Black and African American Therapists in Sacramento, CA
In therapy, I'm bringing to the table my life experiences as well as my training as a black male therapist to serve clients throughout California.
Struggling to show up physically, emotionally, and socially at school or work? Overwhelmed with the thought that things may never get better? Or with the thought, "I'm better off alone?" Many have been here and have had similar thoughts including me. But if my 25+ years of working with youth, young adults, and families have taught me anything, it’s the incredible ability of a healing connection to create change, even when things are looking bleak. No matter where you find yourself, positive change is possible. It’s my belief that honesty, transparency and open conversation can pave the way to a better tomorrow.
In therapy, I'm bringing to the table my life experiences as well as my training as a black male therapist to serve clients throughout California.
Struggling to show up physically, emotionally, and socially at school or work? Overwhelmed with the thought that things may never get better? Or with the thought, "I'm better off alone?" Many have been here and have had similar thoughts including me. But if my 25+ years of working with youth, young adults, and families have taught me anything, it’s the incredible ability of a healing connection to create change, even when things are looking bleak. No matter where you find yourself, positive change is possible. It’s my belief that honesty, transparency and open conversation can pave the way to a better tomorrow.
Being a Black woman professional and leader comes with a unique set of challenges that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling so alone.
Is transitioning into a new leadership role but struggling with confidence or imposter syndrome?
Feels stuck or unfulfilled in your current job but are unsure what else to do?
Is in a tug-of-war between career goals and personal aspirations?
Struggles to get out of bed, feels tired all the time, or experiences moments of panic?
Is haunted by past traumas?
Being a Black woman professional and leader comes with a unique set of challenges that can feel overwhelming and leave you feeling so alone.
Is transitioning into a new leadership role but struggling with confidence or imposter syndrome?
Feels stuck or unfulfilled in your current job but are unsure what else to do?
Is in a tug-of-war between career goals and personal aspirations?
Struggles to get out of bed, feels tired all the time, or experiences moments of panic?
Is haunted by past traumas?
This practice is owned and operated by a Black, queer, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist.
Accepting new clients for July 2025! Book Meet & Greet on website to join!
A liberation-oriented, anti-oppression practice. We honor all of your intercultural identities. Credible Experts (highly trained therapists with multiple marginalized identities and lived experience) who specialize in working with identity-based trauma & oppression, BIPOC MaGes, single parents, college students, Neurodivergent and Empaths/Highly Ṣensitive Persons. WARNING - This is a decolonized practice, we do some things differently: longer sessions, pay as you're able sliding scale for all & more. It's best to use our website to book a meet & greet.
This practice is owned and operated by a Black, queer, AuDHD (Autistic/ADHD) therapist.
Accepting new clients for July 2025! Book Meet & Greet on website to join!
A liberation-oriented, anti-oppression practice. We honor all of your intercultural identities. Credible Experts (highly trained therapists with multiple marginalized identities and lived experience) who specialize in working with identity-based trauma & oppression, BIPOC MaGes, single parents, college students, Neurodivergent and Empaths/Highly Ṣensitive Persons. WARNING - This is a decolonized practice, we do some things differently: longer sessions, pay as you're able sliding scale for all & more. It's best to use our website to book a meet & greet.
I specialize in supporting Black, POC, Queer, and neurodivergent individuals, recognizing how intersecting identities shape mental health.
As a relational, trauma-informed therapist, I believe in your capacity to heal and grow. My approach is eclectic and strengths-based, centered on your innate abilities and resources to build resilience. I’m trained in EMDR and incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to support your unique journey.
I specialize in supporting Black, POC, Queer, and neurodivergent individuals, recognizing how intersecting identities shape mental health.
As a relational, trauma-informed therapist, I believe in your capacity to heal and grow. My approach is eclectic and strengths-based, centered on your innate abilities and resources to build resilience. I’m trained in EMDR and incorporate techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy to support your unique journey.
Our primary clients identify as people of color/minorities, Caucasian in a relationship with a person of color, Hispanic/Latino, mixed race, Multi-ethnic, Black; Caucasian, Asian, Middle Easterner/Arabs, Immigrants, Christians or Muslim.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
Our primary clients identify as people of color/minorities, Caucasian in a relationship with a person of color, Hispanic/Latino, mixed race, Multi-ethnic, Black; Caucasian, Asian, Middle Easterner/Arabs, Immigrants, Christians or Muslim.
