Black and African American Therapists in Washington, DC
You desperately want to change but find yourself recreating the same painful patterns. You feel stuck—unsure of how to move forward.
Perhaps you’ve tried talk therapy but found that rehashing your life experiences provided only temporary relief. You may have even tried to think differently but still couldn't change how you felt.
I use mind-body treatment approaches to address the effects of unresolved trauma still living in the body, quietly shaping your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s holding you back, so you can truly heal and step into a freer, more joyful life.
You desperately want to change but find yourself recreating the same painful patterns. You feel stuck—unsure of how to move forward.
Perhaps you’ve tried talk therapy but found that rehashing your life experiences provided only temporary relief. You may have even tried to think differently but still couldn't change how you felt.
I use mind-body treatment approaches to address the effects of unresolved trauma still living in the body, quietly shaping your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Together, we’ll work to uncover what’s holding you back, so you can truly heal and step into a freer, more joyful life.
I'm Jenn, your Black, queer, nonbinary therapist, and I support people through life transitions, grief, identity shift, and change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in humor. I pull from narrative and somatic therapy, with a touch of Internal Family Systems (IFS). While it may be cliche, I do believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of therapy. I value curiosity and a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and seen, not judged.
I'm Jenn, your Black, queer, nonbinary therapist, and I support people through life transitions, grief, identity shift, and change.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in humor. I pull from narrative and somatic therapy, with a touch of Internal Family Systems (IFS). While it may be cliche, I do believe the therapeutic relationship is one of the most important parts of therapy. I value curiosity and a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe and seen, not judged.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while building tools you can actually use in daily life.
I’m a licensed psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting adults and adolescents navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship concerns, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is collaborative, practical, and grounded in helping you better understand yourself while building tools you can actually use in daily life.
Rose Colored Counseling + Wellness is a mental health and wellness practice that specializes in supporting Black women ages 18 - 40.
I use emotion focused and strengths based strategies to help you identify what you're feeling and work through it to heal. I also take time to help you identify your best strengths and how we can use those to work through your current challenges. I offer teletherapy and walk and talk therapy for individuals. I also offer couples therapy virtually.
Rose Colored Counseling + Wellness is a mental health and wellness practice that specializes in supporting Black women ages 18 - 40.
I use emotion focused and strengths based strategies to help you identify what you're feeling and work through it to heal. I also take time to help you identify your best strengths and how we can use those to work through your current challenges. I offer teletherapy and walk and talk therapy for individuals. I also offer couples therapy virtually.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
I am so glad that you are here. Taking the steps toward healing is no easy task, so if no one has said it, I am so proud of you. Society spends so much time trying to tell us who we are and what we need to be that sometimes we forget who we are and what we are worth. The hardest part of the therapeutic process is showing up. Healing can be complicated and scary at times. However, through this process, I hope you discover all the beautiful qualities that make you exceptional.
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
Jalyn Harden is a licensed clinical social worker living and evolving in Washington, DC. She genuinely enjoys working with women, and has a focus on empowerment in dating, sexuality, and relationships. Her work is influenced by a mind-body-spirit approach to therapy, incorporating several evidence-based orientations.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the treatment of mental health. I have a passion for my private practice. I believe in a holistic approach where I help clients to develop a treatment plan for clinical psychotherapy that is tailored specific to the client's individual needs. My treatment includes a collaborative client-therapist approach , which emphasizes the individual's strengths and insights and is based upon a balance of body, mind and soul. The client is at the center of my work. I'm passionate about helping clients reach their treatment goals.
I am a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years of experience in the treatment of mental health. I have a passion for my private practice. I believe in a holistic approach where I help clients to develop a treatment plan for clinical psychotherapy that is tailored specific to the client's individual needs. My treatment includes a collaborative client-therapist approach , which emphasizes the individual's strengths and insights and is based upon a balance of body, mind and soul. The client is at the center of my work. I'm passionate about helping clients reach their treatment goals.
