Black and African American Therapists in San Diego, CA
Shanice Applewhaite
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
We humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the icon you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
We humans are wired for connection – we need it on the most basic level. I’m here to remind you that YOU are not the problem. For real! The systems and social environments you have been in are the problem. I’m here to uproot those damaging beliefs that were put on you and in you and that continually get in the way of you remembering the icon you are. Let’s get underneath the layers of shame and unlearn cultural and systemic bullshit together.
Grace Catherine Mickle
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92103 (Online Only)
I center my work around connecting the mind, body and soul to find peace and energetic balance with various holistic and somatic practices. In using these approaches, clients learn their abilities to address any anxiety, depression, traumas, energy blocks, loss of self, difficult relationships and other maladaptive behaviors to become their most desired and divine selves.
I center my work around connecting the mind, body and soul to find peace and energetic balance with various holistic and somatic practices. In using these approaches, clients learn their abilities to address any anxiety, depression, traumas, energy blocks, loss of self, difficult relationships and other maladaptive behaviors to become their most desired and divine selves.
Are you ready to trade pain for peace? To break free from old patterns and step into your full potential? As a queer therapist and intuitive guide, I blend energy healing, mindfulness, and holistic arts to help you navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. I support clients across the life span with mood or anxiety disorders, racial trauma, chronic pain, navigating life transitions, LGBTQ+ challenges, understanding what it means to be neurodiverse, or simply yearning for self discovery, let's ignite your inner spark and create a life that radiates joy. In my practice, I also specialize in working with adolescents.
Are you ready to trade pain for peace? To break free from old patterns and step into your full potential? As a queer therapist and intuitive guide, I blend energy healing, mindfulness, and holistic arts to help you navigate life's twists and turns with resilience and grace. I support clients across the life span with mood or anxiety disorders, racial trauma, chronic pain, navigating life transitions, LGBTQ+ challenges, understanding what it means to be neurodiverse, or simply yearning for self discovery, let's ignite your inner spark and create a life that radiates joy. In my practice, I also specialize in working with adolescents.
Kian Mental Health
Marriage & Family Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
We understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high. We want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so we offer telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. We specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with stress, relational issues, and anxiety. We place an emphasis on providing culturally competent and informed care.
We understand that anxiety, depression and stress are at an all time high. We want to make therapy more accessible to those in need so we offer telehealth video sessions, through a secure site. We specialize in treating individuals and couples struggling with stress, relational issues, and anxiety. We place an emphasis on providing culturally competent and informed care.
Adia Nembhard
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
As a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, my practice is open to a diverse population ranging in ages and ethnicities. I invite clients to join with me to conquer unhealthy patterns and crutches which create feelings of being stuck, defeated and helpless. In therapy, clients will work towards creating a stronger, more confident and independent self. Treatment goals targeting symptoms of anxiety, depression and addressing conflictual relational patterns will ensure a happy and healthy life. My goal is that all of my clients feel 100% supported and confident that they are reaching their goals.
Imani Fortier-Tutt
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, APCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121
Waitlist for new clients
There are times where life can feel overwhelming but, you're not alone. You’re not alone in feeling weighed down by your past experiences, present responsibilities or future decisions. Whether you feel pressure from the expectations of society, others or yourself. The pressures of life can leave us feeling unsure of what direction to go in, feeling isolated, anxious, unmotivated, and unsatisfied; when what we want is to feel confident, empowered, and secure in the way we move through our lives.
There are times where life can feel overwhelming but, you're not alone. You’re not alone in feeling weighed down by your past experiences, present responsibilities or future decisions. Whether you feel pressure from the expectations of society, others or yourself. The pressures of life can leave us feeling unsure of what direction to go in, feeling isolated, anxious, unmotivated, and unsatisfied; when what we want is to feel confident, empowered, and secure in the way we move through our lives.
In what ways have you been nurturing and caring for yourself? If you find that you are unsure or struggling to prioritize self, or perhaps relying on others for support, it may be a sign that you could benefit from exploring new ways to nurture your own well-being. Stand up! Showing up for yourself, shows you are committing to your own growth and development. Showing up for yourself is an investment in your own happiness and success. Showing up for yourself means honoring your boundaries, setting healthy habits, and practicing self-care. Own those life’s challenges and setbacks. Take back your greatness.
In what ways have you been nurturing and caring for yourself? If you find that you are unsure or struggling to prioritize self, or perhaps relying on others for support, it may be a sign that you could benefit from exploring new ways to nurture your own well-being. Stand up! Showing up for yourself, shows you are committing to your own growth and development. Showing up for yourself is an investment in your own happiness and success. Showing up for yourself means honoring your boundaries, setting healthy habits, and practicing self-care. Own those life’s challenges and setbacks. Take back your greatness.
