Black and African American Therapists in Grand Prairie, TX
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through seasons of change, healing, and growth. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, helping them build insight, strengthen communication, and develop healthier connections with themselves and others. My clients often come to therapy seeking peace, balance, and the confidence to live more authentically as we work toward meaningful, lasting change together.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 6 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families through seasons of change, healing, and growth. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and life transitions, helping them build insight, strengthen communication, and develop healthier connections with themselves and others. My clients often come to therapy seeking peace, balance, and the confidence to live more authentically as we work toward meaningful, lasting change together.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Emotions are complex and everyone has unique needs. You do not have to face it alone, I'm here to help. My goal is to assist clients discover their purpose, self-love, and self-worth while renewing their zeal for life. My sole desire is to see clients emotionally healthy and equipped to overcome life’s obstacles.
Do you struggle with depression, anxiety, trauma, or grief? Emotions are complex and everyone has unique needs. You do not have to face it alone, I'm here to help. My goal is to assist clients discover their purpose, self-love, and self-worth while renewing their zeal for life. My sole desire is to see clients emotionally healthy and equipped to overcome life’s obstacles.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned my graduate degree in Professional Counseling in 2009. I have worked across various areas of counseling and coaching. Specifically, as a Career Coach, I facilitated presentations on personality assessment interpretation and occupational soft skills.
My work mainly focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, navigating conflict resolution, communication challenges, and relationship concerns. I am passionate about helping individuals develop healthier ways to communicate, connect, and grow. Together, we work to bridge the gap between hope and despair.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor who earned my graduate degree in Professional Counseling in 2009. I have worked across various areas of counseling and coaching. Specifically, as a Career Coach, I facilitated presentations on personality assessment interpretation and occupational soft skills.
My work mainly focuses on supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, navigating conflict resolution, communication challenges, and relationship concerns. I am passionate about helping individuals develop healthier ways to communicate, connect, and grow. Together, we work to bridge the gap between hope and despair.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in substance use patterns, emotional pain, or unhealthy relationships and is ready for change. They may be battling relapse, anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, yet desire stability, clarity, and purpose. They want healthier coping skills, restored confidence, and stronger boundaries so they can rebuild their life, relationships, and sense of self.
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck in substance use patterns, emotional pain, or unhealthy relationships and is ready for change. They may be battling relapse, anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma, yet desire stability, clarity, and purpose. They want healthier coping skills, restored confidence, and stronger boundaries so they can rebuild their life, relationships, and sense of self.
I am an EMDR-trained Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and the founder of Trauma to Triumph Counseling & Consulting, PLLC. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I genuinely love the work I do and consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. I believe counseling is a collaborative process, with the client and therapist working together to create meaningful, lasting change. In addition to providing therapy, I am passionate about supervising and mentoring associate clinicians, helping them develop into confident, ethical, and compassionate therapists.
I am an EMDR-trained Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and the founder of Trauma to Triumph Counseling & Consulting, PLLC. With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, I genuinely love the work I do and consider it a privilege to walk alongside individuals as they navigate life's challenges. I believe counseling is a collaborative process, with the client and therapist working together to create meaningful, lasting change. In addition to providing therapy, I am passionate about supervising and mentoring associate clinicians, helping them develop into confident, ethical, and compassionate therapists.
Winifred Okafor
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MA, LPCA, LCDC, NCC, SAP
Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Are you high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside? Do you overthink, procrastinate, struggle with focus, or feel weighed down by anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? You may look “put together,” yet internally feel exhausted, distracted, or never quite good enough.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD (especially inattentive type), stress, and major life transitions. Many of my clients struggle with perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, executive functioning challenges, and long-standing core beliefs shaped by early experiences.
Are you high-functioning on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside? Do you overthink, procrastinate, struggle with focus, or feel weighed down by anxiety, trauma, or self-doubt? You may look “put together,” yet internally feel exhausted, distracted, or never quite good enough.
I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD (especially inattentive type), stress, and major life transitions. Many of my clients struggle with perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, executive functioning challenges, and long-standing core beliefs shaped by early experiences.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or life transitions. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings while gaining practical tools to manage emotions and build healthier patterns. They want lasting change, greater self-understanding, and strategies to navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth. They value a therapist who is warm, direct, collaborative, and can integrate faith or creative approaches when helpful.
My ideal clients are adolescents, young adults, and adults struggling with anxiety, emotional regulation, trauma, or life transitions. They need a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings while gaining practical tools to manage emotions and build healthier patterns. They want lasting change, greater self-understanding, and strategies to navigate stress, relationships, and personal growth. They value a therapist who is warm, direct, collaborative, and can integrate faith or creative approaches when helpful.
I'm Vadeisha, a committed Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Texas & Louisiana, and I specialize in empowering black women through pivotal life changes.
My therapeutic style revolves around establishing a safe, compassionate, culturally-sensitive, and fun space tailored for one-on-one therapy sessions. Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I collaborate with my clients to develop personalized coping skills, self-empowerment strategies, and resilience-building tools for navigating life's transitions.
I'm Vadeisha, a committed Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving Texas & Louisiana, and I specialize in empowering black women through pivotal life changes.
