Black and African American Therapists in Rego Park, NY
Wellness Tree Counseling Lcsw PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
5 Endorsed
Rego Park, NY 11374
We specialize in working with Black, Indigenous, & Women of color experiecing depression, anxiety and trauma related symptoms.
Woke up feeling unsure about yourself? Struggling with major life changes or decisions? Feeling stuck? Or you've lost your purpose? Is the weight on your shoulders too much to bear leaving you questioning ‘why’? Let’s start by saying, you’ve come to the right place. We all face times when we are overwhelmed by our situations. We're here to listen without judgment and help you to sort out life challenges. When you find yourself in a vulnerable place, it’s our goal to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for you to delve deeper into your feelings of sadness, emptiness, loss, anxiety, worry or despair.
We specialize in working with Black, Indigenous, & Women of color experiecing depression, anxiety and trauma related symptoms.
Woke up feeling unsure about yourself? Struggling with major life changes or decisions? Feeling stuck? Or you've lost your purpose? Is the weight on your shoulders too much to bear leaving you questioning ‘why’? Let’s start by saying, you’ve come to the right place. We all face times when we are overwhelmed by our situations. We're here to listen without judgment and help you to sort out life challenges. When you find yourself in a vulnerable place, it’s our goal to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere for you to delve deeper into your feelings of sadness, emptiness, loss, anxiety, worry or despair.
My areas of interest include but are not limited to: early professionals seeking clinical supervision hours, women's issues, college students, living with symptoms of depression and anxiety, mental health stigma in the African-American/Caribbean community, and potential stressors transitioning from youth to adulthood.
I have served the mental health community in an assortment of roles. My past clinical experience includes treatment within psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, residential treatment facilities, after school programs, and community mental health clinics.
My areas of interest include but are not limited to: early professionals seeking clinical supervision hours, women's issues, college students, living with symptoms of depression and anxiety, mental health stigma in the African-American/Caribbean community, and potential stressors transitioning from youth to adulthood.
I have served the mental health community in an assortment of roles. My past clinical experience includes treatment within psychiatric hospitals, emergency rooms, residential treatment facilities, after school programs, and community mental health clinics.
The work of therapy is hard. This can create a barrier that stops people from seeking help. But when working with me, I promise you won’t have to do the work alone.
As a therapist, I work hard to make sure the session space is an open and welcoming space for everyone. I am transparent and honest. I work hard and keep myself up to date with the best clinical interventions to use with my clients.
The work of therapy is hard. This can create a barrier that stops people from seeking help. But when working with me, I promise you won’t have to do the work alone.
As a therapist, I work hard to make sure the session space is an open and welcoming space for everyone. I am transparent and honest. I work hard and keep myself up to date with the best clinical interventions to use with my clients.
Melissa Flores is a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, graduated magna cum laude from one of Touro's MFT masters programs, and has provided psychotherapy for 8 years to a wide range of people. Melissa has experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. She creates a creative, collaborative, and safe environment for clients to feel encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone and thrive. Melissa provides individual, couples, and family therapy as well as groups for organizations, anger management, parenting classes, and couples groups.
Melissa Flores is a bilingual licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a client-centered and trauma-informed approach, graduated magna cum laude from one of Touro's MFT masters programs, and has provided psychotherapy for 8 years to a wide range of people. Melissa has experience working with individuals of all ages, couples, and families. She creates a creative, collaborative, and safe environment for clients to feel encouraged to step outside of their comfort zone and thrive. Melissa provides individual, couples, and family therapy as well as groups for organizations, anger management, parenting classes, and couples groups.
I believe that every individual and organization has the potential to achieve meaningful growth and transformation. My work revolves around bridging strategic objectives with human-centered practices like behavioral health assessments, training, and leadership development, ensuring both personal and professional success.
I believe that every individual and organization has the potential to achieve meaningful growth and transformation. My work revolves around bridging strategic objectives with human-centered practices like behavioral health assessments, training, and leadership development, ensuring both personal and professional success.
You may be high-functioning, but you feel stuck—wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, unhappiness, or relationship challenges. You may feel like you’re just going through the motions, wanting something to shift but unsure where to start. My ideal clients are individuals seeking real change. You want to feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to what truly matters to you. You're ready to take accountability and make intentional steps toward a life that reflects who you are and what you value. If you're ready to show up for yourself, I’m here to support and challenge you every step of the way.
You may be high-functioning, but you feel stuck—wrestling with anxiety, depression, trauma, unhappiness, or relationship challenges. You may feel like you’re just going through the motions, wanting something to shift but unsure where to start. My ideal clients are individuals seeking real change. You want to feel more grounded, more in control, and more connected to what truly matters to you. You're ready to take accountability and make intentional steps toward a life that reflects who you are and what you value. If you're ready to show up for yourself, I’m here to support and challenge you every step of the way.
The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. What I am is enough if I would only be it openly.' C.Rogers. This quote is at the core of my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that the path to healing begins with the experience of being truly seen and celebrated with all your identities and parts that make the whole of you. I offer an affirming and collaborative space for the exploration of Self, connecting to your Divine within through mind-body-spirit practices so that you can move beyond the unloving narratives getting in the way of embodying your true Self and curating the life that you envision.
