Black and African American Therapists in Folsom, CA

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Joan Colbert
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
Greetings. My name is Joan Colbert. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. I utilize Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Solution-Focused therapy. My theoretical approach is psychodynamic, relational, and attachment focused. I provide client-centered psychotherapy to individuals and groups. My therapeutic goal is to build collaboration support and therapeutic allegiance with clients by using positive regard and empathetic listening to engage, encourage, and provide clients with a safe, nonjudgmental space to process their thoughts and feelings.
Greetings. My name is Joan Colbert. I'm a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. I utilize Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy, Trauma-Informed Care, and Solution-Focused therapy. My theoretical approach is psychodynamic, relational, and attachment focused. I provide client-centered psychotherapy to individuals and groups. My therapeutic goal is to build collaboration support and therapeutic allegiance with clients by using positive regard and empathetic listening to engage, encourage, and provide clients with a safe, nonjudgmental space to process their thoughts and feelings.
(916) 823-8395 View (916) 823-8395
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K. Aaron Rivera
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has worked 20+ years with children and adults who have experienced mental health challenges related to anxiety, depression, disharmonious/conflictual relationships, parenting/co-parenting, and early childhood trauma. My approach is simple: Meet people where they are at from a compassionate, non-judgmental, and honest perspective. I use a collection of therapeutic techniques specific to the needs of the person, and my underlying philosophy is to facilitate conversations that evoke critical thinking so that people can master the skills necessary to resolve their own issues.
(916) 237-1621 View (916) 237-1621
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Heart Wide Open
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, BA, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
My ideal client is someone who is ready to confront their inner demons head-on. They are tired of feeling lost and disconnected from themselves and others. They are seeking to understand their attachment styles, heal from past traumas, and create healthier relationships. They want to break free from the chains of their past and find true alignment within themselves. They are motivated to do the deep inner work necessary to create lasting change in their lives. They are committed to their own growth and are willing to put in the time and effort to make it happen.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to confront their inner demons head-on. They are tired of feeling lost and disconnected from themselves and others. They are seeking to understand their attachment styles, heal from past traumas, and create healthier relationships. They want to break free from the chains of their past and find true alignment within themselves. They are motivated to do the deep inner work necessary to create lasting change in their lives. They are committed to their own growth and are willing to put in the time and effort to make it happen.
(279) 800-4298 View (279) 800-4298
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Shevan Breaux
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
My Name is Shevan Breaux, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside, California. Through the telehealth process, I am working with clients statewide. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress management using a variety of methods including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
My Name is Shevan Breaux, I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Riverside, California. Through the telehealth process, I am working with clients statewide. I work with adolescents and adults specializing in anxiety, depression, and stress management using a variety of methods including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy.
(916) 623-7188 View (916) 623-7188
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Aisha Stribling
LPC Intern, APCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
I have worked in a variety of roles, in mental health for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience with people who have been impacted by addiction, homelessness, poverty, abandonment, neglect, incarceration and other traumas. In addition I am experienced with depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. I believe it is important to look at how culture contributes in both our struggles and strengths.
I have worked in a variety of roles, in mental health for the past 20 years. I have extensive experience with people who have been impacted by addiction, homelessness, poverty, abandonment, neglect, incarceration and other traumas. In addition I am experienced with depression, anxiety and bi-polar disorder. I believe it is important to look at how culture contributes in both our struggles and strengths.
(916) 656-0861 View (916) 656-0861
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Telehealth of California
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630  (Online Only)
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
At Telehealth of California, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges or simply seeking personal growth, our dedicated team of over 50 experienced and compassionate mental health professionals is here to guide and support you on your path toward healing and happiness. Our practice uses a fully virtual model to offer affordable, accessible and effective mental health care for individuals across the state of California.
(213) 319-2513 View (213) 319-2513
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Sheyonna Carter
Pre-Licensed Professional, ASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
My goal is to support clients with keeping their mental health a priority. If you are looking to learn coping skills for daily struggles that can bring on stress, anxiety, chaos, dysfunction, and worry let's work together to find your calming rhythm that works for you. If you are looking for a place to just let your guard down and you just need to talk, I can be that listener you need.
My goal is to support clients with keeping their mental health a priority. If you are looking to learn coping skills for daily struggles that can bring on stress, anxiety, chaos, dysfunction, and worry let's work together to find your calming rhythm that works for you. If you are looking for a place to just let your guard down and you just need to talk, I can be that listener you need.
