Black and African American Therapists in Holmdel, NJ
Whats unique about The Visiting Counselor (TVC) is that I am mobile. I meet the clients in their homes where they are most comfortable and feel the most secure. I also deliver counseling and psychotherapy with compassion and understanding of the person as a whole. I am able to address a wide range of issues from the everyday stresses of life to more complex chronic issues of the mind or the body.
Whats unique about The Visiting Counselor (TVC) is that I am mobile. I meet the clients in their homes where they are most comfortable and feel the most secure. I also deliver counseling and psychotherapy with compassion and understanding of the person as a whole. I am able to address a wide range of issues from the everyday stresses of life to more complex chronic issues of the mind or the body.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, difficult emotions, family/interpersonal conflict or low self-esteem? Empowered Life Counseling can collaborate with you to help you formulate strategies and coping skills to heal your past, improve your mental health and set you on the path to wellness.
Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, difficult emotions, family/interpersonal conflict or low self-esteem? Empowered Life Counseling can collaborate with you to help you formulate strategies and coping skills to heal your past, improve your mental health and set you on the path to wellness.
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I have spent the past two decades counseling and supervising clinicians who work with some of society's most vulnerable members. I possess a vast amount of experience working with children and adolescents who face various mental health, social, and behavioral challenges. I have a master’s degree in psychology and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. I also obtained my certification as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), which allows me to supervise clinical candidates for state licensure.
I have spent the past two decades counseling and supervising clinicians who work with some of society's most vulnerable members. I possess a vast amount of experience working with children and adolescents who face various mental health, social, and behavioral challenges. I have a master’s degree in psychology and am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. I also obtained my certification as an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), which allows me to supervise clinical candidates for state licensure.
I am dedicated to working with individuals who have been pushed into the margins: our BIPOC ( Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) kin, LGBTQIA+ & GNC (gender non-conforming) kin, poly kin, and disabled kin.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey! Clinical supervision in California only :)
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
I am dedicated to working with individuals who have been pushed into the margins: our BIPOC ( Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color) kin, LGBTQIA+ & GNC (gender non-conforming) kin, poly kin, and disabled kin.
NOTE: I’m now able to work with folx in California, Texas, and New Jersey! Clinical supervision in California only :)
My primary goal in working in mental health is to put myself out of a job. Given that each of us intrinsically know what we need to heal and grow, my approach to psychotherapy is to couple your expertise of being you–your reality and lived experiences–with my skillset, in order to collaboratively work towards achieving your goals. Through a culturally-affirming and healing-centered stance, I utilize evidence-based treatments to facilitate our work.
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
Hello! Thank you for reviewing the information for my online practice, Coleman Counseling. My name is Mrs. Michelle Coleman, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. I specialize in mood disorders, adjustment disorders, and helping individuals navigate life stressors.
It is important for you to know that your truth will always be accepted, so it is okay to tell it. No matter the person or circumstances, an individual can have hope to improve or recover. The keys include creating goals and making a plan. Our goal is to assist you at a pace that works for you to effect desired changes in your life.
It is important for you to know that your truth will always be accepted, so it is okay to tell it. No matter the person or circumstances, an individual can have hope to improve or recover. The keys include creating goals and making a plan. Our goal is to assist you at a pace that works for you to effect desired changes in your life.
Being first comes at a cost no one prepares you for.
First in your family to go to college. First, to navigate spaces that weren't designed for you . First to feel the ache of living between two worlds. And perhaps first to finally say: I deserve to heal.
I'm Priscilla Mota-Hutchinson, LCSW, founder of Alma and Soul Counseling and Wellness Center. I work with people of color, adult children of immigrants and first generational professionals in New Jersey who are done surviving on resiliences alone and ready to build something new.
Being first comes at a cost no one prepares you for.
First in your family to go to college. First, to navigate spaces that weren't designed for you . First to feel the ache of living between two worlds. And perhaps first to finally say: I deserve to heal.
I'm Priscilla Mota-Hutchinson, LCSW, founder of Alma and Soul Counseling and Wellness Center. I work with people of color, adult children of immigrants and first generational professionals in New Jersey who are done surviving on resiliences alone and ready to build something new.
I am passionate about addressing mental, emotional, relational and societal stressors that affect all men, particularly Black men and Men of Color.
How are you? Do you feel emotionally well? If you or someone you know is having a hard time with traversing relationships, managing depressed moods, dealing with anxiety, overcoming transitions, or if the past continues to trouble your present, talking and or listening may help. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work with you to explore these burdens and the many ways they affect your life to discover productive ways of addressing with them. Through working collaboratively, we can uncover the tools you already possess to best address your individual and pressing concerns.
I am passionate about addressing mental, emotional, relational and societal stressors that affect all men, particularly Black men and Men of Color.
How are you? Do you feel emotionally well? If you or someone you know is having a hard time with traversing relationships, managing depressed moods, dealing with anxiety, overcoming transitions, or if the past continues to trouble your present, talking and or listening may help. As an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, I will work with you to explore these burdens and the many ways they affect your life to discover productive ways of addressing with them. Through working collaboratively, we can uncover the tools you already possess to best address your individual and pressing concerns.
