Black and African American Therapists in Rocklin, CA
Hi, I’m Mackenzie. I have a background in psychology and social work and am currently pursuing my doctorate in clinical psychology. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, identity concerns, anger, and major life transitions. I have a strong focus on men’s mental health and often work with men who feel pressure to “figure it out on their own,” have a hard time opening up, or aren’t used to talking about what they’re experiencing. At the same time, I work with clients of all backgrounds and strive to meet each person where they’re at.
Hi, I’m Mackenzie. I have a background in psychology and social work and am currently pursuing my doctorate in clinical psychology. I work with adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship challenges, identity concerns, anger, and major life transitions. I have a strong focus on men’s mental health and often work with men who feel pressure to “figure it out on their own,” have a hard time opening up, or aren’t used to talking about what they’re experiencing. At the same time, I work with clients of all backgrounds and strive to meet each person where they’re at.
My ideal clients are high-achieving women and mothers who look put-together on the outside but feel overstimulated, disconnected, and stuck on the inside. They come to us carrying anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or identity shifts—often after years of coping alone and doing "everything right." They're ready for more than surface-level advice; they want real, lasting change. Using our EMERGE framework, our team helps them rebuild identity, emotional awareness, boundaries, and self-trust—blending reflective insight with practical tools so they move from survival mode into intentional, sustainable living.
My ideal clients are high-achieving women and mothers who look put-together on the outside but feel overstimulated, disconnected, and stuck on the inside. They come to us carrying anxiety, burnout, relationship strain, or identity shifts—often after years of coping alone and doing "everything right." They're ready for more than surface-level advice; they want real, lasting change. Using our EMERGE framework, our team helps them rebuild identity, emotional awareness, boundaries, and self-trust—blending reflective insight with practical tools so they move from survival mode into intentional, sustainable living.
As a dedicated Black professional, my mission is to support teens and adults in navigating life’s obstacles with strength and resilience.
Together, we’ll create strategies for personal and mental well-being, empowering you to thrive despite life’s difficulties and achieve your aspirations.
As a dedicated Black professional, my mission is to support teens and adults in navigating life’s obstacles with strength and resilience.
Together, we’ll create strategies for personal and mental well-being, empowering you to thrive despite life’s difficulties and achieve your aspirations.
I have over 24 years of experience in mental health and social work, offering a variety of therapeutic interventions. I believe that achieving balance in life—mind, body, and spirit—is essential for overall well-being. While I approach my practice with a faith-based perspective, I welcome all clients, including those seeking solely clinical therapeutic support. My role is to help clients stay present, heal from past imbalances, and reconnect with their purpose.
I have over 24 years of experience in mental health and social work, offering a variety of therapeutic interventions. I believe that achieving balance in life—mind, body, and spirit—is essential for overall well-being. While I approach my practice with a faith-based perspective, I welcome all clients, including those seeking solely clinical therapeutic support. My role is to help clients stay present, heal from past imbalances, and reconnect with their purpose.
During highly stressful times, we often develop tunnel vision, making it more difficult for us to recognize when and how our core values influence our options. As a counselor, I view myself as someone who can support you in seeing the big picture and recognizing and making choices that align with your goals and aspirations. I will also teach you skills for establishing and maintaining mental health and healthy relationships, grounded in your core beliefs and the latest research on how we function on a neurobiological level.
During highly stressful times, we often develop tunnel vision, making it more difficult for us to recognize when and how our core values influence our options. As a counselor, I view myself as someone who can support you in seeing the big picture and recognizing and making choices that align with your goals and aspirations. I will also teach you skills for establishing and maintaining mental health and healthy relationships, grounded in your core beliefs and the latest research on how we function on a neurobiological level.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help children, teens, and families heal, grow, and thrive through a supportive and culturally responsive approach. My approach to treatment is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe therapy is a partnership — you bring your lived experiences, and I bring tools, insight, and support. Together, we’ll explore your challenges at a pace that feels safe, while building on your strengths, developing practical coping skills, and creating space for healing and growth. You can expect a culturally responsive and client-centered environment where your voice is honored.
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I help children, teens, and families heal, grow, and thrive through a supportive and culturally responsive approach. My approach to treatment is warm, collaborative, and grounded in compassion. I believe therapy is a partnership — you bring your lived experiences, and I bring tools, insight, and support. Together, we’ll explore your challenges at a pace that feels safe, while building on your strengths, developing practical coping skills, and creating space for healing and growth. You can expect a culturally responsive and client-centered environment where your voice is honored.