Accepting new clients and taking insurance. Are you feeling stuck, tormented by anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences? I would love to provide support by facilitating the discovery of new choices and tools for skill-building. There is nothing more loving than to be seen from heart-centered space and to experience a safe space where one can share deeply personal issues. My style is conversational, collaborative, intuitive, and with a dash of humor.
Accepting new clients and taking insurance. Are you feeling stuck, tormented by anxiety, depression, or traumatic experiences? I would love to provide support by facilitating the discovery of new choices and tools for skill-building. There is nothing more loving than to be seen from heart-centered space and to experience a safe space where one can share deeply personal issues. My style is conversational, collaborative, intuitive, and with a dash of humor.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support and challenge you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, work-life balance struggles, or chronic anxiety or depression. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrated therapy, and traditional talk therapy. Ketamine is a legal drug that has shown to help people become "unstuck," to make a meaningful and more rapid change. Through integrated therapy, meditation, breathe and body is focused on for psychological change.
As a psychologist, I believe that establishing a good working relationship with my client is first and foremost. I will support and challenge you to address your concerns, such as relationship difficulties, work-life balance struggles, or chronic anxiety or depression. In order to facilitate a meaningful change, my approach includes ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, integrated therapy, and traditional talk therapy. Ketamine is a legal drug that has shown to help people become "unstuck," to make a meaningful and more rapid change. Through integrated therapy, meditation, breathe and body is focused on for psychological change.
Cameron Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Cameron Lewis is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a passion for holding space for others & helping client's see their truest potential. Cameron graduated from the University of San Francisco and has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cameron has several years of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults and individuals with development differences & co-occurring disorders in variety of settings including in-home, school-based setting, and private practice.
Cameron Lewis is Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who has a passion for holding space for others & helping client's see their truest potential. Cameron graduated from the University of San Francisco and has earned a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. Cameron has several years of experience working with adolescents, teens, adults and individuals with development differences & co-occurring disorders in variety of settings including in-home, school-based setting, and private practice.
Elizabeth A. Hill
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92139 (Online Only)
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2002 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
Everyone can benefit from therapy regardless of age, ethnicity and/or sexual/gender identity. I have worked in the mental health/psychology field since 2002 and am passionate about helping individuals, families and couples achieve more connection, wellness, awareness and insight. I have concentrated training/experience providing treatment to disenfranchised/marginalized groups (BIPOC/LGBTQIA+), couples, families, inmates, parolees, people with sexual trauma and people struggling with racial trauma/discrimination. I provide direct, yet compassionate feedback of a solution-oriented nature to help clients achieve treatment goals.
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Coming from a mixed background is incredible! But sometimes it can feel like you are not enough or you’re doing too much at the same. damn. time! No matter what you do, someone isn’t going to like it. It's as if all your different parts are kept separate and it's hard to feel like anyone can see or know the whole you. This feeling keeps you closed off from others - and yourself. You’re constantly regulating yourself and “acting right” but that shit is painful. You don’t ever feel fully free.
Coming from a mixed background is incredible! But sometimes it can feel like you are not enough or you’re doing too much at the same. damn. time! No matter what you do, someone isn’t going to like it. It's as if all your different parts are kept separate and it's hard to feel like anyone can see or know the whole you. This feeling keeps you closed off from others - and yourself. You’re constantly regulating yourself and “acting right” but that shit is painful. You don’t ever feel fully free.
My name is Alexis Smith and I am a multiracial, queer associate clinical social worker with a passion for empowering and walking alongside others who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community on their life journey. My goal is to provide a safe space for the individuals I work with to explore their many identities as well as empower my clients to be their most true, beautiful and unique selves. My approach to therapy is client centered and led. I believe the greatest gift of therapy is in the therapeutic connection formed between the client and the therapist and I work to create a safe, welcoming and affirming space.
My name is Alexis Smith and I am a multiracial, queer associate clinical social worker with a passion for empowering and walking alongside others who are a part of the LGBTQIA+ community on their life journey. My goal is to provide a safe space for the individuals I work with to explore their many identities as well as empower my clients to be their most true, beautiful and unique selves. My approach to therapy is client centered and led. I believe the greatest gift of therapy is in the therapeutic connection formed between the client and the therapist and I work to create a safe, welcoming and affirming space.
Intuitive Therapy with Candi Kizer
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92126 (Online Only)
I am a licensed therapist who is trauma informed and culturally aware. I am caring and supportive and always strive to help my clients through a strength-based lens. I focus on ensuring that individuals feel safe to discover their true selves, develop resilience and can navigate their futures in healthy and optimistic ways. As a veteran of the US Army I have worked with a vast array of populations. My life experiences, education and training have made me the ideal therapist for individuals, couples, families, active duty, veterans and their dependents.
