Black and African American Therapists in San Diego, CA

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Tiffany Avery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92117
My name is Tiffany Marie Avery, and I am Clinical Licensed Social Worker. My approach to therapy is client centered, strength-based and solution focused to help individuals reach their highest potential. My experience is in residential and outpatient substance use treatment, in which I’ve worked with dual-diagnosed clients. My experience has provided me a strong foundation in working to address trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, and substance use.
My name is Tiffany Marie Avery, and I am Clinical Licensed Social Worker. My approach to therapy is client centered, strength-based and solution focused to help individuals reach their highest potential. My experience is in residential and outpatient substance use treatment, in which I’ve worked with dual-diagnosed clients. My experience has provided me a strong foundation in working to address trauma, depression, anxiety, family issues, and substance use.
(619) 815-5484 View (619) 815-5484
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Traevonn Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92126
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.
(858) 786-2028 View (858) 786-2028
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Karmania Smart
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Feeling tired, restless, unmotivated, or frustrated with life? I’m here to help you find more peace, joy, love, and confidence. Therapy can be a space where you reconnect with your true, authentic self. I guide clients toward that meeting place in a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe environment. My approach values your unique identities, culture, and lived experiences, and is grounded in multiculturalism and cultural competency.
Feeling tired, restless, unmotivated, or frustrated with life? I’m here to help you find more peace, joy, love, and confidence. Therapy can be a space where you reconnect with your true, authentic self. I guide clients toward that meeting place in a compassionate, nonjudgmental, and safe environment. My approach values your unique identities, culture, and lived experiences, and is grounded in multiculturalism and cultural competency.
(619) 367-4053 View (619) 367-4053
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Healmatic Group Practice
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92105
Welcome! Healmatic Group Practice, led by Brittani Williams, LCSW, is an inclusive therapy space that fosters healing for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Healmatic’s approach is grounded in the acknowledgment of the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, guided by a trauma-informed framework and a deep commitment to healing justice principles.
Welcome! Healmatic Group Practice, led by Brittani Williams, LCSW, is an inclusive therapy space that fosters healing for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Healmatic’s approach is grounded in the acknowledgment of the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit, guided by a trauma-informed framework and a deep commitment to healing justice principles.
(619) 304-7142 View (619) 304-7142
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Agape Counseling Center, Inc.
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92116
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
We all struggle with managing our lives during these difficult times. I am committed to providing the tools to increase and maintain functioning. Are you struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction? Is there unresolved trauma, grief, or a sense of not belonging? Do you need an empathetic ear to verbalize your feelings, thoughts, and emotions?
(619) 367-0918 View (619) 367-0918
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Michael McCormick
Psychologist, LCP
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92113
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael McCormick. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My approach to therapy is meeting my client where they are and moving them to where they want to be. My areas of focus are psychosis, depression, anxiety, mania, anger management, and trauma. My therapeutic approach to therapy is that I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral and Object Relations techniques. Since high school, I have been fascinated with the field of Psychology. I always was the friend who people came to help them resolve their problems. As a result, I decided to become a Psychologist.
Hello, my name is Dr. Michael McCormick. I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist. My approach to therapy is meeting my client where they are and moving them to where they want to be. My areas of focus are psychosis, depression, anxiety, mania, anger management, and trauma. My therapeutic approach to therapy is that I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral and Object Relations techniques. Since high school, I have been fascinated with the field of Psychology. I always was the friend who people came to help them resolve their problems. As a result, I decided to become a Psychologist.
(619) 916-4455 View (619) 916-4455
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Cheryll Putt - Trauma Therapy and Divorce Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Online Only
You've been going through the motions, avoiding the pain, sometimes barely hanging on, and trying to live a "normal," happy life. But, it all keeps creeping up interrupting your hopes and goals, negatively impacting your day to day life, and creating relationship struggles. Childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event. Maybe you're struggling to move on after divorce. Either way, your life isn't going the way you want it to. I can help you heal and move beyond the experiences that are wreaking havoc on you, so that you can have the life and future that you want and deserve.
You've been going through the motions, avoiding the pain, sometimes barely hanging on, and trying to live a "normal," happy life. But, it all keeps creeping up interrupting your hopes and goals, negatively impacting your day to day life, and creating relationship struggles. Childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event. Maybe you're struggling to move on after divorce. Either way, your life isn't going the way you want it to. I can help you heal and move beyond the experiences that are wreaking havoc on you, so that you can have the life and future that you want and deserve.
