Black and African American Therapists in West Lafayette, IN
Mental health needs affect everyone differently and yet it can impact how one sees the world, themselves, and others. Furthermore, various diversity factors such as race, gender, religion, also influence the way one see's him/herself and the way that the world sees and treats a person. In my work with children, adults, couples, and families which spans for more than 15 years, I focus on seeing and understanding the whole person in order to assist clients on their journey to healing and acceptance.
Mental health needs affect everyone differently and yet it can impact how one sees the world, themselves, and others. Furthermore, various diversity factors such as race, gender, religion, also influence the way one see's him/herself and the way that the world sees and treats a person. In my work with children, adults, couples, and families which spans for more than 15 years, I focus on seeing and understanding the whole person in order to assist clients on their journey to healing and acceptance.
Harold Daniels / Fortress Of Solace Counseling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
I believe every person has a story — shaped by experiences, struggles, and resilience — but none of that defines your worth. No matter what you’ve been through or the choices you've made, you deserve to be seen, heard, and met with compassion, not judgment. My role is to create a safe, supportive space where you can heal on your terms, at your pace, and in a way that feels authentic to you.
I believe every person has a story — shaped by experiences, struggles, and resilience — but none of that defines your worth. No matter what you’ve been through or the choices you've made, you deserve to be seen, heard, and met with compassion, not judgment. My role is to create a safe, supportive space where you can heal on your terms, at your pace, and in a way that feels authentic to you.
As a former athlete who knows what it's like to be the only Black player on the team, you don't have to explain what it feels like to carry invisible weight or justify why expectations feel crushing.
Are you the athlete who looks unstoppable on the surface but battles self-doubt when no one's watching? Maybe you're navigating a major transition—changing teams, retiring from sport, or figuring out who you are beyond your performance. You might be carrying the weight of being "the only one" in spaces where you don't see yourself reflected. You're tired of generic advice and need someone who understands the unique pressures of competition, perfectionism, and proving yourself in environments that weren't built for you. You want a therapist who won't minimize your experience or tell you to "just think positive". I actually get it.
As a former athlete who knows what it's like to be the only Black player on the team, you don't have to explain what it feels like to carry invisible weight or justify why expectations feel crushing.
Are you the athlete who looks unstoppable on the surface but battles self-doubt when no one's watching? Maybe you're navigating a major transition—changing teams, retiring from sport, or figuring out who you are beyond your performance. You might be carrying the weight of being "the only one" in spaces where you don't see yourself reflected. You're tired of generic advice and need someone who understands the unique pressures of competition, perfectionism, and proving yourself in environments that weren't built for you. You want a therapist who won't minimize your experience or tell you to "just think positive". I actually get it.
You don't just need more insight-you need a strategy. And you don't have to wait to feel better. People that I work with usually go from upset and overwhelmed to more stable, happy, and connected to others within 8-12 sessions. I provide the warm and supportive environment needed for clients to learn that they don't have to be at the mercy of their moods. Whether you're struggling with addiction, anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or navigating the challenges of relationships, I can support you as you learn to take control of your mental health. We are now accepting teens for our short waitlist!
You don't just need more insight-you need a strategy. And you don't have to wait to feel better. People that I work with usually go from upset and overwhelmed to more stable, happy, and connected to others within 8-12 sessions. I provide the warm and supportive environment needed for clients to learn that they don't have to be at the mercy of their moods. Whether you're struggling with addiction, anxiety or depression, grieving a loss, or navigating the challenges of relationships, I can support you as you learn to take control of your mental health. We are now accepting teens for our short waitlist!
With extensive experience supporting adults, teens, and young adults from communities of color-particularly Black American communities-through anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, trauma, substance use challenges, and relationship difficulties, I bring a depth of perspective to every client I work with.
Specializing in trauma-informed CBT and DBT, enhanced with addiction-recovery strategies and psycho education, I help clients set clear goals while building practical coping and regulation skills. Each session offers achievable objectives that reduce distress, strengthen connections, and improve emotional regulation.
With extensive experience supporting adults, teens, and young adults from communities of color-particularly Black American communities-through anxiety, mood disorders, bipolar disorder, PTSD, borderline personality disorder, trauma, substance use challenges, and relationship difficulties, I bring a depth of perspective to every client I work with.
Specializing in trauma-informed CBT and DBT, enhanced with addiction-recovery strategies and psycho education, I help clients set clear goals while building practical coping and regulation skills. Each session offers achievable objectives that reduce distress, strengthen connections, and improve emotional regulation.
