Black and African American Therapists in Pittsburgh, PA
Welcome to The Comfy Place! I know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but I appreciate you considering me to help you on your journey. My focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. I understand that life has many ups and downs so, I aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. I want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
Welcome to The Comfy Place! I know that seeking out therapy can be a new and sometimes uncomfortable experience, but I appreciate you considering me to help you on your journey. My focus is on helping children, teens, young adults, and families heal. I understand that life has many ups and downs so, I aim to create a safe space where people can have fun, get real, and heal. I want everyone to feel like they are a part of our Comfy Place family where we welcome all with open arms no matter where they are on their walk in life. I currently serve the following states MA, PA, RI, VT, ME, NH, UT & FL via Telehealth ONLY.
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I specialize in working with Black women and other high-functioning helpers who are navigating trauma, life transitions, cultural stress, and complex family dynamics.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy rooted in relational and strengths-based approaches. I don’t need an orientation on microaggressions, code-switching, or cultural expectations before we begin the work.
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I specialize in working with Black women and other high-functioning helpers who are navigating trauma, life transitions, cultural stress, and complex family dynamics.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC), I provide culturally responsive, trauma-informed therapy rooted in relational and strengths-based approaches. I don’t need an orientation on microaggressions, code-switching, or cultural expectations before we begin the work.
Between demanding schedules, hectic lives, and the constant pressure to keep it all together, it’s easy to feel like you're running on empty. Do you ever just want to unplug from the matrix, step off the treadmill, and hit reset? You don't have to navigate the chaos alone. I am here to help you slow down, catch your breath, and regain control.
Between demanding schedules, hectic lives, and the constant pressure to keep it all together, it’s easy to feel like you're running on empty. Do you ever just want to unplug from the matrix, step off the treadmill, and hit reset? You don't have to navigate the chaos alone. I am here to help you slow down, catch your breath, and regain control.
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you’re ready to break? Are you longing for peace, clarity, and healthier relationships but finding it hard to get there on your own? You don’t have to navigate this season alone. At Family Matters Counseling Center, we help identify areas where you may feel stuck while developing practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. With faith, insight, and intentional action, we walk alongside you as you move from awareness to change and struggle to hope.
Do you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in patterns you’re ready to break? Are you longing for peace, clarity, and healthier relationships but finding it hard to get there on your own? You don’t have to navigate this season alone. At Family Matters Counseling Center, we help identify areas where you may feel stuck while developing practical tools to navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and confidence. With faith, insight, and intentional action, we walk alongside you as you move from awareness to change and struggle to hope.
My faith in Christ is the foundation of my life and guides the way I approach healing and restoration. I believe therapy is a sacred space where compassion, grace, and truth come together. I understand how hard it is to trust someone with your story, especially when facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families, thoughtfully integrating faith and evidence-based care for those who desire it.
My faith in Christ is the foundation of my life and guides the way I approach healing and restoration. I believe therapy is a sacred space where compassion, grace, and truth come together. I understand how hard it is to trust someone with your story, especially when facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. As a trauma-informed therapist, I work with individuals, couples, and families, thoughtfully integrating faith and evidence-based care for those who desire it.
Hi, my name is Sam (they/them). I am a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology interning with Transitional Characters. In this stage of my training, I am qualified to provide clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of a licensed supervisor.
My therapy style is integrative, which means I blend a few modalities. You are an expert in your life, and I’m here to help you answer the hard questions. I’ll also provide supportive challenge or reframe when appropriate.
Hi, my name is Sam (they/them). I am a doctoral student in Counseling Psychology interning with Transitional Characters. In this stage of my training, I am qualified to provide clinical mental health counseling under the supervision of a licensed supervisor.
My therapy style is integrative, which means I blend a few modalities. You are an expert in your life, and I’m here to help you answer the hard questions. I’ll also provide supportive challenge or reframe when appropriate.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward, you’re not alone. Many people reach a point where anxiety, depression, parenting stress, or relationship challenges begin to feel unmanageable. The past few years have only intensified these emotions for so many of us. Therapy offers a space to slow down, breathe, and understand what’s happening beneath the surface. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your stress, rebuild emotional clarity, and help you reconnect with a sense of peace, confidence, and direction.
