Black and African American Therapists in Indianapolis, IN
Healing is not about erasing what you’ve been through, but learning how to carry it in a way that no longer controls your life. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions.
Many of my clients are used to being strong for others, yet feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally. Together, we begin to slow things down, explore patterns, and gently uncover the root of what’s keeping you feeling stuck.
My role is to provide a space where you can be honest, supported, and challenged in a way that leads to real, lasting change.
Healing is not about erasing what you’ve been through, but learning how to carry it in a way that no longer controls your life. I work with individuals who are navigating anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, substance use, and life transitions.
Many of my clients are used to being strong for others, yet feel stuck, disconnected, or overwhelmed internally. Together, we begin to slow things down, explore patterns, and gently uncover the root of what’s keeping you feeling stuck.
My role is to provide a space where you can be honest, supported, and challenged in a way that leads to real, lasting change.
My name is Karen Crawford Simms, and I am a licensed mental health therapist. I welcome clients of all identities, especially those from communities that have faced exclusion or inequity.
I specialize in working with adults in transition—particularly those in teaching, caregiving, helping, or service professions—who are navigating relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life or professional changes such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, menopause, or illness.
My name is Karen Crawford Simms, and I am a licensed mental health therapist. I welcome clients of all identities, especially those from communities that have faced exclusion or inequity.
I specialize in working with adults in transition—particularly those in teaching, caregiving, helping, or service professions—who are navigating relationship issues, parenting challenges, and life or professional changes such as pregnancy, marriage, divorce, menopause, or illness.
At Holos Integrative Healthcare, we believe that caring for your mental and emotional health is just as important as caring for your body. That’s why we take an integrative approach—bringing together behavioral health services, wellness practices, and supportive therapies designed to nurture the whole person. Whether you’re navigating stress, healing from life’s challenges, or working toward greater balance, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and care.
At Holos Integrative Healthcare, we believe that caring for your mental and emotional health is just as important as caring for your body. That’s why we take an integrative approach—bringing together behavioral health services, wellness practices, and supportive therapies designed to nurture the whole person. Whether you’re navigating stress, healing from life’s challenges, or working toward greater balance, our team is here to walk alongside you with compassion, respect, and care.
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.
Are you ready to do the work for the life you desire? At Energy Exchange Wellness, we help people who are going through big life changes; like breakups, career shifts, moving, or redefining their identity. These transitions can be stressful, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming. Our goal is to support you as you find your way forward with confidence, clarity, and balance.
Are you ready to do the work for the life you desire? At Energy Exchange Wellness, we help people who are going through big life changes; like breakups, career shifts, moving, or redefining their identity. These transitions can be stressful, confusing, and emotionally overwhelming. Our goal is to support you as you find your way forward with confidence, clarity, and balance.
The world is changing with new challenges daily. You don't have to go through it alone. Are you seeking therapy services to address life, family, work, employment, financial, health or other issues? Therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic medical conditions, coping & stress management skills, life transitions and are available. I have experience working with adults of all ages, cultures and ethnicity, and LBGTQ clients. I am also APIT certified and can see clients across the nation.
Executive Advisory, consulting and community outreach services are also available with different payment options.
The world is changing with new challenges daily. You don't have to go through it alone. Are you seeking therapy services to address life, family, work, employment, financial, health or other issues? Therapy for depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, chronic medical conditions, coping & stress management skills, life transitions and are available. I have experience working with adults of all ages, cultures and ethnicity, and LBGTQ clients. I am also APIT certified and can see clients across the nation.
Executive Advisory, consulting and community outreach services are also available with different payment options.
Are you feeling drained, stressed, fatigued, or depressed? Do you face challenges maintaining positive relationships with healthy boundaries? Have you experienced a traumatic past that you are trying to heal from? Are you a perfectionist who leaves no room for error for themself? Do you need to build your self-esteem and discover your own identity? Are you a parent who needs a safe space to express their emotions and thoughts surrounding parenting? Do you need support through one of life's many transitions? If you answered "yes" to any of these, you are in the right place!
Are you feeling drained, stressed, fatigued, or depressed? Do you face challenges maintaining positive relationships with healthy boundaries? Have you experienced a traumatic past that you are trying to heal from? Are you a perfectionist who leaves no room for error for themself? Do you need to build your self-esteem and discover your own identity? Are you a parent who needs a safe space to express their emotions and thoughts surrounding parenting? Do you need support through one of life's many transitions? If you answered "yes" to any of these, you are in the right place!