The curious paradox is when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. What I am is enough if I would only be it openly.' C.Rogers. This quote is at the core of my work as a psychotherapist. I believe that the path to healing begins with the experience of being truly seen and celebrated with all your identities and parts that make the whole of you. I offer an affirming and collaborative space for the exploration of Self, connecting to your Divine within through mind-body-spirit practices so that you can move beyond the unloving narratives getting in the way of embodying your true Self and curating the life that you envision.
Changing times can spur heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. Moreover, under duress, many individuals experience a loss of identity, family and relationship difficulties, and the awakening of hidden traumas. These days, navigating uncertainty, isolation and chronic worries is becoming increasingly common, which makes being attuned to one's mental health essential for well-being. I offer clients a culturally-informed approach and an empathy and openness which stems from my diverse experiences and international background.
Changing times can spur heightened stress, anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. Moreover, under duress, many individuals experience a loss of identity, family and relationship difficulties, and the awakening of hidden traumas. These days, navigating uncertainty, isolation and chronic worries is becoming increasingly common, which makes being attuned to one's mental health essential for well-being. I offer clients a culturally-informed approach and an empathy and openness which stems from my diverse experiences and international background.
I am committed to creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where my clients can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe my emphasis on warmth, empathy, and understanding are essential to clients achieving growth and kindling hope. Even in the darkest moments, such as dealing with loss and distress, this approach has assisted clients in processing their grief and creating meaning from their struggles, enabling them to engage in healthy relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.
I am committed to creating a nurturing and non-judgmental space where my clients can be their authentic selves and feel empowered to achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe my emphasis on warmth, empathy, and understanding are essential to clients achieving growth and kindling hope. Even in the darkest moments, such as dealing with loss and distress, this approach has assisted clients in processing their grief and creating meaning from their struggles, enabling them to engage in healthy relationships and lead more fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approaches are cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and psychodynamic therapy.
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. We provide teletherapy sessions for maximum scheduling flexibility.
Immediate Availability: 1199, Healthfirst, and Fidelis. Whether you're struggling with a particular issue or just can't shake the feeling that there should be more to life, we can help by providing you with the insight and tools you need to move beyond current obstacles. Comprehensive Counseling LCSWs is an affiliate company of LearnWell. We are a community based mental health practice where a diverse group of New York State licensed mental health professionals draw from a variety of therapeutic techniques to assist clients in achieving their treatment goals. We provide teletherapy sessions for maximum scheduling flexibility.
Within each of us is a deeper or higher self we can contact. Through Meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, and Gestalt Therapy, I help people contact this part of themselves, shed negative patterns of behavior, and realize their full potential. I am a psychologist and therapist who focuses on marriage counseling, ADHD, Alcohol and substance abuse, identity formation and parenting issues. I address feelings of emptiness, difficulties in managing emotions, relationships, anger, anxiety and depression in order to increase your level of self-awareness which can be totally life changing. I also do psychological evaluations for court, custody, bariatric and academic achievement.
Within each of us is a deeper or higher self we can contact. Through Meditation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Hypnosis, and Gestalt Therapy, I help people contact this part of themselves, shed negative patterns of behavior, and realize their full potential. I am a psychologist and therapist who focuses on marriage counseling, ADHD, Alcohol and substance abuse, identity formation and parenting issues. I address feelings of emptiness, difficulties in managing emotions, relationships, anger, anxiety and depression in order to increase your level of self-awareness which can be totally life changing. I also do psychological evaluations for court, custody, bariatric and academic achievement.
I'm Jenny a Latinx from Peru. I provide therapy in English or Spanish. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, intuitive and easy to talk to. My belief is that most people have the answers to their problems within themselves but may lack the awareness and insight to find those answers. I will work with you to discover and reframe your negative narratives to achieve a positive healthy mindset. Therapy is a unique experience and I will work collaboratively with you to tailor the treatment to your individual needs. I use a solution-based approach and believe in providing information to help you take control of your life.
I'm Jenny a Latinx from Peru. I provide therapy in English or Spanish. My clients describe me as warm, empathetic, intuitive and easy to talk to. My belief is that most people have the answers to their problems within themselves but may lack the awareness and insight to find those answers. I will work with you to discover and reframe your negative narratives to achieve a positive healthy mindset. Therapy is a unique experience and I will work collaboratively with you to tailor the treatment to your individual needs. I use a solution-based approach and believe in providing information to help you take control of your life.
Shopping for a therapist is not as easy as shopping for a dress or a pair of pants. You need someone you feel emotionally safe with. A therapist who gives you hope and helps you to believe you can make changes in your life. I promise you change is always possible. Come in and see me for a consultation and let's see if I can help.
Shopping for a therapist is not as easy as shopping for a dress or a pair of pants. You need someone you feel emotionally safe with. A therapist who gives you hope and helps you to believe you can make changes in your life. I promise you change is always possible. Come in and see me for a consultation and let's see if I can help.
Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 27 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, military mental health, Hakomi , & Gottman. My focus is grief, anxiety, transitions, & transformation. I also offer concierge life coaching.