(619) 374-0415 View (619) 374-0415
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Vivian Johnson
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
My name is Vivian E. Johnson, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family therapist. I predominately utilize the psychodynamic approach. I work with individuals, families, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, relationship challenges, self-esteem issues, and trauma. I help clients recognize their recurring unhelpful thought, emotional and behavioral patterns, and the defense mechanisms they've developed to avoid distress and cope with stress. This insight may allow them to begin changing those patterns and develop more helpful and healthier ways to cope with life stressors.
(619) 815-7294 View (619) 815-7294
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Angelyna Lowe
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Life has a way of handing us what feels like more than we can bear at times, and we can find ourselves stuck when our resources are thin and our tools seem inadequate. This is where I thrive – helping my clients get in touch with their strengths, build confidence and skills to get the life they want, all while exploring where they learned the unhelpful patterns to begin with. My goal is to help my clients learn to be defined not by their current or past circumstances, thoughts or feelings, but by the choices they commit to. My clients report they know themselves better and are more confident in their ability to handle stressors.
Life has a way of handing us what feels like more than we can bear at times, and we can find ourselves stuck when our resources are thin and our tools seem inadequate. This is where I thrive – helping my clients get in touch with their strengths, build confidence and skills to get the life they want, all while exploring where they learned the unhelpful patterns to begin with. My goal is to help my clients learn to be defined not by their current or past circumstances, thoughts or feelings, but by the choices they commit to. My clients report they know themselves better and are more confident in their ability to handle stressors.
(858) 358-5947 View (858) 358-5947
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NISD Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, AMFT, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
NISD Counseling is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide access to affordable individual, couples, family, and group therapy services to clients of diverse abilities, cultures, genders, religions, sexual orientations and documentation statuses. Our clients come from all walks of life, some are new to therapy while many are familiar with therapy but want to try a different approach where their strengths and values will be centered. We provide a confidential space to discuss challenges as well as opportunities. Ask about our 5-session Relational Therapy package for $100 total with our MFT Graduate Student therapists.
(619) 452-3826 View (619) 452-3826
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Encomium Psychology
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Dr. Adeniranye is a dually licensed clinical psychologist. Using a combination of DBT, postmodern, and psychodynamic approaches, Dr. Adeniranye tailors treatment specific to the needs of his clients. Dr. Adeniranye works with adult clients 18 and over in search of individual sessions. Dr. Adeniranye also conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations which can be requested for myriad reasons including but not limited to diagnostic clarification, specific court proceedings, and appropriate treatment recommendations.
Dr. Adeniranye is a dually licensed clinical psychologist. Using a combination of DBT, postmodern, and psychodynamic approaches, Dr. Adeniranye tailors treatment specific to the needs of his clients. Dr. Adeniranye works with adult clients 18 and over in search of individual sessions. Dr. Adeniranye also conducts comprehensive psychological evaluations which can be requested for myriad reasons including but not limited to diagnostic clarification, specific court proceedings, and appropriate treatment recommendations.
(619) 514-3320 View (619) 514-3320
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Lamarre Edouard Jr
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS, APCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92115
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
Welcome! My name is Lamarre and I’m an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor. I believe a therapist’s role is to walk alongside clients in their journeys towards self-discovery, growth, and change. I believe holistic healing occurs through collaboration, honesty, and commitment. I practice therapy from a multicultural and intersectional lens to provide individualized care for each client. I have experience with with children, adults, and couples struggling with challenges ranging from interpersonal conflicts, identity, family, mental health, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and attachment.
(619) 432-6273 View (619) 432-6273
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Mea Parker
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92139
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
I am Mea Parker, Professional Counselor. I have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in community agencies and outpatient settings. I utilized a strength-based, client-centered approach to increase self-esteem and to explore and decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression. I believe therapeutic tools such as empowerment, self-exploration, compassion, and empathy increase hope in people allowing them to heal and become their best selves.
(619) 586-6646 View (619) 586-6646
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Jovonna Smith
ACSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here taking this step. Are you needing someone to walk alongside on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and provide the tools you need to heal, grow, and develop into the best version of you. I would like to know your story.
Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here taking this step. Are you needing someone to walk alongside on this journey? I am honored to be alongside you and provide the tools you need to heal, grow, and develop into the best version of you. I would like to know your story.
(619) 361-7789 View (619) 361-7789
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Daria Griffis
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate, MS, MSW, LCSW-A, ASW
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi there! Are you looking for a therapeutic experience that allows you to be yourself while helping you navigate and overcome tough challenges in your present and past life? Let me share a little about myself so you can determine whether this safe place could be a good fit for you. I am a mental health clinician who believes while I am the expert in mental health you are the expert in your life experiences and together we can be an all-star team in arriving to your own version of being happy and whole!
Hi there! Are you looking for a therapeutic experience that allows you to be yourself while helping you navigate and overcome tough challenges in your present and past life? Let me share a little about myself so you can determine whether this safe place could be a good fit for you. I am a mental health clinician who believes while I am the expert in mental health you are the expert in your life experiences and together we can be an all-star team in arriving to your own version of being happy and whole!
(562) 242-3432 View (562) 242-3432
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Gather Your Strength Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Welcome, my name is Michael Garrett. I work with youth, adults, families, and couples who are challenged by everyday life stressors. As a Geek therapist, I am able to use the psychology of geek culture in order to better ourselves and avoid unwanted behaviors. Do you find yourself feeling extremely sad, lonely, or have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you feel so anxious that it is difficult to get through each day? Perhaps you or even someone you know is struggling with finding a balance between video games and life. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I’m here to help.
Welcome, my name is Michael Garrett. I work with youth, adults, families, and couples who are challenged by everyday life stressors. As a Geek therapist, I am able to use the psychology of geek culture in order to better ourselves and avoid unwanted behaviors. Do you find yourself feeling extremely sad, lonely, or have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you feel so anxious that it is difficult to get through each day? Perhaps you or even someone you know is struggling with finding a balance between video games and life. If any of this sounds familiar to you, I’m here to help.
(619) 494-0485 View (619) 494-0485
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Sherlyn Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92101
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
Sherlyn Johnson, LCSW. My therapeutic approach focuses on changing problematic behaviors, feelings, and thoughts by discovering their unconscious meanings and motivations. Patients learn about themselves by exploring their interactions in the therapeutic relationship. My most common theoretical approaches are, psycho dynamic therapy, behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and cognitive therapy. Client focus are teenagers through late adulthood. Active listening and using silence.
(619) 332-2646 View (619) 332-2646
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Terri Edwards
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92103
Hello, my name is Terri Edwards, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years of experience in the Southern California area providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families to support optimal interpersonal relationships. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and families. I have worked in Community Mental Health Clinics, School-Based settings, and Residential treatment facilities. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and have had the opportunity to provide therapy to veterans and their families.
Hello, my name is Terri Edwards, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over twenty years of experience in the Southern California area providing mental health services to individuals, couples, and families to support optimal interpersonal relationships. My focus areas of practice are anxiety, trauma, grief, relationships, and families. I have worked in Community Mental Health Clinics, School-Based settings, and Residential treatment facilities. I am a Veteran of the U.S. Navy and have had the opportunity to provide therapy to veterans and their families.
(619) 863-1851 View (619) 863-1851
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Mya Williams
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
Greetings, my name is Mya Williams. I am a licensed clinical social worker operating in California since January 2023. I have been a clinician since 2011, with over 12 years of experience in the field. I utilize several different approaches in the pursuit of mental health, including but not limited to cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and strength-based perspective, to help understand how emotions affect behaviors—my License number: 113156 (CA).
(858) 330-3861 View (858) 330-3861
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Arthur Faith Mensah
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92131
I am moved by people’s experiences & efforts in their desire to be loved, known, and understood. Therefore, in my therapeutic practice, I seek to provide opportunities for witnessing people’s efforts in their relationships and intrapersonal engagements to empower them to live with more agency and purpose.
I am moved by people’s experiences & efforts in their desire to be loved, known, and understood. Therefore, in my therapeutic practice, I seek to provide opportunities for witnessing people’s efforts in their relationships and intrapersonal engagements to empower them to live with more agency and purpose.
(858) 758-3054 View (858) 758-3054
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