Black and African American Therapists in Cherry Hill, NJ
I have experience working in recovery centers, methadone clinics, and inpatient psychiatric settings, and I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from marginalized communities—including Black, Brown, and queer clients—as well as couples navigating communication, connection, and healing together.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I believe that healing begins when we are free to be our most authentic selves. In our work together, you can expect a safe, collaborative space where creativity, transparency, and honest reflection are deeply valued. I invite clients to bring their whole selves into session. Therapy with me is not about perfection—it’s about progress, truth, and creating a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
I have experience working in recovery centers, methadone clinics, and inpatient psychiatric settings, and I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals from marginalized communities—including Black, Brown, and queer clients—as well as couples navigating communication, connection, and healing together.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I believe that healing begins when we are free to be our most authentic selves. In our work together, you can expect a safe, collaborative space where creativity, transparency, and honest reflection are deeply valued. I invite clients to bring their whole selves into session. Therapy with me is not about perfection—it’s about progress, truth, and creating a life that feels aligned with who you truly are.
Infinity Empowerment Services, LLC is a company created and managed by Dr. Robin C. Wiley, LCSW, in 2003 with the mission of providing information focusing on improving one’s management of life. Personal growth is an infinite process with various ways to achieve the ultimate goal of healthy emotional well-being. IES provides various services including individual/ family, and group counseling, workshops, and consulting services. IES’ “nitch” is the ability to cater to the specific needs of the individual, or group regardless of the issue. website: drrobinwiley.com
Infinity Empowerment Services, LLC is a company created and managed by Dr. Robin C. Wiley, LCSW, in 2003 with the mission of providing information focusing on improving one’s management of life. Personal growth is an infinite process with various ways to achieve the ultimate goal of healthy emotional well-being. IES provides various services including individual/ family, and group counseling, workshops, and consulting services. IES’ “nitch” is the ability to cater to the specific needs of the individual, or group regardless of the issue. website: drrobinwiley.com
Life’s demands, family, career, and personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from who we truly are. You may find yourself asking, “How did I get here?” While the past cannot be rewritten, you have the power to create a future that reflects your authentic self. As a compassionate therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can rediscover your strengths, navigate challenges, and foster lasting growth. Together, we’ll work toward healing, inner peace, meaningful change, and building a life you genuinely value. Start your journey today.
Life’s demands, family, career, and personal responsibilities can leave us feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from who we truly are. You may find yourself asking, “How did I get here?” While the past cannot be rewritten, you have the power to create a future that reflects your authentic self. As a compassionate therapist, I provide a safe, supportive space where you can rediscover your strengths, navigate challenges, and foster lasting growth. Together, we’ll work toward healing, inner peace, meaningful change, and building a life you genuinely value. Start your journey today.
Sarah Rubright at Emmanuel Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LSW
2 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08034
Waitlist for new clients
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with goals to provide judgment-free, supportive spaces for clients. In our sessions, we can process emotions, manage daily stressors, and learn healthy coping skills to incorporate in life for years to come. I understand that asking for help is not an easy thing to do. If it were, we would all do it without hesitation! I want to remind you of two indisputable facts; first, life is challenging. Second - and most importantly - is that we do not have to go through it alone.
I am a licensed social worker (LSW) with goals to provide judgment-free, supportive spaces for clients. In our sessions, we can process emotions, manage daily stressors, and learn healthy coping skills to incorporate in life for years to come. I understand that asking for help is not an easy thing to do. If it were, we would all do it without hesitation! I want to remind you of two indisputable facts; first, life is challenging. Second - and most importantly - is that we do not have to go through it alone.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and other severe and persistent mental health conditions. I also work with clients facing family dynamics, relationship concerns, identity development, and major life transitions. I take a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 17 years of experience supporting individuals navigating depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, and other severe and persistent mental health conditions. I also work with clients facing family dynamics, relationship concerns, identity development, and major life transitions. I take a client-centered approach that emphasizes compassion, resilience, and meaningful personal growth.
