Black and African American Therapists in San Fernando, CA
Evette Duren
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
Is perfectionism and people pleasing leaving you feeling blue? Do you struggle with brain fog and have no idea what brain fog is? Does cynicism know you too well? If any of this fits you, hit that reset button. I’m that clinician with direction. You are meant to have a thriving headspace. I've been here before so I will assist you with returning to your authentic self. Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other stressors that are unwelcome in your headspace will not be in control. I gotcha you. Experienced with working in a diverse population, ethnicity, gender, spirituality, age, nationality, socio-economic status, and belief system.
Sandria Bland
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Hello, I'm Sandria Bland a LMFT 134278 located out of California. I provide a therapy based on the client including client centered, CBT, solution focused, or trauma informed. I usually work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational issues, transitional life changes, and other mental health needs.
Hello, I'm Sandria Bland a LMFT 134278 located out of California. I provide a therapy based on the client including client centered, CBT, solution focused, or trauma informed. I usually work with clients struggling with depression, anxiety, family/relational issues, transitional life changes, and other mental health needs.
Cheryll Putt - Trauma Therapy and Divorce Coaching
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340 (Online Only)
I hear you. 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 and interrupts your hopes and goals, negatively impacts your day to day life, and creates relationships struggles. A childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event. Maybe you are 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.
I hear you. 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 and interrupts your hopes and goals, negatively impacts your day to day life, and creates relationships struggles. A childhood trauma might be coming up or a more recent traumatic event. Maybe you are 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.
Latrice Bradley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Hi, I'm Latrice Bradley a licensed clinician in California. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but mostly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) techniques to help my clients to have a better quality of life. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress/life transition concerns, matters of race relations, those with criminal justice interaction, challenges with parenting, and relationship issues.
Hi, I'm Latrice Bradley a licensed clinician in California. I work with adults and specialize in depression, anxiety, and trauma using some Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but mostly EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) techniques to help my clients to have a better quality of life. I work with adult clients who may be struggling with various forms of trauma, depression, anxiety, stress/life transition concerns, matters of race relations, those with criminal justice interaction, challenges with parenting, and relationship issues.
Charity Miller
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Charity Miller, licensed marriage and family therapist, is a proudly out non-binary therapist focusing primarily on working with BIPOC folks of all genders, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and adolescents ages 13-17. Their approach to therapy is meeting the client where they are and forming a healthy and safe working relationship as they believe the biggest catalyst for change is the therapeutic relationship.
Charity Miller, licensed marriage and family therapist, is a proudly out non-binary therapist focusing primarily on working with BIPOC folks of all genders, those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and adolescents ages 13-17. Their approach to therapy is meeting the client where they are and forming a healthy and safe working relationship as they believe the biggest catalyst for change is the therapeutic relationship.
Lonniel Myles
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91344
My name is Lonniel Myles and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in Nevada and California. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in mood, stress, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders using an integrative approach to help my clients toward sustainable progress toward goals and overall wellness. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
My name is Lonniel Myles and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with cross-state licensure in Nevada and California. I work with a wide range of populations and specialize in mood, stress, trauma, addiction, and co-occurring disorders using an integrative approach to help my clients toward sustainable progress toward goals and overall wellness. My approach to therapy varies based on the needs of each client I work with. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.
Genesis Abelina Espinoza
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
San Fernando, CA 91340
Hello, I am Genesis Espinoza. I am well aware that we all have different needs such as needing someone to talk to, needing someone to hear us out, needing someone to validate our feelings and experience, needing someone to process past trauma with, or simply needing someone's genuine and warm presence. All human beings need help navigating life and gaining assistance through life's confusion and obstacles.
Hello, I am Genesis Espinoza. I am well aware that we all have different needs such as needing someone to talk to, needing someone to hear us out, needing someone to validate our feelings and experience, needing someone to process past trauma with, or simply needing someone's genuine and warm presence. All human beings need help navigating life and gaining assistance through life's confusion and obstacles.
Honey Golian
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
San Fernando, CA 91346
Greetings! I'm Honey, an Associate Marriage Family Therapist dedicated to helping couples build resilient relationships, guiding parents (all stages of parenting) through the challenges of family life, and supporting Individuals/ Executives and/or Athletics facing anxiety and/or depression. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I am committed to creating a safe space for exploration, growth, and healing.
