Black and African American Therapists in Milltown, NJ
Stephanie Lynn Harris-Kuiper
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCADC, ACS
Verified Verified
Milltown, NJ 08850
I have always believed my purpose in life has been to be an advocate and voice for others who would otherwise remain silent and unheard. Counseling has allowed me to fulfill that purpose for my clients and throughout my professional career, I have provided compassionate counseling services in varied social service settings. I am an experienced, dedicated and insightful mental healthcare professional with over 25 years experience in both individual, family and group counseling. My experiences are broad and cover academic and career counseling which evolved into job coaching for young to older adults from many walks of life.
I have always believed my purpose in life has been to be an advocate and voice for others who would otherwise remain silent and unheard. Counseling has allowed me to fulfill that purpose for my clients and throughout my professional career, I have provided compassionate counseling services in varied social service settings. I am an experienced, dedicated and insightful mental healthcare professional with over 25 years experience in both individual, family and group counseling. My experiences are broad and cover academic and career counseling which evolved into job coaching for young to older adults from many walks of life.
Leslie Young
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Milltown, NJ 08850 (Online Only)
Deciding to work with a therapist can be a tough task and finding the right fit is the most important part of that search. I very much appreciate the trust people put into their clinicians and aim to make the very most of every minute invested in this process. I use evidence based interventions to help people move though the “stuck points” towards improved functioning. I also provide a respectful and honest environment to best support the building of a helping and healing therapeutic relationship.
Deciding to work with a therapist can be a tough task and finding the right fit is the most important part of that search. I very much appreciate the trust people put into their clinicians and aim to make the very most of every minute invested in this process. I use evidence based interventions to help people move though the “stuck points” towards improved functioning. I also provide a respectful and honest environment to best support the building of a helping and healing therapeutic relationship.
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Rocener Gille
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a place where black men can share their experience and feelings with no judgment.
Therapy can be scary for some and trusting someone with some of your deepest thoughts and feelings may be something you are not used to. New Zen Counseling is about each individual and your challenges and needs will be heard. I thrive on building connections with people because through connections we build trust. With trust, we can process how we can improve. Therapy is not just about what is going wrong, but also what is going right. I have experience in various settings including hospitals, schools, residential programs, and in-home services.
I offer a place where black men can share their experience and feelings with no judgment.
Therapy can be scary for some and trusting someone with some of your deepest thoughts and feelings may be something you are not used to. New Zen Counseling is about each individual and your challenges and needs will be heard. I thrive on building connections with people because through connections we build trust. With trust, we can process how we can improve. Therapy is not just about what is going wrong, but also what is going right. I have experience in various settings including hospitals, schools, residential programs, and in-home services.
Cheyenne Garstad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Has life thrown a lot your way? Has it been difficult to trust someone to help you through it? Does it feel like you don’t fit in anywhere, like no one gets it? Having a safe place to be yourself and find yourself is a big step in your healing journey. You don’t have to figure it out alone. As a queer and Black therapist, I understand the importance of creating a space where everyone feels welcome and cared for. I will be that safe space for you to share about your struggles and empower you to discover your strengths. You deserve safety, support, and the life you imagine for yourself.
Has life thrown a lot your way? Has it been difficult to trust someone to help you through it? Does it feel like you don’t fit in anywhere, like no one gets it? Having a safe place to be yourself and find yourself is a big step in your healing journey. You don’t have to figure it out alone. As a queer and Black therapist, I understand the importance of creating a space where everyone feels welcome and cared for. I will be that safe space for you to share about your struggles and empower you to discover your strengths. You deserve safety, support, and the life you imagine for yourself.
Impower Counseling Center, LLC
Pastoral Counselor, BA, MDiv
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08989 (Online Only)
The No. 1 Counseling Center for All Relationships. With over 25 years of experience in counseling couples and individuals, Antonio specializes in helping couples stay together and has developed the No. 1 rated Pre-marital program that prepares couples for the next steps. Antonio also specializes in Individual counseling with a strong emphasis on Single Women and Black Males. To get started today, our process is simple and easy. Go to our website (www.impowercounselingcenter.org) and sign up and now you are ready to begin.
