Black and African American Therapists in Iowa City, IA
ABCD Therapy & Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
Online Only
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
We are a team of highly skilled folks who serve a wide variety of client needs. Our agency specifically focuses on support people who have struggled with trauma or complex trauma needs, including child sexual abuse, sexual assault, domestic violence, religious trauma, refugee experiences and survivors of torture. We also support clients who are navigating key identity struggles including transgender and gender diverse clients, racial identity and trauma, grief and loss, and relationship and life transitions. We are experts in multicultural care, and in experiences of anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction and BPD.
Beauty in Brokenness Counseling Solutions
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi I'm Tillary Rochelle, a proud combat veteran! I'm licensed in NC, TX, IA, CO, and FL. Listen, I get it. Sometimes you may feel stuck and experience overwhelming emotions. My role as your therapist is to work along side you to help you understand how your past may be in your present. I work with adult individuals who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress to help them connect how those issues may rooted in unresolved trauma, childhood adversities, or relational stresses.
Hi I'm Tillary Rochelle, a proud combat veteran! I'm licensed in NC, TX, IA, CO, and FL. Listen, I get it. Sometimes you may feel stuck and experience overwhelming emotions. My role as your therapist is to work along side you to help you understand how your past may be in your present. I work with adult individuals who have a variety of personal issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress to help them connect how those issues may rooted in unresolved trauma, childhood adversities, or relational stresses.
Dr. Ashley Nicole Frazier
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my goal to help any and everyone who needs it. I am a multicultural therapist whose main goal is to assist my clients in being the best person they can be. When you come to Strength in Diversity therapy center you will feel welcomed and accepted no matter your creed, color, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. It is my hope that once you leave my therapy room you will feel rejuvenated, full of life, and ready to take on the world.
As a Marriage and Family Therapist, it is my goal to help any and everyone who needs it. I am a multicultural therapist whose main goal is to assist my clients in being the best person they can be. When you come to Strength in Diversity therapy center you will feel welcomed and accepted no matter your creed, color, race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, etc. It is my hope that once you leave my therapy room you will feel rejuvenated, full of life, and ready to take on the world.
Silence can hurt. Yes, the roles of being a mom, wife, friend, and child are GREAT but they can also be draining. Maybe you know your relationships are unfulfilling or your work life has been stressful for quite some time. You may be thinking how you got here. You may be wondering if you are the problem. Your doubts and anxieties about the world around you may be stemming from societal pressure, cultural influence, or past experiences- which we know is unfair to compare our situation to past events.
Silence can hurt. Yes, the roles of being a mom, wife, friend, and child are GREAT but they can also be draining. Maybe you know your relationships are unfulfilling or your work life has been stressful for quite some time. You may be thinking how you got here. You may be wondering if you are the problem. Your doubts and anxieties about the world around you may be stemming from societal pressure, cultural influence, or past experiences- which we know is unfair to compare our situation to past events.
B.P.R. Therapy, Mediation & Coaching Svcs PLLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CCPT, CFTP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Families, couples and individuals impacted by trauma can find it difficulty to get the help they need. Trauma can impact a families basic ability to communicate and get along, fuel a couples difficulty to feel safe and heard by one another and erode an individuals ability to self regulate. It is common to feel stuck and more often than not, unaddressed or unresolved trauma is the culprit. If you suspect there is trauma at play, holding you and your loved one back from real progress and change, real long lasting change is here. Follow me on IG b.p.r. services. I will be starting a segment called Ask Dr. B for the underserved.
Families, couples and individuals impacted by trauma can find it difficulty to get the help they need. Trauma can impact a families basic ability to communicate and get along, fuel a couples difficulty to feel safe and heard by one another and erode an individuals ability to self regulate. It is common to feel stuck and more often than not, unaddressed or unresolved trauma is the culprit. If you suspect there is trauma at play, holding you and your loved one back from real progress and change, real long lasting change is here. Follow me on IG b.p.r. services. I will be starting a segment called Ask Dr. B for the underserved.
