Black and African American Therapists in West Sacramento, CA
I am truly passionate about mental health and committed to helping individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the diverse LGBTQIA+ community. Understanding the unique challenges and experiences that individuals in this community may face is at the core of my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where people can heal and find solace in their journey towards personal growth. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a supportive environment where they can overcome obstacles and navigate life's transitions.
I am truly passionate about mental health and committed to helping individuals from all walks of life, with a special focus on serving the diverse LGBTQIA+ community. Understanding the unique challenges and experiences that individuals in this community may face is at the core of my practice. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where people can heal and find solace in their journey towards personal growth. I firmly believe that everyone deserves a supportive environment where they can overcome obstacles and navigate life's transitions.
My passion is in helping you to grow in loving yourself and loving others. I specialize in strengthening relationships. Have you been feeling unheard or underappreciated? Has there been some type of betrayal or broken trust? Is your relationship feeling extra stress during this pandemic? Are you unsure if your relationship will last? Do you and your partner(s) want to strengthen your foundation before taking the next step?
My passion is in helping you to grow in loving yourself and loving others. I specialize in strengthening relationships. Have you been feeling unheard or underappreciated? Has there been some type of betrayal or broken trust? Is your relationship feeling extra stress during this pandemic? Are you unsure if your relationship will last? Do you and your partner(s) want to strengthen your foundation before taking the next step?
I support adults, young adults, couples, and men who struggle with vulnerability, emotional expression, and forming meaningful connections. Many come feeling stuck in recurring patterns, navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity concerns, or attachment wounds. I help clients explore the deeper emotional and relational experiences shaping the present, fostering insight, healing, and lasting change so they can build healthier relationships and live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
I support adults, young adults, couples, and men who struggle with vulnerability, emotional expression, and forming meaningful connections. Many come feeling stuck in recurring patterns, navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, identity concerns, or attachment wounds. I help clients explore the deeper emotional and relational experiences shaping the present, fostering insight, healing, and lasting change so they can build healthier relationships and live more authentic, fulfilling lives.
I am a licensed mental health provider in California, Missouri and Texas and have helped clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and coping with life changes. I believe you are the expert of your story and possess many strengths that can assist you in overcoming challenges. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I am here to support you in that process.
I am a licensed mental health provider in California, Missouri and Texas and have helped clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, depression, and coping with life changes. I believe you are the expert of your story and possess many strengths that can assist you in overcoming challenges. Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage, and I am here to support you in that process.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am a dedicated mental health therapist committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological well-being. With a deep passion for fostering mental health and a wealth of experience in various therapeutic modalities. My journey to becoming a mental health therapist has been a path filled with learning, personal growth, and a deep commitment to helping others.
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience working with diverse populations. I am a dedicated mental health therapist committed to helping individuals navigate the complexities of their emotional and psychological well-being. With a deep passion for fostering mental health and a wealth of experience in various therapeutic modalities. My journey to becoming a mental health therapist has been a path filled with learning, personal growth, and a deep commitment to helping others.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or challenging relationships. Many of my clients come to me feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, and unsure of how to move forward. You might notice yourself avoiding texts or calls, holding back what you really want to say, or struggling to follow through because conflict feels overwhelming. Sometimes, it can feel like you’ve lost your sense of self and you’re left wondering when things will finally start to feel different.
I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, or challenging relationships. Many of my clients come to me feeling emotionally exhausted, disconnected from themselves, and unsure of how to move forward. You might notice yourself avoiding texts or calls, holding back what you really want to say, or struggling to follow through because conflict feels overwhelming. Sometimes, it can feel like you’ve lost your sense of self and you’re left wondering when things will finally start to feel different.
My name is Monique Martin. I have years of experience working with youth and families. I am compassionate, intuitive and authentic in my therapeutic approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with depression, family conflict, relationship issues, history of trauma, anxiety, and life traditions.