My ideal client is committed to doing what is needed to be a better version of themselves. I will create a safe space for you to decide what success looks like and encourage you to be open to doing what is needed in making it a reality. If you face challenges in life or are going through a big change - together, we will identify goals and create actionable steps. If your goal is to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal growth, attain emotional balance, and build healthier relationships - I will walk with you on that journey. A lot of the answers are already in you - I will help you discover them.
My ideal client is committed to doing what is needed to be a better version of themselves. I will create a safe space for you to decide what success looks like and encourage you to be open to doing what is needed in making it a reality. If you face challenges in life or are going through a big change - together, we will identify goals and create actionable steps. If your goal is to live a fulfilling life, achieve personal growth, attain emotional balance, and build healthier relationships - I will walk with you on that journey. A lot of the answers are already in you - I will help you discover them.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. But privately, you're exhausted, anxious, and running on empty. You're the high-achieving woman who can't quiet her mind, or the mom tracking the mental load of everyone in the house while losing track of herself. Maybe both.
My clients don't come to me in crisis. They come tired of white-knuckling through their days and ready to actually feel better. The goal isn't just to cope — it's to become a more grounded, present version of yourself. A woman who shows up fully for her life without disappearing in the process.
On the outside, you look like you have it together. But privately, you're exhausted, anxious, and running on empty. You're the high-achieving woman who can't quiet her mind, or the mom tracking the mental load of everyone in the house while losing track of herself. Maybe both.
My clients don't come to me in crisis. They come tired of white-knuckling through their days and ready to actually feel better. The goal isn't just to cope — it's to become a more grounded, present version of yourself. A woman who shows up fully for her life without disappearing in the process.
Aging comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining cognitive health and clarity. Whether you're navigating brain fog, early memory changes, managing the effects of menopause, or simply looking to stay mentally sharp, I’m here to help. I specialize in working with adults 55 and older to ensure that brain health remains a priority, empowering you to embrace this stage of life with confidence and vitality.
Aging comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to maintaining cognitive health and clarity. Whether you're navigating brain fog, early memory changes, managing the effects of menopause, or simply looking to stay mentally sharp, I’m here to help. I specialize in working with adults 55 and older to ensure that brain health remains a priority, empowering you to embrace this stage of life with confidence and vitality.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and cooperatively assists my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I considers myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
I believe that healing is a collaborative endeavor that requires honest caring without judgment, and cooperatively assists my clients in clarifying their goals for treatment. Rather than adopting one methodology for all individuals and issues, I draw from a variety of methods to create a tailored approach for each individual and situation. As a therapist, I am warm, open, encouraging, and direct. I considers myself an active therapist, combining experience, education, creativity, and sense of humor with a down-to-earth, realistic approach to counseling.
Hi, I'm Latoya, a Clinical Social Worker, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and Certified Trauma Specialist. T.Y.P stands for Trust Your Process—because healing isn't linear, and your path is uniquely yours.
At T.Y.P Therapy, we specialize in working with teens and adults ages 16+ who are navigating life transitions, generational trauma, identity exploration, or struggling with anxiety, depression, and substance use. I focus on empowering individuals, especially those from Caribbean backgrounds, to break mental health stigma, build emotional resilience, and embrace their full selves.
Hi, I'm Latoya, a Clinical Social Worker, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, and Certified Trauma Specialist. T.Y.P stands for Trust Your Process—because healing isn't linear, and your path is uniquely yours.
At T.Y.P Therapy, we specialize in working with teens and adults ages 16+ who are navigating life transitions, generational trauma, identity exploration, or struggling with anxiety, depression, and substance use. I focus on empowering individuals, especially those from Caribbean backgrounds, to break mental health stigma, build emotional resilience, and embrace their full selves.
Hi, I’m Nzinga.
It’s okay if you’re not okay. Life can feel heavy—especially when you're dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or compulsive behaviors. I’m a licensed professional counselor in CT, DC, MD, NV, and NJ, and I offer a safe, supportive space to help you sort through the overwhelm and begin healing.
Hi, I’m Nzinga.
It’s okay if you’re not okay. Life can feel heavy—especially when you're dealing with trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, or compulsive behaviors. I’m a licensed professional counselor in CT, DC, MD, NV, and NJ, and I offer a safe, supportive space to help you sort through the overwhelm and begin healing.
Safe Place Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC, LCADC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Skillman, NJ 08558
At our practice, you will be supported by a dedicated team of caring therapists and medication providers. We are a trauma-responsive and culturally honoring practice that uses evidence and research-based treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, inclusive of all life's challenges. We believe in mind/body connection, so body-oriented skills are taught and incorporated with children, families, and adults. We teach EMDR-based coping skills, mindfulness, meditation, grounding, and others to address emotional distress, change behavioral patterns, increase confidence, and enhance work and personal relationships.
