Black and African American Therapists in Collingswood, NJ
Life can feel heavy when anxiety, overthinking, or disconnection take over. Maybe you’re caught in racing thoughts, social anxiety, or relationship stress and just want to feel like yourself again. You don’t need all the answers, just a little hope that change is possible. I help children, teens, adults, and couples in Marlton, NJ, and offer virtual therapy throughout NJ, to find calm, confidence, and clarity. I also provide affirming, inclusive therapy for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Life can feel heavy when anxiety, overthinking, or disconnection take over. Maybe you’re caught in racing thoughts, social anxiety, or relationship stress and just want to feel like yourself again. You don’t need all the answers, just a little hope that change is possible. I help children, teens, adults, and couples in Marlton, NJ, and offer virtual therapy throughout NJ, to find calm, confidence, and clarity. I also provide affirming, inclusive therapy for members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I'm a fierce supporter of anxious, exhausted helpers who hold space for others professionally or personally. Maybe you hustle in non-profit, the medical field, education, social services, or creative spaces. Or, you're the emotional shock-absorber in your family or friend group. If you're the "strong one" everyone leans on ... drowning in the loneliness of self-help ... in a chokehold of self-sacrifice while your peace shrinks by the day ... wanna flip a table when you hear “set boundaries" or “just say no” ... Then yeah. We should talk. Because — you're my people.
I'm a fierce supporter of anxious, exhausted helpers who hold space for others professionally or personally. Maybe you hustle in non-profit, the medical field, education, social services, or creative spaces. Or, you're the emotional shock-absorber in your family or friend group. If you're the "strong one" everyone leans on ... drowning in the loneliness of self-help ... in a chokehold of self-sacrifice while your peace shrinks by the day ... wanna flip a table when you hear “set boundaries" or “just say no” ... Then yeah. We should talk. Because — you're my people.
With a focus on reducing obstacles and/or personal challenges through empowerment, goal development, and authentic collaboration, I am here to help you identify and understand the unique characteristics you bring to the table. Together, we will establish a plan to tackle life's many demands through individualized counseling support that will aid your mental health and overall wellbeing. Living life with transparency and authenticity is the goal as my focus is to assist you in making meaning of your worldview and experiences and offering space for you to grow in who you are and who you are becoming.
With a focus on reducing obstacles and/or personal challenges through empowerment, goal development, and authentic collaboration, I am here to help you identify and understand the unique characteristics you bring to the table. Together, we will establish a plan to tackle life's many demands through individualized counseling support that will aid your mental health and overall wellbeing. Living life with transparency and authenticity is the goal as my focus is to assist you in making meaning of your worldview and experiences and offering space for you to grow in who you are and who you are becoming.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, boundary-setting, identity exploration, or the effects of past experiences. They want a safe, supportive space to feel seen, gain clarity, and better understand themselves. Their goals include building healthier coping skills, feeling more grounded, and creating meaningful change so life feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned.
My ideal client may feel overwhelmed, emotionally stuck, or unsure how to move forward. They may struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, boundary-setting, identity exploration, or the effects of past experiences. They want a safe, supportive space to feel seen, gain clarity, and better understand themselves. Their goals include building healthier coping skills, feeling more grounded, and creating meaningful change so life feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned.
My practice is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges and improve their emotional well-being. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I view therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside each client to better understand their experiences, overcome obstacles, and build practical skills for lasting growth and resilience. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, process trauma, strengthen self-confidence, and develop healthier coping strategies.
My practice is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and adults navigate life's challenges and improve their emotional well-being. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I view therapy as a collaborative process, working alongside each client to better understand their experiences, overcome obstacles, and build practical skills for lasting growth and resilience. I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, process trauma, strengthen self-confidence, and develop healthier coping strategies.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem, relationship anxiety, or feeling like you're never enough? Do you overthink conversations, fear rejection or abandonment, have difficulty trusting others, or find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? If you've experienced childhood trauma, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, or insecure attachment, these experiences can continue to impact your confidence, self-worth, and ability to feel secure in relationships.Together, we'll identify the beliefs and patterns keeping you stuck, process painful experiences, and help you develop greater self-confidence and healthier relationships.
Do you struggle with low self-esteem, relationship anxiety, or feeling like you're never enough? Do you overthink conversations, fear rejection or abandonment, have difficulty trusting others, or find yourself stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns? If you've experienced childhood trauma, emotional abuse, toxic relationships, or insecure attachment, these experiences can continue to impact your confidence, self-worth, and ability to feel secure in relationships.Together, we'll identify the beliefs and patterns keeping you stuck, process painful experiences, and help you develop greater self-confidence and healthier relationships.
Life comes with many unexpected challenges. Seeking support in a safe therapeutic environment can offer you the care and support you need. In working together we will carefully explore and plan the next steps in your journey. It's important to me to listen and help you develop coping skills and strategies that will help you personally grow and overcome the challenges your faced with. Your time is valuable and important to me and I will offer you my commitment in working together to help you build upon your toolbox of strategies that you can use daily.
