Black and African American Therapists in San Tan Valley, AZ
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
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.
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?
Chantelle operates her private practice under her PLLC, Happy Black Therapist.
Chantelle received her Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has extensive experiences working with children and adolescents dealing with a variety of mental health needs including various traumas, substance abuse, needs relating to the spectrum, and foster care. Chantelle also owns a behavioral health residential facility where she provides therapeutic services to adult clients suffering with addiction, trauma, and serious mental illness. Overall Chantelle has had a total of 9 years of experience as a mental health professional. She is passionate about supporting her clients as well as her community.
Chantelle operates her private practice under her PLLC, Happy Black Therapist.
Chantelle received her Masters in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She has extensive experiences working with children and adolescents dealing with a variety of mental health needs including various traumas, substance abuse, needs relating to the spectrum, and foster care. Chantelle also owns a behavioral health residential facility where she provides therapeutic services to adult clients suffering with addiction, trauma, and serious mental illness. Overall Chantelle has had a total of 9 years of experience as a mental health professional. She is passionate about supporting her clients as well as her community.
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.
Mrs. Rosario "chi" Lorigan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who strives to help each individual find their own way to healing. The circumstances that may cause an individual to seek help are often not “stand-alone” situations but involve layers of issues. Addressing the root cause of problems requires a collaborative relationship. You know the details of your life and my role as a therapist is to guide you with expertise and a new perspective through a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Mrs. Rosario "chi" Lorigan is a Licensed Professional Counselor who strives to help each individual find their own way to healing. The circumstances that may cause an individual to seek help are often not “stand-alone” situations but involve layers of issues. Addressing the root cause of problems requires a collaborative relationship. You know the details of your life and my role as a therapist is to guide you with expertise and a new perspective through a combination of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
Have you been questioning if therapy may be right for you and looking for relief from the mental and life challenges? Then know it's time to take your journey in gaining clarity as well as a better understanding of who you are and ways to manage and cope. I hope to help you in your journey in adapting to a healthy mindset in the process and progression in therapy. Being able to adhere to life's transitions and concerns; can be difficult I am sure there is something we can work out and schedule that works best for you to help. So why not take the next step and call, email or even text and let's get started on your journey.
Have you been questioning if therapy may be right for you and looking for relief from the mental and life challenges? Then know it's time to take your journey in gaining clarity as well as a better understanding of who you are and ways to manage and cope. I hope to help you in your journey in adapting to a healthy mindset in the process and progression in therapy. Being able to adhere to life's transitions and concerns; can be difficult I am sure there is something we can work out and schedule that works best for you to help. So why not take the next step and call, email or even text and let's get started on your journey.
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First off, thank you for being brave enough to take this first step in this journey! Navigating life at any age often brings challenges that are unpredictable, leaving a need of searching for belonging. I believe you deserve to feel confident in your inherent worth and that you belong—always. In the queer community, therapeutic supports are most important and vital for survival. Intersectionality can be beautiful but also lead to loneliness when there is a lack of similarity of your identity around you. As a queer woman of color and as a therapist, I understand the importance of having a space where you can be your truest self.
First off, thank you for being brave enough to take this first step in this journey! Navigating life at any age often brings challenges that are unpredictable, leaving a need of searching for belonging. I believe you deserve to feel confident in your inherent worth and that you belong—always. In the queer community, therapeutic supports are most important and vital for survival. Intersectionality can be beautiful but also lead to loneliness when there is a lack of similarity of your identity around you. As a queer woman of color and as a therapist, I understand the importance of having a space where you can be your truest self.
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.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
With 14 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is licensed in 25 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.
Childhood Trauma? Complicated relationships? Feeling stuck? My ideal client is YOU! The stress of life should never overshadow your joy and purpose.
Childhood Trauma? Complicated relationships? Feeling stuck? My ideal client is YOU! The stress of life should never overshadow your joy and purpose.
I am deeply dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through some of life’s most complex relational challenges. Whether you’re working through infidelity, emotional distance, intimacy concerns, communication struggles, or a fading sense of connection, I offer a grounded and supportive space for insight, growth, and repair. Alongside couples therapy, I support individuals in resolving conflict and cultivating healthier, more secure dynamics within their most significant relationships.
I am deeply dedicated to guiding individuals and couples through some of life’s most complex relational challenges. Whether you’re working through infidelity, emotional distance, intimacy concerns, communication struggles, or a fading sense of connection, I offer a grounded and supportive space for insight, growth, and repair. Alongside couples therapy, I support individuals in resolving conflict and cultivating healthier, more secure dynamics within their most significant relationships.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that feel hard to break? Saying "yes" when you want to say "no?" Overthinking conversations long after they’ve ended? Feeling responsible for others’ emotions while neglecting your own? Perhaps you’re deeply self-aware but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others. These experiences are often rooted in early attachment patterns. What once helped you feel safe, connected, or accepted may now show up as people-pleasing, perfectionism, and with difficulty trusting yourself.
Do you find yourself stuck in patterns that feel hard to break? Saying "yes" when you want to say "no?" Overthinking conversations long after they’ve ended? Feeling responsible for others’ emotions while neglecting your own? Perhaps you’re deeply self-aware but still feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others. These experiences are often rooted in early attachment patterns. What once helped you feel safe, connected, or accepted may now show up as people-pleasing, perfectionism, and with difficulty trusting yourself.
