Black and African American Therapists in Los Angeles, CA
I have a considerable background working with the African American community & other communities of color, and the LGBTQ & non-binary communities.
Hello, I'm Erika! I am a licensed therapist with 10 years of professional work experience. I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I utilize a collaborative, strength-based approach that is client-centered, solution-focused, and culturally relevant during therapy. In session I promote a nonjudgmental atmosphere that is warm, accepting, inclusive, and practical with a high value on careful listening and empathy.
I have a considerable background working with the African American community & other communities of color, and the LGBTQ & non-binary communities.
Hello, I'm Erika! I am a licensed therapist with 10 years of professional work experience. I want to help you fulfill your hopes to improve your life, relationships, and self. I partner with clients in a non-judgmental and authentic setting to facilitate the changes you desire for your life and relationships. I utilize a collaborative, strength-based approach that is client-centered, solution-focused, and culturally relevant during therapy. In session I promote a nonjudgmental atmosphere that is warm, accepting, inclusive, and practical with a high value on careful listening and empathy.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with both adults and children. I specialize in helping individuals manage a wide range of challenges and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented—we’ll work together to set practical, achievable steps that support your growth and fulfillment. I’m deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive environment grounded in trust, warmth, patience, and empathy. My therapeutic methods include Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Hello! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience working with both adults and children. I specialize in helping individuals manage a wide range of challenges and life transitions. My approach is collaborative and goal-oriented—we’ll work together to set practical, achievable steps that support your growth and fulfillment. I’m deeply committed to creating a safe, supportive environment grounded in trust, warmth, patience, and empathy. My therapeutic methods include Trauma-Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Solution-Focused Therapy.
I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and grounded in respect for each client’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals.
I help adults manage stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges so they can feel more grounded, confident, and connected in daily life. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, and I also create a dedicated space for men who want to explore questions of masculinity, culture, and identity in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
I help adults manage stress, anxiety, and relationship challenges so they can feel more grounded, confident, and connected in daily life. I welcome clients of all backgrounds, and I also create a dedicated space for men who want to explore questions of masculinity, culture, and identity in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
The majority of my practice focuses on working with Black, Latinx, and people of color struggling with anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Complex PTSD.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, relationship issues and parenting struggles. The goal is to leave therapy emotionally resilient and an effective boundary setter. We discover ways to help you attune to your emotions, trust yourself and advocate for your needs. How can you be the main character in your life?
The majority of my practice focuses on working with Black, Latinx, and people of color struggling with anxiety, ADHD, Depression and Complex PTSD.
I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma, relationship issues and parenting struggles. The goal is to leave therapy emotionally resilient and an effective boundary setter. We discover ways to help you attune to your emotions, trust yourself and advocate for your needs. How can you be the main character in your life?
The therapy style I provide is rooted in Black or Afrocentric world view as well as Queer and Feminist theories to incorporate your intersectional identity and unique life experience into therapy.
With 10 years of experience in trauma recovery, I understand the ways we are impacted are complex and overwhelming. I bring an inclusive and nonjudgmental approach to exploring trauma. I use evidence-based techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
The therapy style I provide is rooted in Black or Afrocentric world view as well as Queer and Feminist theories to incorporate your intersectional identity and unique life experience into therapy.
With 10 years of experience in trauma recovery, I understand the ways we are impacted are complex and overwhelming. I bring an inclusive and nonjudgmental approach to exploring trauma. I use evidence-based techniques tailored to meet your unique needs.
Are you feeling unfulfilled with where you are in work/life, having challenges in your relationship, or struggling with past childhood/family trauma that continues to impact you today? I'm Dr. Dakari, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treating a variety of mental health concerns with early/mid career professionals. My therapy style involves creating a warm and supportive environment for you to process life complexities and learn practical skills to progress towards your mental wellness goals. Sessions are goal directed and individualized to your needs.
Are you feeling unfulfilled with where you are in work/life, having challenges in your relationship, or struggling with past childhood/family trauma that continues to impact you today? I'm Dr. Dakari, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with expertise in treating a variety of mental health concerns with early/mid career professionals. My therapy style involves creating a warm and supportive environment for you to process life complexities and learn practical skills to progress towards your mental wellness goals. Sessions are goal directed and individualized to your needs.