Rocker Health LLC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PH.D, NCC, LPC, LMHC, LCPC
Indianapolis, IN 46205
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.
Hello and welcome! I am a bicultural therapist with over a decade of experience providing direct psychotherapy and behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood.
As a compassionate bicultural therapist, I recognize the profound impact that culture, family systems, and lived experiences have on mental health and personal growth. I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in authenticity. My approach emphasizes understanding each client within the context of their unique identity.
Hello and welcome! I am a bicultural therapist with over a decade of experience providing direct psychotherapy and behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan, from early childhood through older adulthood.
As a compassionate bicultural therapist, I recognize the profound impact that culture, family systems, and lived experiences have on mental health and personal growth. I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment that is inclusive, culturally responsive, and grounded in authenticity. My approach emphasizes understanding each client within the context of their unique identity.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected or like you are just getting by? Do you feel like you are carrying the weight of generational or identity-based trauma, trying to navigate complex relationships, or trying to manage chronic stress, illness, or anxiety while being everything to everyone else.? Are you parenting your children, yourself and now your parents? Do you want to talk in a judgement free area to get individualized support? Are you ready to take care of you?
Did you know that individuals and couples silently struggle with emotional disconnection, intimacy concerns, sexual dissatisfaction, or communication breakdowns? They often feel alone, misunderstood, or unsure where to turn. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. We specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges related to these areas, as well as challenges with low (or mixed-matched) desire, arousal difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, infidelity, sexual shame, trauma, and relationship distress. Do I have your attention now? Let me share a little more about our practice.
Did you know that individuals and couples silently struggle with emotional disconnection, intimacy concerns, sexual dissatisfaction, or communication breakdowns? They often feel alone, misunderstood, or unsure where to turn. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. We specialize in helping individuals and couples navigate challenges related to these areas, as well as challenges with low (or mixed-matched) desire, arousal difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, infidelity, sexual shame, trauma, and relationship distress. Do I have your attention now? Let me share a little more about our practice.
Trauma, stress, and burnout can quietly shape how you think, feel, and show up in your daily life. You may look like you’re managing things on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside.
I help individuals work through the impact of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, and major life changes so they can feel more grounded, clear, and in control. Many clients also struggle with boundaries, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that feel hard to change.
Trauma, stress, and burnout can quietly shape how you think, feel, and show up in your daily life. You may look like you’re managing things on the outside, while feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected on the inside.
I help individuals work through the impact of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, and major life changes so they can feel more grounded, clear, and in control. Many clients also struggle with boundaries, emotional overwhelm, and patterns that feel hard to change.
My name is Larry, but I go by my middle name Wayne. My goal for treatment is to help individuals discover the richness of who they are. My goal is to engage you through the art of dialogue to move through the quagmires of life and discover your most authentic self.
My name is Larry, but I go by my middle name Wayne. My goal for treatment is to help individuals discover the richness of who they are. My goal is to engage you through the art of dialogue to move through the quagmires of life and discover your most authentic self.
I help high-functioning women, especially Black women and mothers, navigate grief, burnout, motherhood, relationship stress, and major life transitions.
Many of my clients are carrying grief that is not always visible loss of a loved one, a relationship, an identity, or a season of life. Others are navigating postpartum identity shifts, emotional burnout, relationship disconnection, or the pressure of always being “the strong one.”
I help high-functioning women, especially Black women and mothers, navigate grief, burnout, motherhood, relationship stress, and major life transitions.
Many of my clients are carrying grief that is not always visible loss of a loved one, a relationship, an identity, or a season of life. Others are navigating postpartum identity shifts, emotional burnout, relationship disconnection, or the pressure of always being “the strong one.”
Transformation occurs when you choose to be intentional and commit to change, even when the journey is unclear or unknown. Approaching change through therapy, unearths pathways to healing. Within the therapy process, my goal is to create an open-minded, safe, and non- judgmental space, that compassionately addresses your concerns. I help adult individuals, couples, and groups who are seeking to redefine adverse perceptions, improve poor boundaries, behavior, coping skills and practices, discover optimal functioning levels, explore the ways one experiences connection, identity, intimacy, and relationships that bring them joy.
