Black and African American Therapists in Desoto, TX
Life can be incredibly difficult at times, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. When those moments come, I’m here to support you and walk beside you through the pain, helping you find a more peaceful place. We will work together to get to the other side of your struggles.
I work with adults, couples, and families facing challenges like depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. As your therapist, you’ll find someone who is authentic, straight-forward, compassionate, and dedicated to truly understanding you. I’ll listen with care, encourage you through the hard parts, and at times, gently challenge you to see things differently.
Life can be incredibly difficult at times, and it’s normal to feel overwhelmed. When those moments come, I’m here to support you and walk beside you through the pain, helping you find a more peaceful place. We will work together to get to the other side of your struggles.
I work with adults, couples, and families facing challenges like depression, anxiety, addiction, and trauma. As your therapist, you’ll find someone who is authentic, straight-forward, compassionate, and dedicated to truly understanding you. I’ll listen with care, encourage you through the hard parts, and at times, gently challenge you to see things differently.
Feeling tired, worried, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or sadness? I help adults and couples calm their minds, lift heavy burdens, and build lives they truly love. In this warm, affirming space, you never have to over-explain your background—your culture, identity, and unique story are fully honored.
• For Individuals: We'll navigate work stress, family expectations, and how media pressures impact self-esteem.
• For Couples: We'll break the cycle of exhausting arguments, trading defensiveness for deep connection.
Therapy is a partnership where you are the expert. Let's move at your pace toward clarity and joy.
Feeling tired, worried, or stuck in cycles of anxiety or sadness? I help adults and couples calm their minds, lift heavy burdens, and build lives they truly love. In this warm, affirming space, you never have to over-explain your background—your culture, identity, and unique story are fully honored.
• For Individuals: We'll navigate work stress, family expectations, and how media pressures impact self-esteem.
• For Couples: We'll break the cycle of exhausting arguments, trading defensiveness for deep connection.
Therapy is a partnership where you are the expert. Let's move at your pace toward clarity and joy.
Are you addicted to escaping? Together we can create a detailed plan that will address substance abuse issues that have been preventing you from living a more healthy existence. Let me help you improve the quality of your life through your recovery. Don't suffer in silence. Recovery is a team effort to forgive your younger self, believe in your current self and create your future self.
Are you addicted to escaping? Together we can create a detailed plan that will address substance abuse issues that have been preventing you from living a more healthy existence. Let me help you improve the quality of your life through your recovery. Don't suffer in silence. Recovery is a team effort to forgive your younger self, believe in your current self and create your future self.
Dr. Robin Washington-White
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LMFT, NCC, LPC
5 Endorsed
Online Only
As a Black female therapist, I welcome and support women from all backgrounds in discovering your strengths, growing in self-love, and creating a life you truly want.
In our sessions, I take a strengths-based approach focusing on your ability to make different choices to help you develop into your best self. I believe we become what we repeatedly do, so we’ll work on shifting both your actions and mindset to build a life you truly love—focusing on your health, relationships, career, purpose and overall happiness.
As a Black female therapist, I welcome and support women from all backgrounds in discovering your strengths, growing in self-love, and creating a life you truly want.
In our sessions, I take a strengths-based approach focusing on your ability to make different choices to help you develop into your best self. I believe we become what we repeatedly do, so we’ll work on shifting both your actions and mindset to build a life you truly love—focusing on your health, relationships, career, purpose and overall happiness.
Have you been carrying the weight of unresolved pain from your childhood? Or maybe struggling with the lasting impact of a difficult relationship with your family? Or are you the go-to person who seems to “have it all together”, but behind closed doors you're barely holding on. If so, I'm glad you've decided to work on healing your pain points and striving for emotional freedom and self-empowerment. Together, we will create a personalized healing plan geared towards increasing self-compassion, developing healthy boundaries, and transforming the cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional burnout.