I value the opportunity to support individuals uncover their inner strength, heal from the past, and rediscover hope. I utilize a trauma-informed approach, passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from culturally and gender-diverse communities. I belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported as individuals navigate life’s challenges. Witnessing the resilience and growth of individuals as they overcome obstacles is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
I value the opportunity to support individuals uncover their inner strength, heal from the past, and rediscover hope. I utilize a trauma-informed approach, passionate about supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from culturally and gender-diverse communities. I belief that everyone deserves to feel heard, understood, and supported as individuals navigate life’s challenges. Witnessing the resilience and growth of individuals as they overcome obstacles is one of the most rewarding aspects of my work.
My passion is working with black women who are having a challenging time during their pregnancy or after giving birth (pre/postpartum).
In addition, I have experience working with infants & young children and families in areas of trauma, attachment, and behavioral challenges. My approach is to help you to process your feelings, emotions, and pain through CBT, Attachment-Based, Psychodynamic, Family-Systems and many others.
My passion is working with black women who are having a challenging time during their pregnancy or after giving birth (pre/postpartum).
In addition, I have experience working with infants & young children and families in areas of trauma, attachment, and behavioral challenges. My approach is to help you to process your feelings, emotions, and pain through CBT, Attachment-Based, Psychodynamic, Family-Systems and many others.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist helping individuals with self-defeating thought patterns take on an active role in creating the life they want. My mission is to empower others who feel out of control & overly disappointed with their lives and to help them gain clarity as to what actions are in their power. I help clients take purposeful action, which leads to greater emotional well-being and a stronger sense of control over their choices.
I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist helping individuals with self-defeating thought patterns take on an active role in creating the life they want. My mission is to empower others who feel out of control & overly disappointed with their lives and to help them gain clarity as to what actions are in their power. I help clients take purposeful action, which leads to greater emotional well-being and a stronger sense of control over their choices.
You’re exhausted mentally, emotionally, and maybe even physically. You’ve tried holding it all together, staying strong, staying busy, but the anxiety, the shame, the sense of disconnection still creeps in. You may be asking yourself, “Why can’t I just feel better?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. At Finding Serenity Therapy Services, we help adults across California who feel overwhelmed by life, anxious in their own skin, and stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. Our clients are often high functioning on the outside, but silently struggling with trauma, loneliness, or the weight of simply
You’re exhausted mentally, emotionally, and maybe even physically. You’ve tried holding it all together, staying strong, staying busy, but the anxiety, the shame, the sense of disconnection still creeps in. You may be asking yourself, “Why can’t I just feel better?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not broken and you’re not alone. At Finding Serenity Therapy Services, we help adults across California who feel overwhelmed by life, anxious in their own skin, and stuck in patterns they can’t seem to change. Our clients are often high functioning on the outside, but silently struggling with trauma, loneliness, or the weight of simply
Welcome and Thank you for considering me. You’ve taken the first steps towards the relief and clarity you deserve. Connecting with the right therapist is essential to the healing process and I hope to help in making your journey a lot smoother. I’m open and available to answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process if this is your first time seeking help. I work with adults 25yrs and older struggling to manage the grief of life that may show up in the form of worry, addiction, self doubt, shame, guilt and depression. I’m here to help you connect to your true core self.
Welcome and Thank you for considering me. You’ve taken the first steps towards the relief and clarity you deserve. Connecting with the right therapist is essential to the healing process and I hope to help in making your journey a lot smoother. I’m open and available to answer any questions you may have about the therapeutic process if this is your first time seeking help. I work with adults 25yrs and older struggling to manage the grief of life that may show up in the form of worry, addiction, self doubt, shame, guilt and depression. I’m here to help you connect to your true core self.
I have worked with patients with diverse cultural backgrounds including Latino, African American, Asian, LGBTQi+, various patients from underserved, working class, and upper socioeconomic backgrounds.
My name is Melanie Lapeyrolerie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults ages 18-65+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, alcohol, and substance abuse disorders, and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients feel better and improve in their daily lives.
I have worked with patients with diverse cultural backgrounds including Latino, African American, Asian, LGBTQi+, various patients from underserved, working class, and upper socioeconomic backgrounds.
My name is Melanie Lapeyrolerie and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with adults ages 18-65+ and specialize in anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, alcohol, and substance abuse disorders, and use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients feel better and improve in their daily lives.
My name is Traevonn Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA. I work with children and youth and specialize in behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression and impulsivity using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to encouraged progress and a decrease in symptoms. I typically work with children and teens but believe that children and teens make better progress with parental/caregiver involvement, thus I enjoy checking in with parents and providing skills for parents to engage in to help children and teens make better progress.
My name is Traevonn Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Los Angeles, CA. I work with children and youth and specialize in behavioral difficulties, anxiety, depression and impulsivity using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to encouraged progress and a decrease in symptoms. I typically work with children and teens but believe that children and teens make better progress with parental/caregiver involvement, thus I enjoy checking in with parents and providing skills for parents to engage in to help children and teens make better progress.
