Black and African American Therapists in Arizona City, AZ
As a bilingual therapist (English and Haitian Creole), I am especially passionate about supporting individuals and families within multicultural communities where mental health may be misunderstood or stigmatized.
I believe therapy should feel both structures and supportive. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them build emotional awareness, develop healthier coping strategies and strengthen relationships.
As a bilingual therapist (English and Haitian Creole), I am especially passionate about supporting individuals and families within multicultural communities where mental health may be misunderstood or stigmatized.
I believe therapy should feel both structures and supportive. My approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive and grounded in evidence-based practices. I work collaboratively with clients to help them build emotional awareness, develop healthier coping strategies and strengthen relationships.
LifeQuest Counseling Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LMSW, LSCSW
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We are committed to providing quality mental health services for the entire family. The goal is to create a safe and respectful space for the self-discovery of strengths that promote healing and wholeness in every area of life.
As a qualified mental health professional, Allysa Hupko, LSCSW, lead therapist of LifeQuest Counseling Solutions, is a Licensed Master-level clinician with over twenty-five years of experience working in social services with women, families, and child welfare. She has eight years of private practice specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and more.
We are committed to providing quality mental health services for the entire family. The goal is to create a safe and respectful space for the self-discovery of strengths that promote healing and wholeness in every area of life.
As a qualified mental health professional, Allysa Hupko, LSCSW, lead therapist of LifeQuest Counseling Solutions, is a Licensed Master-level clinician with over twenty-five years of experience working in social services with women, families, and child welfare. She has eight years of private practice specializing in trauma, grief, loss, and more.
What you focus on GROWS. Do you feel seen or heard? Isaiah 58:11. Where do you go to fill your emotional and spiritual tank? What you focus on GROWS. I provide faith-based therapy to help individuals and families build a victorious identity through meaningful, two-way discussions. My specialized approach supports clients in overcoming fear, pain, grief, and other barriers to a Christ-centered life. Offering virtual services in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Washington, Texas, and Virginia, I create a safe space for emotional and spiritual renewal, guiding you toward healing and transformation.
What you focus on GROWS. Do you feel seen or heard? Isaiah 58:11. Where do you go to fill your emotional and spiritual tank? What you focus on GROWS. I provide faith-based therapy to help individuals and families build a victorious identity through meaningful, two-way discussions. My specialized approach supports clients in overcoming fear, pain, grief, and other barriers to a Christ-centered life. Offering virtual services in Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Washington, Texas, and Virginia, I create a safe space for emotional and spiritual renewal, guiding you toward healing and transformation.
Throughout my years of practice, I have worked in hospital, community mental health, and college counseling settings as a diagnostician, group, couples, and individual therapist. And during this time I have developed my specialty working with LGBTQIA & POC communities as well as trauma exposed populations and people struggling with grief, identity development, family rejection, sexual dysfunction, commutation difficulties, and relationship difficulties.
Throughout my years of practice, I have worked in hospital, community mental health, and college counseling settings as a diagnostician, group, couples, and individual therapist. And during this time I have developed my specialty working with LGBTQIA & POC communities as well as trauma exposed populations and people struggling with grief, identity development, family rejection, sexual dysfunction, commutation difficulties, and relationship difficulties.
I have a flair for helping people achieve positive change in their lives. The journey to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I make a strong effort to be encouraging and supportive throughout the process. Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; rather, they open emotional pathways, signaling the need and time for change. Depression often reflects the depth of personal disruption, so when appropriate, I offer advice to validate feelings, encourage healing, and dismantle irrational thinking.
I have a flair for helping people achieve positive change in their lives. The journey to emotional wellness can be painful and challenging, so I make a strong effort to be encouraging and supportive throughout the process. Hurt, pain, and anger do not define who we are; rather, they open emotional pathways, signaling the need and time for change. Depression often reflects the depth of personal disruption, so when appropriate, I offer advice to validate feelings, encourage healing, and dismantle irrational thinking.
Currently welcoming new clients in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona (Telehealth only).My ideal client is someone experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty with self-worth and relationships. They need a safe, empathetic space to feel heard, understood, and supported while learning practical tools to regulate emotions and reframe negative thought patterns.Their goals include healing from past experiences, building healthy boundaries, and strengthening self-confidence-a self sense. They want clarity, peace, and emotional freedom because they want to grow into a healthier, more grounded version of themselves.
Currently welcoming new clients in Florida, Georgia, and Arizona (Telehealth only).My ideal client is someone experiencing anxiety, trauma, emotional dysregulation, or difficulty with self-worth and relationships. They need a safe, empathetic space to feel heard, understood, and supported while learning practical tools to regulate emotions and reframe negative thought patterns.Their goals include healing from past experiences, building healthy boundaries, and strengthening self-confidence-a self sense. They want clarity, peace, and emotional freedom because they want to grow into a healthier, more grounded version of themselves.