Have you been carrying the weight of unresolved pain from your childhood? Or maybe struggling with the lasting impact of a difficult relationship with your family? Or are you the go-to person who seems to “have it all together”, but behind closed doors you're barely holding on. If so, I'm glad you've decided to work on healing your pain points and striving for emotional freedom and self-empowerment. Together, we will create a personalized healing plan geared towards increasing self-compassion, developing healthy boundaries, and transforming the cycles of perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional burnout.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a supportive, structured approach that helps clients feel understood while gaining practical tools for change. With a focus on couples counseling and trauma-informed CBT, I help individuals, families, and couples improve communication, regulate emotions, and break unhelpful patterns. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where meaningful insight leads to lasting growth.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a supportive, structured approach that helps clients feel understood while gaining practical tools for change. With a focus on couples counseling and trauma-informed CBT, I help individuals, families, and couples improve communication, regulate emotions, and break unhelpful patterns. My goal is to create a safe, collaborative space where meaningful insight leads to lasting growth.
Kaiesha L Flucas
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, MS, CSC, LPC-S, NCC
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am available to encourage and uplift you, while helping you to navigate through this "season" of your life. I provide a therapeutic, relaxed, and confidential atmosphere in which to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you become your "best self". My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, with a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I delight in helping others reach their best and highest potential, and will assist you in taking risks, & creating new ways of thinking; bringing about positive change and growth.
I am available to encourage and uplift you, while helping you to navigate through this "season" of your life. I provide a therapeutic, relaxed, and confidential atmosphere in which to explore your feelings, beliefs, & behaviors. Collaboratively, we will work together to help you become your "best self". My counseling approach is Adlerian Therapy, with a mixture of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I delight in helping others reach their best and highest potential, and will assist you in taking risks, & creating new ways of thinking; bringing about positive change and growth.
As a Black woman and therapist, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and respected.
You may love each other deeply, yet every conversation turns into an argument—or silence has created distance between you. Perhaps trust has been broken, intimacy has changed, or you are preparing for marriage and want a stronger foundation. You may also be navigating anxiety, depression, or a major life transition and no longer feel like yourself. I help adults and couples understand the patterns keeping them stuck, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
As a Black woman and therapist, I understand how important it is to feel seen, heard, and respected.
You may love each other deeply, yet every conversation turns into an argument—or silence has created distance between you. Perhaps trust has been broken, intimacy has changed, or you are preparing for marriage and want a stronger foundation. You may also be navigating anxiety, depression, or a major life transition and no longer feel like yourself. I help adults and couples understand the patterns keeping them stuck, communicate more effectively, and move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and connection.
Are you at your best? Does life seem difficult from one day to the next? Do you feel misunderstood? Are the pressures of life weighing on you? Do you need help with navigating through life's issues? Counseling can help. I specialize in individual, couples, pre-marital, marriage, family as well as spiritual counseling. Treatments include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, relationship issues and others. Age groups are from age 6 through 65+. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client.
Are you at your best? Does life seem difficult from one day to the next? Do you feel misunderstood? Are the pressures of life weighing on you? Do you need help with navigating through life's issues? Counseling can help. I specialize in individual, couples, pre-marital, marriage, family as well as spiritual counseling. Treatments include anxiety, depression, anger management, grief, relationship issues and others. Age groups are from age 6 through 65+. Counseling is a collaborative effort between the counselor and the client.
Healing a broken heart begins at the core and can affect many people as emotions expand. As we face dramatic changes such as separations, divorces, etc., this causes negative effects, lasting years after documents are finalized in a phase called 'Transitional Trauma.'
Adults feel the rupture of this 'direct impact,' while children are left with the residual 'shock waves.' The goal of 'Transitional Therapy' is to leave harmful relationships behind and mastering healthy communication & coping skills. Together, let's focus on this holistic process, overcoming this season, denying generational scars, and creating a pathway of healing.