Transformation occurs when you choose to be intentional and commit to change, even when the journey is unclear or unknown. Approaching change through therapy, unearths pathways to healing. Within the therapy process, my goal is to create an open-minded, safe, and non- judgmental space, that compassionately addresses your concerns. I help adult individuals, couples, and groups who are seeking to redefine adverse perceptions, improve poor boundaries, behavior, coping skills and practices, discover optimal functioning levels, explore the ways one experiences connection, identity, intimacy, and relationships that bring them joy.
Maria Taylor MSW, LSW/ Modern Day Therapy
Pre-Licensed Professional, MSW, LSW
5 Endorsed
Indianapolis, IN 46240
I never thought of it like that... This a phrase I often hear from my clients as I challenge them to think outside the box and embrace different perspectives and approaches. It's essential to ensure your unique story is known, seen, and heard. . I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations. Also, if interested, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together. "Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love." - Maza Dohta
I never thought of it like that... This a phrase I often hear from my clients as I challenge them to think outside the box and embrace different perspectives and approaches. It's essential to ensure your unique story is known, seen, and heard. . I help children, adolescents, and adults learn to identify and express their feelings and develop coping strategies to deal with difficult situations. Also, if interested, I offer animal therapy with the adorable ICAN therapy dog, Levi (see pic below), providing unique support in our healing work together. "Healing is an art. It takes time, it takes practice. It takes love." - Maza Dohta
I work with teens (12+) through older adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, thoughts, or life experiences. Many are navigating trauma, mood changes, or thought related challenges linked to Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Personality Disorders, and PTSD. They often feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally drained. In therapy, I provide a safe, structured space where we build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create stability so you can feel more in control and move forward with confidence.
I work with teens (12+) through older adults who feel overwhelmed by their emotions, thoughts, or life experiences. Many are navigating trauma, mood changes, or thought related challenges linked to Mood Disorders, Thought Disorders, Personality Disorders, and PTSD. They often feel stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally drained. In therapy, I provide a safe, structured space where we build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create stability so you can feel more in control and move forward with confidence.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Showing up for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. You show up for others and keep going even when you feel exhausted.
Maybe you find yourself overthinking, struggling with boundaries, replaying conversations in your mind, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. On the outside, you may appear strong and put together, but internally, you are exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Deep down, you know something needs to change. You are just not sure where to begin.
You’ve been carrying a lot for a long time. Showing up for everyone else while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally drained, or disconnected from yourself. You show up for others and keep going even when you feel exhausted.
Maybe you find yourself overthinking, struggling with boundaries, replaying conversations in your mind, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you. On the outside, you may appear strong and put together, but internally, you are exhausted from carrying so much on your own. Deep down, you know something needs to change. You are just not sure where to begin.
Have you ever felt that things could be going well in your life, but something wasn’t quite right? Or noticed that sense of dread and uncertainty towards what you’d like your life to look like? You are not alone in that feeling. Our emotions could be nudging us to pay more attention to what may bring you more peace and balance within your life. I seek to walk with you in exploring what your emotions are trying to tell you, and to establish a greater sense of direction.
We can establish skills to help you in your day to day. We can also discover parts of you that may be more hidden or that you may find difficult to talk about.
Have you ever felt that things could be going well in your life, but something wasn’t quite right? Or noticed that sense of dread and uncertainty towards what you’d like your life to look like? You are not alone in that feeling. Our emotions could be nudging us to pay more attention to what may bring you more peace and balance within your life. I seek to walk with you in exploring what your emotions are trying to tell you, and to establish a greater sense of direction.
We can establish skills to help you in your day to day. We can also discover parts of you that may be more hidden or that you may find difficult to talk about.
Welcome to Compass to The Crest. We are accepting new patients in Arizona, Indiana and Texas. We are a comprehensive mental and behavioral health organization that serves diverse individuals from a diverse perspective. I am the primary therapist and I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step towards healing and growth. With licenses in AZ, IN, NM, NV, and TX and a commitment to person-centered, evidence-based therapy, Our therapists and coaches are here to offer you a safe haven on your journey.
Welcome to Compass to The Crest. We are accepting new patients in Arizona, Indiana and Texas. We are a comprehensive mental and behavioral health organization that serves diverse individuals from a diverse perspective. I am the primary therapist and I understand that seeking therapy can be a courageous and vulnerable step towards healing and growth. With licenses in AZ, IN, NM, NV, and TX and a commitment to person-centered, evidence-based therapy, Our therapists and coaches are here to offer you a safe haven on your journey.
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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.