I am licensed therapist with trauma certification, offering extensive expertise in various approaches. I have worked in many settings, including the emergency room, state agencies, behavioral hospitals, and homeless shelters.
I am licensed therapist with trauma certification, offering extensive expertise in various approaches. I have worked in many settings, including the emergency room, state agencies, behavioral hospitals, and homeless shelters.
Hi, I'm Shonda R. Brooks, LPC, NCC, ACS, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in NJ, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), certified Prepare/Enrich Trainer and Facilitator, and am level 1 & 2 EMDR trained. Here at my private practice, we specialize in treating those with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem/worth concerns, spiritual issues, trauma, divorce, child custody and reunification, along with supporting adults, children, and families. Our clinicians are equipped to handle all of your needs and help you achieve the freedom and healing you have been looking for!
Hi, I'm Shonda R. Brooks, LPC, NCC, ACS, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) in NJ, a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), certified Prepare/Enrich Trainer and Facilitator, and am level 1 & 2 EMDR trained. Here at my private practice, we specialize in treating those with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem/worth concerns, spiritual issues, trauma, divorce, child custody and reunification, along with supporting adults, children, and families. Our clinicians are equipped to handle all of your needs and help you achieve the freedom and healing you have been looking for!
Accepting telehealth clients in NJ & PA.
Are you looking to rediscover your inner strength and confidence and reclaim your life? Perhaps you’re looking for relief from past trauma, struggling with relationships or simply feeling stuck in life, know that you are not alone. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating trauma and life's complex challenges. I am here to offer you a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are. Please reach out and we can schedule a consultation to discuss your needs.
Accepting telehealth clients in NJ & PA.
Are you looking to rediscover your inner strength and confidence and reclaim your life? Perhaps you’re looking for relief from past trauma, struggling with relationships or simply feeling stuck in life, know that you are not alone. As a compassionate and dedicated therapist, I specialize in supporting individuals who are navigating trauma and life's complex challenges. I am here to offer you a safe, supportive space to explore, grow, and reconnect with who you truly are. Please reach out and we can schedule a consultation to discuss your needs.
Greetings! I am Dr. Keana Fairfax, LCSW. My Ideal clients may face challenges such as healing from trauma, including childhood sexual abuse or racial exclusion. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or PTSD may also exist. They require a safe space for healing, culturally competent support, and empowerment. Their goals may include processing repressed trauma, building confidence, developing coping and distraction strategies, improving emotional communication and trust, and relationship building. Tailoring care to these complex needs can pave the way toward a balanced and fulfilling life.
Greetings! I am Dr. Keana Fairfax, LCSW. My Ideal clients may face challenges such as healing from trauma, including childhood sexual abuse or racial exclusion. Mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or PTSD may also exist. They require a safe space for healing, culturally competent support, and empowerment. Their goals may include processing repressed trauma, building confidence, developing coping and distraction strategies, improving emotional communication and trust, and relationship building. Tailoring care to these complex needs can pave the way toward a balanced and fulfilling life.
As a dedicated therapist with four years of practical experience, my primary focus is to empower individuals in navigating and resolving their personal challenges. I specialize in collaboratively exploring the core issues that impact well-being, guiding clients through a process of self-discovery and strategic problem-solving to achieve lasting resolutions.
My therapeutic approach is characterized by a commitment to open-mindedness and empathy, fostering a welcoming and non-judgmental space where clients feel profoundly understood and supported. I am adept at addressing a diverse range of concerns, including depressive symptoms,
As a dedicated therapist with four years of practical experience, my primary focus is to empower individuals in navigating and resolving their personal challenges. I specialize in collaboratively exploring the core issues that impact well-being, guiding clients through a process of self-discovery and strategic problem-solving to achieve lasting resolutions.