My name is Monique Martin. I have years of experience working with youth and families. I am compassionate, intuitive and authentic in my therapeutic approach. I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, client-centered therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing. I specialize in treating individuals struggling with depression, family conflict, relationship issues, history of trauma, anxiety, and life traditions.
Speak Life is a Psychotherapy and Assessment service for those who feel everything too much and still feel misunderstood. Licensed and Pre-Licensed Clinicians available. Reduced fee per session is $30-$50 per session with Training Clinicians.
Speak Life is a Psychotherapy and Assessment service for those who feel everything too much and still feel misunderstood. Licensed and Pre-Licensed Clinicians available. Reduced fee per session is $30-$50 per session with Training Clinicians.
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I am a Black therapist dedicated to creating a healing space rooted in safety, authenticity, and respect.
Clients will get a peace of mind, a safe place, with no judgement. They will get an introduction of me and if they will be comfortable with me.
I am a Black therapist dedicated to creating a healing space rooted in safety, authenticity, and respect.
Clients will get a peace of mind, a safe place, with no judgement. They will get an introduction of me and if they will be comfortable with me.
Hello! I’m Dorothy Galloway, and I’m deeply committed to supporting and uplifting individuals in our community. I believe everyone deserves a safe, judgment-free space where they feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to provide that space for those who need it most, fostering healing and growth without shame or fear.
My passion lies in advocating for mental health equity, facilitating meaningful conversations to address disparities, and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am dedicated to creating opportunities for growth and understanding while championing the importance of mental wellness for all.
Hello! I’m Dorothy Galloway, and I’m deeply committed to supporting and uplifting individuals in our community. I believe everyone deserves a safe, judgment-free space where they feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My goal is to provide that space for those who need it most, fostering healing and growth without shame or fear.
My passion lies in advocating for mental health equity, facilitating meaningful conversations to address disparities, and empowering individuals from diverse backgrounds. I am dedicated to creating opportunities for growth and understanding while championing the importance of mental wellness for all.
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
At Counseling Col:lab, we've reimagined therapy as a collaborative journey toward holistic healing. Since 2018, our diverse group of therapists has united to provide inclusive and culturally responsive counseling in Sacramento and online in California. We offer innovative mental health treatment that honors the unique identities of our clients and aim to cultivate therapeutic relationships that provide safety for our clients to grow, flourish & thrive. Through our strengths-based, de-stigmatizing approach tailored to each client's goals, we strive to make a positive impact on interpersonal, work, school, and community realtionships.
Welcome to my site, and good job on taking a pivotal step towards healing in your therapy journey. I provide clinical supervision, as well as couples, individual, and family therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents of all cultural backgrounds. I believe when we work together in therapy, it creates effective change. I am a strength-based, solution-focused therapist. I provide a safe space to feel comfortable when sharing your true thoughts, feelings, and opinions; as my goals are to help each person share their story, have a voice without judgment. Let's consult soon. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation.
Welcome to my site, and good job on taking a pivotal step towards healing in your therapy journey. I provide clinical supervision, as well as couples, individual, and family therapy. I work with adolescents, adults, and parents of all cultural backgrounds. I believe when we work together in therapy, it creates effective change. I am a strength-based, solution-focused therapist. I provide a safe space to feel comfortable when sharing your true thoughts, feelings, and opinions; as my goals are to help each person share their story, have a voice without judgment. Let's consult soon. Visit my website to schedule a free consultation.
At Sisters of Soul Youth and Family, Inc., our team of LCSWs, LMFTs, AMFTs, and ASWs supports clients facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, and family conflict. We believe you deserve more than survival—you deserve healing, peace, and meaningful connections. Life can be lived in abundance—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and financially. With evidence-based care and compassionate support, we walk beside you as you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and rediscover hope. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone—we got you!