Hi, I'm Crystal and I am so grateful you are here; you might feel tired, lost or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: people-pleasing, anxiety, a negative inner critic that refuses to go away, relationship challenges, or difficulty processing past trauma. Perhaps you are a parent who is fostering, adopting or struggling with your child's emotions and behaviors. You’ve been “strong” and are ready to let someone else support YOU. You want clarity, connection, and peace of mind. You may crave healthier boundaries, deeper relationships, or simply a break from your "inner critic". A safe, nonjudgmental place to talk openly.
Hi, I'm Crystal and I am so grateful you are here; you might feel tired, lost or stuck in patterns that no longer serve you: people-pleasing, anxiety, a negative inner critic that refuses to go away, relationship challenges, or difficulty processing past trauma. Perhaps you are a parent who is fostering, adopting or struggling with your child's emotions and behaviors. You’ve been “strong” and are ready to let someone else support YOU. You want clarity, connection, and peace of mind. You may crave healthier boundaries, deeper relationships, or simply a break from your "inner critic". A safe, nonjudgmental place to talk openly.
My name is LaTrina Craig, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio and Co-Founder of C & C Wellness Center. Specializing in counseling, supervision, and life coaching, I have extensive experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. My focus includes addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and life phase challenges.
My name is LaTrina Craig, I am a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona, Louisiana, Minnesota, and Ohio and Co-Founder of C & C Wellness Center. Specializing in counseling, supervision, and life coaching, I have extensive experience working with individuals, adolescents, couples, and families. My focus includes addressing depression, anxiety, stress, and life phase challenges.
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Ideal Client: Adults navigating trauma, trauma-related substance use, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences and want a safe, steady space to begin healing.
What Brings Them In? Clients come when they’re ready for change but unsure where to start. They may struggle with emotional regulation, feel weighed down by trauma, or need support rebuilding after a difficult season.
How I Help: I offer a warm, culturally responsive space using DBT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to strengthen resilience, reconnect with your authentic
Ideal Client: Adults navigating trauma, trauma-related substance use, or major life transitions. Many feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns shaped by past experiences and want a safe, steady space to begin healing.
What Brings Them In? Clients come when they’re ready for change but unsure where to start. They may struggle with emotional regulation, feel weighed down by trauma, or need support rebuilding after a difficult season.
How I Help: I offer a warm, culturally responsive space using DBT, CBT, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care to strengthen resilience, reconnect with your authentic
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.
Board-certified in psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 24 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment on my website: www. moodbykim. com
Board-certified in psychiatric medicine and psychotherapy. Celebrity Therapist for Women, with 24 years of combined experiences in mental health. I work with WNBA athletes and high profile clients in both the Movie and Music Industries. My approach is supportive, empathetic and, above all, pragmatic. Our sessions are discreetly held via telehealth and catered to you. Book your appointment on my website: www. moodbykim. com
Repairing The Bridge Behavioral Health Services
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LAAC, CCTP, CI, IMH
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, stress, or major life changes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking healing, growth, and a stronger connection to themselves. Through a compassionate, practical, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients build coping skills, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change. Through Repairing the Bridge Behavioral Health Services and the RTB Bridge Moments Wellness Collection, I offer therapy, journals, and wellness resources designed to support healing beyond the session.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're carrying trauma, grief, addiction, anxiety, stress, or major life changes. I work with children, adolescents, and adults who are seeking healing, growth, and a stronger connection to themselves. Through a compassionate, practical, and trauma-informed approach, I help clients build coping skills, navigate challenges, and create meaningful change. Through Repairing the Bridge Behavioral Health Services and the RTB Bridge Moments Wellness Collection, I offer therapy, journals, and wellness resources designed to support healing beyond the session.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults ages 14–65. I have experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and life backgrounds in behavioral health residential facilities, school-based programs, outpatient behavioral health clinics, and substance use treatment settings. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use, or everyday stressors, I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
I provide therapy for adolescents and adults ages 14–65. I have experience working with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and life backgrounds in behavioral health residential facilities, school-based programs, outpatient behavioral health clinics, and substance use treatment settings. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship concerns, substance use, or everyday stressors, I strive to create a supportive environment where you feel heard, respected, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting change.
Whether you are single or partnered, asexual or allosexual, sweetest vanilla or practiced kinkster, you know that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to intimacy. My clients are people who recognize that sexual wellness contributes to mental health just as much as other forms of wellness. Sexual wellness isn't just in the bedroom, it's how we talk to each other, it's how we show and give affection, it's how we define intimacy and practice being vulnerable, playful, and compassionate. Sometimes it's difficult to do these things and that gets in the way of connection. How do you want to connect with others? With yourself?