Healing a broken heart begins at the core and can affect many people as emotions expand. As we face dramatic changes such as separations, divorces, etc., this causes negative effects, lasting years after documents are finalized in a phase called 'Transitional Trauma.'
Adults feel the rupture of this 'direct impact,' while children are left with the residual 'shock waves.' The goal of 'Transitional Therapy' is to leave harmful relationships behind and mastering healthy communication & coping skills. Together, let's focus on this holistic process, overcoming this season, denying generational scars, and creating a pathway of healing.
Are you feeling, stressed, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Well I am here to encourage and navigate you through this place called life. Do you feel misunderstood? Do you feel like you have no one to talk to or turn to? Well, you have connected to the right person. My passion is to guide and support you through the process of improving mental health, addressing relationship difficulties, or adjusting to challenging life changes.
Are you feeling, stressed, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed? Well I am here to encourage and navigate you through this place called life. Do you feel misunderstood? Do you feel like you have no one to talk to or turn to? Well, you have connected to the right person. My passion is to guide and support you through the process of improving mental health, addressing relationship difficulties, or adjusting to challenging life changes.
Hopetown Counseling
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MMFT, LMFT-A, QMHP
1 Endorsed
Desoto, TX 75115
Hopetown Counseling is passionate about serving as a change agent for individuals from all walks of life, including those navigating life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Our therapeutic approach incorporates innovative strategies to help clients develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relational and family dynamics, improve communication within couples, and reshape their perspective on life’s challenges. We work with individuals, couples, and adolescents, with a focus on individual therapy, teen counseling, marriage and family therapy, premarital counseling, and is Christian-based.
Hopetown Counseling is passionate about serving as a change agent for individuals from all walks of life, including those navigating life transitions, trauma, relationship challenges, and personal growth. Our therapeutic approach incorporates innovative strategies to help clients develop healthy coping skills, strengthen relational and family dynamics, improve communication within couples, and reshape their perspective on life’s challenges. We work with individuals, couples, and adolescents, with a focus on individual therapy, teen counseling, marriage and family therapy, premarital counseling, and is Christian-based.
With a passion for walking alongside individuals who are facing some of life’s most difficult challenges, I provide compassionate support for those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, hopelessness, faith fatigue, anger, domestic violence, abuse, substance use, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and survivors of human or sex trafficking. I believe that no matter where you are in your journey, there is still hope, and healing is always possible. I am dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild their strength, and rise into the healthiest version of themselves, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
With a passion for walking alongside individuals who are facing some of life’s most difficult challenges, I provide compassionate support for those experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, trauma, hopelessness, faith fatigue, anger, domestic violence, abuse, substance use, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and survivors of human or sex trafficking. I believe that no matter where you are in your journey, there is still hope, and healing is always possible. I am dedicated to helping individuals reclaim their voice, rebuild their strength, and rise into the healthiest version of themselves, emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically.
Portia L. Hopkins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-S, CCTP II, C-DBT, KAP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist supporting adults through deep emotional, relational, and neurobiological healing. My work is grounded in psychoeducation, Somatic skill building, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, allowing me to blend body based, evidence informed, and consciousness expanding approaches in a way that feels both grounded and transformative.
I am a trauma informed psychotherapist supporting adults through deep emotional, relational, and neurobiological healing. My work is grounded in psychoeducation, Somatic skill building, Cognitive and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and psychedelic assisted psychotherapy, allowing me to blend body based, evidence informed, and consciousness expanding approaches in a way that feels both grounded and transformative.
I'm a millennial psychotherapist with a passion for helping people find solutions to life’s challenges. My approach is dynamic, inquisitive, and always infused with a touch of humor, because I believe that healing doesn’t have to be all serious. I love digging deep into the "why" behind behaviors, helping clients discover fresh perspectives and actionable steps. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, or personal growth, I am here to guide you with curiosity, warmth, and a good laugh along the way!