At Sisters of Soul Youth and Family, Inc., our team of LCSWs, LMFTs, AMFTs, and ASWs supports clients facing anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, grief, and family conflict. We believe you deserve more than survival—you deserve healing, peace, and meaningful connections. Life can be lived in abundance—physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, socially, and financially. With evidence-based care and compassionate support, we walk beside you as you reclaim your voice, build resilience, and rediscover hope. You don’t have to face life’s challenges alone—we got you!
I want to work with clients who are ready and willing to work hard. Clients that understand that challenges may arise, and the process may be uncomfortable at times. In order to create meaningful progress, they are willing to contribute to the development of the therapeutic relationship. The goal is to improve self-esteem, process, and heal from the trauma, and apply healthy coping skills.
I want to work with clients who are ready and willing to work hard. Clients that understand that challenges may arise, and the process may be uncomfortable at times. In order to create meaningful progress, they are willing to contribute to the development of the therapeutic relationship. The goal is to improve self-esteem, process, and heal from the trauma, and apply healthy coping skills.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, who are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, identity development, or relationship challenges. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling with school, family, or social stressors. Through a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, I help clients better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, strengthen confidence, and create meaningful pathways toward personal, academic, and life success.
My ideal clients are children, adolescents, and young adults, particularly those from historically marginalized communities, who are navigating anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, identity development, or relationship challenges. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or struggling with school, family, or social stressors. Through a strengths-based, culturally responsive approach, I help clients better understand their emotions, develop healthy coping skills, build resilience, strengthen confidence, and create meaningful pathways toward personal, academic, and life success.
I’m Dr. Chanin, a depth-oriented somatic psychotherapist and intuitive, dedicated to helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and heal what has been held in your nervous system for far too long. Healing is relational, embodied, and an integrative process. We all innately have what we need to heal, grow, or transform; all we need is a witness or present non-judgmental support. Allow me to be your witness and support you on your journey. Healing is not a destination; it is a process of awareness, acceptance, and transformation. I’m here to help you reclaim what trauma, loss, and systems may have taken away: connection to Self.
I’m Dr. Chanin, a depth-oriented somatic psychotherapist and intuitive, dedicated to helping you reconnect with your inner wisdom and heal what has been held in your nervous system for far too long. Healing is relational, embodied, and an integrative process. We all innately have what we need to heal, grow, or transform; all we need is a witness or present non-judgmental support. Allow me to be your witness and support you on your journey. Healing is not a destination; it is a process of awareness, acceptance, and transformation. I’m here to help you reclaim what trauma, loss, and systems may have taken away: connection to Self.
Life has a way of asking more of us than we feel prepared to give, and rarely does anyone hand us a guidebook for navigating life’s most difficult moments.
Whether you’re a child learning to express big emotions, a teenager navigating life’s pressures, or an adult facing relationship challenges, family conflict, or unexpected transitions, you deserve a space where you don’t have to have it all together.
Although many people begin therapy during difficult seasons of life, it can also be a place to slow down, reflect, and invest in your well-being.
Life has a way of asking more of us than we feel prepared to give, and rarely does anyone hand us a guidebook for navigating life’s most difficult moments.
Whether you’re a child learning to express big emotions, a teenager navigating life’s pressures, or an adult facing relationship challenges, family conflict, or unexpected transitions, you deserve a space where you don’t have to have it all together.
Although many people begin therapy during difficult seasons of life, it can also be a place to slow down, reflect, and invest in your well-being.
If you’re feeling tired of patterns that no longer serve you and ready to face what’s been holding you back, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where they want more than survival—they want clarity, peace, rest, and a healthier relationship with themselves/equipped to thrive in relationships with others. Therapy can be a space to move forward mindfully, let go of unhelpful coping strategies, and begin building a life that feels more aligned, balanced, and authentic. Therapy can also be a space where your faith based values can be honored to enrich your experience.
If you’re feeling tired of patterns that no longer serve you and ready to face what’s been holding you back, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where they want more than survival—they want clarity, peace, rest, and a healthier relationship with themselves/equipped to thrive in relationships with others. Therapy can be a space to move forward mindfully, let go of unhelpful coping strategies, and begin building a life that feels more aligned, balanced, and authentic. Therapy can also be a space where your faith based values can be honored to enrich your experience.
