Black and African American Therapists in Woodbury, NJ
My ideal clients are adults who appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck beneath the surface. They often seek therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or the stress of always being the one others depend on. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where we work together to build resilience, gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change—so you can move beyond surviving and begin thriving.
My ideal clients are adults who appear to have it all together but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck beneath the surface. They often seek therapy for anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, or the stress of always being the one others depend on. I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where we work together to build resilience, gain insight, develop practical coping strategies, and create meaningful, lasting change—so you can move beyond surviving and begin thriving.
Learning to effectively communicate requires sharing feelings, understanding, and listening to one another. Acting independently while committed to interdependent relationships such as marriage and family, will inevitably lead to conflict. The rational, and at times irrational mind, seeks self-satisfaction without giving conscious and careful thought to how loved ones might be affected by their actions. Consulting with an experienced counselor can help identify, and avoid, potential conflict. Once identified, the relationship trajectory shifts to applying methods & mantras, that strengthen marriages and families.
Learning to effectively communicate requires sharing feelings, understanding, and listening to one another. Acting independently while committed to interdependent relationships such as marriage and family, will inevitably lead to conflict. The rational, and at times irrational mind, seeks self-satisfaction without giving conscious and careful thought to how loved ones might be affected by their actions. Consulting with an experienced counselor can help identify, and avoid, potential conflict. Once identified, the relationship trajectory shifts to applying methods & mantras, that strengthen marriages and families.
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.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're navigating school, relationships, family, friendships, or figuring out what comes next. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where teens and young adults can be themselves, feel heard, and talk openly without judgment. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you don't have to figure it all out alone. Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop healthy coping skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
Starting therapy can feel intimidating, especially when you're navigating school, relationships, family, friendships, or figuring out what comes next. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where teens and young adults can be themselves, feel heard, and talk openly without judgment. Whether you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or simply trying to better understand yourself, you don't have to figure it all out alone. Together, we'll explore what you're experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop healthy coping skills to help you navigate life's challenges.
Dr. Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, and Sport Social Work. She works with women, BIPOC individuals, athletes, healthcare professionals, and first responders who may be carrying the weight of trauma, stress, burnout, performance pressure, anxiety, life transitions, or simply the exhaustion of always having to “hold it together.” She believes that healing doesn't have to feel cold, clinical, or overwhelming. That is why her goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real, supported enough to grow, and empowered enough to heal.
Dr. Thompson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in EMDR therapy, trauma therapy, and Sport Social Work. She works with women, BIPOC individuals, athletes, healthcare professionals, and first responders who may be carrying the weight of trauma, stress, burnout, performance pressure, anxiety, life transitions, or simply the exhaustion of always having to “hold it together.” She believes that healing doesn't have to feel cold, clinical, or overwhelming. That is why her goal is to create a space where you feel safe enough to be real, supported enough to grow, and empowered enough to heal.
Life is full of things that can make us feel completely out of control: anxiety, depression, difficult family dynamics, school, work, peer conflicts, fights with partners, and much more. Often we find ourselves pushing these problems away or letting them consume us. What can we do to help take more control over our lives? You may want to talk it out to find where your feelings are coming from. You may wish to find skills to help you day to day. You may want to work on changing your thought patterns or behaviors. Or you may just need to release these feelings and and a place to be heard. We can work together to address this and more.
Life is full of things that can make us feel completely out of control: anxiety, depression, difficult family dynamics, school, work, peer conflicts, fights with partners, and much more. Often we find ourselves pushing these problems away or letting them consume us. What can we do to help take more control over our lives? You may want to talk it out to find where your feelings are coming from. You may wish to find skills to help you day to day. You may want to work on changing your thought patterns or behaviors. Or you may just need to release these feelings and and a place to be heard. We can work together to address this and more.
Kimberly Crawley, LSW, brings over 25 years of experience in child welfare and protection and personal insight from her U.S. Air Force Reserves service. I have spent my career supporting individuals, families, and children through complex transitions, trauma, and emotional challenges. I am passionate about serving veterans, first responders, and individuals from diverse ethnic communities to ensure they receive trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care tailored to their needs.