The No. 1 Counseling Center for All Relationships. With over 25 years of experience in counseling couples and individuals, Antonio specializes in helping couples stay together and has developed the No. 1 rated Pre-marital program that prepares couples for the next steps. Antonio also specializes in Individual counseling with a strong emphasis on Single Women and Black Males. To get started today, our process is simple and easy. Go to our website (www.impowercounselingcenter.org) and sign up and now you are ready to begin.
Butterfly Effect Counseling and Consulting LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
North Brunswick, NJ 08902
Let's keep it real, life can be a challenge at times! Let me assist you in navigating through it. I am a faith based, LCSW with real life experiences, that have been the catalyst for my "Keep It Real" approach to therapy. I congratulate you in making the choice to speak to a therapist and share the most important and private thoughts you have with me. I like to believe that I am the type of therapist that keeps sessions real, applicable, and relatable. I help Black professional women who are experiencing Depression and/or Anxiety, who feel stuck in life, to explore ways to implement change, and build confidence to move forward.
Let's keep it real, life can be a challenge at times! Let me assist you in navigating through it. I am a faith based, LCSW with real life experiences, that have been the catalyst for my "Keep It Real" approach to therapy. I congratulate you in making the choice to speak to a therapist and share the most important and private thoughts you have with me. I like to believe that I am the type of therapist that keeps sessions real, applicable, and relatable. I help Black professional women who are experiencing Depression and/or Anxiety, who feel stuck in life, to explore ways to implement change, and build confidence to move forward.
Shenikua McGann
MHC, LP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) therapist, I am enthusiastic about creating an open and safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients. I want you to feel seen, heard, and empowered as you move through the therapeutic process.
As a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, Person of Color) therapist, I am enthusiastic about creating an open and safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ clients. I want you to feel seen, heard, and empowered as you move through the therapeutic process.
Alexia Totoro
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Connect with me via my website, Alma, Uwill, Therapy for Black Girls, Open Path, & more! Let's Talk :).
Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with? Do you want to build self-confidence and feel stronger? Are you fighting to manage cravings and prevent addiction relapse? Do you want help with staying motivated? Are you exploring how to incorporate your spirituality to better cope with life's trials? Are you in need of building your own safe space to be both vulnerable and strong? Do you have past hurts you desire to further heal? Together, we will work on addressing what is most important to you in a relaxed, non-judgmental, and confidential therapeutic relationship.
Connect with me via my website, Alma, Uwill, Therapy for Black Girls, Open Path, & more! Let's Talk :).
Are you noticing that life is difficult to cope with? Do you want to build self-confidence and feel stronger? Are you fighting to manage cravings and prevent addiction relapse? Do you want help with staying motivated? Are you exploring how to incorporate your spirituality to better cope with life's trials? Are you in need of building your own safe space to be both vulnerable and strong? Do you have past hurts you desire to further heal? Together, we will work on addressing what is most important to you in a relaxed, non-judgmental, and confidential therapeutic relationship.
Chelece Brown
Licensed Social Worker, DSW, LSW
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Hello! My name is Dr. Chelece-Atavia Brown, a Pre-Licensed Social Worker (LSW) for New Jersey and a certified facilitator in Teen Mental Health First Aid by the National Council of Well-Being. I have experience in providing therapeutic services for children, teens, adults, couples, and groups. I assist high-achieving Black women and men with navigating life stressors. I'm passionate about bridging the gap between faith and mental health to increase an individual's quality of life.
Krystle Kilcrease
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LSW
Verified Verified
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
I am an African American LGBTQ female licensed therapist.
In my experience as a therapist, I find that many people are looking for someone who will provide a safe space to talk, listen, and support them. My goal is to provide children, preteens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, adults, and elders, as well as, families and couples with the skills and tools to help them reach their own personal goals. With these skills, you will become a better communicator, develop confidence, and utilize positive responses to daily life problems.
I am an African American LGBTQ female licensed therapist.
In my experience as a therapist, I find that many people are looking for someone who will provide a safe space to talk, listen, and support them. My goal is to provide children, preteens/tweens, adolescents/teenagers, adults, and elders, as well as, families and couples with the skills and tools to help them reach their own personal goals. With these skills, you will become a better communicator, develop confidence, and utilize positive responses to daily life problems.
Pamela Kulisek
Licensed Professional Counselor
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
I am an African American/Black veteran woman who've worked with multicultural adults, couples and families tackling together a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD to name a few.