(916) 914-8870 View (916) 914-8870
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Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy at KAP Wellness
Psychologist, PsyD, MBA
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
Our team specializes in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), where Ketamine is used in conjunction with other cutting-edge therapies, such as brainspotting and EMDR, to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions. If talk therapy, antidepressants, or other approaches did not reduce or eliminate your symptoms, this research-backed treatment may be your answer. Clients experience profound and transformational results with KAP. You can, too!
Our team specializes in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), where Ketamine is used in conjunction with other cutting-edge therapies, such as brainspotting and EMDR, to treat depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other conditions. If talk therapy, antidepressants, or other approaches did not reduce or eliminate your symptoms, this research-backed treatment may be your answer. Clients experience profound and transformational results with KAP. You can, too!
(916) 603-2247 View (916) 603-2247
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Amber Tran
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Are you interested in being the best version of yourself? Allow me to come along in your journey. Our work together will involve understanding why you engage in certain behaviors, learning coping skills, and discovering the courage you never knew you had. You will be able to gain confidence and develop more meaningful relationships. This will allow you to achieve the life you thought was possible but didn't know how to achieve.
Are you interested in being the best version of yourself? Allow me to come along in your journey. Our work together will involve understanding why you engage in certain behaviors, learning coping skills, and discovering the courage you never knew you had. You will be able to gain confidence and develop more meaningful relationships. This will allow you to achieve the life you thought was possible but didn't know how to achieve.
(916) 202-4137 View (916) 202-4137
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Michael Levester
MA
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
Thank you for considering me as your personal life coach. Unlike most traditional method's that teach you coping skills, I assist you in overcoming them. In other words, complete eradication at the root of the problem. We don't want to just remove the cobwebs of life's issues, we want you to remove the spider that's making them. I believe success can be yours no matter what challenges you are facing in life if your desire is there. My objective is to help you gain insight on what already exist within you and to utilize it productively in growing mentally, physically, economically, and if you believe in a higher power, spiritually.
Thank you for considering me as your personal life coach. Unlike most traditional method's that teach you coping skills, I assist you in overcoming them. In other words, complete eradication at the root of the problem. We don't want to just remove the cobwebs of life's issues, we want you to remove the spider that's making them. I believe success can be yours no matter what challenges you are facing in life if your desire is there. My objective is to help you gain insight on what already exist within you and to utilize it productively in growing mentally, physically, economically, and if you believe in a higher power, spiritually.
(916) 282-2810 View (916) 282-2810
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LeAnn O'Neal Berger, Psy.D., L.M.F.T.
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630  (Online Only)
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
Tele-medicine in the privacy of your home or office. Anxious? Stressed? Are you a highly sensitive person (HSP)? If so, you may be interested to know that this is not a disorder. Do you have a rich and complex inner life? When you were a child, did your parents or others see you as sensitive or too shy? How can someone be too sensitive? If you do not consider yourself sensitive, perhaps you are in a relationship where sensitivity would enhance your intimacy and partnership. I help individuals and couples struggling with relationships. Do you want to live an authentic life?
(530) 776-5619 View (530) 776-5619
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Creating Connections Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
Now that you have organized your space let's get started on your mind! With our world changing every moment and with all this uncertainty I am offering online and phone sessions to new and existing clients. If you are having trouble with being in the same space with your loved ones, we can help with individual and group video sessions. We can help make your time together healthy and productive. Call now
(916) 525-8655 View (916) 525-8655
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Nathaniel Mills
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Folsom, CA 95630
I treat adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties in my midtown Sacramento office. I've found success working with intelligent people stuck in situations they can't think their way out of. I enjoy challenging cases and working with diverse clients. I enjoy LGBT clients, people struggling with existential issues, and busy people trying to balance life with career. I have extensive experience working with treatment-resistant Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorders and can often help clients with innovative treatments. I am also Past President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association.
I treat adults suffering from anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties in my midtown Sacramento office. I've found success working with intelligent people stuck in situations they can't think their way out of. I enjoy challenging cases and working with diverse clients. I enjoy LGBT clients, people struggling with existential issues, and busy people trying to balance life with career. I have extensive experience working with treatment-resistant Depression, Anxiety, and Bipolar Disorders and can often help clients with innovative treatments. I am also Past President of the Sacramento Valley Psychological Association.
(916) 722-7792 View (916) 722-7792
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Marian L. Sheppard, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630
(916) 347-5121 View (916) 347-5121
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Carol M. Lazo
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Folsom, CA 95630  (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I specialize in working with diverse students, student-athletes, and early career professionals in healthcare, management, law and engineering. The clients I work with want to resolve anxiety, life transitions, family or relationship conflict, bereavement, and trauma which shows up for them at work or in life in unexpected ways. They are often seeking insight on thoughts, beliefs, or feelings that keep them stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, and want to develop new tools for managing emotions, healthy communication and boundaries, and for moving forward on self-identified goals.
