Black and African American Therapists in San Diego, CA
Selam Kidane
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92132 (Online Only)
In world full current events that the ways we coexist as human beings, we lack safe spaces to be vulnerable. Most often the struggles, whether with depression, anxiety, concentration, toxic workplaces, trauma, experiences with racism, among other stressors are not openly discussed, creating deeply rooted feelings of loneliness and isolation. Most often the hardest thing is asking for help, confiding in someone, talking about how you feel. The beauty of therapy is that it provides this safe space to work through and discuss these issues, recognize how they affect different parts of your life and work to address them.
In world full current events that the ways we coexist as human beings, we lack safe spaces to be vulnerable. Most often the struggles, whether with depression, anxiety, concentration, toxic workplaces, trauma, experiences with racism, among other stressors are not openly discussed, creating deeply rooted feelings of loneliness and isolation. Most often the hardest thing is asking for help, confiding in someone, talking about how you feel. The beauty of therapy is that it provides this safe space to work through and discuss these issues, recognize how they affect different parts of your life and work to address them.
I’m Paul Allen - you can call me JR - and I can help. I provide online therapy to clients from California, New Mexico and New Hampshire. Are you ready to see changes in your life? Relationship? Interested in ways to support individuals within your life? Are you nervous about what change looks like? Do you struggle with generic “advice” because your situation is so unique that what works for some people doesn’t seem to work for you?
I’m Paul Allen - you can call me JR - and I can help. I provide online therapy to clients from California, New Mexico and New Hampshire. Are you ready to see changes in your life? Relationship? Interested in ways to support individuals within your life? Are you nervous about what change looks like? Do you struggle with generic “advice” because your situation is so unique that what works for some people doesn’t seem to work for you?
Carmelle Ellison
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92101 (Online Only)
As far as anyone knows, you’re an achiever. Yet, on the inside, you’re still striving like you have so much to prove to yourself and others. The exhaustion felt in your body, reminds you that there has to be more to life than self-sacrificial endurance. You’re in need of a full body exhale, and support along the path to lasting change. It’s time now - you’ve tried to do it on your own for far too long. You have the right to feel deeply alive, to embrace healthy unconditional care and support, and to take up unapologetic space in this world. In our work together, I'll help you live your life like it's golden.
As far as anyone knows, you’re an achiever. Yet, on the inside, you’re still striving like you have so much to prove to yourself and others. The exhaustion felt in your body, reminds you that there has to be more to life than self-sacrificial endurance. You’re in need of a full body exhale, and support along the path to lasting change. It’s time now - you’ve tried to do it on your own for far too long. You have the right to feel deeply alive, to embrace healthy unconditional care and support, and to take up unapologetic space in this world. In our work together, I'll help you live your life like it's golden.
Raenisha D. Love
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92154 (Online Only)
Starting therapy can be scary! Therapy is a collaborative process that allows me to guide and empower you to resolve issues that are affecting your life. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and boundary-setting in work and personal life. I provide culturally appropriate services while using your strengths as a starting point. I am queer and trans-affirming and welcome LGBTQAI clients, their families and loved ones.
Starting therapy can be scary! Therapy is a collaborative process that allows me to guide and empower you to resolve issues that are affecting your life. I work with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and boundary-setting in work and personal life. I provide culturally appropriate services while using your strengths as a starting point. I am queer and trans-affirming and welcome LGBTQAI clients, their families and loved ones.
Carissa Lataillade
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92154 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Carissa. Are you caring for others and struggling to find time for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and stressed out? It’s okay to feel this way, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people from many walks of life discover their identity, take advantage of their inherent strengths, and develop personalized coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with a recent breakup, work related stress, depressive episodes, or anxious spiraling thoughts, let's work together to achieve your mental health goals!
Hello, I'm Carissa. Are you caring for others and struggling to find time for yourself? Are you feeling overwhelmed, drained, and stressed out? It’s okay to feel this way, and you don’t have to go through it alone. I help people from many walks of life discover their identity, take advantage of their inherent strengths, and develop personalized coping strategies. Whether you're struggling with a recent breakup, work related stress, depressive episodes, or anxious spiraling thoughts, let's work together to achieve your mental health goals!
Anxiety Counseling | Pre-Marital Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92102 (Online Only)
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Do you long for a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping individuals just like you find clarity, strength, and the courage to embrace change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected? Do you long for a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in helping individuals just like you find clarity, strength, and the courage to embrace change.
Krystalynn Williams
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92127
I help women and mothers who strive to live life from barely surviving to thriving. Together, we will build a self-narrative where you will embody the type of 'main character energy' everyone deserves to live. I aim to provide a safe space for women, mothers (and couples) who often feel overwhelmed in leading their many life roles. My experience in providing mental health services to low-income families with children exhibiting at-risk behaviors helped shift my focus to the center of the family: the wellness of mother (and parents). I believe the best way to offer quality love and care to others is to serve from a full cup.
I help women and mothers who strive to live life from barely surviving to thriving. Together, we will build a self-narrative where you will embody the type of 'main character energy' everyone deserves to live. I aim to provide a safe space for women, mothers (and couples) who often feel overwhelmed in leading their many life roles. My experience in providing mental health services to low-income families with children exhibiting at-risk behaviors helped shift my focus to the center of the family: the wellness of mother (and parents). I believe the best way to offer quality love and care to others is to serve from a full cup.
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.
Hello, my name is Shena and I am a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner who has had the pleasure of working in public and private sector behavioral health which has provided me with a germane of experience working with individuals, children, and families. In my experience, I learned quickly that people who struggled with internal challenges were either confronted with familial shame or cultural stigma which made asking for help very difficult or non-existent which left many to struggle in silence. For these reasons, I have made it my life’s mission to advocate for and help individuals who may not have the support they need.
Hello, my name is Shena and I am a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner who has had the pleasure of working in public and private sector behavioral health which has provided me with a germane of experience working with individuals, children, and families. In my experience, I learned quickly that people who struggled with internal challenges were either confronted with familial shame or cultural stigma which made asking for help very difficult or non-existent which left many to struggle in silence. For these reasons, I have made it my life’s mission to advocate for and help individuals who may not have the support they need.
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.
It is challenging to be in our own thoughts and to find the motivation needed to achieve the things we want or that which we are expected to achieve. Life is hard enough without the pressures of living up to others’ expectations. Know, however, that you have the ability to shape your own future and live the life you want. You don’t need to keep suffering the demands you inherited. Embracing your own goals and desires can lead to acceptance and fulfillment, and can help discredit the assumption that discord and chaos will ravage your life and relationships if done otherwise.
It is challenging to be in our own thoughts and to find the motivation needed to achieve the things we want or that which we are expected to achieve. Life is hard enough without the pressures of living up to others’ expectations. Know, however, that you have the ability to shape your own future and live the life you want. You don’t need to keep suffering the demands you inherited. Embracing your own goals and desires can lead to acceptance and fulfillment, and can help discredit the assumption that discord and chaos will ravage your life and relationships if done otherwise.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
Joe Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
San Diego, CA 92121 (Online Only)
With 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of men, women, and children in the California area to address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, irritability, and stress. I incorporate a collaborative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, client-centered, and Dialectical modalities. I meet my clients where they are and tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual and unique needs.
With 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve worked with hundreds of men, women, and children in the California area to address issues such as trauma, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, irritability, and stress. I incorporate a collaborative approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-focused, client-centered, and Dialectical modalities. I meet my clients where they are and tailor treatment to meet each client’s individual and unique needs.
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.
Cheryll Putt - Trauma Therapy and Divorce Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Diego, CA 92127 (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.
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.
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.
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