My therapeutic approach is characterized by a commitment to open-mindedness and empathy, fostering a welcoming and non-judgmental space where clients feel profoundly understood and supported. I am adept at addressing a diverse range of concerns, including depressive symptoms,
Are you or someone you care about struggling with anxiety or depression? You may feel like nothing you’ve tried has brought lasting improvement. Changes in personality, strained relationships, and a loss of interests can leave you feeling worried about the future. It’s hard to watch someone you love struggle, and seeking help can feel like a risky step. If this sounds like your situation, know that support is available. Take the first step toward healing—whether for yourself or someone you know—because things can get better.
Are you or someone you care about struggling with anxiety or depression? You may feel like nothing you’ve tried has brought lasting improvement. Changes in personality, strained relationships, and a loss of interests can leave you feeling worried about the future. It’s hard to watch someone you love struggle, and seeking help can feel like a risky step. If this sounds like your situation, know that support is available. Take the first step toward healing—whether for yourself or someone you know—because things can get better.
Nakia Toomer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2009. Nakia can assist clients to identify areas of improvement, help facilitate positive changes that enable growth, provide education on healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, assist to increase knowledge about mental health, and increase coping skills for stressors.
Nakia Toomer is a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey who has been practicing since 2009. Nakia can assist clients to identify areas of improvement, help facilitate positive changes that enable growth, provide education on healthy ways to manage stress, anxiety, depression, assist to increase knowledge about mental health, and increase coping skills for stressors.
I believe in the process of Psychotherapy and strive to encourage each of my clients to think of the setting I provide to them, as a safe space. I understand that dealing with unresolved issues can be a daunting task. Oftentimes a client's goals include resolving barriers in communication and reconnecting relational bridges/ties that have been severed. I work to help my clients manage their feelings and process their emotions while also assisting their families, to help them understand and learn how to assist their loved ones. We will work together to face those obstacles with strength and courage.
I believe in the process of Psychotherapy and strive to encourage each of my clients to think of the setting I provide to them, as a safe space. I understand that dealing with unresolved issues can be a daunting task. Oftentimes a client's goals include resolving barriers in communication and reconnecting relational bridges/ties that have been severed. I work to help my clients manage their feelings and process their emotions while also assisting their families, to help them understand and learn how to assist their loved ones. We will work together to face those obstacles with strength and courage.
HELP for Parents Network, Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, ACS, BC-TMH
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
The HELP for Parents Network passionately serves the emotional needs of adults, children, couples and families, who are struggling to cope with the demands of their everyday life. Our mental health counseling services are tailored to the needs of the individual client or family. We meet people where they are and help them to reach their full potential, regardless of their challenges. We offer sessions in the office, online via video or chat and in some cases we can meet in your home. Our evaluations are not covered by insurance. We will be happy to provide you with a Superbill to present to your insurance company for reimbursement.
The HELP for Parents Network passionately serves the emotional needs of adults, children, couples and families, who are struggling to cope with the demands of their everyday life. Our mental health counseling services are tailored to the needs of the individual client or family. We meet people where they are and help them to reach their full potential, regardless of their challenges. We offer sessions in the office, online via video or chat and in some cases we can meet in your home. Our evaluations are not covered by insurance. We will be happy to provide you with a Superbill to present to your insurance company for reimbursement.
Oasis Wellness Group
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP
3 Endorsed
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Life can be unpredictable, sometimes bringing challenges that feel overwhelming, especially for people of color who often carry the weight of so many roles. In these moments of major life transitions, having a supportive and understanding space is vital for healing and renewal. Our mission is to walk alongside you in your journey toward mental and emotional restoration, offering culturally sensitive counseling, psychoeducation, and wellness programs. We recognize the unique mental, social, and spiritual challenges faced by people of color, and we aim to help you find balance, strength, and peace.