You may be the one everyone leans on while quietly carrying stress, anxiety, burnout, or emotional heaviness on your own. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship stress, motherhood, family responsibilities, or the pressure to keep it all together. Many of my clients are ready for a space where they can exhale, be honest, and start making sense of what they’ve been carrying. In our work together, I help you process your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
You may be the one everyone leans on while quietly carrying stress, anxiety, burnout, or emotional heaviness on your own. I work with adults who are feeling overwhelmed by life transitions, relationship stress, motherhood, family responsibilities, or the pressure to keep it all together. Many of my clients are ready for a space where they can exhale, be honest, and start making sense of what they’ve been carrying. In our work together, I help you process your emotions, strengthen coping skills, and move forward with more clarity, confidence, and self-trust.
Rooted to Rise (Supervisor) Mental Health & Christ
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPC- S, CAC, NCC, PMH-C
Online Only
Dr. Rene' has twenty plus years of counseling experiences. She began within the penal system, raised 28 foster children using Reality Therapy, and now specializing in perinatal, postpartum, depression, alcohol/substance, and anxiety disorders within several community such as, veterans, LBGTQ, females, couples, teens, and family.
Dr. Rene' has twenty plus years of counseling experiences. She began within the penal system, raised 28 foster children using Reality Therapy, and now specializing in perinatal, postpartum, depression, alcohol/substance, and anxiety disorders within several community such as, veterans, LBGTQ, females, couples, teens, and family.
Hello! My name is Erika White and I am a licensed psychologist. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma and are having difficulty recovering, are depressed, and/or are having difficulties sleeping. You may also notice that you are feeling less social, more irritable, struggling with day-to-day tasks, and finding it difficult to connect with others as you would like.
Hello! My name is Erika White and I am a licensed psychologist. I specialize in working with adults who have experienced trauma and are having difficulty recovering, are depressed, and/or are having difficulties sleeping. You may also notice that you are feeling less social, more irritable, struggling with day-to-day tasks, and finding it difficult to connect with others as you would like.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
Have you ever wondered “What’s really going on?”
Whether you’re noticing challenges with attention, emotional regulation, learning, or social development, getting clear answers can feel overwhelming. You may have been told different things, tried different supports, or felt unsure about what your child—or you—actually need.
I specialize in comprehensive psychological evaluations for children and adults, that provide clarity, direction, and a deeper understanding of how you or your child thinks, learns, and experiences the world.
Each evaluation is designed to go beyond a diagnosis and give you meaningful, actionable insights.
Dawn Prather
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW-C, PMH-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Greetings! My name is Dawn Prather, and I am the owner and founder of Revolutionary Wellness (RevoWell), a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. We promote overall wellbeing by utilizing a multidimensional approach aimed at healing. We believe that mental, physical, and spiritual wellness are equally important and each must be nurtured to achieve optimal, holistic health. We have a wide range of specializations–visit our website to view each clinician's bio.
Greetings! My name is Dawn Prather, and I am the owner and founder of Revolutionary Wellness (RevoWell), a tribe of extraordinary clinicians dedicated to REVOlutionizing WELLness in the BIPOC community. We promote overall wellbeing by utilizing a multidimensional approach aimed at healing. We believe that mental, physical, and spiritual wellness are equally important and each must be nurtured to achieve optimal, holistic health. We have a wide range of specializations–visit our website to view each clinician's bio.
I support individuals working through the deep and often hidden impacts of trauma—whether rooted in the past or triggered by life’s most vulnerable moments, like fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum, or perinatal loss. I also help couples navigating the identity and relational shifts that come with parenting. My work extends to those facing anxiety, depression, and major transitions. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we’ll move toward healing, reconnection, and a stronger sense of self.
I support individuals working through the deep and often hidden impacts of trauma—whether rooted in the past or triggered by life’s most vulnerable moments, like fertility struggles, pregnancy, postpartum, or perinatal loss. I also help couples navigating the identity and relational shifts that come with parenting. My work extends to those facing anxiety, depression, and major transitions. You don’t have to stay stuck. Together, we’ll move toward healing, reconnection, and a stronger sense of self.