Do you struggle with self esteem, decision making, or just life in general? Are you ready to make a change? Often times our experiences can/have shape(d) who we’ve become. You may be in need of support and that’s ok. Congratulations to you for taking the first step in seeking support.
Do you struggle with self esteem, decision making, or just life in general? Are you ready to make a change? Often times our experiences can/have shape(d) who we’ve become. You may be in need of support and that’s ok. Congratulations to you for taking the first step in seeking support.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience helping adults work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and tough life transitions. I work with people from all walks of life. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and free to be your authentic self. I am commitment to cultivating sustained positive change in the lives of those I serve.
Fun fact about me: I am a Golden Girls enthusiast and can recite most episodes line for line.
I am a licensed clinical social worker with experience helping adults work through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and tough life transitions. I work with people from all walks of life. I aim to create a space where you feel safe, supported, and free to be your authentic self. I am commitment to cultivating sustained positive change in the lives of those I serve.
Fun fact about me: I am a Golden Girls enthusiast and can recite most episodes line for line.
I’m dedicated to helping foster emotional well-being and personal growth in the people I work with and strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I am versed in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families who are experiencing an intersection of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, and trauma. Helping people recognize and replace maladaptive coping behaviors and negative self talk with healthier, non-judgmental practices is a crucial part of my practice.
I’m dedicated to helping foster emotional well-being and personal growth in the people I work with and strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings openly. I am versed in working with children, adolescents, young adults and families who are experiencing an intersection of issues including depression, anxiety, ADHD, family conflict, and trauma. Helping people recognize and replace maladaptive coping behaviors and negative self talk with healthier, non-judgmental practices is a crucial part of my practice.
My name is Roxanne Davis, I am a licensed professional counselor. I am passionate about the intersection of neuroscience and mental health, specializing in neuropsychotherapy, anxiety and trauma treatment. I focus on helping individuals harness the power of the mind to foster healing and personal growth. My approach combines the latest research in effective therapeutic techniques to address a range of challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to develop tailored strategies that promote resilience and well-being. I believe in empowering individuals to unlock their potential and create meaningful change.
My name is Roxanne Davis, I am a licensed professional counselor. I am passionate about the intersection of neuroscience and mental health, specializing in neuropsychotherapy, anxiety and trauma treatment. I focus on helping individuals harness the power of the mind to foster healing and personal growth. My approach combines the latest research in effective therapeutic techniques to address a range of challenges. I work collaboratively with clients to develop tailored strategies that promote resilience and well-being. I believe in empowering individuals to unlock their potential and create meaningful change.
Many of my clients are Black, queer, or otherwise marginalized, and are looking for care that validates those experiences.
I help adolescents and adults explore the intersections of identity, oppression, and mental health. Whether you’re navigating identity, trauma, or simply learning how to value yourself outside of what you provide to others, I will work alongside you as we create a path toward healing.
Many of my clients are Black, queer, or otherwise marginalized, and are looking for care that validates those experiences.
I help adolescents and adults explore the intersections of identity, oppression, and mental health. Whether you’re navigating identity, trauma, or simply learning how to value yourself outside of what you provide to others, I will work alongside you as we create a path toward healing.
I provide a safe space for clients to unpack the various challenges they may face throughout life. Meeting you where you are, whether you have had previous therapy or this is your first time. I am here to explore with you and support your choice to prioritize your mental health and well-being. By collaborating with clients we create individualized, tailored treatment plans to meet your unique needs and goals. I believe there are no problems, barriers, or roadblocks that are too big to solve.
I provide a safe space for clients to unpack the various challenges they may face throughout life. Meeting you where you are, whether you have had previous therapy or this is your first time. I am here to explore with you and support your choice to prioritize your mental health and well-being. By collaborating with clients we create individualized, tailored treatment plans to meet your unique needs and goals. I believe there are no problems, barriers, or roadblocks that are too big to solve.
