Black and African American Therapists in New York, NY

“Hurt people, hurt people.” This is a saying that you may have heard; I believe it. Although not always intentional or malicious, people who are hurting, hurt others. To upend this cyclical pattern, we must engage in the healing process. There is healing power in talking, which is one of the reasons why I’m a therapist. I work with Black and Brown folks seeking support in dealing with challenges they are facing. I'm big on identifying and confronting the traumas we've endured to heal and limit the adverse effects on the people in our lives. You may be hurting (we all are). Healed people, heal people; let’s do the work together.

You often wonder what tomorrow will bring but instead of excitement and hopefulness, you feel nervous or a sense of dread. You imagine all the things that could go wrong which then makes you feel sad and scared. It’s been hard for you to enjoy your life. You’re not sure why you always think of the negatives. Perhaps it's because of your past pain. You’ve learned that anticipating the worst would protect you from getting hurt, taken advantage of or disappointed. And this thought process has kept you safe, but now is ruining your mood and your ability to be happy.

What I have learned in my work and life experience is that having a consistent space to unpack unhealed wounds allows for new perspectives to emerge. The intersection of our identities impacts how we view ourselves and how we process life experiences. My experiences working with Black and Latinx communities, and the growing need for inclusive representation in the mental health profession, have influenced my decision to become a therapist. As a Nigerian-American child of immigrant parents, I recognize that it can be transformative to receive services from a provider who shares similar social identities.

I work primarily with people who identify as QTBIPOC, Black , BIPOC, or LGBTQ folks seeking support as they build lives worth living.

Hi. If you’re on this page, you’re likely considering whether or not to try therapy (you should). Or, maybe you’re shopping for the right fit. Congrats on taking that first step. Whether it’s me or someone else, I honor that commitment. I have been in the Mental Health field as a social worker for almost a decade. I have seen countless people suffering and many times, doing so alone. I continue to do my part to change that.

Have you been stressed and/or anxious from the daily grind? Do you find yourself in arguments and confrontations that are becoming contentious and emotionally taxing? Have you noticed an increase in drinks or personal remedies used to “take off some steam”, or decisions that warrant your concern upon reflection? If any of this sounds familiar, you’ve come to the right place! As a Black man, I understand and empathize with the unique stressors POC may experience such as imposter syndrome, alienation, and feeling overwhelmed while navigating the professional, often hostile, landscape, and vicarious trauma.

I am passionate about supporting my clients in creating a stronger sense of self. You may find that your choices or behaviors aren't in accordance with your goals and you often feel regret, shame, and worry. Even when you’ve taken the time to sift through societal messages and make decisions based on what feels most authentic, it can still be difficult to stand firm in this while navigating family, relationships, and careers. My work is to validate, affirm, and guide you in gaining deeper understanding of what you value and radiating who you are through action and being.

We specialize in body-centered therapy for teens and adults. We hold expertise treating a variety of challenges such as Anxiety, Depression, Complex PTSD, and Eating Disorders. It is our goal to help Black women, Indigenous Women, and Women of the Global Majority increase confidence, connection, and joy by blending creative, mindful and evidence-based therapy. If you're looking for a therapist for yourself or your teen, email to schedule a free consultation. Online therapy offered.

When you live in a society that actively oppresses the people that look like you, it is very easy to experience low self-esteem & negative self-talk fueled by anxiety, guilt & shame. You may also feel like you have to work twice as hard to please everyone around you, which leads to constant exhaustion & burnout. There are probably a lack of appropriate boundaries in many of your relationships, which can cause feelings of deep resentment, anger & rage. In short, you get caught up in unsustainable patterns that take you further away from living a fulfilled life. If you struggle with any of these issues then you are not alone.

You have been thinking about making some changes in your life in order to become intentional about your parenting. As a parent myself - I know first hand there is a lot to juggle and we often feel frustrated and overwhelmed by it all. If you are ready to REVOLUTIONIZE your life, learn to manage it all and work on being a better parent to your children then lets chat.

Hi beautiful people! Need support from feeling unseen or navigating a world in which your identities are not affirmed? I'm here to support you in further harnessing your intuitive voice, as well as providing a space to explore your past, current, and potential future. As a Black /Queer/Neurodivergent provider, I am dedicated to helping you synthesize memories and experiences of your life, and how these moments might be informing your identities today. I am deeply invested in you and think of our relationship as a collaborative one in which we both discover and explore what affirms you and makes you feel seen, heard, and supported.

My clients are postcolonial, queer, subaltern, disabled, invisibilised survivors of everyday microagressions or complex trauma. Like my clients I am polycultural, multilingual, queer and attuned to queries on acculturation, multiple social identities, identity shifting, parenting minority or neuroatypical children, intercultural couples, as well as accidental, disabling or climacteric transitions. My clients want to come to terms with their complexities — those invalidated because of primary or secondary socialisation. Exploring symbolic language allows for production of new knowledge of self and self-(re)actualisation. Paris based.

I am passionate about guiding clients on their journey to be their better self. I utilize a person-centered, trauma informed, and empowerment approach when working with clients. It is important for clients to have access to a therapist who looks like them and/or is understanding of their cultural experiences. As a Black clinician that identifies as a cisgender woman, I prioritize working with Black clients in general and Black women and LGBTQI+ persons in particular. I strive to help clients re-reparent their inner child to heal childhood wounds, create boundaries to reduce anxiety, and explore emotions to better understand self.

You don't want to feel beat down, let down, depressed, overwhelmed, out of control, broken or ashamed. But the daily experience of your life being undervalued by society on top of the difficulties of work, relationships, and personal struggles just seems like too much. You feel like relationships won't work, it's impossible to stop circumstances from getting you down, and you can't win for losing. You doubt who you really are. You question the strength within you, the courage you were born with, and the wisdom from those before you.

Are you ready to start naming, tracing, and addressing the patterns you keep saying you will? Deepen emotional intimacy? Explore feeling safe in vulnerability? Stop feeling stuck when attempting to understand or communicate your needs? Begin breaking down what it means to “break generational curses” and actually start breaking them? Rest assured, you are in the right place. I'm happy you're here!

I support Black women, Indigenous women, and women of the global majority who are living with depression, anxiety, and trauma. As a registered dance/movement psychotherapist, I address depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns using a combination of body-based creative expression, mindfulness practices, and evidence-based behavioral techniques (like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy). My work is informed by my dance practice, which is rooted in Afro-Caribbean culture.

With a background in public service, I have previously served LGBTQIA+ community members, survivors of intimate partner violence and sexual violence, elders experiencing neglect and abuse, and incarcerated people. Areas of special interest include working with people coming to therapy to address anxiety, histories of trauma, navigating adult industries, managing non-monogamous relationships, & destigmatizing sexuality, BDSM, & kink.