Kimberly Crawley, LSW, brings over 25 years of experience in child welfare and protection and personal insight from her U.S. Air Force Reserves service. I have spent my career supporting individuals, families, and children through complex transitions, trauma, and emotional challenges. I am passionate about serving veterans, first responders, and individuals from diverse ethnic communities to ensure they receive trauma-informed and culturally sensitive care tailored to their needs.
Are you struggling with long term challenges that you wish you could overcome or with a sudden change in circumstances that has brought unexpected difficulties? Life can be challenging at times, for all of us. Counseling can provide a safe place of support where you can explore, grow and change! I look forward to joining you on your journey of personal growth!
Are you struggling with long term challenges that you wish you could overcome or with a sudden change in circumstances that has brought unexpected difficulties? Life can be challenging at times, for all of us. Counseling can provide a safe place of support where you can explore, grow and change! I look forward to joining you on your journey of personal growth!
My clients are often thoughtful individuals who feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be. They may struggle with self-doubt, relationship or peer conflicts, stress, or uncertainty about their identity, goals, or next steps. Many feel ambivalent about change—they know something isn't working, but they're unsure how to move forward. The people I work with are looking for more than someone to simply listen. They want honest reflection, guidance, and a collaborative approach that helps them see themselves and their experiences in new ways.
My clients are often thoughtful individuals who feel stuck between where they are and where they want to be. They may struggle with self-doubt, relationship or peer conflicts, stress, or uncertainty about their identity, goals, or next steps. Many feel ambivalent about change—they know something isn't working, but they're unsure how to move forward. The people I work with are looking for more than someone to simply listen. They want honest reflection, guidance, and a collaborative approach that helps them see themselves and their experiences in new ways.
Amber Gonzalez, LPC Trauma, Betrayal & Compulsive Sexual Behavior Specialist Adults & Couples
My clients find me when they have already tried the other therapist — the one who was kind but kept them comfortable, the one who validated everything but changed nothing, the one who never quite went deep enough to touch what was actually broken.
They come to me carrying the things they were taught not to talk about.
Sexual abuse. Betrayal. Pornography and compulsive sexual behavior. Infidelity. Religious trauma. The childhood that shaped everything. The relationship that looked fine from the outside while quietly falling apart inside.
Amber Gonzalez, LPC Trauma, Betrayal & Compulsive Sexual Behavior Specialist Adults & Couples
My clients find me when they have already tried the other therapist — the one who was kind but kept them comfortable, the one who validated everything but changed nothing, the one who never quite went deep enough to touch what was actually broken.
They come to me carrying the things they were taught not to talk about.
Sexual abuse. Betrayal. Pornography and compulsive sexual behavior. Infidelity. Religious trauma. The childhood that shaped everything. The relationship that looked fine from the outside while quietly falling apart inside.
Whatever your reason for seeking counseling services, I am here and committed to helping you resolve your interpersonal issues. I often share that no one is exempt from experiencing life's problems. At some point in life, we all will face some challenges. I have learned that not everyone has proper coping skills to deal with their problems, but by speaking with a therapist, you are on the right track to identifying ways to deal with your problems. Positive change can be difficult. However, positive change is possible with persistence, commitment, and hard work.
Whatever your reason for seeking counseling services, I am here and committed to helping you resolve your interpersonal issues. I often share that no one is exempt from experiencing life's problems. At some point in life, we all will face some challenges. I have learned that not everyone has proper coping skills to deal with their problems, but by speaking with a therapist, you are on the right track to identifying ways to deal with your problems. Positive change can be difficult. However, positive change is possible with persistence, commitment, and hard work.
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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.
Luma Marriage and Family Therapy,
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CDVS-II
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Are issues of life causing you to feel stressed or defeated? Have you been feeling like these issues have impacted how you view and conduct yourself in professional and personal relationships? How about the relationship you have with yourself? How about the relationships you have with your partner and/or your loved ones? How are they impacted? So many unanswered questions, and you don’t know where to begin the healing process. Well, here is where you start. Although the season you’re in seems bleak, take heart in the hope that seasons change. Let's change your perspective on rain, and equip you with an umbrella.