Hi there, I'm Jasmin! I understand the vital role that our mental health has on our quality of life. I have experience working with clients that vary in age, presenting concern, ethnicity/race, and sexual orientation, and more. It can be hard to take the first step and start therapy, so I'm happy you're here! I work with clients collaboratively to set goals that align with what they want to achieve in therapy. I also provide a space where clients feel validated/supported, while also challenging clients to be the best version of themselves.
Hi there, I'm Jasmin! I understand the vital role that our mental health has on our quality of life. I have experience working with clients that vary in age, presenting concern, ethnicity/race, and sexual orientation, and more. It can be hard to take the first step and start therapy, so I'm happy you're here! I work with clients collaboratively to set goals that align with what they want to achieve in therapy. I also provide a space where clients feel validated/supported, while also challenging clients to be the best version of themselves.
My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
My ideal client is a high-functioning woman who has spent years managing everything on her own — but internally feels exhausted, anxious, or like something unresolved is quietly running the show. She's self-aware and has likely tried to think her way through it. What she hasn't been able to do is change the patterns — the over-responsibility, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty asking for what she needs. She's ready to stop coping and start actually healing.
Life isn’t always easy. Occasionally we all need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Here at Illume Counseling and Wellness Center, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs. We focus on uncovering the root cause of your concerns and guide you towards better understanding of how you can make real change. Through therapy, we can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges.
Life isn’t always easy. Occasionally we all need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Here at Illume Counseling and Wellness Center, we realize that no two people are the same, and we tailor our therapy to meet your specific needs. We focus on uncovering the root cause of your concerns and guide you towards better understanding of how you can make real change. Through therapy, we can get you on track to leading a happier, more fulfilling life by equipping you with the tools you need to more efficiently and confidently manage life’s challenges.
Sometimes our internal voice is unkind, we may struggle to set boundaries, and our people-pleasing tendencies may get in the way of our own happiness. We may struggle to understand why this happens to even to know how to overcome these challenges. Life can truly feel like an emotional roller coaster and we can't seem to figure out how to get off of the ride. This is where therapy can come in to place. Through therapy you can learn the necessary skills to get off of the unhealthy roller coaster and find a path forward filled with safe, fun, and healthy relationships with yourself and others.
Sometimes our internal voice is unkind, we may struggle to set boundaries, and our people-pleasing tendencies may get in the way of our own happiness. We may struggle to understand why this happens to even to know how to overcome these challenges. Life can truly feel like an emotional roller coaster and we can't seem to figure out how to get off of the ride. This is where therapy can come in to place. Through therapy you can learn the necessary skills to get off of the unhealthy roller coaster and find a path forward filled with safe, fun, and healthy relationships with yourself and others.
Are you struggling with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without feeling judged or dismissed? Sometimes our worries about what our parents, friends, and loved ones think can affect our mood and even the way we see ourselves. Getting others to see your point of view can feel impossible and isolating. That's where I come in! Clients often come to me to learn healthy ways to express their individual needs, set healthy boundaries, and improve relationships within their family. From parent-child relationships to the relationship with your self, all are welcome in my office.
Are you struggling with communicating your thoughts, feelings, and emotions without feeling judged or dismissed? Sometimes our worries about what our parents, friends, and loved ones think can affect our mood and even the way we see ourselves. Getting others to see your point of view can feel impossible and isolating. That's where I come in! Clients often come to me to learn healthy ways to express their individual needs, set healthy boundaries, and improve relationships within their family. From parent-child relationships to the relationship with your self, all are welcome in my office.
At times we may feel lost or overwhelmed. We may have uncertainty when it comes to navigating challenges we face. We seek freedom from our struggles and more balance in our day-to-day lives. That is where therapy with me comes in to play. In my office, I believe that there is a place for every person to be who they are while learning ways to navigate the world around them. In my work with clients, we work as a team in order to build up healthy strategies to cope, explore deeper reasons behind our struggles, and heal from past hurts.
At times we may feel lost or overwhelmed. We may have uncertainty when it comes to navigating challenges we face. We seek freedom from our struggles and more balance in our day-to-day lives. That is where therapy with me comes in to play. In my office, I believe that there is a place for every person to be who they are while learning ways to navigate the world around them. In my work with clients, we work as a team in order to build up healthy strategies to cope, explore deeper reasons behind our struggles, and heal from past hurts.
Sometimes things that have happened to us in our past affect our present. Other times we feel uncertain about ways to move forward, overcome obstacles, or connect with our inner self in meaningful ways. Anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms can create additional challenges in our life. We don't know where to begin, how to heal, how to overcome. That is where therapy with me can come into play. In my office, I help clients find their own way to navigate the world around them with my support and guidance. Working with me means you never have to walk through this world alone.