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
Results-oriented, compassionate and "Relentless work ethic" are words patients have described me. I take a "whatever it takes empathic attitude" serving patients suffering from depression, psychosis, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, and family dysfunction. I spent my most of my career practicing in DC's Ward 7 and Ward 8 servicing DC's most vulnerable lower income populations. I have experience with The Department of Behavior Health as a crisis supervisor, ACT clinical supervisor and a Child/Adult psychotherapist.
Have you ever felt extremely overwhelmed and stressed? Let me partner with you to regain control of your feelings and effectively manage intense emotions.
Have you ever felt extremely overwhelmed and stressed? Let me partner with you to regain control of your feelings and effectively manage intense emotions.
I get it, It's hard out here. In a world that demands more than it gives, it is imperative that one develops their voice to speak their truth & find their way to liberation and connection. My approach to therapy blends relational insight, holistic practices, & trauma-informed interventions to guide you toward healing and personal growth. As a therapist working from an interpersonal/relational lens, I believe that healing happens within the context of relationships—both with others & with yourself. Together, we’ll explore patterns in your relationships, gain insight into your emotional world, & foster self-compassion & connection
I get it, It's hard out here. In a world that demands more than it gives, it is imperative that one develops their voice to speak their truth & find their way to liberation and connection. My approach to therapy blends relational insight, holistic practices, & trauma-informed interventions to guide you toward healing and personal growth. As a therapist working from an interpersonal/relational lens, I believe that healing happens within the context of relationships—both with others & with yourself. Together, we’ll explore patterns in your relationships, gain insight into your emotional world, & foster self-compassion & connection
Are you grappling with intense emotions or painful memories, navigating life transitions, or seeking a space for open conversation and self-discovery? Do you experience anxiety, tension, or overwhelm, or wonder why you feel irritable, tearful, or unable to enjoy your usual activities? In times of stress, people often withdraw, avoid, or adopt other unhealthy habits, only to find it makes them feel worse. You probably long for more effective ways to cope, handle your emotions, and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Are you grappling with intense emotions or painful memories, navigating life transitions, or seeking a space for open conversation and self-discovery? Do you experience anxiety, tension, or overwhelm, or wonder why you feel irritable, tearful, or unable to enjoy your usual activities? In times of stress, people often withdraw, avoid, or adopt other unhealthy habits, only to find it makes them feel worse. You probably long for more effective ways to cope, handle your emotions, and work towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
ActNow for Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW , LCSW-C
1 Endorsed
Washington, DC 20001
ActNow for Mental Health's services are free of charge for those aged 17-32 in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. Our services do not require insurance! Part of the ongoing mental health crisis is the fact that certain communities have been historically underserved by the U.S. health system, which includes LGBTQIA+ and POC populations, people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and people who are uninsured or underinsured. ANMH looks to serve these populations with thoughtful, compassionate care.
ActNow for Mental Health's services are free of charge for those aged 17-32 in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC. Our services do not require insurance! Part of the ongoing mental health crisis is the fact that certain communities have been historically underserved by the U.S. health system, which includes LGBTQIA+ and POC populations, people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, and people who are uninsured or underinsured. ANMH looks to serve these populations with thoughtful, compassionate care.
I work best with individuals who feel stuck and know something needs to change whether it’s due to stress, poor decisions, life transitions, or involvement with the legal system. Many are trying to get back on track but aren’t sure how. I help by creating a space where you can be yourself, take accountability, and start making better choices with figuring out better ways to move forward.
I work best with individuals who feel stuck and know something needs to change whether it’s due to stress, poor decisions, life transitions, or involvement with the legal system. Many are trying to get back on track but aren’t sure how. I help by creating a space where you can be yourself, take accountability, and start making better choices with figuring out better ways to move forward.
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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.