At our practice, you will be supported by a dedicated team of caring therapists and medication providers. We are a trauma-responsive and culturally honoring practice that uses evidence and research-based treatments for depression, anxiety, trauma, mood disorders, inclusive of all life's challenges. We believe in mind/body connection, so body-oriented skills are taught and incorporated with children, families, and adults. We teach EMDR-based coping skills, mindfulness, meditation, grounding, and others to address emotional distress, change behavioral patterns, increase confidence, and enhance work and personal relationships.
Gazing Within Counseling Services LLC, is deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for individuals who suffer from mental health and trauma. My goal is to empower you, by helping you to better understand your emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward growth at a pace that feels right for you. I understand that mental health and trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and my goal is to support you in your healing journey by fostering trust, empowerment, and resilience.
Gazing Within Counseling Services LLC, is deeply committed to providing a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space for individuals who suffer from mental health and trauma. My goal is to empower you, by helping you to better understand your emotions, develop coping skills, and work toward growth at a pace that feels right for you. I understand that mental health and trauma can affect every aspect of a person’s life, and my goal is to support you in your healing journey by fostering trust, empowerment, and resilience.
I help adults who look high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients are dealing with stress, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns that leave them exhausted and wondering, “Why doesn’t anything feel right even when life looks okay?” Therapy with me is supportive, practical, and collaborative. I accept insurance and currently have availability for new clients.
I help adults who look high-functioning on the outside but feel anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected on the inside. Many of my clients are dealing with stress, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns that leave them exhausted and wondering, “Why doesn’t anything feel right even when life looks okay?” Therapy with me is supportive, practical, and collaborative. I accept insurance and currently have availability for new clients.
Dr. Robin Richards-Greene
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCS
2 Endorsed
Somerset, NJ 08873
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
As a therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, please call or email me for an individual, couples or family therapy consultation today.
You may look like you have things together on the outside, yet feel anxious, driven, or constantly questioning yourself on the inside. You might overthink, push yourself to do more, or feel responsible for holding things together, especially in close relationships. Even when life is stable, this anxiety can show up as self-doubt, emotional reactivity, or difficulty feeling reassured or secure with others at home or at work. Many people I work with have tried coaching, affirmations, or self-improvement efforts, yet still feel an underlying tension and are longing for deeper, lasting relief.
You may look like you have things together on the outside, yet feel anxious, driven, or constantly questioning yourself on the inside. You might overthink, push yourself to do more, or feel responsible for holding things together, especially in close relationships. Even when life is stable, this anxiety can show up as self-doubt, emotional reactivity, or difficulty feeling reassured or secure with others at home or at work. Many people I work with have tried coaching, affirmations, or self-improvement efforts, yet still feel an underlying tension and are longing for deeper, lasting relief.
Embark on a transformative journey with a therapist who truly understands. Facing life's challenges can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience, find balance, and achieve personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to turn your struggles into strengths and live the life you've always envisioned.
Embark on a transformative journey with a therapist who truly understands. Facing life's challenges can be daunting, but you don't have to do it alone. I offer a safe and supportive space for you to be heard and understood. Together, we'll explore your unique needs and goals, empowering you to build resilience, find balance, and achieve personal growth. Embrace the opportunity to turn your struggles into strengths and live the life you've always envisioned.
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Black and African American Therapists
As an African American, why might I wish to see a therapist who is African American?
African American clients may seek out African American therapists for several reasons, foremost being a sense of cultural understanding and the possibility of shared experiences. Cultural sensitivity and context on the part of the therapist may make it easier to form a therapeutic alliance and to focus on the work of therapy without the need to explain or educate a therapist on cultural matters. It may also be empowering to work with a therapist who shares one’s racial or ethnic background. It is important to note that a therapist who demonstrates cultural sensitivity can be highly effective even if they do not share a client’s background or race.
Can clients benefit from working with a therapist who shares their race or ethnicity?
Yes, having a therapist who shares a client’s race or ethnicity is often valuable, especially if it fosters a strong therapeutic alliance between the two. While training, qualifications, and experience are always important, a strong alliance between client and therapist is a major contributor to therapeutic effectiveness. An alliance is likely to be strengthened with a therapist who has an understanding of a client’s background and perhaps also shared life experiences. It should be noted that many clients form a strong bond with their therapist regardless of their race or ethnicity. This is a personal decision, and it depends on the therapist, the client, and the connection between the two.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with African American clients?
Clients can ask therapists directly about their experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds, including with African American individuals. You may wish to inquire whether a therapist has undertaken training in cultural competence broadly, and how specifically they would ensure that their approach is sensitive to the needs of African American clients. Therapy involves honesty and trust, so it’s best for clients to share concerns about their therapist’s cultural competence at the outset. And a good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals based on the concerns you articulate.
Why is it important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive?
It’s important for a therapist to be culturally sensitive because everyone comes to therapy with a unique background and set of experiences. Being aware of culture and cultural differences between people is important for understanding clients, as is coming to therapy with an open mind, recognizing that the therapist doesn’t necessarily understand everything and that the client can help guide the way.
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.