Black and African American Therapists in Elkton, MD
They are looking to break through the silos of trauma that is holding you back from living the best life you can? The ideal client is an individual willing to change by driving through and letting go of the past by processing their pain to address present behaviors. Clients' issues are managing not just their day-to-day, but reliving their yesterday and being stuck looking for their place and acceptance in the world. I help those who are diagnosed with mental illnesses work with their coping skills and emotional regulation. And those who have anxiety take that next step towards using mindfulness in reducing worry.
They are looking to break through the silos of trauma that is holding you back from living the best life you can? The ideal client is an individual willing to change by driving through and letting go of the past by processing their pain to address present behaviors. Clients' issues are managing not just their day-to-day, but reliving their yesterday and being stuck looking for their place and acceptance in the world. I help those who are diagnosed with mental illnesses work with their coping skills and emotional regulation. And those who have anxiety take that next step towards using mindfulness in reducing worry.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in self-exploration, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to start. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity struggles, or life transitions. Some have experienced generational patterns of dysfunction or a lack of emotional support and are now seeking to break cycles and build healthier lives. This client often comes to therapy feeling stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They may carry a deep desire to feel empowered, seen, and validated.
My ideal client is someone who is ready to engage in self-exploration, even if they feel unsure or overwhelmed about where to start. They may be navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, identity struggles, or life transitions. Some have experienced generational patterns of dysfunction or a lack of emotional support and are now seeking to break cycles and build healthier lives. This client often comes to therapy feeling stuck, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted. They may carry a deep desire to feel empowered, seen, and validated.
Hi there, I'm TréSina! I’m a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating stress, transitions, and periods when life feels off balance or overwhelming. I take a structured, collaborative approach focused on understanding what’s going on now, building on what’s already working, and helping you move forward in a way that feels realistic and supportive. We build on your existing skills, identify small workable changes, and focus on practical steps that support steadiness, choice, and forward movement in everyday life.
Hi there, I'm TréSina! I’m a licensed therapist who works with adults navigating stress, transitions, and periods when life feels off balance or overwhelming. I take a structured, collaborative approach focused on understanding what’s going on now, building on what’s already working, and helping you move forward in a way that feels realistic and supportive. We build on your existing skills, identify small workable changes, and focus on practical steps that support steadiness, choice, and forward movement in everyday life.
I’m sure searching for mental health support can be challenging. Seeking someone to talk to that holds no judgement; listens, see's you, and understands. Responds non defensively? Sometimes you even fear talking to the ones close to you, because you feel you are a burden. "They have enough going in their lives" or "They won't understand, and if they do they will through it in my face later". How can you trust when you aren't even sure what you are feeling; all the confusing information in the world today, showboated all accross social media. You just need a space to think, a space that is quiet, help you make sense of it all. Heal.
I’m sure searching for mental health support can be challenging. Seeking someone to talk to that holds no judgement; listens, see's you, and understands. Responds non defensively? Sometimes you even fear talking to the ones close to you, because you feel you are a burden. "They have enough going in their lives" or "They won't understand, and if they do they will through it in my face later". How can you trust when you aren't even sure what you are feeling; all the confusing information in the world today, showboated all accross social media. You just need a space to think, a space that is quiet, help you make sense of it all. Heal.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a licensed therapist passionate about working with adolescents and young adults. I believe that many young people grow up being told their feelings don't matter, which can make it difficult to express or even identify emotions later in life. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and validated, knowing that your feelings are real and important; because we've all experienced the opposite, and you deserve better. I primarily work with teens and adults processing childhood experiences. If this sounds like what you need, I would love to work with you.
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I'm a licensed therapist passionate about working with adolescents and young adults. I believe that many young people grow up being told their feelings don't matter, which can make it difficult to express or even identify emotions later in life. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and validated, knowing that your feelings are real and important; because we've all experienced the opposite, and you deserve better. I primarily work with teens and adults processing childhood experiences. If this sounds like what you need, I would love to work with you.
Thanks for stopping by. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, or relationship and family conflict, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Many people reach out when they’re burned out, stuck in cycles of self-doubt, stress, or major life transitions that feel too heavy to carry solo. I work with individuals of all ages and multicultural families navigating ADHD, behavioral challenges, school issues, substance use, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, and relationship strain across identities. Sessions are warm, curious, direct, holistic, and focused on real-world tools you can actually use.
Thanks for stopping by. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, or relationship and family conflict, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Many people reach out when they’re burned out, stuck in cycles of self-doubt, stress, or major life transitions that feel too heavy to carry solo. I work with individuals of all ages and multicultural families navigating ADHD, behavioral challenges, school issues, substance use, self-esteem struggles, parenting stress, and relationship strain across identities. Sessions are warm, curious, direct, holistic, and focused on real-world tools you can actually use.