Life comes with many unexpected challenges. Seeking support in a safe therapeutic environment can offer you the care and support you need. In working together we will carefully explore and plan the next steps in your journey. It's important to me to listen and help you develop coping skills and strategies that will help you personally grow and overcome the challenges your faced with. Your time is valuable and important to me and I will offer you my commitment in working together to help you build upon your toolbox of strategies that you can use daily.
It is with great pleasure that I have practiced with individuals of all ages for the last 25 years. I enjoy building trust in the therapeutic relationship-even with those who are resistant or not sure if therapy is for them. Accompanying individuals on their journey to self-discovery and witnessing their transformation is an enormous privilege of my job. People come to therapy looking to "fix" things. We forget that often we contain the solution to our problems, but that the solutions are buried under the residue of stressful life events, trauma and loss.
It is with great pleasure that I have practiced with individuals of all ages for the last 25 years. I enjoy building trust in the therapeutic relationship-even with those who are resistant or not sure if therapy is for them. Accompanying individuals on their journey to self-discovery and witnessing their transformation is an enormous privilege of my job. People come to therapy looking to "fix" things. We forget that often we contain the solution to our problems, but that the solutions are buried under the residue of stressful life events, trauma and loss.
Your connection with your therapist is the strongest predictor of how much you'll get out of therapy. That's why building a strong relationship is my first priority, ensuring you feel heard, safe, and understood. I know how important it is to feel comfortable being open and honest with your therapist, including sharing feedback about your experience. Whether you're new to therapy or have years of experience, I'll work with you to create a space where you can fully be yourself. Together, we'll combine practical strategies to reduce distress with deeper exploration (at your pace) to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
Your connection with your therapist is the strongest predictor of how much you'll get out of therapy. That's why building a strong relationship is my first priority, ensuring you feel heard, safe, and understood. I know how important it is to feel comfortable being open and honest with your therapist, including sharing feedback about your experience. Whether you're new to therapy or have years of experience, I'll work with you to create a space where you can fully be yourself. Together, we'll combine practical strategies to reduce distress with deeper exploration (at your pace) to help you create meaningful, lasting change.
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You're struggling to manage the impact of trauma or grief, and are tired of pretending you're fine. You often feel stuck and overwhelmed by your thoughts. You may be a gender minority or person of color feeling the weight of the current world. Many of the people I support are coping with anxiety, PTSD, or prolonged grief, and this often contributes to struggles with boundaries, perfectionism, low self-worth, and regulating emotions. Things can change for you! My treatment emphasizes strengths and person-centered approaches, committed to creating a safe environment that supports long-term growth and change.
You're struggling to manage the impact of trauma or grief, and are tired of pretending you're fine. You often feel stuck and overwhelmed by your thoughts. You may be a gender minority or person of color feeling the weight of the current world. Many of the people I support are coping with anxiety, PTSD, or prolonged grief, and this often contributes to struggles with boundaries, perfectionism, low self-worth, and regulating emotions. Things can change for you! My treatment emphasizes strengths and person-centered approaches, committed to creating a safe environment that supports long-term growth and change.
At Inspired & Free, the goal is to help clients to become to the best versions of themselves. We help you to uncover the mental and emotional blocks that prevent you from manifesting the life that you truly deserve, in all areas of your life. We help you "take off the mask", uncovering your authentic self. A diverse & inclusive therapy practice dedicated to supporting you on your journey to well-being, our team consists entirely of therapists of color, bringing a wealth of personal & professional experience to address your unique needs. Our therapists are experienced professionals who understand your unique challenges.
At Inspired & Free, the goal is to help clients to become to the best versions of themselves. We help you to uncover the mental and emotional blocks that prevent you from manifesting the life that you truly deserve, in all areas of your life. We help you "take off the mask", uncovering your authentic self. A diverse & inclusive therapy practice dedicated to supporting you on your journey to well-being, our team consists entirely of therapists of color, bringing a wealth of personal & professional experience to address your unique needs. Our therapists are experienced professionals who understand your unique challenges.
I specialize in working with:
Adults and couples experiencing relationship conflict or emotional disconnection
Black, Caribbean, and multicultural clients seeking culturally responsive therapy
Christian individuals and couples wanting faith-respectful counseling
Professionals and leaders managing stress, boundaries, and burnout
Marriage & Family Therapist for High-Functioning Adults, Couples, and Christian Professionals. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional challenges and life transitions. Platinum Life Counseling was created for clients who value growth, clarity, and intentional living.
