Black and African American Therapists in Longmont, CO
My approach to therapy is person-centered and systemic in nature. I view therapy as an acknowledgment of an internal desire to become more attuned to the way that you experience the world. Therapy can help develop skills that improve functioning for individuals.
My approach to therapy is person-centered and systemic in nature. I view therapy as an acknowledgment of an internal desire to become more attuned to the way that you experience the world. Therapy can help develop skills that improve functioning for individuals.
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Higher Sights Counseling. Samantha was raised in New Hampshire, and recently moved to Colorado from South Carolina where she received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She also received her BA degree in Psychology from Winthrop University in South Carolina. Samantha is also pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado.
Samantha is a Licensed Professional Counselor at Higher Sights Counseling. Samantha was raised in New Hampshire, and recently moved to Colorado from South Carolina where she received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Lenoir-Rhyne University. She also received her BA degree in Psychology from Winthrop University in South Carolina. Samantha is also pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of Northern Colorado.
Having graduated from Naropa University's Contemplative Counseling Master's Program, my focus is to assist clients in applying self-kindness. Furthermore, I lead clients through mindfulness practices centered toward promoting self-acceptance. Seeing myself as a hypnotic permission slip through which my clients can access their own innate wisdom, I believe that all individuals carry within themselves the Brilliant Sanity with which they are capable of healing themselves and gaining autonomy over their lives. As such, I serve as a catalyst for my clients' healing and transformational process.
Having graduated from Naropa University's Contemplative Counseling Master's Program, my focus is to assist clients in applying self-kindness. Furthermore, I lead clients through mindfulness practices centered toward promoting self-acceptance. Seeing myself as a hypnotic permission slip through which my clients can access their own innate wisdom, I believe that all individuals carry within themselves the Brilliant Sanity with which they are capable of healing themselves and gaining autonomy over their lives. As such, I serve as a catalyst for my clients' healing and transformational process.
Welcome to a place where therapy doesn’t have to feel awkward or intimidating.
At Ellie, we make therapy approachable. We know opening up to someone new can feel like a lot. That’s why we focus on helping you connect with someone you actually vibe with.
Because when life gets overwhelming, you don’t need perfect—you need real.
We’re here for the moments when you’re holding it together… and the moments when you’re absolutely freaking the f out. A space where you can talk, unload, laugh, cry—whatever you need—without judgment.
Welcome to a place where therapy doesn’t have to feel awkward or intimidating.
At Ellie, we make therapy approachable. We know opening up to someone new can feel like a lot. That’s why we focus on helping you connect with someone you actually vibe with.
Because when life gets overwhelming, you don’t need perfect—you need real.
We’re here for the moments when you’re holding it together… and the moments when you’re absolutely freaking the f out. A space where you can talk, unload, laugh, cry—whatever you need—without judgment.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. Most people suffer from more than one problem at once. My expertise allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and psychiatry allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
Hope is not something that everyone has, but it is something everyone deserves. I work successfully with adolescents and adults to overcome difficult problems including addiction, substance abuse, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), relationship problems, and overwhelming emotions. My expertise in both psychotherapy and psychiatry allows me to help people resolve compounding problems though an integrative and effective approach. My passion is working with complex trauma, extremely intense emotions, and addiction. I am committed to helping you feel better, uncover your potential, and achieve meaningful goals.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. For some, that looks like anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that feels constant, or emotions that are hard to manage. For others, it shows up in their child, behavior changes, school struggles, or emotional ups and downs that leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or your child, it often starts with the sense that something isn’t working and it’s time for support.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. For some, that looks like anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that feels constant, or emotions that are hard to manage. For others, it shows up in their child, behavior changes, school struggles, or emotional ups and downs that leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or your child, it often starts with the sense that something isn’t working and it’s time for support.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. For some, that looks like anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that feels constant, or emotions that are hard to manage. For others, it shows up in their child, behavior changes, school struggles, or emotional ups and downs that leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or your child, it often starts with the sense that something isn’t working and it’s time for support.
You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. For some, that looks like anxiety that won’t quiet down, stress that feels constant, or emotions that are hard to manage. For others, it shows up in their child, behavior changes, school struggles, or emotional ups and downs that leave you feeling worried and unsure how to help. Whether you’re reaching out for yourself or your child, it often starts with the sense that something isn’t working and it’s time for support.
David Rothman, LPC Licensed Professional
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
8 Endorsed
Longmont, CO 80501
I support individuals and couples across Colorado through secure telehealth using emotionally focused, evidence-based therapy. If you feel unseen, disconnected, or weighed down by more than you let on, you don’t have to face it alone.
