Black and African American Therapists in Harrisburg, PA

Hello, my name is Kim. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), who live in Pennsylvania. In my first I career was a middle school teacher. I made a great leap and returned to school and received a master degree in social work. I am happy to say, I made the right decision! I am a registered yoga teacher and a master gardener. I love hiking, yoga, playing in "dirt" aka gardening and playing with my two spoiled dogs.

I am passionate about serving individuals, couples, and families who are working through various problems in life. My goal is to help you navigate the challenges of life and transition.

Hi, I’m Gabby! I'm a licensed and national board-certified counselor that has 12 years of experience in the human services field. I’ve previously provided individual, family/marital and group counseling in schools, communities, community agencies, residential homes/treatment centers, a juvenile shelter/detention center and an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility. My work with a variety of populations across settings has helped me to build skills working with many populations, but I specialize in treating anxiety, depression and other life issues in adults. I currently own and operate Total Wellness, a private practice.

My name is Candace Johnson and I am the owner of Purposefully Soaring Counseling Services LLC. We are interested in helping you learn how to "Soar with Purpose" ,through the challenges you may be facing. Whether you need a confidential ear to vent or support; our mission is to help you learn practical skill to improve your life. We provide a compassionate non-judgmental, culturally sensitive environment that allows you to express yourself, uncover your barriers, and identify things standing in the way of your happiness.

I specialize in meeting my clients where they are needed and filling their toolbox with tools needed to make it throughout their day. These tools include counseling skills, meditation, mindfulness techniques and coping skills to help them in time of crisis and with everyday situations.

As a psychotherapist with over 20 yrs of private practice experience, I draw upon a blend of cognitive, somatic and integrative therapies to help women assess and address their mental wellness goals. I believe... at the core of our "issues", lies invaluable wisdom to help us on this sojourn of life.

All life issues offer an opportunity for growth, I base my process of therapy on the therapeutic relationship. No special psychotherapy techniques, my goal for you, is to have a better handle on your current challenge. We incorporate sand trays, an expressive therapy with children or adults to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles, and issues.

Are you living with the painful consequences of bad decisions and want more joy, ease, and fulfillment? Do you want to stop fighting and start cooperating, connecting, and communicating in your relationships? Maybe you feel frozen, on an emotional rollercoaster, or both depending on the day. Do you want to experience your emotions as supporting your richer more satisfying life? Are you feeling lonely and isolated, like no one gets you or even wants to? Would you like more mutually loving relationships where you are seen, heard, and treated with respect? Are you looking for an LGBTQ ally?

Is your child experiencing a decline in academics, increased anxiety or struggle with controlling their anger? With over 20 years of experience, I am equipped to handle these challenges and give you the tools to help your child be the best version of themselves. I incorporate sand tray, an expressive therapy with children or adults to create scenes of miniature worlds that reflect a person's inner thoughts, struggles and issues. I assist children & parents by teaching them coping skills, ways to improve their decision making and better navigate their lives. . We work with couples on early marital adjustment and conflict containment

Are you new or returning back to therapy? I'm Yvette, and I want to help you with your therapeutic journey. I work with adults who now decided to make their mental health and personal goals a priority. We will work together by identifying what obstacles or setbacks that keep you form doing so. I consider myself your personal Navigator during your mental health journey by providing clinical feedback, trust, active listening, personal accountability, and homework to help you reach your destination.

My vision as a therapist is to help adolescents, adults, couples and families recognize that they have what it takes to promote their own evolution. Growth and change can be a challenge at times. My role is to support others to work towards their healing holistically; I help them to unpack the pain that exists and recognize the impact on their mind, body, spirit and relationships. t is my intention to break down barriers in areas related to relationships,divorce,infidelity, blending families, adoption, anxiety, depression, and racial inequity in such a way that my clients feel more connected to their own sense of purpose & value.

My ideal client is curious, internally motivated to change, looking for answers, and wanting to heal from their past or present. They are seeking connection with other's or themselves on a deeper level.

It is said that when you pursue your life passion, it will never feel like work, and I believe that I am pursuing my life passion through my work with clients. Growing up in Harlem, NYC afforded me with the opportunity to see life in a way that deepens my understanding of culture, privilege, oppression and environmental barriers and how these factors uniquely shape all of us. My approach to therapy involves meeting you where you are, creating a safe space for you, and challenging you in a supportive way to make the desired changes in yourself.

My clients describe me as empathic, self-aware, accepting, optimistic, and confident. During therapeutic sessions, I utilize both the person-centered approach and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It’s through the belief that we are all experts on our own lives, that I provide spirited guidance, emotional support, and a genuine therapeutic alliance. In being goal-oriented, I take special focus on desired outcomes and client expectations. I inspire clients to freely express themselves, gain independence, and ultimately, become empowered through the use of such techniques enabling them to recapture their lives through a more healthy lens.

If you are struggling with anxiety, substance abuse, grief, and loss, or challenges to adjusting to the world around you, you are familiar with feelings of melancholy, inadequacy, and failure. Therapy is a collaborative relationship that is a courageous step in your journey towards a better tomorrow. I have experience working with adolescences, adults, couples, and families utilizing a variety of techniques that are adapted to individual needs. Together we can discover patterns of current behaviors, feelings, and ideas that are keeping you from reaching your goals.