I specialize in working with:
Adults and couples experiencing relationship conflict or emotional disconnection
Black, Caribbean, and multicultural clients seeking culturally responsive therapy
Christian individuals and couples wanting faith-respectful counseling
Professionals and leaders managing stress, boundaries, and burnout
Marriage & Family Therapist for High-Functioning Adults, Couples, and Christian Professionals. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through emotional challenges and life transitions. Platinum Life Counseling was created for clients who value growth, clarity, and intentional living.
In a space that begins with authenticity and develops with empathy, the feeling of being heard is often deeply felt. Clients arrive with varying backgrounds, presentations, and experiences often stuck in an unrecognized cycle and struggling to identify peace. Together, we uncover the depths of undesired outcomes and dissatisfactory relationships to discover adaptation, prosperity, and a build up of resilience. Through purposeful empowerment, genuine reflection, and with insight, you heal.
In a space that begins with authenticity and develops with empathy, the feeling of being heard is often deeply felt. Clients arrive with varying backgrounds, presentations, and experiences often stuck in an unrecognized cycle and struggling to identify peace. Together, we uncover the depths of undesired outcomes and dissatisfactory relationships to discover adaptation, prosperity, and a build up of resilience. Through purposeful empowerment, genuine reflection, and with insight, you heal.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and relationship issues, but I also treat a multitude of issues. My ideal client is anyone on their journey, no matter how big or small. We all have wants and needs, and our feelings are valid. It takes bravery to start the therapeutic journey. Clients are here to understand, be open-minded, and find themselves.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and relationship issues, but I also treat a multitude of issues. My ideal client is anyone on their journey, no matter how big or small. We all have wants and needs, and our feelings are valid. It takes bravery to start the therapeutic journey. Clients are here to understand, be open-minded, and find themselves.
Do you feel like you’re drifting apart from your partner, or perhaps you’re tired of the same circular arguments that lead nowhere? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, or the weight of past trauma and daily anxieties has made it difficult to feel like yourself. Whether you are seeking to repair a bond or find your own footing, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the "why" behind your struggles and the "how" of your healing.
Do you feel like you’re drifting apart from your partner, or perhaps you’re tired of the same circular arguments that lead nowhere? Maybe you’re navigating a major life transition, or the weight of past trauma and daily anxieties has made it difficult to feel like yourself. Whether you are seeking to repair a bond or find your own footing, I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore the "why" behind your struggles and the "how" of your healing.
I help those who are struggling with challenges that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Whether they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, impacted by past trauma, grieving a loss, facing relationship difficulties, or questioning who they are and where they want to go next. Drawing on extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples through life's most vulnerable moments, I help them better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
I help those who are struggling with challenges that can feel difficult to navigate alone. Whether they're feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by depression, impacted by past trauma, grieving a loss, facing relationship difficulties, or questioning who they are and where they want to go next. Drawing on extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and couples through life's most vulnerable moments, I help them better understand themselves, strengthen coping skills, improve relationships, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
My ideal client is someone who feels life has become an uphill climb due to anxiety, depression, or major life transitions that have disrupted their sense of stability. They are seeking hope, emotional balance, and meaningful connections while longing to feel like themselves again. Together, we'll rebuild clarity, confidence, and resilience, creating a life rooted in peace, purpose, and lasting joy. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone—I provide a supportive, compassionate space to help you move forward with confidence and hope.
My ideal client is someone who feels life has become an uphill climb due to anxiety, depression, or major life transitions that have disrupted their sense of stability. They are seeking hope, emotional balance, and meaningful connections while longing to feel like themselves again. Together, we'll rebuild clarity, confidence, and resilience, creating a life rooted in peace, purpose, and lasting joy. You don't have to navigate life's challenges alone—I provide a supportive, compassionate space to help you move forward with confidence and hope.
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!
As a Black man, I understand the unique pressures and expectations that can come with being a man, especially when navigating ADHD and anxiety.
I invite you to schedule a free 20 min consultation so that we can answer any unanswered questions and most importantly, make a proper introduction!
As a Black man, I understand the unique pressures and expectations that can come with being a man, especially when navigating ADHD and anxiety.
I invite you to schedule a free 20 min consultation so that we can answer any unanswered questions and most importantly, make a proper introduction!
Are you facing life's challenges and feeling overwhelmed by adjustment problems, anxiety, and/or depression? As a counseling psychologist with more than 30 years of experience, I believe that emotional well-being is every bit as crucial as physical health. Many of us focus on maintaining our bodies, often overlooking the importance of our mental and emotional balance. My goal is to help you find that balance, providing the support and guidance you need to navigate life's transitions and challenges.
Are you facing life's challenges and feeling overwhelmed by adjustment problems, anxiety, and/or depression? As a counseling psychologist with more than 30 years of experience, I believe that emotional well-being is every bit as crucial as physical health. Many of us focus on maintaining our bodies, often overlooking the importance of our mental and emotional balance. My goal is to help you find that balance, providing the support and guidance you need to navigate life's transitions and challenges.
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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.