I specialize in working with diverse students, student-athletes, and early career professionals in healthcare, management, law and engineering. The clients I work with want to resolve anxiety, life transitions, family or relationship conflict, bereavement, and trauma which shows up for them at work or in life in unexpected ways. They are often seeking insight on thoughts, beliefs, or feelings that keep them stuck in patterns that no longer serve them, and want to develop new tools for managing emotions, healthy communication and boundaries, and for moving forward on self-identified goals.
(424) 488-6422 View (424) 488-6422

More Therapists Nearby

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Herbert Lomax Jr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
My name is Herbert Lomax Jr and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is geared toward African American males. It is my goal to empower and equip you with the tools to get past your present difficulties so that you can get the future that you deserve and desire. I typically work with African American males ages 14 and up. I have experience and am comfortable treating the following conditions: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma (including racial trauma, and addictions.
My name is Herbert Lomax Jr and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over eight years of experience. My practice is geared toward African American males. It is my goal to empower and equip you with the tools to get past your present difficulties so that you can get the future that you deserve and desire. I typically work with African American males ages 14 and up. I have experience and am comfortable treating the following conditions: depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma (including racial trauma, and addictions.
(661) 485-5421 View (661) 485-5421
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James Robert Smith Jr.
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MAOM, LMFT
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Citrus Heights, CA 95610
My goal is to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and sexual orientations. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and United States Army, I look forward to supporting our country's veterans as they transition into the civilian world. I will leave no one behind. I look forward to taking this journey with you toward reaching your emotional goals.
My goal is to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, experiences, and sexual orientations. As a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and United States Army, I look forward to supporting our country's veterans as they transition into the civilian world. I will leave no one behind. I look forward to taking this journey with you toward reaching your emotional goals.
(916) 262-7253 View (916) 262-7253
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Cassandra Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670  (Online Only)
Whether you are struggling with anxious, negative thoughts, feeling sad and depressed, or experiencing a major life event or change to needing support with relational issues, we can work together to establish a treatment plan that will be most effective for you. The ultimate goal is trying to relieve symptoms and provide coping skills or interventions that can help you build that trust, confidence, and or happiness that will support you in feeling successful in life. Life can be a journey but does not always have to feel like a struggle.
Whether you are struggling with anxious, negative thoughts, feeling sad and depressed, or experiencing a major life event or change to needing support with relational issues, we can work together to establish a treatment plan that will be most effective for you. The ultimate goal is trying to relieve symptoms and provide coping skills or interventions that can help you build that trust, confidence, and or happiness that will support you in feeling successful in life. Life can be a journey but does not always have to feel like a struggle.
(916) 915-9424 View (916) 915-9424
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Pamela Y Ward
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Gold River, CA 95670
I am a seasoned, wellrounded individual who shares empathy and compassion for all clients. My cultural competence is stellar as well as my ability to communicate with active and concerned listening skills. My primary goal is to aid and assist my clients to become resilient and successful while learning how to navigate through their challenges.
I am a seasoned, wellrounded individual who shares empathy and compassion for all clients. My cultural competence is stellar as well as my ability to communicate with active and concerned listening skills. My primary goal is to aid and assist my clients to become resilient and successful while learning how to navigate through their challenges.
(916) 659-7530 x101 View (916) 659-7530 x101
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Renata Akinkuowo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Roseville, CA 95678
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support & I commend you for taking the first steps toward healing. In life we may have experiences that affect the way we view ourselves, view & interact in the world, or how we engage in relationships. There are times our past experiences or current challenges cause us to feel any number of emotions or feelings & these may have brought you to the place of desiring healing & wholeness... ‘A New Day.’ I would encourage you to have hope, healing from your experiences or traumas is possible! I offer a holistic & individualized approach tailored to help you reach positive mental health outcomes.
Welcome! It takes courage to seek support & I commend you for taking the first steps toward healing. In life we may have experiences that affect the way we view ourselves, view & interact in the world, or how we engage in relationships. There are times our past experiences or current challenges cause us to feel any number of emotions or feelings & these may have brought you to the place of desiring healing & wholeness... ‘A New Day.’ I would encourage you to have hope, healing from your experiences or traumas is possible! I offer a holistic & individualized approach tailored to help you reach positive mental health outcomes.
(916) 249-2732 View (916) 249-2732
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.