Black and African American Therapists in Kettering, OH
Poppy’s Therapeutic Corner, LLC is a private group practice located in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. We are a safe corner in the world where clients are able to develop new coping skills, ways to handle conflict and hope for increased life satisfaction full of happiness and joy.
Poppy’s Therapeutic Corner, LLC is a private group practice located in Cincinnati and Dayton, Ohio. We are a safe corner in the world where clients are able to develop new coping skills, ways to handle conflict and hope for increased life satisfaction full of happiness and joy.
I can provide compassionate and personalized support tailored to their unique grief journey. Through one-on-one counseling and group sessions, I can help facilitate a safe environment where they can express their feelings without judgment. Utilizing therapeutic techniques, I can assist them in exploring their emotions, developing coping strategies, and finding ways to honor their loved one's memory or any experiences of loss. Additionally, I can offer educational resources about the grieving process and connect them with support groups, fostering a sense of community and connection with others who are experiencing similar feelings.
I can provide compassionate and personalized support tailored to their unique grief journey. Through one-on-one counseling and group sessions, I can help facilitate a safe environment where they can express their feelings without judgment. Utilizing therapeutic techniques, I can assist them in exploring their emotions, developing coping strategies, and finding ways to honor their loved one's memory or any experiences of loss. Additionally, I can offer educational resources about the grieving process and connect them with support groups, fostering a sense of community and connection with others who are experiencing similar feelings.
Hi, I’m Dr. Gabrielle Reynolds, LISW-S – but you can call me Dr. Reynolds or just Gabrielle. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people work through life’s ups and downs. Whether that’s stress, anxiety, trauma, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. I take a down-to-earth, supportive, and culturally aware approach to therapy. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, seen, and truly heard.
Hi, I’m Dr. Gabrielle Reynolds, LISW-S – but you can call me Dr. Reynolds or just Gabrielle. I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed therapist with over 10 years of experience helping people work through life’s ups and downs. Whether that’s stress, anxiety, trauma, or just feeling stuck and unsure of what’s next. I take a down-to-earth, supportive, and culturally aware approach to therapy. I believe healing happens when you feel safe, seen, and truly heard.
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
I enjoy working with people during any phase of their journey. It's rewarding to connect with couples, adolescents, and adults going through stage of life changes and or trauma. I find joy in collaborating to cultivate peoples' motivations to change in a way that allows them to gain insight into their behaviors and achieve optimal health. I view people through a holistic lens thus seeing the whole person rather than their symptoms.
My name is Dr. Chelsea Bennett and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Indiana and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, mild forms of depression and Borderline Personality Disorder, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
My name is Dr. Chelsea Bennett and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Indiana and working with clients statewide via telehealth. I primarily work with adults and couples and specialize in anxiety, mild forms of depression and Borderline Personality Disorder, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help my clients make progress and start feeling better.
Therapy can be beneficial to those struggling and facing a variety of challenging life situations. You may be struggling with a relationship, struggling with a physical or mental health issue or have persistent sadness or worries that are getting in the way of your life. Working with a therapist can help you process issues that may be too difficult to work through on your own. I am currently accepting new in-person clients and also offer teletherapy. Additionally, I currently have evening availability.
Therapy can be beneficial to those struggling and facing a variety of challenging life situations. You may be struggling with a relationship, struggling with a physical or mental health issue or have persistent sadness or worries that are getting in the way of your life. Working with a therapist can help you process issues that may be too difficult to work through on your own. I am currently accepting new in-person clients and also offer teletherapy. Additionally, I currently have evening availability.
Now Booking In Person Sessions! Hello, my name is Shanae. I primarily work with children and families who are looking for help with their children. I found my passion in working with families coming from hard places. I focus on family dynamics, generational patterns, and helping you choose the best steps to take moving forward. I can help support you in building boundaries, work on relationships, and learn how to deal with anxiety & stress.
Now Booking In Person Sessions! Hello, my name is Shanae. I primarily work with children and families who are looking for help with their children. I found my passion in working with families coming from hard places. I focus on family dynamics, generational patterns, and helping you choose the best steps to take moving forward. I can help support you in building boundaries, work on relationships, and learn how to deal with anxiety & stress.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
Nate works with individuals ages 13 and up and enjoys supporting a diverse range of clients. He believes that working with people from different backgrounds and life experiences keeps him mindful of diversity and fosters a well-rounded, inclusive perspective in his practice. By creating a welcoming and adaptable therapeutic environment, he helps clients feel seen, heard, and empowered in their personal growth journey. Rooted in the principles of a growth mindset, Nate empowers clients to see setbacks as opportunities for learning and transformation. He helps individuals break free from limiting patterns and build resilience.