Earnest R Reaves
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, MS, LCPC, LCADC, CCTP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
As a professional counselor it is my sincere hope that everyone who suffers with mental, emotional, or spiritual pain, learn to live by their own self direction with wellbeing and purpose. If you feel that your life has become unmanageable or if you feel stuck in your personal life, marriage, career or spirituality, today I tell you there is help for you. I am a dually licensed counselor and my mission is to rehabilitate the mind, body, and spirit using scientific clinical interventions and techniques.
Francine Bouyett
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, CMAC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
It can be difficult to open up and talk about your life stressors to someone you don’t know. Sometimes we can feel unheard or alone and just need someone who can be a helping, nonjudgmental, and listening ear. The hardest part can be finding the words to express ourselves and process what can feel like a jumbled mess and you just need someone to help put the scattered puzzle pieces together to create a beautiful picture. Aristotle said it best, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom.” I can help with building coping skills, work on effective communication, self-expression, processing trauma/grief, and mindfulness.
It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.
It is my primary focus to help empower my clients to make meaningful changes in their lives through goal-directed interventions and strategic planning. With twenty plus years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and various mental health & addiction populations, I encourage the use of one's own strengths to overcome challenging issues. I have been trained to treat various mental health and addictions issues. I use evidence-based, goal oriented and measurable techniques to assist in the therapeutic process. This journey I promise to take with you will achieve positive outcomes and results.
Dr. Christina L Taylor
Counselor, PhD, LPCMH, LCPC
11 Endorsed
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
Have you felt lost and without a clear direction in life? Has your relationship with a significant other faltered, and now you need help rekindling that connection? Are you in need of someone to talk to, who will listen and accept you as you are? Could you use more support and guidance with managing the stress of your daily life? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
Have you felt lost and without a clear direction in life? Has your relationship with a significant other faltered, and now you need help rekindling that connection? Are you in need of someone to talk to, who will listen and accept you as you are? Could you use more support and guidance with managing the stress of your daily life? Today you are one step closer to a new you where you feel empowered and on a positive path to growth and well-being.
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Most individuals arrive to therapy troubled by their own unique sets of deeply personal life circumstances, as well as circumstances that are nearly universal parts of what make us human. These universally challenging circumstances often include, the reality that life is full of uncertainty; that we all have a need to discover our own identity and purpose, and that we are all responsible for the task of trying to figure out a way to make some sense of the world around us with the time that we have here.
Most individuals arrive to therapy troubled by their own unique sets of deeply personal life circumstances, as well as circumstances that are nearly universal parts of what make us human. These universally challenging circumstances often include, the reality that life is full of uncertainty; that we all have a need to discover our own identity and purpose, and that we are all responsible for the task of trying to figure out a way to make some sense of the world around us with the time that we have here.
We are here to support clients in Baltimore City and surrounding areas who are seeking help for mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties managing daily life due to psychiatric conditions. We work with individuals navigating complex circumstances, including housing instability, financial stress, or social isolation, providing guidance, practical tools, and compassionate support to help them improve emotional well-being, regain confidence, and make meaningful life changes.
We are here to support clients in Baltimore City and surrounding areas who are seeking help for mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, or difficulties managing daily life due to psychiatric conditions. We work with individuals navigating complex circumstances, including housing instability, financial stress, or social isolation, providing guidance, practical tools, and compassionate support to help them improve emotional well-being, regain confidence, and make meaningful life changes.
Have you felt inadequate or not good enough? Are there things from your past that still haunt you? Do you feel disconnected and/or discouraged? Let's together take a journey toward creating a sense of self-awareness and self-worth thus, finding meaning in life, and ultimately create positive change that results in healing.
Have you felt inadequate or not good enough? Are there things from your past that still haunt you? Do you feel disconnected and/or discouraged? Let's together take a journey toward creating a sense of self-awareness and self-worth thus, finding meaning in life, and ultimately create positive change that results in healing.
Have you ever thought…“There has to be more to life than this? What am I here for? No one understands me!” Do you sometimes feel as though you are not noticed or appreciated for what you bring to the table? Does anxiety, fear, worry, thoughts of traumatic events or depression seem to hang around longer these days? Ever think…“I can’t handle this! I don’t know what I’m going to do! Does anyone even care about what I’m going through?” I care and I am here to help you!