Are you in need of premarital or marital counseling? Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or past trauma? Are you currently pregnant, just gave birth, or just lost a child and in need of some support to deal with the various emotions you are experiencing? Are you a parent of a child with mental illness and need some support or therapy for yourself? Do you have a long history of mental health struggles and would like to break the cycle? If so, we can help! We work with moms, dads, wives, husbands and partners. We are culturally and spiritually minded in our work. We integrate your faith and culture in our work together.
You're an ambitious woman who's constantly second-guessing yourself in your relationship. One day it's good, the next it's bad. You walk on eggshells, overthink conversations, and somehow always feel like you're the problem.
Despite success elsewhere, this feels impossibly hard. You're exhausted from explaining yourself and never feeling heard. When you communicate your needs, it just leads to more arguments.
You want to stop feeling confused and anxious. You want to trust your instincts again and create a relationship where you don't have to keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up to keep the peace.
You're an ambitious woman who's constantly second-guessing yourself in your relationship. One day it's good, the next it's bad. You walk on eggshells, overthink conversations, and somehow always feel like you're the problem.
Despite success elsewhere, this feels impossibly hard. You're exhausted from explaining yourself and never feeling heard. When you communicate your needs, it just leads to more arguments.
You want to stop feeling confused and anxious. You want to trust your instincts again and create a relationship where you don't have to keep your thoughts and feelings bottled up to keep the peace.
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other POC, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities.
I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship, as well as paying close attention to what is happening for you in-the-moment. I find it helpful to work to understand the different beliefs that we bring into the room, and how these worldviews might affect our interactions.
I work with a diverse clientele and specialize in providing social justice oriented psychotherapy to Black people and other POC, as well as members of LGBTQIA+ communities.
I believe it is important to build a strong therapeutic relationship, as well as paying close attention to what is happening for you in-the-moment. I find it helpful to work to understand the different beliefs that we bring into the room, and how these worldviews might affect our interactions.
As an African American woman, I am deeply aware of the societal stressors that hinder wellness.
A little about me… I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of professional counseling experience. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I received my master’s in social work from Howard University with a focus on African American mental health. I have worked in various settings including schools, mental health clinics, and homeless shelters.
As an African American woman, I am deeply aware of the societal stressors that hinder wellness.
A little about me… I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 13 years of professional counseling experience. I am also a Clinical Supervisor. I received my master’s in social work from Howard University with a focus on African American mental health. I have worked in various settings including schools, mental health clinics, and homeless shelters.
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?
As an African American clinician, I specialize in understanding the needs of people of color and can relate to their experiences.
Are you looking for someone to help you navigate through difficult times? Do you find yourself feeling alone with no one to help you find solutions to your problems? Are you a couple struggling to have a healthy relationship? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, Oregon, Washington and Texas providing hope and encouragement to those in need. I have over 10+ years' experience working with all ages, from early childhood to the aged adult.
As an African American clinician, I specialize in understanding the needs of people of color and can relate to their experiences.
Are you looking for someone to help you navigate through difficult times? Do you find yourself feeling alone with no one to help you find solutions to your problems? Are you a couple struggling to have a healthy relationship? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California, Oregon, Washington and Texas providing hope and encouragement to those in need. I have over 10+ years' experience working with all ages, from early childhood to the aged adult.
I identify as a queer, Biracial ( Black/White), Feminist Multicultural Psychologist and I am passionate about diversity, equity, and social justice.
I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety of issues from self-esteem and identity concerns to the stress of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial/ethnic identity development (especially among biracial/multi-racial/ethnic/cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through assertive communication and positive self-esteem.
I identify as a queer, Biracial ( Black/White), Feminist Multicultural Psychologist and I am passionate about diversity, equity, and social justice.
I enjoy working with folks who need support in managing a wide variety of issues from self-esteem and identity concerns to the stress of dealing with multiple roles, relationships, and life demands (as students, partners, friends, parents, new professionals, family members, community activists, etc.) My clinical interests include multicultural and women's issues, racial/ethnic identity development (especially among biracial/multi-racial/ethnic/cultural individuals), sexual and gender identity development, adjustment and transition issues, and building healthy relationships through assertive communication and positive self-esteem.
We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigionous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients.
At Deeper Than Color, we believe in online therapy that honors your identity and values. Our experienced clinicians are trained in social justice and multicultural counseling. We listen to your present concerns and explore how your beliefs and backgrounds shape your relationship with yourself and others.
We work to empower Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Latino (Latine/x), Indigionous and Native American, and other People of Color as well as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, performer, educator, and professional clients.