Hello, my name is Tyler Charles! I'm an independent LMHC in the State of Iowa. I'm a tCADC with the IBC. When it comes to therapy, I believe in having innate curiosity about the world and experience that the client comes to the therapy space with. Understanding a person and their world allows for an equitable relationship where the client is empowered to lead their mental health experience. I specialize in Stress/Trauma, ADHD & Autism, and Multicultural Issues on Mental Health.
Hello, my name is Tyler Charles! I'm an independent LMHC in the State of Iowa. I'm a tCADC with the IBC. When it comes to therapy, I believe in having innate curiosity about the world and experience that the client comes to the therapy space with. Understanding a person and their world allows for an equitable relationship where the client is empowered to lead their mental health experience. I specialize in Stress/Trauma, ADHD & Autism, and Multicultural Issues on Mental Health.
It is extremely discouraging when our fears, self-esteem, or mood get in the way of living a our lives the way we want and making rewarding connections with others. It is even more challenging when you also experience personal trauma or trauma on the community level. A culturally in-tune therapist can help. When I work with you, I take all aspects of your cultural identity into account so we can understand the whole picture of your life experiences together. You can feel safe to talk openly about your unique experiences tied to your racial, sexual or gender identity and the intersectionality of those and many more aspects of you.
It is extremely discouraging when our fears, self-esteem, or mood get in the way of living a our lives the way we want and making rewarding connections with others. It is even more challenging when you also experience personal trauma or trauma on the community level. A culturally in-tune therapist can help. When I work with you, I take all aspects of your cultural identity into account so we can understand the whole picture of your life experiences together. You can feel safe to talk openly about your unique experiences tied to your racial, sexual or gender identity and the intersectionality of those and many more aspects of you.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? Life can be overwhelming but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. At SATT, which stands for Seat At The Table, we give you access to the therapeutic table and the tools for you to understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
Are you struggling with issues related to trauma, depression, grief, anxiety, or major life changes? Life can be overwhelming but we are here to guide you through any obstacles you may face. At SATT, which stands for Seat At The Table, we give you access to the therapeutic table and the tools for you to understand yourself more deeply and better cope with change.
LaJuana Walker-McGill
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Are you looking for ways to improve your quality of life? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives. Through 24 years of experience in private practice, I have demonstrated my dedication to the empowerment of individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive outcomes for the clients that I serve. Virtual therapy appointments available for Iowa clients. Do you have Aetna, Cigna, or Optum (Optum EAP) insurance? Please click my website link to request a consultation.
Are you looking for ways to improve your quality of life? I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor that is dedicated to helping others create positive outcomes for their lives. Through 24 years of experience in private practice, I have demonstrated my dedication to the empowerment of individuals and couples. My goal is to provide a safe and comfortable environment that promotes positive outcomes for the clients that I serve. Virtual therapy appointments available for Iowa clients. Do you have Aetna, Cigna, or Optum (Optum EAP) insurance? Please click my website link to request a consultation.
Omnia Yeater
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
Iowa City, IA 52240
Waitlist for new clients
Omnia is a licensed social worker who is passionate about providing services to individuals experiencing grief, loss, trauma, opioid and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and life adjustments/transitions. Omnia provides individual therapy to clients ranging from 17 years old to adults. Omnia has worked in many different settings, including behavioral health clinics specializing in substance use disorders, crisis stabilization units, and supporting individuals and families experiencing the death of a loved one.
Omnia is a licensed social worker who is passionate about providing services to individuals experiencing grief, loss, trauma, opioid and substance use disorders, anxiety, depression, and life adjustments/transitions. Omnia provides individual therapy to clients ranging from 17 years old to adults. Omnia has worked in many different settings, including behavioral health clinics specializing in substance use disorders, crisis stabilization units, and supporting individuals and families experiencing the death of a loved one.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide validation, empathy, and support for all of my clients. Using warmth and compassion, I collaborate with clients to facilitate empowerment and acceptance in their lives as they move toward meaningful change.