If you’re a young adult or professional feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in survival mode, you are not alone. At Phoenix Health & WellBeing, we support adults navigating anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, burnout, perfectionism, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Many of our clients are high achievers, caregivers, first responders, or “oldest daughters” who struggle to slow down or care for themselves without guilt. We offer integrated therapy, medication management, EMDR, ERP, Brainspotting, CBT, and DBT to support meaningful change.
If you’re a young adult or professional feeling overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in survival mode, you are not alone. At Phoenix Health & WellBeing, we support adults navigating anxiety, OCD, PTSD, trauma, burnout, perfectionism, relationship stress, and major life transitions. Many of our clients are high achievers, caregivers, first responders, or “oldest daughters” who struggle to slow down or care for themselves without guilt. We offer integrated therapy, medication management, EMDR, ERP, Brainspotting, CBT, and DBT to support meaningful change.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years' experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, and couples struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, or difficult life adjustments. I provide telehealth in AZ and Minnesota; I am excited to work with anyone who is ready to start learning how to prioritize themself towards healing and self-growth.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years' experience in behavioral health who specializes in working with adults, emerging adults, and couples struggling with trauma responses, depression, anxiety, racial/cultural issues, relationships, crisis management, or difficult life adjustments. I provide telehealth in AZ and Minnesota; I am excited to work with anyone who is ready to start learning how to prioritize themself towards healing and self-growth.
I have experience with clients ranging from adolescence to the elderly, families and couples. My specialization is working with serious mental illness and substance abuse. I rely on compassion, empathy, and non judgment to respectfully approach complex situations. I understand that life has ebbs and flows. It can be difficult to traverse, especially when one feels alone, overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, misunderstood, powerless, ashamed, unheard, victimized, confused, invisible, etc.
I have experience with clients ranging from adolescence to the elderly, families and couples. My specialization is working with serious mental illness and substance abuse. I rely on compassion, empathy, and non judgment to respectfully approach complex situations. I understand that life has ebbs and flows. It can be difficult to traverse, especially when one feels alone, overwhelmed, hopeless, helpless, misunderstood, powerless, ashamed, unheard, victimized, confused, invisible, etc.
As a gay Afro Latino, I bring real life understanding of culture, identity, and the pressures that impact Black and Latino(e) men.
Life can feel heavier when you’re LGBTQ+ or a man of color navigating identity and expectations—especially when you’re trying to keep everything together. I help men of diverse sexual orientations and couples feel more connected, communicate openly, and heal from trauma to regain self-trust. If you’re dealing with relationship stress, big life changes, or feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone.
As a gay Afro Latino, I bring real life understanding of culture, identity, and the pressures that impact Black and Latino(e) men.
Life can feel heavier when you’re LGBTQ+ or a man of color navigating identity and expectations—especially when you’re trying to keep everything together. I help men of diverse sexual orientations and couples feel more connected, communicate openly, and heal from trauma to regain self-trust. If you’re dealing with relationship stress, big life changes, or feeling stuck, you don’t have to do it alone.
Accepting new clients. Weekday availability. Spanish speaking available. I am a strong believer that one must step outside of his/her own comfort zone to experience any significant change. I focus on supporting clients to test boundaries and find the capacity to embrace personal growth. I am accepting appointments for couples and individual clients age 18 and up. Disponsibilidad semanal. Se habla español (citas se hacen directamente a mi por telefono). Yo apoyo a los clientes para se encuentren la capacidad de abrazar el crecimiento personal. Aceptando parejas y clientes de 18 años en adelante.
Accepting new clients. Weekday availability. Spanish speaking available. I am a strong believer that one must step outside of his/her own comfort zone to experience any significant change. I focus on supporting clients to test boundaries and find the capacity to embrace personal growth. I am accepting appointments for couples and individual clients age 18 and up. Disponsibilidad semanal. Se habla español (citas se hacen directamente a mi por telefono). Yo apoyo a los clientes para se encuentren la capacidad de abrazar el crecimiento personal. Aceptando parejas y clientes de 18 años en adelante.
Life is not void of pain, conflict, or uncertainty, yet sometimes these experiences leave us hopelessly waiting for the ending to be rewritten. I’m humbled to be able to listen to clients’ stories, instill hope into their narrative, and find greater strength and resilience in the next chapter. I aim to support those who’ve been silenced or conditioned to believe that counseling is not for them; your story is valuable and will not go unheard. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to meet individual client needs, and provide the therapeutic support needed to help them retell their story in a way that brings about healing and purpose.
Life is not void of pain, conflict, or uncertainty, yet sometimes these experiences leave us hopelessly waiting for the ending to be rewritten. I’m humbled to be able to listen to clients’ stories, instill hope into their narrative, and find greater strength and resilience in the next chapter. I aim to support those who’ve been silenced or conditioned to believe that counseling is not for them; your story is valuable and will not go unheard. I use an eclectic theoretical approach to meet individual client needs, and provide the therapeutic support needed to help them retell their story in a way that brings about healing and purpose.
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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.