Whether you're a child, teen, young adult, or part of a couple facing life's challenges, you don't have to navigate them alone. Anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, life transitions, family stress, and overwhelming emotions can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about the future but healing is possible. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs and goals.
You don't have to stay where you are today. Together, we can help you move forward with greater peace, confidence, and purpose.
Whether you're a child, teen, young adult, or part of a couple facing life's challenges, you don't have to navigate them alone. Anxiety, trauma, relationship conflict, life transitions, family stress, and overwhelming emotions can leave you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain about the future but healing is possible. I provide compassionate, trauma-informed psychotherapy tailored to your unique needs and goals.
You don't have to stay where you are today. Together, we can help you move forward with greater peace, confidence, and purpose.
I have over 10+ years of experience providing therapy services to adults who have found their life impacted by symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety and grief. I make it a priority to learn about the unique aspects of my client's life experiences and personal strengths and utilize this as a foundation towards positive change. My desire is to work in partnership with my client to develop realistic and attainable goals aimed at improving their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
I have over 10+ years of experience providing therapy services to adults who have found their life impacted by symptoms of stress, depression, anxiety and grief. I make it a priority to learn about the unique aspects of my client's life experiences and personal strengths and utilize this as a foundation towards positive change. My desire is to work in partnership with my client to develop realistic and attainable goals aimed at improving their relationship with themselves and the people around them.
Do you work a 9-5? I have some 7 pm slots available! This tends to work well for working professionals, parents, or busy students who are trying their best to fit therapy in to their tight schedules!
I work with clients who want secure relationships, a clear mind that is not overrun with anxiety, and to finally feel a sense of ease in their day to day. I am a therapist who "gets" you and isn't afraid to jump in and help sort through the chaos!
I also offer Christian counseling (by request) so that we can incorporate your values and beliefs into our therapy as we improve your mental health and relationships.
Do you work a 9-5? I have some 7 pm slots available! This tends to work well for working professionals, parents, or busy students who are trying their best to fit therapy in to their tight schedules!
I work with clients who want secure relationships, a clear mind that is not overrun with anxiety, and to finally feel a sense of ease in their day to day. I am a therapist who "gets" you and isn't afraid to jump in and help sort through the chaos!
I also offer Christian counseling (by request) so that we can incorporate your values and beliefs into our therapy as we improve your mental health and relationships.
Guy E Washington, Psy.D. I prefer an integrative approach to treatment, as there is no one model technique that fits everyone. Therefore, it is imperative to connect and collaborate with clients to better understand their needs. I work with a variety of client types but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship challenges, and those experiencing severe mental illness.
Guy E Washington, Psy.D. I prefer an integrative approach to treatment, as there is no one model technique that fits everyone. Therefore, it is imperative to connect and collaborate with clients to better understand their needs. I work with a variety of client types but not limited to those experiencing depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, interpersonal difficulties, and relationship challenges, and those experiencing severe mental illness.
Hi there, My name is Lyniece Diggs, LMFT. Let's get real, I am a people-first therapist, and judgments are out the window. We all have a story, come from a variety of backgrounds, and have different needs. Let's work together to discover yours and what works for YOU. Life is wild, isn't it?! Sometimes you're overwhelmed, sometimes underwhelmed, and other times you feel numb. Relationship and family issues, work life, anxiety and depression, self-esteem. How are we supposed to balance all of this?
Hi there, My name is Lyniece Diggs, LMFT. Let's get real, I am a people-first therapist, and judgments are out the window. We all have a story, come from a variety of backgrounds, and have different needs. Let's work together to discover yours and what works for YOU. Life is wild, isn't it?! Sometimes you're overwhelmed, sometimes underwhelmed, and other times you feel numb. Relationship and family issues, work life, anxiety and depression, self-esteem. How are we supposed to balance all of this?
Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.
Hi, my name is Camesha Harper, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Through your therapeutic journey, I will meet you exactly where you are. Therapy can be scary and filled with uncertainty. We will work on the goals that you identify and together develop a plan of action. I specialize in working with individuals who have experienced traumas in life, anxiety, depression, stress, anger, mood disorders, dysregulation, and BIPOC stressors.
Hi! My name is Farrah. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of the Sacramento region. I've been working in the education system with children and adolescents for 15 years. My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. When working with clients, my approach is founded on understanding, flexibility, and empowerment. I approach each session with deep empathy, acknowledging the unique challenges and emotions that clients face.
Hi! My name is Farrah. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based out of the Sacramento region. I've been working in the education system with children and adolescents for 15 years. My therapeutic approach combines evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. When working with clients, my approach is founded on understanding, flexibility, and empowerment. I approach each session with deep empathy, acknowledging the unique challenges and emotions that clients face.
