers and relationships to individuals navigating parenthood, caregiving, retirement, grief, and other significant life changes. My goal is to help you feel understood, supported, and empowered to create lasting change.
Dr. Erica Tatum-Sheade
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, RPT-S
8 Endorsed
Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Every child is trying to belong. When they can’t find a way that works, they’ll settle for being noticed. That can look like meltdowns, eye rolls, shutting down, or the girl who quits before she can fail.
I’m Dr. Erica. In my playroom, we don’t manage behavior, we get curious about what it’s trying to say. Through the therapeutic powers of play, we uncover what’s driving it: anxiety, anger, perfectionism, the fear of not being enough. Together, we make sense of it.
I work with children, teens, and the grown-ups raising them. Tell me what’s happening at your house, and we’ll figure out where to begin.
Every child is trying to belong. When they can’t find a way that works, they’ll settle for being noticed. That can look like meltdowns, eye rolls, shutting down, or the girl who quits before she can fail.
I’m Dr. Erica. In my playroom, we don’t manage behavior, we get curious about what it’s trying to say. Through the therapeutic powers of play, we uncover what’s driving it: anxiety, anger, perfectionism, the fear of not being enough. Together, we make sense of it.
I work with children, teens, and the grown-ups raising them. Tell me what’s happening at your house, and we’ll figure out where to begin.
Hi, I’m Janeé! I help clients who need to feel heard, who need validation, empathy, and empowerment to create a plan to change. Clients who see me want to see a reduction in their symptoms, heal over current and past traumas, the ability to learn alternate perspectives that will help them problem solve effectively, and the ability to take this renewed problem solving and use it to continue to grow and build self awareness.
Hi, I’m Janeé! I help clients who need to feel heard, who need validation, empathy, and empowerment to create a plan to change. Clients who see me want to see a reduction in their symptoms, heal over current and past traumas, the ability to learn alternate perspectives that will help them problem solve effectively, and the ability to take this renewed problem solving and use it to continue to grow and build self awareness.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Maybe you're navigating difficult relationships, setting boundaries, or trying to release emotional responsibilities that aren’t yours to carry. Whether you're facing challenges within your family, friendships, or intimate relationships, you deserve a safe and supportive, and honest space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your voice, your independence, and the life you want to build.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Maybe you're navigating difficult relationships, setting boundaries, or trying to release emotional responsibilities that aren’t yours to carry. Whether you're facing challenges within your family, friendships, or intimate relationships, you deserve a safe and supportive, and honest space to heal, grow, and reconnect with your voice, your independence, and the life you want to build.
I work from an integrative–holistic, relational approach, helping clients understand their challenges as meaningful responses to life experiences, relationships, and current stressors rather than personal shortcomings. My work is grounded in the belief that human connection and early attachment experiences play a central role in emotional regulation, self-worth, and overall well-being, and I also incorporate Christian faith to support hope, purpose, and personal growth.
I work from an integrative–holistic, relational approach, helping clients understand their challenges as meaningful responses to life experiences, relationships, and current stressors rather than personal shortcomings. My work is grounded in the belief that human connection and early attachment experiences play a central role in emotional regulation, self-worth, and overall well-being, and I also incorporate Christian faith to support hope, purpose, and personal growth.
Low cost couples, family, and individual therapy. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument and can’t seem to break the cycle. Or maybe you’re the person who keeps everything together for everyone else, but lately you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply not like yourself. You don’t have to wait until things reach a breaking point to ask for support. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, stress, grief, life transitions, and disconnection. I offer telehealth throughout Arizona, with evening and weekend appointments available to make therapy easier to fit into your life.
Low cost couples, family, and individual therapy. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument and can’t seem to break the cycle. Or maybe you’re the person who keeps everything together for everyone else, but lately you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or simply not like yourself. You don’t have to wait until things reach a breaking point to ask for support. I work with individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, stress, grief, life transitions, and disconnection. I offer telehealth throughout Arizona, with evening and weekend appointments available to make therapy easier to fit into your life.
Erica McCullough
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Licensed Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist in the state of Arizona and Oregon. My passion is helping clients become the best version of themselves. I have been in the behavioral health field for 10 years in therapy and case management roles, and I have found that you know what works for you; I am here to support you in expanding what else is needed to help build those relationships into positive supports and a peaceful rewarding life; not just manageable.
I am a Licensed Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapist in the state of Arizona and Oregon. My passion is helping clients become the best version of themselves. I have been in the behavioral health field for 10 years in therapy and case management roles, and I have found that you know what works for you; I am here to support you in expanding what else is needed to help build those relationships into positive supports and a peaceful rewarding life; not just manageable.
Dr Richard Hanzy, Psyd Phd, LMFT - MyFaith CCS
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, PhD, LMFT
San Tan Valley, AZ 85142
I can Help you if you are:
1. Stuck in negative patterns—self-sabotage, unresolved trauma, or limiting beliefs.
2. Struggling with relationship conflicts, including trust, intimacy, and communication.
3. Carrying emotional burdens from the past—family wounds, cultural expectations, or self-worth struggles.
4. Feeling disconnected from faith, purpose, or identity, wanting to integrate spirituality and healing.
5. Coping with stress, anxiety, Low self-esteem, self-doubt, Loneliness, isolation or depression, grief, that affects their daily lives and relationships.
6. Academic, Career, Social, Environmental,health & Financial Stressors
I can Help you if you are:
1. Stuck in negative patterns—self-sabotage, unresolved trauma, or limiting beliefs.
2. Struggling with relationship conflicts, including trust, intimacy, and communication.
3. Carrying emotional burdens from the past—family wounds, cultural expectations, or self-worth struggles.
4. Feeling disconnected from faith, purpose, or identity, wanting to integrate spirituality and healing.
5. Coping with stress, anxiety, Low self-esteem, self-doubt, Loneliness, isolation or depression, grief, that affects their daily lives and relationships.
6. Academic, Career, Social, Environmental,health & Financial Stressors
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FAQ - Black and African American Counselling
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
Working with an African American therapist can often mean that you start from a place of shared understanding with a therapist rather than having to explain your experience from scratch. A therapist who shares your racial identity is more likely to understand the specific pressures shaping your mental health, including navigating racism, cultural identity, and the overall experience of being Black in the United States. They are also more likely to understand the role that family, community, and cultural expectations play in your life without requiring a lengthy explanation. This shared foundation can create a greater sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship and make it easier to open up at the start of therapy.
Are there Black therapists who specialize in working with Black men or Black women?
Yes, many Black therapists have specific experience working with Black men or Black women. While therapists who work with Black clients broadly address concerns relevant to all genders, like anxiety or depression, those with a gender-specific focus are equipped to work with you on the particular ways that race and gender may intersect. For example, some therapists may specialize in working with Black women on topics like body image or maternal mental health, while other therapists may work with Black men on topics such as relationships or masculinity.
Do Black therapists offer marriage and couples counseling?
Yes, many Black therapists are trained in couples and marriage counseling and can work with partners navigating a wide range of relationship challenges. Therapists who identify as Black may have a better understanding of the cultural dynamics surrounding marriage, family roles, and conflict that are specific to African American communities and can work with you and your partner without making assumptions about your background.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, is the right time to raise a therapist’s experience working with Black clients. You can ask specific questions, such as "Do you have experience working with Black clients?" or more broad questions, such as "How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?". During the initial consultation, you can also ask whether they have undertaken training in cultural competence and how they would handle a situation where a cultural misunderstanding arose in therapy. A therapist who responds to these questions thoughtfully and without defensiveness is a good sign they are equipped to work with you effectively.
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.