I/My practice is grounded in the belief that we all have a deep desire and fundamental need to connect—with ourselves and with others. My practice melds my lived experience as a southern-raised, first-gen West Indian, queer womxn with an evidence-based approach that's warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental, humorous and directive. Using a culturally attuned, trauma/somatic/relational focus, we’ll explore barriers to authentic living and connecting deeply with yourself, your partner(s), the world. We’ll collaboratively curate a transformative healing process that allows you to experience: connection—healing—liberation.
I/My practice is grounded in the belief that we all have a deep desire and fundamental need to connect—with ourselves and with others. My practice melds my lived experience as a southern-raised, first-gen West Indian, queer womxn with an evidence-based approach that's warm, collaborative, nonjudgmental, humorous and directive. Using a culturally attuned, trauma/somatic/relational focus, we’ll explore barriers to authentic living and connecting deeply with yourself, your partner(s), the world. We’ll collaboratively curate a transformative healing process that allows you to experience: connection—healing—liberation.
I am a neurodivergent, queer, black clinician and I use these unique experiences to support clients in navigating related stressors.
Maybe it started with a thought, that thought became bigger and bigger, that you were struggling mentally/emotionally. That thought brought you to my page, wanting to get help for the the intrusive thoughts, the struggles in your relationships, the worries, or deep sadness. I have a unique way of understanding and learning about people. I can be a listening ear, or I can be there to help guide you through some difficult life paths. We choose the path together, that way your needs are sure to be met. I have experience working with people who have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
I am a neurodivergent, queer, black clinician and I use these unique experiences to support clients in navigating related stressors.
Maybe it started with a thought, that thought became bigger and bigger, that you were struggling mentally/emotionally. That thought brought you to my page, wanting to get help for the the intrusive thoughts, the struggles in your relationships, the worries, or deep sadness. I have a unique way of understanding and learning about people. I can be a listening ear, or I can be there to help guide you through some difficult life paths. We choose the path together, that way your needs are sure to be met. I have experience working with people who have ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
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FAQ - Black and African American Counselling
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
Working with an African American therapist can often mean that you start from a place of shared understanding with a therapist rather than having to explain your experience from scratch. A therapist who shares your racial identity is more likely to understand the specific pressures shaping your mental health, including navigating racism, cultural identity, and the overall experience of being Black in the United States. They are also more likely to understand the role that family, community, and cultural expectations play in your life without requiring a lengthy explanation. This shared foundation can create a greater sense of safety in the therapeutic relationship and make it easier to open up at the start of therapy.
Are there Black therapists who specialize in working with Black men or Black women?
Yes, many Black therapists have specific experience working with Black men or Black women. While therapists who work with Black clients broadly address concerns relevant to all genders, like anxiety or depression, those with a gender-specific focus are equipped to work with you on the particular ways that race and gender may intersect. For example, some therapists may specialize in working with Black women on topics like body image or maternal mental health, while other therapists may work with Black men on topics such as relationships or masculinity.
Do Black therapists offer marriage and couples counseling?
Yes, many Black therapists are trained in couples and marriage counseling and can work with partners navigating a wide range of relationship challenges. Therapists who identify as Black may have a better understanding of the cultural dynamics surrounding marriage, family roles, and conflict that are specific to African American communities and can work with you and your partner without making assumptions about your background.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with Black clients?
The initial consultation, which is typically a brief phone or video call, is the right time to raise a therapist’s experience working with Black clients. You can ask specific questions, such as "Do you have experience working with Black clients?" or more broad questions, such as "How do you approach cultural identity in your practice?". During the initial consultation, you can also ask whether they have undertaken training in cultural competence and how they would handle a situation where a cultural misunderstanding arose in therapy. A therapist who responds to these questions thoughtfully and without defensiveness is a good sign they are equipped to work with you effectively.
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.