If you feel stressed out, unable to focus, depressed, anxious, or challenged by life, making the decision to seek help is the first step. Our sessions together will be a collaborative relationship that offers opportunities of self-discovery for clients ready to work towards their own personal growth. I appreciate the vulnerability and empathize with those who have chosen to share their struggles with me and enjoy working with them through their stages of self-exploration. Our sessions together will be about feeling valued, safe and connected. I look forward to assisting you with navigating your way to a greater self awareness.
I am an African American/Black veteran woman who've worked with multicultural adults, couples and families tackling together a variety of issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma, and PTSD to name a few.
If you feel stressed out, unable to focus, depressed, anxious, or challenged by life, making the decision to seek help is the first step. Our sessions together will be a collaborative relationship that offers opportunities of self-discovery for clients ready to work towards their own personal growth. I appreciate the vulnerability and empathize with those who have chosen to share their struggles with me and enjoy working with them through their stages of self-exploration. Our sessions together will be about feeling valued, safe and connected. I look forward to assisting you with navigating your way to a greater self awareness.
Healing Road Counseling Services
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, BBA, Author, EMDR
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Do you feel stressed, anxious or depressed? Do you have problems with your partner or your children? Have you been a survivor of abuse? Do you feel like nobody understands you? Do you want to feel happy and enjoy life in your terms? Healing Road is here to help you. Schedule an appointment with us and start your journey to healing and happiness. Te sientes ansioso, estresado o triste? Tienes problemas de pareja o con tus hijos? Haz sido víctima de abuso? Sientes que nadie te entiende? Quieres ser feliz y vivir como quieras? Healing Road esta aquí para ayudarte. LLámanos y empieza tu camino de sanación.
Do you feel stressed, anxious or depressed? Do you have problems with your partner or your children? Have you been a survivor of abuse? Do you feel like nobody understands you? Do you want to feel happy and enjoy life in your terms? Healing Road is here to help you. Schedule an appointment with us and start your journey to healing and happiness. Te sientes ansioso, estresado o triste? Tienes problemas de pareja o con tus hijos? Haz sido víctima de abuso? Sientes que nadie te entiende? Quieres ser feliz y vivir como quieras? Healing Road esta aquí para ayudarte. LLámanos y empieza tu camino de sanación.
Jessie Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816 (Online Only)
Once a previous skeptic, the quality of my personal and professional life significantly improved through therapy once I learned to trust the process and invest in myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. I am a US Army veteran and have worked extensively with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, and challenging adolescent behaviors with civilian and military families.
Once a previous skeptic, the quality of my personal and professional life significantly improved through therapy once I learned to trust the process and invest in myself. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with a master's degree in Counselor Education. I am a US Army veteran and have worked extensively with Depression, Anxiety, Adjustment Issues, and challenging adolescent behaviors with civilian and military families.
Alicia A. Williams
Psychologist, EdD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08903 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
You, like so many of us who have survived sexual abuse, often find yourself struggling to create and keep healthy relationships. More often than not, you have a hard time standing up for yourself. You have worked so hard to make yourself feel safe, confident, steady, and worthy. You seek peace at each sunset and hope at each sunrise. Still, there are times when the nightmares haunt you in your sleep, and the flashbacks freeze you when awake. You seek escape from the trauma of your past, but rarely find long-lasting relief. You want to emerge from the turmoil of your past and find your Paths to Healing.
You, like so many of us who have survived sexual abuse, often find yourself struggling to create and keep healthy relationships. More often than not, you have a hard time standing up for yourself. You have worked so hard to make yourself feel safe, confident, steady, and worthy. You seek peace at each sunset and hope at each sunrise. Still, there are times when the nightmares haunt you in your sleep, and the flashbacks freeze you when awake. You seek escape from the trauma of your past, but rarely find long-lasting relief. You want to emerge from the turmoil of your past and find your Paths to Healing.
Shanya Roberson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
Hey there! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently accepting clients in New Jersey. While working together, our therapeutic relationship will be a safe, non-judgmental, and caring space. We will work with each other to effectively meet your needs, overcome challenges/barriers, increase self worth and compassion, and further develop healthy coping skills.