As a licensed psychologist, I provide validation, empathy, and support for all of my clients. Using warmth and compassion, I collaborate with clients to facilitate empowerment and acceptance in their lives as they move toward meaningful change.
Meet Our Black and African American Therapists
I'm accepting new clients. I believe every human wants to belong and seeks connection to others. This can be more challenging for some, causing unnecessary suffering and isolation. I believe that everyone deserves to feel like they belong and can function at their highest potential, regardless of the trauma they endured. I know that bearing your most vulnerable self to a complete stranger can be intimidating but I will provide you with a non-judgemental, compassionate, and caring space for you to do your hard work to achieve your mental, emotional, and social goals.
I'm accepting new clients. I believe every human wants to belong and seeks connection to others. This can be more challenging for some, causing unnecessary suffering and isolation. I believe that everyone deserves to feel like they belong and can function at their highest potential, regardless of the trauma they endured. I know that bearing your most vulnerable self to a complete stranger can be intimidating but I will provide you with a non-judgemental, compassionate, and caring space for you to do your hard work to achieve your mental, emotional, and social goals.
Are you looking to understand the root of your challenges and gain deeper insight into yourself? Perhaps you often find yourself worrying, doubting your abilities, or losing interest in activities that once brought you joy. If so, you may be seeking a safe, honest, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore and express yourself and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, our work together will address and reduce barriers that get in the way of your growth and potential.
Are you looking to understand the root of your challenges and gain deeper insight into yourself? Perhaps you often find yourself worrying, doubting your abilities, or losing interest in activities that once brought you joy. If so, you may be seeking a safe, honest, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore and express yourself and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Whether you are dealing with anxiety, depression, or trauma, our work together will address and reduce barriers that get in the way of your growth and potential.
Iyana (she/her) has an integrative counseling style with an emphasis on Multicultural, Feminist, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Iyana believes a therapeutic relationship is most effective when built on mutual respect and collaboration. Iyana will always honor the innate wisdom and insight that an individual carries. She rejects the notion that when we experience adversity, we need “rescuing.” Iyana instead embraces the idea that a sacred and safe compassionate holding space to give voice to our narratives will empower us to trust our lived experiences address our trauma, manage what is unbearable and live more intentionally.
Iyana (she/her) has an integrative counseling style with an emphasis on Multicultural, Feminist, and Cognitive Behavioral therapy. Iyana believes a therapeutic relationship is most effective when built on mutual respect and collaboration. Iyana will always honor the innate wisdom and insight that an individual carries. She rejects the notion that when we experience adversity, we need “rescuing.” Iyana instead embraces the idea that a sacred and safe compassionate holding space to give voice to our narratives will empower us to trust our lived experiences address our trauma, manage what is unbearable and live more intentionally.
Children, adolescents, and adults who have faced challenging experiences in their lives or who are currently facing challenging experiences in their lives need and deserve to exist in spaces where they feel safe, can be heard and are accepted as they are. They often come to therapy because they believe they deserve to heal from their past experiences or cope with current experiences for themselves and those around them. Many of them also come to believe that they are inherently worthy of existing in a space that is safe and accepting of their authentic selves, which can be very freeing.
Children, adolescents, and adults who have faced challenging experiences in their lives or who are currently facing challenging experiences in their lives need and deserve to exist in spaces where they feel safe, can be heard and are accepted as they are. They often come to therapy because they believe they deserve to heal from their past experiences or cope with current experiences for themselves and those around them. Many of them also come to believe that they are inherently worthy of existing in a space that is safe and accepting of their authentic selves, which can be very freeing.
Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. A common perception of therapy is that it is one-sided and offers little chance for communication or experiencing each other as actual persons. You can count on me to be as genuine as they come! While having as much fun as possible along the way! I want to assist you in finding the answers and improvements in your life that you desire. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist, but I hope you will give it some thought, and perhaps take a deep breath, before seeing how I can help.