I'm a millennial psychotherapist with a passion for helping people find solutions to life’s challenges. My approach is dynamic, inquisitive, and always infused with a touch of humor, because I believe that healing doesn’t have to be all serious. I love digging deep into the "why" behind behaviors, helping clients discover fresh perspectives and actionable steps. Whether it's anxiety, relationships, or personal growth, I am here to guide you with curiosity, warmth, and a good laugh along the way!
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, sad, maybe even lost within your own life and circumstances? Are your thoughts often around what you could improve and rarely about things you do well? Do you want to learn how to better understand yourself, experience peace, and find joy during this challenging time of life? I specialize in life changes, transitions, anxiety, and stress management for individuals. I help individuals explore the relationship between how they think, feel, and act; so they can find their way through current circumstances without losing their mind and reach their desired goals.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, uncertain, sad, maybe even lost within your own life and circumstances? Are your thoughts often around what you could improve and rarely about things you do well? Do you want to learn how to better understand yourself, experience peace, and find joy during this challenging time of life? I specialize in life changes, transitions, anxiety, and stress management for individuals. I help individuals explore the relationship between how they think, feel, and act; so they can find their way through current circumstances without losing their mind and reach their desired goals.
I am so glad you decided to start this therapy journey and I am excited to be partnering with you on this journey. Whether you’re looking for accountability, to change relationship patterns, build self-worth, or to seek guidance in making a major life decision, I am here to meet you where you are so you can tackle life issues. I will provide you with a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. We will collaborate to identify your unique strengths and I will support you in creating the life you envision. Let’s start your path of healing and wholeness.
I am so glad you decided to start this therapy journey and I am excited to be partnering with you on this journey. Whether you’re looking for accountability, to change relationship patterns, build self-worth, or to seek guidance in making a major life decision, I am here to meet you where you are so you can tackle life issues. I will provide you with a safe and supportive space where you feel heard and understood. We will collaborate to identify your unique strengths and I will support you in creating the life you envision. Let’s start your path of healing and wholeness.
Hi, this is Dr. Cleve and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children and families who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and school-related challenges especially in areas where access to specialized care may be limited. My practice is a telehealth based that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. In addition, I provide emotional support animal assessments and letters for housing. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Hi, this is Dr. Cleve and I am glad that you have clicked on my profile. I work with children and families who are navigating emotional, behavioral, and school-related challenges especially in areas where access to specialized care may be limited. My practice is a telehealth based that also can provide services while your child is in school through coordination with their school point of contact if available. In addition, I provide emotional support animal assessments and letters for housing. I look forward to helping you and your family.
Is life dimming your light? Are you overwhelmed by stress? Are you struggling with all the hats you wear for all the roles you fulfill? Are you in need of a safe place that's nonjudgemental, empathetic, and empowers you to discover your inner-strength? Does representation matter to you? If so I offer counseling services to do just that.
Is life dimming your light? Are you overwhelmed by stress? Are you struggling with all the hats you wear for all the roles you fulfill? Are you in need of a safe place that's nonjudgemental, empathetic, and empowers you to discover your inner-strength? Does representation matter to you? If so I offer counseling services to do just that.
I help couples (especially Black couples) bring the friendship, joy, and connection back into their relationship—using practical tools and Christian principles to break cycles of conflict and disconnection.
Maybe you're married but feeling distant, desire to get married but don't feel ready, or are parents struggling to connect.
I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore:
Why love feels hard (and how to fix it).
How to communicate without fighting.
How to rebuild trust and intimacy.
How faith can strengthen your marriage.
I help couples (especially Black couples) bring the friendship, joy, and connection back into their relationship—using practical tools and Christian principles to break cycles of conflict and disconnection.
Maybe you're married but feeling distant, desire to get married but don't feel ready, or are parents struggling to connect.
I create a safe, non-judgmental space to explore:
Why love feels hard (and how to fix it).
How to communicate without fighting.
How to rebuild trust and intimacy.
How faith can strengthen your marriage.
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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.