I believe our struggles make sense within the context of our relationships and life experiences. Together, we’ll gently explore the patterns that keep you stuck and work toward building greater safety, trust, and closeness—within yourself and with the people who matter most. Our work is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to your needs, honoring your strengths.
I support individuals and couples across Colorado through secure telehealth using emotionally focused, evidence-based therapy. If you feel unseen, disconnected, or weighed down by more than you let on, you don’t have to face it alone.
I believe our struggles make sense within the context of our relationships and life experiences. Together, we’ll gently explore the patterns that keep you stuck and work toward building greater safety, trust, and closeness—within yourself and with the people who matter most. Our work is collaborative, compassionate, and paced to your needs, honoring your strengths.
Therapy can feel intimidating or unfamiliar, and it’s normal to wonder what it will be like to open up. No matter what you are navigating (ADHD, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, identity, negative thoughts, difficult family dynamics, etc.), it's a possibility that you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid of judgement, or unsure where to begin sorting through these challenges. Here, I will collaborate with you to help you feel understood, supported, and capable of handling life’s roadblocks while fostering meaning and promoting a comfortable space. I hope to help you to feel loved and more human at the end of each and every day!
Therapy can feel intimidating or unfamiliar, and it’s normal to wonder what it will be like to open up. No matter what you are navigating (ADHD, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, identity, negative thoughts, difficult family dynamics, etc.), it's a possibility that you might feel stuck, overwhelmed, afraid of judgement, or unsure where to begin sorting through these challenges. Here, I will collaborate with you to help you feel understood, supported, and capable of handling life’s roadblocks while fostering meaning and promoting a comfortable space. I hope to help you to feel loved and more human at the end of each and every day!
Now accepting AETNA insurance. Areas of expertise include: narcissistic abuse, coping with emotionally immature individuals, couples and family therapy, anxiety management for teenagers, work stress, grief and loss, and trust issues.
Now accepting AETNA insurance. Areas of expertise include: narcissistic abuse, coping with emotionally immature individuals, couples and family therapy, anxiety management for teenagers, work stress, grief and loss, and trust issues.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling disconnected from their own emotional world. You may have grown up in a family where emotions weren’t talked about, where you had to keep the peace, take care of others, or meet high expectations. You might still carry the pressure to be perfect, productive, or “good,” even if it leaves you exhausted or resentful. You have a hard time knowing what you feel or finding the words to explain it. You may struggle to name your own needs or trust your inner voice. You worry about being misunderstood and notice emotions build up inside until you shut down, overthink, or feel stuck.
Many of the people I work with come to therapy feeling disconnected from their own emotional world. You may have grown up in a family where emotions weren’t talked about, where you had to keep the peace, take care of others, or meet high expectations. You might still carry the pressure to be perfect, productive, or “good,” even if it leaves you exhausted or resentful. You have a hard time knowing what you feel or finding the words to explain it. You may struggle to name your own needs or trust your inner voice. You worry about being misunderstood and notice emotions build up inside until you shut down, overthink, or feel stuck.
Horses offer both a grounding presence and an honest reflection of how we show up. Whether you are working through relationship struggles, grief, trauma, depression, or just feeling stuck, we can work with present-moment connections to experiment with new ways of being. I am a licensed mental-health counselor candidate (LPCC) with an MA in Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University. I work with youth and adults at Medicine Horse in Longmont, Colorado, to offer equine-facilitated psychotherapy in partnership with our herd of animals. I also offer nature-based sessions in Boulder County.
Horses offer both a grounding presence and an honest reflection of how we show up. Whether you are working through relationship struggles, grief, trauma, depression, or just feeling stuck, we can work with present-moment connections to experiment with new ways of being. I am a licensed mental-health counselor candidate (LPCC) with an MA in Nature-Based Transpersonal Counseling from Naropa University. I work with youth and adults at Medicine Horse in Longmont, Colorado, to offer equine-facilitated psychotherapy in partnership with our herd of animals. I also offer nature-based sessions in Boulder County.
I specialize in working with sensitive, high-achieving adults—often midlife women—who are ready for real change in both their inner world and their work. You may be feeling anxious, exhausted, stuck in familiar patterns, or quietly disconnected from your confidence, purpose, or joy. You’re thoughtful, capable, and self-aware—and you know it’s time for something to shift.
My approach is practical, body-aware, and trauma-informed. In our sessions, I offer tools that go beyond talking alone, sharing tools to calm the nervous system, and create meaningful change. Clients leave sessions feeling clearer, steadier, and more resourced.
I specialize in working with sensitive, high-achieving adults—often midlife women—who are ready for real change in both their inner world and their work. You may be feeling anxious, exhausted, stuck in familiar patterns, or quietly disconnected from your confidence, purpose, or joy. You’re thoughtful, capable, and self-aware—and you know it’s time for something to shift.