Greetings! I'm Honey, an Associate Marriage Family Therapist dedicated to helping couples build resilient relationships, guiding parents (all stages of parenting) through the challenges of family life, and supporting Individuals/ Executives and/or Athletics facing anxiety and/or depression. With a compassionate and collaborative approach, I am committed to creating a safe space for exploration, growth, and healing.
New U Therapy Center & Family Services
Marriage & Family Therapist, MD, LMFT, PsyD, LCSW, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Fernando, CA 91344
We are one-stop-shop mental health clinic! We have best specialists in therapy, psychiatry, substance use, child, family, couples or relationships issues. We coordinate! We collaborate between all specialists to make it easy for you or your family member. We work with all ages from anxiety, depression or stress to higher level clinical issues. We remove stress from not knowing what's best for you and find the best specialist and solution for your experience and healing. It's time to remove all blocks and find your true, authentic self and start feeling freedom and joy! Contact us today to explore your life journey!
We are one-stop-shop mental health clinic! We have best specialists in therapy, psychiatry, substance use, child, family, couples or relationships issues. We coordinate! We collaborate between all specialists to make it easy for you or your family member. We work with all ages from anxiety, depression or stress to higher level clinical issues. We remove stress from not knowing what's best for you and find the best specialist and solution for your experience and healing. It's time to remove all blocks and find your true, authentic self and start feeling freedom and joy! Contact us today to explore your life journey!
Kerri-Anne Smith-Osei
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, PCC, CLC, CECP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
San Fernando, CA 91344
Not accepting new clients
Healing isn't linear and that's why I take a holistic approach to promote healing on all levels: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. I am a Trauma therapist specializing in Integrative Therapy. In addition to being a Registered AMFT, I am also a Triple Certified Master Life Coach/Couples Coach and Certified Emotion Code Practitioner (Emotion Code utilizes Kinesiology, the scientific study of human body movement).
Healing isn't linear and that's why I take a holistic approach to promote healing on all levels: emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. I am a Trauma therapist specializing in Integrative Therapy. In addition to being a Registered AMFT, I am also a Triple Certified Master Life Coach/Couples Coach and Certified Emotion Code Practitioner (Emotion Code utilizes Kinesiology, the scientific study of human body movement).
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Anastasia Gorden
Marriage & Family Therapist, PsyD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
North Hills, CA 91343
Tell me your story, your struggles, your dreams, and we'll work together to heal and transform your life and relationships. My clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative space to heal from past wounds, strengthen their emotional wellness, and improve their relationships for lasting meaningful change. Please visit my website to learn more about how we can work together.
Tell me your story, your struggles, your dreams, and we'll work together to heal and transform your life and relationships. My clients can expect a compassionate and collaborative space to heal from past wounds, strengthen their emotional wellness, and improve their relationships for lasting meaningful change. Please visit my website to learn more about how we can work together.
Alinne Butcher
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344 (Online Only)
You wake up and already know it’s going to be a bad day. Last night you fell asleep with a knot in your stomach and a lump in your throat. Things haven’t been okay for a long time, but now all the words left unsaid are taking a toll on your body. You wish you could share what you feel and need without it causing a fight with your partner. Every little thing has become a point of tension and a reason to fight. After the arguments, the silence is loud and you feel vulnerable, unsure, and scared. Anxiety and insecurities creep in and you question whether this relationship is the right choice.
You wake up and already know it’s going to be a bad day. Last night you fell asleep with a knot in your stomach and a lump in your throat. Things haven’t been okay for a long time, but now all the words left unsaid are taking a toll on your body. You wish you could share what you feel and need without it causing a fight with your partner. Every little thing has become a point of tension and a reason to fight. After the arguments, the silence is loud and you feel vulnerable, unsure, and scared. Anxiety and insecurities creep in and you question whether this relationship is the right choice.
Davante L Jennings
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
North Hills, CA 91343
Integrating a solutions-oriented approach, behavioral therapy, and empathy, I work with clients to create a challenging yet empowering vortex for change. In my work, one size does not fit all so creating a strong therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance. I aim to walk alongside you in the path towards finding, empowering, and affirming oneself, time and time again.