I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with either anxiety, life transitions, complex trauma or their Christian faith. I enjoy being able to walk alongside others in their life journey and to be a stable, and consistent support in their life. I have been in the mental health field for over 5 years now working with various people of those who have experienced trauma throughout various forms of life. I also have experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, and trying to navigate family conflict.
I am a therapist who specializes in working with adolescents and adults who struggle with either anxiety, life transitions, complex trauma or their Christian faith. I enjoy being able to walk alongside others in their life journey and to be a stable, and consistent support in their life. I have been in the mental health field for over 5 years now working with various people of those who have experienced trauma throughout various forms of life. I also have experience working with individuals with co-occurring disorders, and trying to navigate family conflict.
Teion Ensley-Ellerbe, LAPC is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Professional that provides services at Calm Pittsburgh. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to help find, or rediscover, the best version of themselves that they may have lost trying to navigate life and its challenges. I have experience in counseling clients through grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, ageing-related issues and hardships, and overall life transitions and conflict. In practice, my clinical approaches with clients are Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral. I am to meet the client where they are in sessions
Teion Ensley-Ellerbe, LAPC is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Professional that provides services at Calm Pittsburgh. I enjoy working with adults and adolescents to help find, or rediscover, the best version of themselves that they may have lost trying to navigate life and its challenges. I have experience in counseling clients through grief, anxiety, depression, addiction, ageing-related issues and hardships, and overall life transitions and conflict. In practice, my clinical approaches with clients are Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral. I am to meet the client where they are in sessions
I am passionate about helping individuals overcome emotional and behavioral challenges to lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in providing individual therapy for adults, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we will work to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and implement meaningful behavioral changes, fostering lasting transformation. My practice is dedicated to promoting healing, growth, and wholeness.
I am passionate about helping individuals overcome emotional and behavioral challenges to lead more fulfilling lives. I specialize in providing individual therapy for adults, utilizing evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Together, we will work to identify and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and implement meaningful behavioral changes, fostering lasting transformation. My practice is dedicated to promoting healing, growth, and wholeness.
Many of my clients have tried therapy before but felt like it stayed at the surface. They’re looking for more than symptom relief or a place to vent. They want therapy that challenges them, helps them connect the dots, and leads to meaningful, lasting change. They’re ready to do the work, even when it’s uncomfortable, because they want more than temporary relief, they want a different way of living. I'm here to help with that.
Many of my clients have tried therapy before but felt like it stayed at the surface. They’re looking for more than symptom relief or a place to vent. They want therapy that challenges them, helps them connect the dots, and leads to meaningful, lasting change. They’re ready to do the work, even when it’s uncomfortable, because they want more than temporary relief, they want a different way of living. I'm here to help with that.
I practice from an existential-phenomenological lens, which emphasizes that all individuals have the freedom to interpret their existence. My approach, a practice of 'care for the self,' focuses on the true essence of human existence. As a clinician, I am dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim meaning and purpose in their lives, to live with intention, and to confront the unknown with courage. I actively encourage individuals to use their capacity to make choices, thereby maximizing their existence and imagining a more meaningful life.
I practice from an existential-phenomenological lens, which emphasizes that all individuals have the freedom to interpret their existence. My approach, a practice of 'care for the self,' focuses on the true essence of human existence. As a clinician, I am dedicated to empowering individuals to reclaim meaning and purpose in their lives, to live with intention, and to confront the unknown with courage. I actively encourage individuals to use their capacity to make choices, thereby maximizing their existence and imagining a more meaningful 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.
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.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating PMDD, PMS-related mood changes, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, caregiver stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck, or unsure how to manage the pressure of personal responsibilities, professional demands, hormonal mood changes, or difficult relationships.
I help clients move forward by providing a supportive, practical, and strengths-based therapy space. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. Together, we focus on improving emotional regulation.
My ideal clients are adults who are navigating PMDD, PMS-related mood changes, anxiety, depression, workplace stress, burnout, caregiver stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. Many clients come to my practice feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, stuck, or unsure how to manage the pressure of personal responsibilities, professional demands, hormonal mood changes, or difficult relationships.
I help clients move forward by providing a supportive, practical, and strengths-based therapy space. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative. Together, we focus on improving emotional regulation.
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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.