Black and African American Therapists in Duncanville, TX
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a Child development minor from Oklahoma State University before obtaining my Masters from Texas Wesleyan University. I offer counseling to adolescent, couples, adults & families. I aim to create a collaborative experience and will encourage your personal values and stories to guide our journey to new insights. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration drawing from the models of Narrative therapy, CBT, & Dialectical behavior therapy.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a Child development minor from Oklahoma State University before obtaining my Masters from Texas Wesleyan University. I offer counseling to adolescent, couples, adults & families. I aim to create a collaborative experience and will encourage your personal values and stories to guide our journey to new insights. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, trust, and collaboration drawing from the models of Narrative therapy, CBT, & Dialectical behavior therapy.
Iman J Ross
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC-S, LSOTP
4 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75137
Waitlist for new clients
Are you angry, confused, and frustrated? Do you feel misunderstood or not heard at all? Are you tired of pretending to be ok? Are you sick of feeling ashamed? We want to meet YOU. We are interested in what YOU have to say. If you don't like who you are now or how people see you then let's work together to change it. We have experience working through anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, shame, addictions, abuse, gang life, juvenile delinquency, incarceration, school problems, and deployments (military). The process of change is very difficult but YOU are worth it!
Are you angry, confused, and frustrated? Do you feel misunderstood or not heard at all? Are you tired of pretending to be ok? Are you sick of feeling ashamed? We want to meet YOU. We are interested in what YOU have to say. If you don't like who you are now or how people see you then let's work together to change it. We have experience working through anger, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, shame, addictions, abuse, gang life, juvenile delinquency, incarceration, school problems, and deployments (military). The process of change is very difficult but YOU are worth it!
Are you feeling stressed, depressed, alone, or misunderstood? Do you believe that no one understands what you’re going through and that life’s challenges seem to be a constant struggle? You are not alone. I have worked with clients facing a variety of challenges, including stress and mental health disorders. My goal is to help you better understand your life challenges and find new meaning in your life. I have experience in private practice and in various therapeutic settings. The clients I work with range from young children to older adults.
Are you feeling stressed, depressed, alone, or misunderstood? Do you believe that no one understands what you’re going through and that life’s challenges seem to be a constant struggle? You are not alone. I have worked with clients facing a variety of challenges, including stress and mental health disorders. My goal is to help you better understand your life challenges and find new meaning in your life. I have experience in private practice and in various therapeutic settings. The clients I work with range from young children to older adults.
Ever feel like adulting came out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Dr. Dor's Life Skills concept can move you from surviving to thriving in life. Dr. Dor is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Psychotherapist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for clients. She has a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in group settings, one-on-one, workshop training, and seminar speaking. Dr. Dor is an effective motivator and communicator.
Ever feel like adulting came out of nowhere and hit you like a ton of bricks? Dr. Dor's Life Skills concept can move you from surviving to thriving in life. Dr. Dor is a highly skilled, compassionate, empathetic, and solutions-oriented Psychotherapist. She is dedicated to providing exceptional care and implementing effective treatment plans for clients. She has a demonstrated track record of success working with diverse client populations in group settings, one-on-one, workshop training, and seminar speaking. Dr. Dor is an effective motivator and communicator.
Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes it feels overwhelming to navigate them on your own. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide a safe and supportive space where children, teens, and adults can process their experiences, build resilience, and discover new ways forward. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I believe in meeting you where you are and working together to create meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience in education, counseling, and wellness, I bring a whole-person perspective to therapy.
Life can bring unexpected challenges, and sometimes it feels overwhelming to navigate them on your own. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I provide a safe and supportive space where children, teens, and adults can process their experiences, build resilience, and discover new ways forward. My approach is collaborative and compassionate—I believe in meeting you where you are and working together to create meaningful change. With over 15 years of experience in education, counseling, and wellness, I bring a whole-person perspective to therapy.
We may experience situations that leave us doubting ourselves, feeling overwhelmed, or mentally and physically defeated. Along the way, we begin to question ourselves and wonder where we are going. We feel stuck. My focus in counseling is to help you quickly clarify your concerns, identify strengths and abilities that are being underused, and develop tools and resources to maintain your optimal satisfaction. When our work is over, I hope you feel empowered and excited about the changes yet to come in your life.
We may experience situations that leave us doubting ourselves, feeling overwhelmed, or mentally and physically defeated. Along the way, we begin to question ourselves and wonder where we are going. We feel stuck. My focus in counseling is to help you quickly clarify your concerns, identify strengths and abilities that are being underused, and develop tools and resources to maintain your optimal satisfaction. When our work is over, I hope you feel empowered and excited about the changes yet to come in your life.