Are issues of life causing you to feel stressed or defeated? Have you been feeling like these issues have impacted how you view and conduct yourself in professional and personal relationships? How about the relationship you have with yourself? How about the relationships you have with your partner and/or your loved ones? How are they impacted? So many unanswered questions, and you don’t know where to begin the healing process. Well, here is where you start. Although the season you’re in seems bleak, take heart in the hope that seasons change. Let's change your perspective on rain, and equip you with an umbrella.
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!
Shayla Miller is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience helping couples, families, and individuals build healthier relationships and move toward meaningful personal growth. She specializes in working with couples, LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, neurodivergent individuals, creatives, and academics. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and compassionate, creating a space where clients can feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and deepen their connection with themselves and others.
Shayla Miller is a Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with 7 years of experience helping couples, families, and individuals build healthier relationships and move toward meaningful personal growth. She specializes in working with couples, LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, neurodivergent individuals, creatives, and academics. Her approach is collaborative, affirming, and compassionate, creating a space where clients can feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges and deepen their connection with themselves and others.
Embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and well-being with Donshae L Joyner, Sr., a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor. With a comprehensive, compassionate, and client-centered approach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate various challenges they may face, particularly focusing on behavioral issues, anxiety, and anger in adolescents, young adults, and adults. My work emphasizes a nuanced understanding of the unique struggles people encounter during different stages of life. I empower clients to take control of their lives and pursue the path they desire.
Embark on a transformative journey towards personal growth and well-being with Donshae L Joyner, Sr., a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor. With a comprehensive, compassionate, and client-centered approach, I specialize in helping individuals navigate various challenges they may face, particularly focusing on behavioral issues, anxiety, and anger in adolescents, young adults, and adults. My work emphasizes a nuanced understanding of the unique struggles people encounter during different stages of life. I empower clients to take control of their lives and pursue the path they desire.
Accepting New Patients. I am a Swiftie, who loves an adventure, the water, my dog and helping people create the life they desire using talk therapy and scientifically proven modalities combined with a fresh take on what therapy looks like and how it feels.
We can't stop the ocean, but we can learn to ride the waves. I treat adults/young adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, abusive/difficult childhoods & chronic illness.
Accepting New Patients. I am a Swiftie, who loves an adventure, the water, my dog and helping people create the life they desire using talk therapy and scientifically proven modalities combined with a fresh take on what therapy looks like and how it feels.
We can't stop the ocean, but we can learn to ride the waves. I treat adults/young adults experiencing ADHD, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, abusive/difficult childhoods & chronic illness.
Zelrecka Shirljanea Lindsey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ACS
1 Endorsed
Vineland, NJ 08360
I created Agape Healing Works because I knew what it felt like to want to begin to heal but couldn’t afford that healing process or feeling judged about some of the decisions you have made in your life. We have all fell short of our hopes, dreams and aspirations that we desire in life but at Agape Healing Works those hopes, dreams and aspirations can become a reality. Agape- pure, selfless and unconditional. My mission is to provide individuals with a therapist that is culturally competent, providing holistic and wellness focused services that help transform personal challenges into life enhancing opportunities.
I created Agape Healing Works because I knew what it felt like to want to begin to heal but couldn’t afford that healing process or feeling judged about some of the decisions you have made in your life. We have all fell short of our hopes, dreams and aspirations that we desire in life but at Agape Healing Works those hopes, dreams and aspirations can become a reality. Agape- pure, selfless and unconditional. My mission is to provide individuals with a therapist that is culturally competent, providing holistic and wellness focused services that help transform personal challenges into life enhancing opportunities.
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.
Sometimes life gets in the way but with the right road map, we will still be able to reach our goals. My entire life has been invested in people that have a voice but at times feel like they have not been heard. As a licensed counselor, I empower clients to dig deep and conquer personal challenges that prevent them from achieving their fullest potential. I provide a listening ear, free of biases and judgment. Instead of giving advice, I use research based interventions that encourage clients to think clearly and make conscience choices.
Sometimes life gets in the way but with the right road map, we will still be able to reach our goals. My entire life has been invested in people that have a voice but at times feel like they have not been heard. As a licensed counselor, I empower clients to dig deep and conquer personal challenges that prevent them from achieving their fullest potential. I provide a listening ear, free of biases and judgment. Instead of giving advice, I use research based interventions that encourage clients to think clearly and make conscience choices.
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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.