I believe overall wellness is essential to living a fulfilling and balanced life. My background includes working with both individuals and families, which has given me a deep understanding of relational dynamics, personal growth, and the ways our environments shape us. Over time, I chose to focus exclusively on individual counseling so I can work more deeply one-on-one with clients as they navigate personal challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting mor than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, I bring a grounded, practical, and straightforward approach to therapy.
I believe overall wellness is essential to living a fulfilling and balanced life. My background includes working with both individuals and families, which has given me a deep understanding of relational dynamics, personal growth, and the ways our environments shape us. Over time, I chose to focus exclusively on individual counseling so I can work more deeply one-on-one with clients as they navigate personal challenges, strengthen resilience, and move toward meaningful, lasting mor than 20 years of experience in law enforcement, I bring a grounded, practical, and straightforward approach to therapy.
Hi, I’m Dr. Amanda Richardson. I am currently accepting NEW clients in-person and virtually. I see clients in my office in Rocklin, CA Tuesdays through Fridays and virtually on Mondays. I would be honored to help guide you through tough transitions; from anxiety to depression and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with core values, existential questions, need help to improve a relationship, or want to learn new ways to handle stress and strengthen your coping tools, I’m here to help.
Hi, I’m Dr. Amanda Richardson. I am currently accepting NEW clients in-person and virtually. I see clients in my office in Rocklin, CA Tuesdays through Fridays and virtually on Mondays. I would be honored to help guide you through tough transitions; from anxiety to depression and everything in between. Whether you’re struggling with core values, existential questions, need help to improve a relationship, or want to learn new ways to handle stress and strengthen your coping tools, I’m here to help.
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
I enjoy working with clients impacted by trauma stress depression anxiety and struggling with life's challenges. The therapeutic relationship is the cornerstone of health, wellbeing and success. I use therapeutic modalities of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, relationship building practices which include supporting clients' Individual values and cultural experiences. I also am trained in dialectical behavioral therapy and trauma focused therapy. I work with all ages from approximately 8 years old to 100 years old. I am empathic, caring, supportive and resourceful
At Insights Counseling Group, we believe healing is personal. We serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, maternal mental health concerns, and life transitions. What makes us unique is our team—each therapist has their own specialties, passions, and treatment approaches. We thoughtfully match every client with the clinician best suited to their unique needs, creating a personalized path toward hope, healing, and lasting growth.
At Insights Counseling Group, we believe healing is personal. We serve children, teens, adults, couples, and families facing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, maternal mental health concerns, and life transitions. What makes us unique is our team—each therapist has their own specialties, passions, and treatment approaches. We thoughtfully match every client with the clinician best suited to their unique needs, creating a personalized path toward hope, healing, and lasting growth.
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Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
Do you ever question if the bad things that happened to you are your fault? Maybe you spend a significant amount of time overthinking or trying to avoid the thoughts and feelings you experience. This is a normal response for many of us, but it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together we can explore and identify the strengths that you already have and use them as a foundation to build new skills for your healing. As your therapist, I will validate the struggles you are experiencing and challenge you to develop new skills that will not only improve your relationship with yourself, but also, with others.
I believe in the resiliency of the human being and our ability to overcome and change. To bend but not break. Therapy is a collaborative effort and my approach is integrative to meet the individual where they are within a supportive, safe and open space to engage. I provide in depth counseling, coaching and psycho-education to assist you in gaining deeper understanding into yourself for the attainment of your goals.
I believe in the resiliency of the human being and our ability to overcome and change. To bend but not break. Therapy is a collaborative effort and my approach is integrative to meet the individual where they are within a supportive, safe and open space to engage. I provide in depth counseling, coaching and psycho-education to assist you in gaining deeper understanding into yourself for the attainment of your goals.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, trauma, or stress from daily life? My goal is to help you explore your core strengths to improve your emotions, build better relationships, or strengthen perceived weaknesses. As a therapist I've provided treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private practice. In each settings I've found the most common reason for a client not seeking help earlier, fear of being judged. I'm here to actively listen, offer coping skills and techniques to help you better understand problems and solve them.
Are you experiencing anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, trauma, or stress from daily life? My goal is to help you explore your core strengths to improve your emotions, build better relationships, or strengthen perceived weaknesses. As a therapist I've provided treatment services in a variety of settings residential, behavioral/mental health, elementary/ high schools grades K-12th, and private practice. In each settings I've found the most common reason for a client not seeking help earlier, fear of being judged. I'm here to actively listen, offer coping skills and techniques to help you better understand problems and solve them.
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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.