So many people are used to being the strong one that no one notices when they are struggling. I work with individuals who feel overlooked, emotionally drained, stuck in painful cycles, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. They may look like they are holding it all together on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed on the inside. If that sounds familiar, therapy can be the place where you no longer have to carry it alone. My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to begin healing, even if they do not have all the answers yet.
So many people are used to being the strong one that no one notices when they are struggling. I work with individuals who feel overlooked, emotionally drained, stuck in painful cycles, or weighed down by anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship stress. They may look like they are holding it all together on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected, or overwhelmed on the inside. If that sounds familiar, therapy can be the place where you no longer have to carry it alone. My ideal clients are individuals who are ready to begin healing, even if they do not have all the answers yet.
Let’s be honest—“life be life’n,” right? Whether you're juggling relationships, work stress, family dynamics, or wondering why adulting feels like a trap. I’m here to help you slow things down, make sense of the moment, and build a path forward that actually fits your real life. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who blends deep empathy with a dash of humor—because sometimes, laughter really is medicine. I believe therapy should feel human, relatable, and practical. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected—where progress happens through small, intentional wins that add up to meaningful change.
Let’s be honest—“life be life’n,” right? Whether you're juggling relationships, work stress, family dynamics, or wondering why adulting feels like a trap. I’m here to help you slow things down, make sense of the moment, and build a path forward that actually fits your real life. I’m a warm, down-to-earth therapist who blends deep empathy with a dash of humor—because sometimes, laughter really is medicine. I believe therapy should feel human, relatable, and practical. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and respected—where progress happens through small, intentional wins that add up to meaningful change.
My Big Black Therapist - Damani Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT- A
2 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
Waitlist for new clients
Are you tired of always having to be strong and just want peace, balance, and authenticity? Struggling with unhealed trauma, communication issues, or burnout? Ready to break generational cycles, find emotional freedom, and redefine what strength looks like for you, your family, and your community? Tap in, let’s do the work together.
Are you tired of always having to be strong and just want peace, balance, and authenticity? Struggling with unhealed trauma, communication issues, or burnout? Ready to break generational cycles, find emotional freedom, and redefine what strength looks like for you, your family, and your community? Tap in, let’s do the work together.
Life often presents unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges often lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, mental health issues, relationship conflicts, or general dissatisfaction with life. I understand what it feels like to be defeated, and I want you to know that you are not alone. I will provide a safe space for self-exploration, awareness, personal growth, and overall wellness.
Life often presents unexpected challenges that can feel overwhelming and difficult to manage. These challenges often lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, mental health issues, relationship conflicts, or general dissatisfaction with life. I understand what it feels like to be defeated, and I want you to know that you are not alone. I will provide a safe space for self-exploration, awareness, personal growth, and overall wellness.
Counseling is an opportunity to manage and work through confusing issues. I support clients using Person-Centered Therapy and Humanistic techniques to heal them from their past, engage with the present, and work toward a consistently healthy future. Focusing on providing nonjudgmental, empathetic services, I aim to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of who they are, what they desire or need, and where they are going in life. When we have greater awareness of ourselves and our relationships, we are better able to gain a greater sense of belonging and significance.
Counseling is an opportunity to manage and work through confusing issues. I support clients using Person-Centered Therapy and Humanistic techniques to heal them from their past, engage with the present, and work toward a consistently healthy future. Focusing on providing nonjudgmental, empathetic services, I aim to help my clients gain a deeper understanding of who they are, what they desire or need, and where they are going in life. When we have greater awareness of ourselves and our relationships, we are better able to gain a greater sense of belonging and significance.
People I work with are often required to over-functioning while managing the challenges of being under-resourced. They can feel pressured, even obligated, to show up strong and capable on the outside, even when they don’t feel that way underneath. Often stretched thin, they may have little space for rest and can feel depleted of their natural resilience. I offer an inclusive, affirming space where a person can be understood without judgment and begin the work of healing. Here, you are supported in strengthening your sense of self, building emotional safety, and living more fully in alignment with your values.
People I work with are often required to over-functioning while managing the challenges of being under-resourced. They can feel pressured, even obligated, to show up strong and capable on the outside, even when they don’t feel that way underneath. Often stretched thin, they may have little space for rest and can feel depleted of their natural resilience. I offer an inclusive, affirming space where a person can be understood without judgment and begin the work of healing. Here, you are supported in strengthening your sense of self, building emotional safety, and living more fully in alignment with your values.
I am deeply committed to supporting your emotional well-being and personal growth. Together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and other complex concerns that may be affecting your daily life and relationships. Many of us move through life without fully pausing to understand our experiences and the ways they continue to shape us. By reaching out for support, you have already taken a meaningful first step toward healing and change. I invite you to begin this transformative journey with me as we discover what happiness, healing, and fulfillment can truly look like in your life.