Let me pour you a cup of tea or coffee, and let’s talk. I believe one of the bravest things you can do is begin to understand your own story. A common perception of therapy is that it is one-sided and offers little chance for communication or experiencing each other as actual persons. You can count on me to be as genuine as they come! While having as much fun as possible along the way! I want to assist you in finding the answers and improvements in your life that you desire. It can be scary to reach out to a therapist, but I hope you will give it some thought, and perhaps take a deep breath, before seeing how I can help.
For over ten years Caleb has worked with youth and their families, as a school counselor, behavioral health intervention services counselor, and mental health counselor. Caleb founded an after school program for at-risk youth through The Academic and Enrichment Youth Center called "Strive For Success." Caleb works with children, youth, adults, couples and families helping them solve tough problems with a hopeful, solution-focused approach. His desire is to bring positive change to the challenges life can bring. He is an ordained minister and volunteers his time as a ministry director for Lifepointe Christian Faith Center.
For over ten years Caleb has worked with youth and their families, as a school counselor, behavioral health intervention services counselor, and mental health counselor. Caleb founded an after school program for at-risk youth through The Academic and Enrichment Youth Center called "Strive For Success." Caleb works with children, youth, adults, couples and families helping them solve tough problems with a hopeful, solution-focused approach. His desire is to bring positive change to the challenges life can bring. He is an ordained minister and volunteers his time as a ministry director for Lifepointe Christian Faith Center.
Sally H Darley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Iowa City, IA 52240
My ideal client is commited to personal growth. I believe we are all fragile creatures, yet capable of resilience. We experience painful thought/feeling states and then we weave stories to explain them. Narrative Therapy has been a natural fit for me: the client defines the goals, we examine the details of self-limiting stories, including family and cultural "scripts." We work to co-create stories about identity that have more space for possibilities and emotional resilience.
My ideal client is commited to personal growth. I believe we are all fragile creatures, yet capable of resilience. We experience painful thought/feeling states and then we weave stories to explain them. Narrative Therapy has been a natural fit for me: the client defines the goals, we examine the details of self-limiting stories, including family and cultural "scripts." We work to co-create stories about identity that have more space for possibilities and emotional resilience.
I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and thrive through the challenges and changes and losses that life inevitably brings. I offer an empathetic listening ear and a hopeful solutions-focused approach, developing my client's strengths and coping skills to help them meet their therapy goals. I believe that human connection through healthy relationships makes all the difference when we are struggling, and I love working with people to strengthen relationships with those closest to them.
I enjoy helping individuals, couples, and families build resilience and thrive through the challenges and changes and losses that life inevitably brings. I offer an empathetic listening ear and a hopeful solutions-focused approach, developing my client's strengths and coping skills to help them meet their therapy goals. I believe that human connection through healthy relationships makes all the difference when we are struggling, and I love working with people to strengthen relationships with those closest to them.
Mary Eldridge Emdr Spanish-Speaking Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW , LCSW
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like you’re never good enough?
Do you feel lost and don't know where to start?
Maybe you have tried everything and nothing works. Maybe you feel exhausted but can't relax even when you try. Our brain is constantly on hyperdrive and it feels impossible to make it stop. Life after trauma is rough, and people who have experienced it struggle with these quite frequently. But if you ready to break this never-ending cycle, I'm the trauma therapist for you! You don't have to have all the answers because, together, we can figure them out!
Do you feel like you’re never good enough?
Do you feel lost and don't know where to start?
Maybe you have tried everything and nothing works. Maybe you feel exhausted but can't relax even when you try. Our brain is constantly on hyperdrive and it feels impossible to make it stop. Life after trauma is rough, and people who have experienced it struggle with these quite frequently. But if you ready to break this never-ending cycle, I'm the trauma therapist for you! You don't have to have all the answers because, together, we can figure them out!
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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.