Have you ever thought…“There has to be more to life than this? What am I here for? No one understands me!” Do you sometimes feel as though you are not noticed or appreciated for what you bring to the table? Does anxiety, fear, worry, thoughts of traumatic events or depression seem to hang around longer these days? Ever think…“I can’t handle this! I don’t know what I’m going to do! Does anyone even care about what I’m going through?” I care and I am here to help you!
Hi, I'm Sibao Dunham, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults and couples navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach combines practical tools with a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop healthier ways of thinking, communicating, and coping. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relationship-focused strategies to help clients create a meaningful and lasting change. The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy.
Hi, I'm Sibao Dunham, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who works with adults and couples navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach combines practical tools with a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and develop healthier ways of thinking, communicating, and coping. I integrate approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and relationship-focused strategies to help clients create a meaningful and lasting change. The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin understanding what brought you to therapy.
Issues: Client often face a variety of challenges that may impact their daily lives. Anxiety disorder could be one of them which causes persistent worry , panic attack and difficulty managing emotions. Another is depression, which causes sadness, hopelessness, and adhonia.
Needs: what clients needs the most is support / understanding because they need a safe environment to express their emotions without been judged. Also, they need coping strategies/ skills because the need guidance to navigate their feelings.
Goals: they need to learn how to manage stress/ emotions effectively. Why: They seek for support to get a relief .
Issues: Client often face a variety of challenges that may impact their daily lives. Anxiety disorder could be one of them which causes persistent worry , panic attack and difficulty managing emotions. Another is depression, which causes sadness, hopelessness, and adhonia.
Needs: what clients needs the most is support / understanding because they need a safe environment to express their emotions without been judged. Also, they need coping strategies/ skills because the need guidance to navigate their feelings.
Goals: they need to learn how to manage stress/ emotions effectively. Why: They seek for support to get a relief .
Jamaal Simmons
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW-C
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I offer real tools, real talk, and a space where high-functioning Black men can finally be seen and start healing for real.
You’ve mastered holding it together: career, family, ambition, but inside, you’re tired. ADHD, trauma, addiction, emotional overload… all of it quietly draining you. You’re craving real healing, not surface talk. I work with high-functioning men and creatives who need space to unpack, reset, and reclaim clarity. No judgment. Just truth, tools, and a therapist who gets it. If you're ready to stop spiraling and start healing, let’s talk. Free intro call. Email is best for connecting.
I offer real tools, real talk, and a space where high-functioning Black men can finally be seen and start healing for real.
You’ve mastered holding it together: career, family, ambition, but inside, you’re tired. ADHD, trauma, addiction, emotional overload… all of it quietly draining you. You’re craving real healing, not surface talk. I work with high-functioning men and creatives who need space to unpack, reset, and reclaim clarity. No judgment. Just truth, tools, and a therapist who gets it. If you're ready to stop spiraling and start healing, let’s talk. Free intro call. Email is best for connecting.
Today can be the start of something different. Change begins with awareness and the willingness to try something new. Cheryl Johnson brings over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families, including work in high-demand environments, and understands how stress and disconnection impact relationships and overall well-being. At DIY Wellness, Cheryl provides integrative, collaborative care to help individuals, couples, and families reconnect, strengthen communication, and build healthier patterns for lasting growth and meaningful connection. Support for every step of your journey.
Today can be the start of something different. Change begins with awareness and the willingness to try something new. Cheryl Johnson brings over 20 years of experience supporting individuals and families, including work in high-demand environments, and understands how stress and disconnection impact relationships and overall well-being. At DIY Wellness, Cheryl provides integrative, collaborative care to help individuals, couples, and families reconnect, strengthen communication, and build healthier patterns for lasting growth and meaningful connection. Support for every step of your journey.
I provide services to teens and adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Others seek support in developing healthier coping skills, improving emotional regulation, or breaking patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help people gain insight, develop practical tools, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.
I provide services to teens and adults who are ready to better understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, and create meaningful change in their lives. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, relationship challenges, or major life transitions. Others seek support in developing healthier coping skills, improving emotional regulation, or breaking patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to help people gain insight, develop practical tools, strengthen resilience, and move forward with greater confidence, balance, and emotional well-being.
Some days you can handle it. The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
Some days you can handle it. The intrusive thoughts, the incessant worry, the crippling fear, the relentless anxiety, the mental anguish, and the sadness that leaves you feeling alone. Some days you make do; put your needs to the side, and you simply keep going. You are a warrior, relying on nothing but strength. But where's the balance in that? Are you ready... to make room for you, to heal, and to bring more balance to your life by adding an arsenal of new tools, skills and elevated thinking? We will work together to identify and address root causes of mental stress and develop strategies to promote holistic healing and balance.
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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.