A new season has a way of inviting reflection on where you are, how you feel, and what you want your life to look like moving forward. Maybe you’ve noticed patterns that no longer serve you, or you feel stretched thin trying to meet everyone’s expectations. Maybe you’ve been carrying stress quietly, feeling disconnected from yourself, or struggling to set boundaries without guilt.
Whatever brought you here, this is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and reset.
A new season has a way of inviting reflection on where you are, how you feel, and what you want your life to look like moving forward. Maybe you’ve noticed patterns that no longer serve you, or you feel stretched thin trying to meet everyone’s expectations. Maybe you’ve been carrying stress quietly, feeling disconnected from yourself, or struggling to set boundaries without guilt.
Whatever brought you here, this is a meaningful moment to pause, reflect, and reset.
As a Black/Persian, neurodiverse therapist, I specialize in helping intercultural romantic relationships navigate complex cultural and identity differences, similarities, and challenges to explore the interwoven fabric of their relational dynamics.
“Is it safe?” That is the primary question embedded in the interwoven fabric of all relationships. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your identity. What is your story? Are there problem stories impacting your relationships? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
As a Black/Persian, neurodiverse therapist, I specialize in helping intercultural romantic relationships navigate complex cultural and identity differences, similarities, and challenges to explore the interwoven fabric of their relational dynamics.
“Is it safe?” That is the primary question embedded in the interwoven fabric of all relationships. The desire to know how safe it is to be their authentic self, to share their wildest dreams, deepest fears, or maybe even discover something new together. Similarly, as an individual, you may ask the same about your identity. What is your story? Are there problem stories impacting your relationships? As your therapist, I provide a warm, inviting, safe environment where we can explore areas of concern and dig into the topics in need of care and attention. I operate as a change consultant which means I am highly collaborative in my work.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Keller) Everyone goes through changes throughout their life. Sometimes these changes can be overwhelming and create uncomfortable experiences, but together we can explore ways to move through change.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” (Helen Keller) Everyone goes through changes throughout their life. Sometimes these changes can be overwhelming and create uncomfortable experiences, but together we can explore ways to move through change.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
The Pink Moon Healing Collective provides psychotherapy services by both licensed therapists and associates in addition to providing conjunctive services i.e. trauma recovery, art therapy, identity exploration, and therapeutic yoga offerings to enhance the therapeutic and healing process.
Each client I have worked with has unique strengths that I have used to create a plan to address their concerns. It might be hard to see that you have strengths right now, but I'm confident that I can help you see strengths within yourself. As we move along the healing process and improve areas in our lives, sometimes we may feel challenged or unsure. I enjoy helping my clients visualize the future they want and then take steps to seize that future with small, attainable steps that lead to progress and positive outcomes.
Each client I have worked with has unique strengths that I have used to create a plan to address their concerns. It might be hard to see that you have strengths right now, but I'm confident that I can help you see strengths within yourself. As we move along the healing process and improve areas in our lives, sometimes we may feel challenged or unsure. I enjoy helping my clients visualize the future they want and then take steps to seize that future with small, attainable steps that lead to progress and positive outcomes.
Griffin is especially attuned to and trained in the work of identity formation in Afro-Caribbean, African American, and white individuals.
Dr. Griffin is an award-winning Professor of Psychology in the Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles where he teaches Poststructural and Postcolonial theory and conducts a clinical practice. He is a three-time recipient of the Open Care award for “Best Psychologist in Los Angeles.”
Griffin is especially attuned to and trained in the work of identity formation in Afro-Caribbean, African American, and white individuals.
Dr. Griffin is an award-winning Professor of Psychology in the Department of Critical Theory and Social Justice at Occidental College in Los Angeles where he teaches Poststructural and Postcolonial theory and conducts a clinical practice. He is a three-time recipient of the Open Care award for “Best Psychologist in Los Angeles.”
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Black and African American Therapists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with African American clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with African American individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of African American clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognizing that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
Who is included in Psychology Today's directory of Black therapists?
The directory of Black therapists includes therapists who have self-identified their ethnicity in their profiles. Psychology Today uses this information to assist clients in finding a therapist who can provide a cultural match. However, not all therapists choose to disclose their ethnicity in their profile, and they may not appear in search results for this reason. In situations where the number of therapists who have identified as Black is limited, the directory will also show therapists who have undergone specific multicultural training or have extensive experience working with clients from relevant cultural backgrounds.