My clients want to live richer, more emotionally balanced lives and have more fulfilling relationships. They are curious about their lives: "Is this all there is?" or "How did I get into this mess?" My clients soon realize that "going it alone in silence" is depressing and not hopeful. They see me as a trusted friend who cares about them. I see people just like you--healing from loss and grief due to the endings of relationships. I counsel parents who have relationship issues with their adult children. I help persons when their religion/spirituality seems to have ended. I help couples repair and rekindle their relationship.
My clients want to live richer, more emotionally balanced lives and have more fulfilling relationships. They are curious about their lives: "Is this all there is?" or "How did I get into this mess?" My clients soon realize that "going it alone in silence" is depressing and not hopeful. They see me as a trusted friend who cares about them. I see people just like you--healing from loss and grief due to the endings of relationships. I counsel parents who have relationship issues with their adult children. I help persons when their religion/spirituality seems to have ended. I help couples repair and rekindle their relationship.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. With younger clients, I address ADHD, tantrums and oppositional behaviors, school avoidance, and social withdrawal. I work with college students navigating academic pressure, life transitions, and identity concerns. I work with adults seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional patterns that affect relationships, mood, and self-esteem. I offer both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, and collaborate closely with individuals and families to understand relational patterns, reduce distress, and support lasting change and symptom relief.
I work with children, adolescents, and adults facing anxiety, depression, and trauma. With younger clients, I address ADHD, tantrums and oppositional behaviors, school avoidance, and social withdrawal. I work with college students navigating academic pressure, life transitions, and identity concerns. I work with adults seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional patterns that affect relationships, mood, and self-esteem. I offer both psychotherapy and psychoanalysis, and collaborate closely with individuals and families to understand relational patterns, reduce distress, and support lasting change and symptom relief.
I work with adult clients (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment to promote healing. Traditional approaches to therapy often focus on gaining awareness of our problems. Many of us are already aware of our problems—we want solutions! I walk with you to confront your barriers as we build on your unique strengths and bridge the gap between knowing to solving, from surviving to thriving!
I work with adult clients (18+) from all backgrounds and walks of life, providing a safe, accepting, and judgment-free environment to promote healing. Traditional approaches to therapy often focus on gaining awareness of our problems. Many of us are already aware of our problems—we want solutions! I walk with you to confront your barriers as we build on your unique strengths and bridge the gap between knowing to solving, from surviving to thriving!
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At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
At Rocker Health, we believe that mental wellness is a journey that deserves compassion, understanding, and personalized support. Our commitment to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health is at the forefront of everything we do. We understand that each individual's experience with mental health is unique, and we strive to create a welcoming environment where individuals feel safe and empowered to share their stories. Our mission is to provide a rock-solid foundation for our clients, guiding them toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.
Foster Richardson Mental Health Counseling Services, LLC psychiatry and counseling group was founded in 2010 by Mariella F. Richardson, LISW-S MPA for the purpose of
educating families, the community, school staff, mental health personnel and
those that work with children and youth in mental health education. The
FRMHCS mission is to serve and strengthen families and children by building
healthy communities and reducing disparities within the Tri-State area. It
promotes a variety of mechanisms for networking, collaboration, and
information exchange enabling all these groups towards systematic change.
Foster Richardson Mental Health Counseling Services, LLC psychiatry and counseling group was founded in 2010 by Mariella F. Richardson, LISW-S MPA for the purpose of
educating families, the community, school staff, mental health personnel and
those that work with children and youth in mental health education. The
FRMHCS mission is to serve and strengthen families and children by building
healthy communities and reducing disparities within the Tri-State area. It
promotes a variety of mechanisms for networking, collaboration, and
information exchange enabling all these groups towards systematic change.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of daily stressors or struggling to break free from cycles that no longer serve you? Life can feel like an uphill battle when you're navigating anxiety, depression, or the complexities of recovery alone. You deserve a space where you feel truly heard and understood, without judgement. Whether you are seeking stability in your mental health or looking to reclaim your life from substance use, the first step is recognizing that you don't have to carry it all yourself. Together, we can identify the barriers holding you back and develop practical tools and be restored.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the weight of daily stressors or struggling to break free from cycles that no longer serve you? Life can feel like an uphill battle when you're navigating anxiety, depression, or the complexities of recovery alone. You deserve a space where you feel truly heard and understood, without judgement. Whether you are seeking stability in your mental health or looking to reclaim your life from substance use, the first step is recognizing that you don't have to carry it all yourself. Together, we can identify the barriers holding you back and develop practical tools and be restored.