Whether you are single or partnered, asexual or allosexual, sweetest vanilla or practiced kinkster, you know that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to intimacy. My clients are people who recognize that sexual wellness contributes to mental health just as much as other forms of wellness. Sexual wellness isn't just in the bedroom, it's how we talk to each other, it's how we show and give affection, it's how we define intimacy and practice being vulnerable, playful, and compassionate. Sometimes it's difficult to do these things and that gets in the way of connection. How do you want to connect with others? With yourself?
Hi, I'm Noel Frazier! I specialize in supporting clients through life stressors and dealing with social and emotional challenges that impact their daily living. With a deep passion for helping individuals develop tools to reduce symptoms related to anxiety, depression and PTSD. My work is anchored in client centered treatment. My philosophy when working with individuals, couples and families is to treat the whole person from a holistic perspective. My goal is to assist in providing and identifying the tools and resources needed for client's to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Hi, I'm Noel Frazier! I specialize in supporting clients through life stressors and dealing with social and emotional challenges that impact their daily living. With a deep passion for helping individuals develop tools to reduce symptoms related to anxiety, depression and PTSD. My work is anchored in client centered treatment. My philosophy when working with individuals, couples and families is to treat the whole person from a holistic perspective. My goal is to assist in providing and identifying the tools and resources needed for client's to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
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.
My name is Anayiah Howard (Ah-nay-yah) and I am currently an intern therapist at Iridescent counseling. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development with a minor in Childhood Development and Psychology. I am currently finishing my master’s in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in childhood/adolescent disorders. In regards to occupation, I work as a Licensed Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist (RBT) with Advanced Autism Services. I have been an RBT for 5 years, working with autistic children of all backgrounds of culture, race, and gender; helping them become independent learners.
My name is Anayiah Howard (Ah-nay-yah) and I am currently an intern therapist at Iridescent counseling. I have a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies and Human Development with a minor in Childhood Development and Psychology. I am currently finishing my master’s in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in childhood/adolescent disorders. In regards to occupation, I work as a Licensed Applied Behavioral Analysis Therapist (RBT) with Advanced Autism Services. I have been an RBT for 5 years, working with autistic children of all backgrounds of culture, race, and gender; helping them become independent learners.
My mission is to create a safe and compassionate space where children can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while developing the skills to navigate life's challenges. Childhood is a precious and transformative time. My approach to psychotherapy revolves around creating a therapeutic journey tailored to your child's individuality. Through play, art, talk therapy, and creative expression, I provide a variety of tools to help your child communicate their thoughts and emotions in ways that resonate with them.
My mission is to create a safe and compassionate space where children can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences while developing the skills to navigate life's challenges. Childhood is a precious and transformative time. My approach to psychotherapy revolves around creating a therapeutic journey tailored to your child's individuality. Through play, art, talk therapy, and creative expression, I provide a variety of tools to help your child communicate their thoughts and emotions in ways that resonate with them.
I’m a psychotherapist committed to helping my clients discover (or rediscover) their potential to live happier and more fulfilled lives. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to assisting clients to reach their goals, and my style of therapy is warm, accepting, and honest. I especially enjoy working with individuals who struggle with anger and youths with behavioral problems and partnering with individuals to manage personality disorder diagnoses effectively. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety and help others deal with the curve balls life often throws unexpectedly.
I’m a psychotherapist committed to helping my clients discover (or rediscover) their potential to live happier and more fulfilled lives. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to assisting clients to reach their goals, and my style of therapy is warm, accepting, and honest. I especially enjoy working with individuals who struggle with anger and youths with behavioral problems and partnering with individuals to manage personality disorder diagnoses effectively. I work with adults and adolescents experiencing trauma, mood disorders, and anxiety and help others deal with the curve balls life often throws unexpectedly.
Sometimes people need a little help in life to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral or physical challenges. I assist clients in managing their stress and anxiety, getting around their depression, and making behavioral changes so that they can regain a sense of control. I also help those who are physically challenged or disabled in finding new hope.
Most of my clients are healthy, successful people who may simply be a bit stuck and want the support of their own personal therapist or life coach to help navigate their challenges; some just need better coping skills.
Sometimes people need a little help in life to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and/or behavioral or physical challenges. I assist clients in managing their stress and anxiety, getting around their depression, and making behavioral changes so that they can regain a sense of control. I also help those who are physically challenged or disabled in finding new hope.
Most of my clients are healthy, successful people who may simply be a bit stuck and want the support of their own personal therapist or life coach to help navigate their challenges; some just need better coping skills.
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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.