Hey there! I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently accepting clients in New Jersey. While working together, our therapeutic relationship will be a safe, non-judgmental, and caring space. We will work with each other to effectively meet your needs, overcome challenges/barriers, increase self worth and compassion, and further develop healthy coping skills.
Joan E Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, NCC, CIMHP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
My goal is to help provide insight and the tools you need to move beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors. Using an integrated holistic approach to counseling, I combine temperament therapy, psychotherapy, nutritional and integrative medicine and Biblical truths, creating a nonjudgmental and safe place for families, couples and individuals to share their issues and fears to attain healing and hope. Certified as a SYMBIS & PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, I will help you to prepare for or strengthen your marriage. I will help you to navigate through the changes of life, taking you from where you are to where you want to be.
My goal is to help provide insight and the tools you need to move beyond limiting beliefs and behaviors. Using an integrated holistic approach to counseling, I combine temperament therapy, psychotherapy, nutritional and integrative medicine and Biblical truths, creating a nonjudgmental and safe place for families, couples and individuals to share their issues and fears to attain healing and hope. Certified as a SYMBIS & PREPARE/ENRICH facilitator, I will help you to prepare for or strengthen your marriage. I will help you to navigate through the changes of life, taking you from where you are to where you want to be.
Jennifer N Hall
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
I provide emotional support to ambitious women who struggle with depression and anxiety. Sometimes when you are used to "being there" for everyone else, you forget to tend to your own needs. When you are usually the "strong one", the people around you often forget that you have emotions and vulnerabilities, too. I specialize in helping strong, capable women figure out how to set boundaries and practice self-care. I also help women identify recurring destructive behavioral patterns and opportunities for growth and self-improvement.
I provide emotional support to ambitious women who struggle with depression and anxiety. Sometimes when you are used to "being there" for everyone else, you forget to tend to your own needs. When you are usually the "strong one", the people around you often forget that you have emotions and vulnerabilities, too. I specialize in helping strong, capable women figure out how to set boundaries and practice self-care. I also help women identify recurring destructive behavioral patterns and opportunities for growth and self-improvement.
Gail A Braxton LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
New Brunswick, NJ 08901 (Online Only)
Have you achieved success but continue to feel empty inside? Do you want to be happy with your life, achieve your goals, and build positive relationships? Then take the first step and schedule an appointment with me. My treatment focus is on holistic person-centered therapy. Holistic therapy seeks to treat you as a whole person and address how your physical health, mind, and spirituality affect how you feel.
Have you achieved success but continue to feel empty inside? Do you want to be happy with your life, achieve your goals, and build positive relationships? Then take the first step and schedule an appointment with me. My treatment focus is on holistic person-centered therapy. Holistic therapy seeks to treat you as a whole person and address how your physical health, mind, and spirituality affect how you feel.
Dr. Angel Windham
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW, CCS
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Hello my name is Dr. Angel Windham and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Supervisor. I have worked for over 15 years as a School Social Worker and worked in Outpatient and Private Practice with Adults, Children, and Families. I am here to support and help you navigate through the various changes and obstacles that can be thrown your way. I have a new female therapist on staff who also speaks Spanish (se habla espanol).
Hello my name is Dr. Angel Windham and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Supervisor. I have worked for over 15 years as a School Social Worker and worked in Outpatient and Private Practice with Adults, Children, and Families. I am here to support and help you navigate through the various changes and obstacles that can be thrown your way. I have a new female therapist on staff who also speaks Spanish (se habla espanol).
Lauren Summer Peck
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, LCADC, PMH-C, ACS
Verified Verified
7 Endorsed
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
I have worked with various populations including couples, individuals, and teens. I strive to use treatment modalities surrounding cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and strength based work to help my clients. I have clinical expertise on anxiety and depression, trauma, addiction, couple and relationship issues, postpartum and perinatal issues, and self esteem. My goal is to assist clients in their journey for their mental wellness with the various knowledge and experience I have encountered over the years.
I have worked with various populations including couples, individuals, and teens. I strive to use treatment modalities surrounding cognitive behavioral therapy, person centered therapy, and strength based work to help my clients. I have clinical expertise on anxiety and depression, trauma, addiction, couple and relationship issues, postpartum and perinatal issues, and self esteem. My goal is to assist clients in their journey for their mental wellness with the various knowledge and experience I have encountered over the years.
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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.