I’m Dr. Brittany L. Collins, a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified mental performance consultant, and counselor educator with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, identity concerns, and high-performance pressure. I have experience working in diverse settings, including private practice, college counseling, athletics departments, schools, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.
I’m Dr. Brittany L. Collins, a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified mental performance consultant, and counselor educator with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, identity concerns, and high-performance pressure. I have experience working in diverse settings, including private practice, college counseling, athletics departments, schools, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.
It is my passion to work with Black women, femmes, and girls in healing from their trauma, reclaiming their wholeness, and finding peace, rest, and joy in a world that is committed to silence and erasing our experiences.
I am a trauma-informed clinician with knowledge in how trauma affects the mind, body, and soul. I use various modalities based on individual client needs, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing, IFS, brainspotting, and other somatic modalities
It is my passion to work with Black women, femmes, and girls in healing from their trauma, reclaiming their wholeness, and finding peace, rest, and joy in a world that is committed to silence and erasing our experiences.
I am a trauma-informed clinician with knowledge in how trauma affects the mind, body, and soul. I use various modalities based on individual client needs, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed CBT, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy, and motivational interviewing, IFS, brainspotting, and other somatic modalities
As a Registered Nurse for the past 28 years, I have had the unique opportunity to care for patients in various stages of their physical, emotional, and mental health. It has been my calling to walk with patients as they navigate through difficult times. Unfortunately, people of color have been subjected to systemic disenfranchisement and social injustice, which has often resulted in trauma. As a therapist, I understand how this trauma can affect you mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. My goal is to accompany you on your journey, to help you unravel life's complexities, and empower you to be your best self.
As a Registered Nurse for the past 28 years, I have had the unique opportunity to care for patients in various stages of their physical, emotional, and mental health. It has been my calling to walk with patients as they navigate through difficult times. Unfortunately, people of color have been subjected to systemic disenfranchisement and social injustice, which has often resulted in trauma. As a therapist, I understand how this trauma can affect you mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. My goal is to accompany you on your journey, to help you unravel life's complexities, and empower you to be your best self.
Welcome! As a board-certified psychotherapist, I am here to be a support. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm glad you are here. If you have been feeling stuck, anxious, or just not like yourself lately, I want you to know you do not have to navigate that alone. I'm passionate about supporting adolescents and adults through an authentic, compassionate approach.
Welcome! As a board-certified psychotherapist, I am here to be a support. Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming, and I'm glad you are here. If you have been feeling stuck, anxious, or just not like yourself lately, I want you to know you do not have to navigate that alone. I'm passionate about supporting adolescents and adults through an authentic, compassionate approach.
I offer culturally responsive care, and many clients value working with a Black male clinician.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck under the weight of stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma—whether the pain is recent or something they’ve carried for years. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel depleted, on edge, or emotionally disconnected. They’re ready for practical, evidence-informed tools to calm the nervous system, make sense of what happened, and shift patterns that keep showing up in relationships, work, and daily life. Together, we work toward lasting change: greater clarity, steadier confidence, and a more grounded, integrated way of living.
I offer culturally responsive care, and many clients value working with a Black male clinician.
My ideal clients are people who feel stuck under the weight of stress, anxiety, grief, or trauma—whether the pain is recent or something they’ve carried for years. Many are high-functioning on the outside but internally feel depleted, on edge, or emotionally disconnected. They’re ready for practical, evidence-informed tools to calm the nervous system, make sense of what happened, and shift patterns that keep showing up in relationships, work, and daily life. Together, we work toward lasting change: greater clarity, steadier confidence, and a more grounded, integrated way of living.
Counseling, therapy, or treatment, whatever term you prefer can be a rewarding experience when you are able to find the right person to work with. I have experience working with people whom have faced small life challenges to a severe life crisis. I believe it takes courage to look in the mirror and admit something needs to change. That change can take place quicker when one reaches out for assistance from someone who is willing to join in the process of moving towards positive change.
Counseling, therapy, or treatment, whatever term you prefer can be a rewarding experience when you are able to find the right person to work with. I have experience working with people whom have faced small life challenges to a severe life crisis. I believe it takes courage to look in the mirror and admit something needs to change. That change can take place quicker when one reaches out for assistance from someone who is willing to join in the process of moving towards positive change.
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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.