Integrating a solutions-oriented approach, behavioral therapy, and empathy, I work with clients to create a challenging yet empowering vortex for change. In my work, one size does not fit all so creating a strong therapeutic alliance is of utmost importance. I aim to walk alongside you in the path towards finding, empowering, and affirming oneself, time and time again.
Erica D Carrington
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325
I believe that with the right kind of motivation and support, anyone can make their dreams come true. I would be honored to assist you in navigating your therapeutic journey. I have experience addressing many diverse issues including school problems; social phobias; emotional and physical traumas; parenting skills; as well as assisting young adults transitioning to college and increasing positive family communication skills. I truly enjoy helping people reach their full potentials and dreams. Whatever you are struggling with I am here to help you navigate through it. "Tomorrow Will Be Better"
I believe that with the right kind of motivation and support, anyone can make their dreams come true. I would be honored to assist you in navigating your therapeutic journey. I have experience addressing many diverse issues including school problems; social phobias; emotional and physical traumas; parenting skills; as well as assisting young adults transitioning to college and increasing positive family communication skills. I truly enjoy helping people reach their full potentials and dreams. Whatever you are struggling with I am here to help you navigate through it. "Tomorrow Will Be Better"
J Thomas & Associates, Inc
DBA, MBA, PFA, BHuServ, MHt
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91325 (Online Only)
I welcome most clients who desire enhanced mental dispositions. I work with toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors. I promote the most positive attitude in my practice and I share all of my talents in hopes of attaining the very best results possible.
I welcome most clients who desire enhanced mental dispositions. I work with toddlers, teens, adults, and seniors. I promote the most positive attitude in my practice and I share all of my talents in hopes of attaining the very best results possible.
Alba Wellness Group
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Panorama City, CA 91402
We are our community. We are BIPOC. Our clients reflect the eclectic and diverse life experiences and training of our clinicians. Our clients come to us to deal with life transitions, identity, acculturation, trauma and grief. We get to know you and tailor our treatment approach specifically to your individual and/or your family’s needs. We use the latest in evidence-based practices to make sure that you are receiving innovative and quality mental health support.
We are our community. We are BIPOC. Our clients reflect the eclectic and diverse life experiences and training of our clinicians. Our clients come to us to deal with life transitions, identity, acculturation, trauma and grief. We get to know you and tailor our treatment approach specifically to your individual and/or your family’s needs. We use the latest in evidence-based practices to make sure that you are receiving innovative and quality mental health support.
Kelisha LaGrone
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Northridge, CA 91343
My name is Kelisha LaGrone and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both CA and TX. My approach to therapy includes meeting my clients where they are at and co- creating and collaborating with my clients to tailor a treatment plan that meets their individual and very unique needs. My focus area includes, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity integration and consolidation, family or relationship conflict, and trauma.
My name is Kelisha LaGrone and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both CA and TX. My approach to therapy includes meeting my clients where they are at and co- creating and collaborating with my clients to tailor a treatment plan that meets their individual and very unique needs. My focus area includes, anxiety, depression, life transitions, identity integration and consolidation, family or relationship conflict, and trauma.
Norine Campbell
Psychologist, CP
Verified Verified
Van Nuys, CA 91402
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
My name is Norine Campbell. I am a licensed Clinical Forensic Psychologist. My approach to therapy is to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship so that the focus can be on healing in a nonjudgmental and safe space in order to move towards positive change. My focus has been with adolescents and adults dealing with severe mental illness, substance abuse issues, trauma, behavioral issues, anxiety and anger.
Archelena McDonald
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
My name is Archelena McDonald (the preferred name is Dee Dee), and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Los Angeles, California, and serving clients statewide via telehealth. I currently work with adults and specialize in providing treatment for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, PTSD, and couples/family counseling. Therapy is never a "one size fits all," so I try to partner with my client to help identify desired areas of growth.
Grace Ofosua Peprah
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Granada Hills, CA 91344
I like to create a safe, nonjudgemental and trusting environment for my clients. I use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goals with my clients. I believe that approaching goal setting in that way will make it realistic and achievable.
I like to create a safe, nonjudgemental and trusting environment for my clients. I use SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-Bound) goals with my clients. I believe that approaching goal setting in that way will make it realistic and achievable.
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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.