Sometimes things that have happened to us in our past affect our present. Other times we feel uncertain about ways to move forward, overcome obstacles, or connect with our inner self in meaningful ways. Anxiety, depression, trauma symptoms can create additional challenges in our life. We don't know where to begin, how to heal, how to overcome. That is where therapy with me can come into play. In my office, I help clients find their own way to navigate the world around them with my support and guidance. Working with me means you never have to walk through this world alone.
So many times we walk through our world feeling different, alone, and misunderstood. We desire to be seen as our unique, quirky selves without the pressures to perform within the neurotypical norms. Expectations, deadlines, organization can feel like a prison. We seek refuge to live in our distinct values and have healthy relationships with our family and loved ones without judgment. Using evidence-based creative and expressive methods through a blend of art therapy and talk therapy we can explore and identify your unique place in the world.
So many times we walk through our world feeling different, alone, and misunderstood. We desire to be seen as our unique, quirky selves without the pressures to perform within the neurotypical norms. Expectations, deadlines, organization can feel like a prison. We seek refuge to live in our distinct values and have healthy relationships with our family and loved ones without judgment. Using evidence-based creative and expressive methods through a blend of art therapy and talk therapy we can explore and identify your unique place in the world.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker since 2019, and I have experience supporting young adults and adults with concerns such as addictions, substance use disorders, depression, anxiety, life transitions, relationship/ family issues, and anger management. My ideal client would like to resolve these issues by empowering themselves to learn how to counter negative thoughts, regulate emotions, tolerate moments of distress, communicate effectively, and mindfully stay within the present moment. My ideal client would like to learn these skills in order to manifest their ideal life and be the best version of themselves.
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Hello and welcome! My name is Letitia Obot, and I am a licensed clinical therapist. Life can be challenging, overwhelming and sometimes we need support navigating through the ups and downs, the changes happening in our lives and help to face the unknown. Reaching out for help is not always easy, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge and honor your courage to reach out for help.
Hello and welcome! My name is Letitia Obot, and I am a licensed clinical therapist. Life can be challenging, overwhelming and sometimes we need support navigating through the ups and downs, the changes happening in our lives and help to face the unknown. Reaching out for help is not always easy, I'd like to take a moment to acknowledge and honor your courage to reach out for help.
I specialize in working with the Black American community, communities of color, and minority populations.
There's a particular exhaustion that comes from holding it together on the outside while everything unravels internally. Maybe you're watching your child struggle with impulsivity and emotional swings, or you're an adult whose ADHD was missed for years. Maybe you're carrying grief no one acknowledges, sitting with thoughts that scare you, or holding a relationship together while everything shifts. Something in you is still reaching for change.
I specialize in working with the Black American community, communities of color, and minority populations.
There's a particular exhaustion that comes from holding it together on the outside while everything unravels internally. Maybe you're watching your child struggle with impulsivity and emotional swings, or you're an adult whose ADHD was missed for years. Maybe you're carrying grief no one acknowledges, sitting with thoughts that scare you, or holding a relationship together while everything shifts. Something in you is still reaching for change.
You’re someone who’s feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, mood swings, or relationship strain. Whether you’re an adult, teenager, couple, or part of a group, you’re ready to explore your inner world in a caring, non‑judgmental space. You appreciate a therapist who respects your cultural background, honors where you are right now, and walks beside you toward greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
You’re someone who’s feeling weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, mood swings, or relationship strain. Whether you’re an adult, teenager, couple, or part of a group, you’re ready to explore your inner world in a caring, non‑judgmental space. You appreciate a therapist who respects your cultural background, honors where you are right now, and walks beside you toward greater calm, clarity, and confidence.
Welcome! I’m Ashley, a Licensed Social Worker passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, balance, and self-understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we work on understanding your experiences, regulating the nervous system, building coping skills, strengthening boundaries, and identifying meaningful goals so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with the life you want to create.
Welcome! I’m Ashley, a Licensed Social Worker passionate about helping adolescents and adults navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence, balance, and self-understanding. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on meeting you where you are. Together, we work on understanding your experiences, regulating the nervous system, building coping skills, strengthening boundaries, and identifying meaningful goals so you can feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with the life you want to create.
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 work best with adults who feel ready to better understand themselves and open to growth and change. You don’t have to have everything figured out—just a willingness to show up honestly, reflect on patterns, and try new ways of coping. If you’re open to doing the work, we’ll be a strong fit.
I work best with adults who feel ready to better understand themselves and open to growth and change. You don’t have to have everything figured out—just a willingness to show up honestly, reflect on patterns, and try new ways of coping. If you’re open to doing the work, we’ll be a strong fit.
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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.