I am deeply committed to supporting your emotional well-being and personal growth. Together, we can explore challenges such as anxiety, trauma, and other complex concerns that may be affecting your daily life and relationships. Many of us move through life without fully pausing to understand our experiences and the ways they continue to shape us. By reaching out for support, you have already taken a meaningful first step toward healing and change. I invite you to begin this transformative journey with me as we discover what happiness, healing, and fulfillment can truly look like in your life.
You look successful on the outside, but inside you're exhausted from carrying everyone else's needs, questioning your worth, and wondering why the same painful relationship patterns keep repeating.
I'm Melissa Brown, LCSW, and I help high-achieving women heal the core wounds of abandonment, rejection, emotional neglect, and chaos that often cause anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship struggles. For more than 25 years, I have helped women move beyond managing symptoms to understanding and healing the deeper emotional wounds that shape how they see themselves, connect with others, and experience life
You look successful on the outside, but inside you're exhausted from carrying everyone else's needs, questioning your worth, and wondering why the same painful relationship patterns keep repeating.
I'm Melissa Brown, LCSW, and I help high-achieving women heal the core wounds of abandonment, rejection, emotional neglect, and chaos that often cause anxiety, people-pleasing, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship struggles. For more than 25 years, I have helped women move beyond managing symptoms to understanding and healing the deeper emotional wounds that shape how they see themselves, connect with others, and experience life
At Miles Ahead Counseling, we work with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the many emotional changes that come with motherhood. Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. Sometimes you may not recognize yourself in the process. Our goal is to offer a supportive, judgement-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you find your way.
At Miles Ahead Counseling, we work with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, and the many emotional changes that come with motherhood. Motherhood can be beautiful, overwhelming, and everything in between. Sometimes you may not recognize yourself in the process. Our goal is to offer a supportive, judgement-free space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported as you find your way.
Congratulations on making the courageous decision to begin your journey to wellness. I believe mental health is a primary ingredient for obtaining and maintaining happiness and stability. I’ve been in the counseling profession for ten years; and I am a retired Dallas Police Officer who served for more than 31 years. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, bipolar, infidelity recovery and personality disorders. I am Gottman Method Level III trained which focuses on marital and relationship issues, and EMDR trained which treats PTSD, trauma exposure and other conditions.
Congratulations on making the courageous decision to begin your journey to wellness. I believe mental health is a primary ingredient for obtaining and maintaining happiness and stability. I’ve been in the counseling profession for ten years; and I am a retired Dallas Police Officer who served for more than 31 years. I work with individuals and couples who struggle with anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress, bipolar, infidelity recovery and personality disorders. I am Gottman Method Level III trained which focuses on marital and relationship issues, and EMDR trained which treats PTSD, trauma exposure and other conditions.
Nabria Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MS, LPC-A
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75137
I am an LPC-Associate with a School Counseling Certification, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University Commerce.
I am an LPC-Associate with a School Counseling Certification, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Sam Houston State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Texas A&M University Commerce.
Have you ever felt like you should be further along in life than you are? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or unexpected life changes that have left you feeling stuck and uncertain about what comes next? If so, you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate these challenges by yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change that aligns with your goals and values.
Have you ever felt like you should be further along in life than you are? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by grief, anxiety, depression, or unexpected life changes that have left you feeling stuck and uncertain about what comes next? If so, you are not alone, and you do not have to navigate these challenges by yourself.
I work with individuals experiencing grief and loss, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Together, we will identify unhelpful patterns, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change that aligns with your goals and values.
Sophia Russell
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Duncanville, TX 75116
Waitlist for new clients
I offer integrative therapy that combines psychological insight, emotional healing, and spiritual growth.
Most do not realize how our family system impacts how we view the world, and those values may not work so well for you now. I offer sessions which focus on addressing a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, emotional balance.
I offer integrative therapy that combines psychological insight, emotional healing, and spiritual growth.
Most do not realize how our family system impacts how we view the world, and those values may not work so well for you now. I offer sessions which focus on addressing a variety of concerns, such as anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, emotional balance.
My name is Monique Harris, MA, LPC, LCDC. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and Michigan. I have 9 years experience serving children, adolescents, families, and veterans through individual or group therapy who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. More specifically, addressing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders.
My name is Monique Harris, MA, LPC, LCDC. I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Texas and Michigan. I have 9 years experience serving children, adolescents, families, and veterans through individual or group therapy who are dealing with issues that affect their mental health and well-being. More specifically, addressing a variety of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress, substance abuse, and personality disorders.
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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.