Therapy is a desired journey for self-discovery at any point in our lives, and an opportunity to access our inner resources for self-empowerment. In my practice, I integrate Western psychotherapy interventions with Eastern methods of healing. For 27 years, my cross-cultural work and clinical experience have fostered a global perspective on mental health with deep empathy and nonjudgement. I practice psychodynamic psychotherapy, clinical hypnotherapy, EMDR therapy, integrative somatic therapy, military mental health, Hakomi , & Gottman. My focus is grief, anxiety, transitions, & transformation. I also offer concierge life coaching.
I am passionate about providing affirming, culturally responsive care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. I believe healing happens in relationship—with self, others, and community—and I strive to offer a therapeutic space grounded in safety, trust, and respect.
I am passionate about providing affirming, culturally responsive care for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity exploration, and life transitions. I believe healing happens in relationship—with self, others, and community—and I strive to offer a therapeutic space grounded in safety, trust, and respect.
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I’m a gentle yet direct, humor-loving Black therapist who isn’t afraid to curse, speak in slang, and gently hold you accountable—making therapy feel safe and relatable.
I offer a holistic approach that integrates talk therapy with somatic therapy to help you connect your body and mind. Together, we’ll process and release the tension stored in your body from anxiety, trauma, and stress. Through our work, you’ll gain deeper insight into your patterns, learn to befriend your body, and regulate your emotions and nervous system.
I’m a gentle yet direct, humor-loving Black therapist who isn’t afraid to curse, speak in slang, and gently hold you accountable—making therapy feel safe and relatable.
I offer a holistic approach that integrates talk therapy with somatic therapy to help you connect your body and mind. Together, we’ll process and release the tension stored in your body from anxiety, trauma, and stress. Through our work, you’ll gain deeper insight into your patterns, learn to befriend your body, and regulate your emotions and nervous system.
El Layla Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Waitlist for new clients
My specialty is working with Black, brown and multi-ethnic, non-monogamous and QTGNC/questioning folks experiencing depression, anxiety/panic, complex trauma, and relationship or social transitions.
Relational, creative and anti-authoritarian, you will find me warm and attuned. We will leverage mindfulness, consciousness-raising, compassion, visualization, parts-work and cognitive interventions to heal your relationship to your past, empower your present, and catalyze growth in the direction of your dreams.
My specialty is working with Black, brown and multi-ethnic, non-monogamous and QTGNC/questioning folks experiencing depression, anxiety/panic, complex trauma, and relationship or social transitions.
Relational, creative and anti-authoritarian, you will find me warm and attuned. We will leverage mindfulness, consciousness-raising, compassion, visualization, parts-work and cognitive interventions to heal your relationship to your past, empower your present, and catalyze growth in the direction of your dreams.
As a Black, queer, Caribbean/LatinX individual who practices therapy from a non-oppressive and radically authentic lens I draw on over ten years of experience working with women, children and communities of color around topics of equity, sexuality, education, LGBTQ+, and trauma.
I address concerns with family dynamics, infidelity, trauma in relationships, cultural concerns, interracial identities, breaking generational cycles, shifts in desires, sex therapy, communications challenges & non traditional relationships. My therapeutic style incorporates narrative therapy, EFT & SFT while also being poly and kink informed
As a Black, queer, Caribbean/LatinX individual who practices therapy from a non-oppressive and radically authentic lens I draw on over ten years of experience working with women, children and communities of color around topics of equity, sexuality, education, LGBTQ+, and trauma.
I address concerns with family dynamics, infidelity, trauma in relationships, cultural concerns, interracial identities, breaking generational cycles, shifts in desires, sex therapy, communications challenges & non traditional relationships. My therapeutic style incorporates narrative therapy, EFT & SFT while also being poly and kink informed
I’m Heydi Hurtado, licensed therapist and founder of Peace Cove Counseling: a faith-based therapeutic space to empower black + brown folk on their journey of healing.
At Peace Cove, you will: heal from past wounds and trauma, learn to discover and love your truest self, find your voice and practice setting healthy boundaries with yourself and those around you.
I’m Heydi Hurtado, licensed therapist and founder of Peace Cove Counseling: a faith-based therapeutic space to empower black + brown folk on their journey of healing.
At Peace Cove, you will: heal from past wounds and trauma, learn to discover and love your truest self, find your voice and practice setting healthy boundaries with yourself and those around you.
As a black female therapist in Brooklyn, I specialize in navigating life's complexities, from reevaluating your dreams to uncovering your true purpose.
My practice, a compassionate haven for adults, adolescents, and families, is grounded in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, augmented by a broad spectrum of therapeutic techniques. This approach is tailored to tackle a variety of concerns, including generational trauma and complex personal and relationship issues.
As a black female therapist in Brooklyn, I specialize in navigating life's complexities, from reevaluating your dreams to uncovering your true purpose.
My practice, a compassionate haven for adults, adolescents, and families, is grounded in trauma-focused cognitive behavior therapy, augmented by a broad spectrum of therapeutic techniques. This approach is tailored to tackle a variety of concerns, including generational trauma and complex personal and relationship issues.
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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.