At Deeper Than Color, we believe in online therapy that honors your identity and values. Our experienced clinicians are trained in social justice and multicultural counseling. We listen to your present concerns and explore how your beliefs and backgrounds shape your relationship with yourself and others.
I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals.
As a clinical psychologist I provide strength-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. As a teaching artist and musician I specialize in work with performers, content creators and artists and I understand the unique challenges faced by those pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment.
I work with Black clients, LGBTQIA+ clients as well as clients from diverse backgrounds and use my training and understanding of human development to inform my therapeutic work and help my clients identify and understand their challenges so they can set meaningful goals.
As a clinical psychologist I provide strength-based psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults. As a teaching artist and musician I specialize in work with performers, content creators and artists and I understand the unique challenges faced by those pursuing careers in the arts and entertainment.
" As a Black Female Therapist, I help clients manage stress, identity issues, and life transitions with care and cultural understanding.
As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’ As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress.
" As a Black Female Therapist, I help clients manage stress, identity issues, and life transitions with care and cultural understanding.
As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting.’ As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress.
I specialize in supporting the Black community and veterans.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I support the Black community and veterans using family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, and CBT. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, empowering you to achieve your personal goals.
I specialize in supporting the Black community and veterans.
As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I support the Black community and veterans using family systems therapy, solution-focused therapy, psychoeducation, and CBT. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, empowering you to achieve your personal goals.
You’re likely seeking a space where you don’t have to explain the basics—a space that gets the intersections of being queer, trans, Black or POC, and neurodivergent.
I offer gender-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed therapy rooted in Narrative, Somatic, Strengths-Based, Ecotherapy, and Mindfulness approaches. As a Black, nonbinary, and neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience, creativity, and cultural humility to the space. We can explore healing through story, body, nature, or art.
You’re likely seeking a space where you don’t have to explain the basics—a space that gets the intersections of being queer, trans, Black or POC, and neurodivergent.
I offer gender-affirming, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed therapy rooted in Narrative, Somatic, Strengths-Based, Ecotherapy, and Mindfulness approaches. As a Black, nonbinary, and neurodivergent therapist, I bring lived experience, creativity, and cultural humility to the space. We can explore healing through story, body, nature, or art.
I cater to African American millennial women who need assistance with tapping into their feminine energy.
I utilize several techniques when working with clients one of which is client-centered approach, this allows you to be the driver on this journey, while I am riding in the passenger seat helping you identify your truth from an objective lens.
I cater to African American millennial women who need assistance with tapping into their feminine energy.
I utilize several techniques when working with clients one of which is client-centered approach, this allows you to be the driver on this journey, while I am riding in the passenger seat helping you identify your truth from an objective lens.
As a Black clinician, I also provide a unique perspective by integrating a strong multicultural framework to fully understand your experiences, relationships and the way you navigate to the world around you.
Hello, my name is Brionne (Bri) Clemons, and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her master's in social work, Class of 2018. I currently implement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) solution-focused therapy techniques, and narrative therapy.
As a Black clinician, I also provide a unique perspective by integrating a strong multicultural framework to fully understand your experiences, relationships and the way you navigate to the world around you.
Hello, my name is Brionne (Bri) Clemons, and I am an Associate Clinical Social Worker, born and raised in the heart of Los Angeles. Bri received her Undergraduate Degree from California State University Northridge in 2016, Majoring in Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as Minoring in Africana Studies. Bri continued her education at California State University Northridge receiving her master's in social work, Class of 2018. I currently implement trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) solution-focused therapy techniques, and narrative therapy.
I am a woman of color, (mixed race), half Black and half Mexican.
I work with victims of discrimination, racial and social injustice, youth/adolescents, foster care, parents, depression, anxiety, stress, sexual abuse, and human trafficking, childhood trauma and abuse, family and couple issues.
I am a woman of color, (mixed race), half Black and half Mexican.
I work with victims of discrimination, racial and social injustice, youth/adolescents, foster care, parents, depression, anxiety, stress, sexual abuse, and human trafficking, childhood trauma and abuse, family and couple issues.
I am a Black/Filipina, bisexual-identified, neurodivergent psychotherapist and new mother.
My practice is open to anyone seeking support - however, I have a particular passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and polyamory/ENM/kink/sex-positive individuals who want to find a clinician they can relate to and feel safe with.
I am a Black/Filipina, bisexual-identified, neurodivergent psychotherapist and new mother.
My practice is open to anyone seeking support - however, I have a particular passion for working with BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and polyamory/ENM/kink/sex-positive individuals who want to find a clinician they can relate to and feel safe with.
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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.