Life can be unpredictable, sometimes bringing challenges that feel overwhelming, especially for people of color who often carry the weight of so many roles. In these moments of major life transitions, having a supportive and understanding space is vital for healing and renewal. Our mission is to walk alongside you in your journey toward mental and emotional restoration, offering culturally sensitive counseling, psychoeducation, and wellness programs. We recognize the unique mental, social, and spiritual challenges faced by people of color, and we aim to help you find balance, strength, and peace.
Adolescence can feel like a maze without a map. It can be exhausting trying to navigate a world that’s always on, always watching, and always demanding more. Between the pressure to have a perfect future figured out and the quiet loneliness that can creep in even when they’re 'connected,' it’s easy for kids to feel like they’re failing at a game they never signed up to play. Parents feel it, too—that heart-wrenching sense of watching your child struggle and not having the right map to reach them.
Adolescence can feel like a maze without a map. It can be exhausting trying to navigate a world that’s always on, always watching, and always demanding more. Between the pressure to have a perfect future figured out and the quiet loneliness that can creep in even when they’re 'connected,' it’s easy for kids to feel like they’re failing at a game they never signed up to play. Parents feel it, too—that heart-wrenching sense of watching your child struggle and not having the right map to reach them.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a clinician and therapist. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, working with individuals with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and acute stress. I have a special interest in empowering others through improving their ability to cope adequately with the challenges faced in daily life. I acknowledge and appreciate the cultural, experiential, and environmental factors that play a major part in one's life. Embracing such factors helps to guide my practice.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of experience as a clinician and therapist. My practice specialties include, but are not limited to, working with individuals with ADHD, Depression, Anxiety and acute stress. I have a special interest in empowering others through improving their ability to cope adequately with the challenges faced in daily life. I acknowledge and appreciate the cultural, experiential, and environmental factors that play a major part in one's life. Embracing such factors helps to guide my practice.
Redefine Lives, LLC - Tysheira Wanser
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW, CIMHP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
If you found me, you may be struggling with constant worrying, feeling down and unfilled about life. There are days you don't seem to trust yourself and struggle with making decisions - we've all been there! Maybe there are some aspects about your career, self-esteem and identity that confuse you, and there is no one that understands how to help you find clarity. Perhaps, you are noticing that you have outgrown relationships involving friends and romantic interests. Did you recently go through a life transition that has you feeling stuck, angry, or crying more days than you can count? Let's talk about it!
If you found me, you may be struggling with constant worrying, feeling down and unfilled about life. There are days you don't seem to trust yourself and struggle with making decisions - we've all been there! Maybe there are some aspects about your career, self-esteem and identity that confuse you, and there is no one that understands how to help you find clarity. Perhaps, you are noticing that you have outgrown relationships involving friends and romantic interests. Did you recently go through a life transition that has you feeling stuck, angry, or crying more days than you can count? Let's talk about it!
I personally know the importance of carrying labels such as the “strong black woman,” and that can be debilitating.
We often hold trauma, anxiety, and depression in our bodies, which impacts our physical and mental well-being. These factors can affect how we view ourselves and those around us. Using a CBT and strength-based approach we will discover the links between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards healing the mind-body connection.
I personally know the importance of carrying labels such as the “strong black woman,” and that can be debilitating.
We often hold trauma, anxiety, and depression in our bodies, which impacts our physical and mental well-being. These factors can affect how we view ourselves and those around us. Using a CBT and strength-based approach we will discover the links between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and work towards healing the mind-body connection.
I’m especially passionate about normalizing Black mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding therapy in communities of color.
With a gentle and holistic style, I meet clients where they are—exploring how their concerns impact their overall well-being. I bring an empathic, empowering, and client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to be heard and to heal.
I’m especially passionate about normalizing Black mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding therapy in communities of color.
With a gentle and holistic style, I meet clients where they are—exploring how their concerns impact their overall well-being. I bring an empathic, empowering, and client-centered approach to therapy, creating a safe and supportive space for individuals and couples to be heard and to heal.
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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.