My approach is practical, body-aware, and trauma-informed. In our sessions, I offer tools that go beyond talking alone, sharing tools to calm the nervous system, and create meaningful change. Clients leave sessions feeling clearer, steadier, and more resourced.
Valerie Lemon
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, CCS
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and groups and will work with you to increase your felt sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem while challenging you to experiment, in the spirit of play, with new ways of seeing and being in the world. We will collaborate in creating a safe and trusting space where you can show up with greater authenticity, reclaim disowned parts of yourself, and be free to make new choices around old habitual patterns.
I am passionate about working with individuals, couples and groups and will work with you to increase your felt sense of self-acceptance and self-esteem while challenging you to experiment, in the spirit of play, with new ways of seeing and being in the world. We will collaborate in creating a safe and trusting space where you can show up with greater authenticity, reclaim disowned parts of yourself, and be free to make new choices around old habitual patterns.
We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. We want contact, relationships, and intimacy. We want to be fulfilled, belong, and stable in all of the ways.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, past relationship wounds, broken childhoods; These are all parts of ourselves that block us from that real sense of fulfilment, belonging, and safety we all need. Are you tired of lacking confidence and healthy boundaries? Are you afraid of your own anger? Does rage ruin one relationship after another?
The people I work with eventually have one goal.. To land at home, safely within themselves & loved ones in fulfillment and belonging.
We all want to be seen, heard, and understood. We want contact, relationships, and intimacy. We want to be fulfilled, belong, and stable in all of the ways.
Anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, past relationship wounds, broken childhoods; These are all parts of ourselves that block us from that real sense of fulfilment, belonging, and safety we all need. Are you tired of lacking confidence and healthy boundaries? Are you afraid of your own anger? Does rage ruin one relationship after another?
The people I work with eventually have one goal.. To land at home, safely within themselves & loved ones in fulfillment and belonging.
I have several passions: 1) I help women struggling with depression and self esteem, especially as they age, to find meaning in their lives. 2) I help parents raise kids who will want to come home for Thanksgiving...and you'll want to see them. 3) I help parents who have made a decision not to work to be full-time stay-at-home parents feel confident and validated in their choice. There is no more important work than successfully raising the next generation. 4) I help seniors dealing with aging issues, depression, and addictions. 5) I help all adults dealing with addictions, depression, and anxiety.
I have several passions: 1) I help women struggling with depression and self esteem, especially as they age, to find meaning in their lives. 2) I help parents raise kids who will want to come home for Thanksgiving...and you'll want to see them. 3) I help parents who have made a decision not to work to be full-time stay-at-home parents feel confident and validated in their choice. There is no more important work than successfully raising the next generation. 4) I help seniors dealing with aging issues, depression, and addictions. 5) I help all adults dealing with addictions, depression, and anxiety.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
The desire to be connected to others is innate, and yet we sometimes find ourselves alone, hopeless, sad, scared, and angry. I believe that being connected to ourselves and others is part of the human experience, and recovery from symptoms that interrupt our ability to live our lives to the fullest is possible. I have over 25 years of experience working with individuals who struggle with issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction. I believe change and insight are possible, and freedom from pain and suffering is attainable.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc. is known throughout Colorado in diagnosing, and treating treating mental health conditions. Oak Tree Behavioral Services, Inc, provides: Individual Therapy, Marriage Therapy, and Testing. Interventions target problematic behavior, cognitions, and emotional dysregulation. Treatments are pragmatic, evidence-based and interventions that address the factors that contribute to the personal adversity. Therapeutic style is marked mutual collaboration, fresh perspective taking, active teaching, and warmth. Clinicians are committed to tailoring strategies to build upon client's unique qualities, concerns, and circumstances. We strive to provide the direction needed to not only cope, but to "own" challenges and strengths.
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You have the skills you need to achieve your goals. Often, we aren’t conscious of what causes us stress, nor are we aware of the memories that we hold physically. Life on the planet is stressful, I know you don’t always feel like like you have the energy to face it. The fact is that you do continue to face it, that's an accomplishment. My goal is to help you figure "it "out. So often in life, we become experts at everything except ourselves. Together we will identify your goals, and then we will develop the plan to achieve them. If you would like to schedule an appointment, email me your name, birth date and your phone number.
You have the skills you need to achieve your goals. Often, we aren’t conscious of what causes us stress, nor are we aware of the memories that we hold physically. Life on the planet is stressful, I know you don’t always feel like like you have the energy to face it. The fact is that you do continue to face it, that's an accomplishment. My goal is to help you figure "it "out. So often in life, we become experts at everything except ourselves. Together we will identify your goals, and then we will develop the plan to achieve them. If you would like to schedule an appointment, email me your name, birth date and your phone number.
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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.