I am a licensed therapist who is trauma informed and culturally aware. I am caring and supportive and always strive to help my clients through a strength-based lens. I focus on ensuring that individuals feel safe to discover their true selves, develop resilience and can navigate their futures in healthy and optimistic ways. As a veteran of the US Army I have worked with a vast array of populations. My life experiences, education and training have made me the ideal therapist for individuals, couples, families, active duty, veterans and their dependents.
Fleurette McNair
Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, MHA, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92108
Are you feeling the pressure of stress, or anxiety in your daily routine? Are there unresolved issues impacting your relationships? Have you been struggling & feel that now is the time to get support? You don't have to do this alone, please let me help. Life's challenges can stem from previous trauma, changes in family structure, life transitions, or a host of other themes. We'll work through those together, by making our sessions uniquely yours, allowing growth through confronting the threat of fear, anxiety (and any other problem which may make you feel stuck) while developing healthier coping strategies.
Are you feeling the pressure of stress, or anxiety in your daily routine? Are there unresolved issues impacting your relationships? Have you been struggling & feel that now is the time to get support? You don't have to do this alone, please let me help. Life's challenges can stem from previous trauma, changes in family structure, life transitions, or a host of other themes. We'll work through those together, by making our sessions uniquely yours, allowing growth through confronting the threat of fear, anxiety (and any other problem which may make you feel stuck) while developing healthier coping strategies.
Melissa J. Taylor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92104 (Online Only)
I'm now accepting new telehealth clients. Do you struggle with anxiety, trauma, emotional reactivity, or depression? My approach involves processing painful emotions through psychotherapy and mind/body exercises. Using a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, I teach you skills to respond to life's challenges rather than reacting emotionally. This combination promotes well-being and balances the nervous system. To schedule a free 15-minute consultation go to MJTWellness.com
I'm now accepting new telehealth clients. Do you struggle with anxiety, trauma, emotional reactivity, or depression? My approach involves processing painful emotions through psychotherapy and mind/body exercises. Using a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Experiencing, I teach you skills to respond to life's challenges rather than reacting emotionally. This combination promotes well-being and balances the nervous system. To schedule a free 15-minute consultation go to MJTWellness.com
Nathan Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92123
Do you feel stuck in your patterns of thought and behavior? Do you feel like there must be a better way to live as an individual and in relationships? Do you struggle to live with the impacts of depression, anxiety, or ADHD? You are not alone and I'm here to help. So much of how you experience yourself, others, and the world can be understood through experiences you had within your family, school, and culture. Understanding these influences and the ideas that they made reality, can free up space for you to choose your own experiences and relationships.
Do you feel stuck in your patterns of thought and behavior? Do you feel like there must be a better way to live as an individual and in relationships? Do you struggle to live with the impacts of depression, anxiety, or ADHD? You are not alone and I'm here to help. So much of how you experience yourself, others, and the world can be understood through experiences you had within your family, school, and culture. Understanding these influences and the ideas that they made reality, can free up space for you to choose your own experiences and relationships.
Dr. Ricky J. Pope
Psychologist, MA, PhD
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92108 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
Dr. Pope is a generalist psychologist treating varied concerns. One niche or specialty area is assisting the growth and development of male-identified clients. Trained as a counseling psychologist, Dr. pope focuses on overall well-being across the lifespan. He uses a strength-based approach combined with culturally sensitive practices to help people maximize their potential, improve their well-being, and increase their capacity to live in accordance with values and goals. Services include consulting, workshops, and individual, couples, and group therapy.
Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your mistakes. It is about finding the joy in giving without expecting anything in return. It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Therapy is about learning to love yourself and grow despite your mistakes. It is about finding the joy in giving without expecting anything in return. It is about welcoming your struggles with the same strength and enthusiasm that you welcome your victories, for it is through our struggles that we grow. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Welcome to my mobile practice, where I bring the healing to you! Licensed since 1997, I offer a wealth of professional and personal lived experience to assist you with both your individual and family needs. If you join me we will work together to reach your goals. It is hard work to become our best selves & live our best lives, free from harmful responses due to wounds & holes, left over from an earlier life. You will have the support to overcome obstacles to healing the past, staying present and embracing the future, all this while developing a better understanding & acceptance for yourself, and others just as you are.
Welcome to my mobile practice, where I bring the healing to you! Licensed since 1997, I offer a wealth of professional and personal lived experience to assist you with both your individual and family needs. If you join me we will work together to reach your goals. It is hard work to become our best selves & live our best lives, free from harmful responses due to wounds & holes, left over from an earlier life. You will have the support to overcome obstacles to healing the past, staying present and embracing the future, all this while developing a better understanding & acceptance for yourself, and others just as you are.
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