My therapeutic style revolves around establishing a safe, compassionate, culturally-sensitive, and fun space tailored for one-on-one therapy sessions. Using evidence-based therapeutic techniques, I collaborate with my clients to develop personalized coping skills, self-empowerment strategies, and resilience-building tools for navigating life's transitions.
Life comes with challenges and obstacles that we often can’t maneuver through on our own. Therefore, I commend you for taking the first step in seeking professional help, that takes courage! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of experience, and my goal is to empower people to reach their full potential. I provide you with a friendly, empathetic environment to facilitate change and empowerment in your life, providing the tools you need to fight the battle from within and gain control over your emotions.
Life comes with challenges and obstacles that we often can’t maneuver through on our own. Therefore, I commend you for taking the first step in seeking professional help, that takes courage! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with over 12 years of experience, and my goal is to empower people to reach their full potential. I provide you with a friendly, empathetic environment to facilitate change and empowerment in your life, providing the tools you need to fight the battle from within and gain control over your emotions.
Everyday is a fresh start! I most certainly believe that Seasons Change and so do You! Often times when grief, toxic relationships overtake and break our hearts; caregiving stretches us, depression and anxiety infiltrate our minds; self-esteem and the inability to express thoughts and feelings; emotions overtake our voice; clients find themselves hiding in the shadows; just existing and not living; doing and not being. Learning to live within your desired lifestyle, gaining your voice, awareness, and setting goals to lead a mindful and healthier lifestyle innately inspires clients to move forward in whatever season they're facing.
Everyday is a fresh start! I most certainly believe that Seasons Change and so do You! Often times when grief, toxic relationships overtake and break our hearts; caregiving stretches us, depression and anxiety infiltrate our minds; self-esteem and the inability to express thoughts and feelings; emotions overtake our voice; clients find themselves hiding in the shadows; just existing and not living; doing and not being. Learning to live within your desired lifestyle, gaining your voice, awareness, and setting goals to lead a mindful and healthier lifestyle innately inspires clients to move forward in whatever season they're facing.
Brent Wolfskill
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, ADCIII, QSAP
7 Endorsed
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Courage.
At Transitions, I understand the difficulty for many clients to come into therapy and find a tharapist who can relate to their individual needs. I believe that people are resilient, and have inner strengths that need assistance being supported and tapped into. My clients come from many different backgrounds and have often been through a great deal of emotional pain before comming to therapy. I support, educate, enlighten, challenge and love my clients through their various personal challenges. I believe that no challenge is too big to be overcome if the client is willing to work at it.
Courage.
At Transitions, I understand the difficulty for many clients to come into therapy and find a tharapist who can relate to their individual needs. I believe that people are resilient, and have inner strengths that need assistance being supported and tapped into. My clients come from many different backgrounds and have often been through a great deal of emotional pain before comming to therapy. I support, educate, enlighten, challenge and love my clients through their various personal challenges. I believe that no challenge is too big to be overcome if the client is willing to work at it.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, I have over 10 years of experience treating mental health issues. My background includes inpatient, outpatient, and individual therapy. Also, I have worked in the medical field as a BSN RN and feel comfortable treating individuals with physical conditions. I am based in Texas and have licenses in Washington and DC. I have worked with children to geriatrics.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor, I have over 10 years of experience treating mental health issues. My background includes inpatient, outpatient, and individual therapy. Also, I have worked in the medical field as a BSN RN and feel comfortable treating individuals with physical conditions. I am based in Texas and have licenses in Washington and DC. I have worked with children to geriatrics.
I speak both English and Haitian Creole and honor the complexities of your identity in our work together.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or the pressure of major life transitions? Maybe you're navigating the challenges of being first-generation, managing cultural expectations, or adjusting to a new environment. You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m Shelline, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in supporting teens and young adults facing anxiety, high stress, immigration and cultural challenges, identity exploration, and self-acceptance. I create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely—while learning practical tools to feel more grounded, focused & empowered.
I speak both English and Haitian Creole and honor the complexities of your identity in our work together.
Are you a teen or young adult feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, ADHD, or the pressure of major life transitions? Maybe you're navigating the challenges of being first-generation, managing cultural expectations, or adjusting to a new environment. You don’t have to go through it alone. I’m Shelline, a trauma-informed therapist specializing in supporting teens and young adults facing anxiety, high stress, immigration and cultural challenges, identity exploration, and self-acceptance. I create a safe space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions freely—while learning practical tools to feel more grounded, focused & empowered.
I believe in helping others change self defeating thoughts and destructive behavioral patterns, in order to aid them in living a life in which they can find happiness. Making changes to improve your life can be difficult but very rewarding. I have a collaborative approach to change and I consider it a privilege to collaborate with people as they make those changes, and to help them navigate through the many challenges of life. It is my honor to empowering others, and helping them to identify their strengths. I am a military veteran familiar with military culture and the common struggles that come with a military commitment.
I believe in helping others change self defeating thoughts and destructive behavioral patterns, in order to aid them in living a life in which they can find happiness. Making changes to improve your life can be difficult but very rewarding. I have a collaborative approach to change and I consider it a privilege to collaborate with people as they make those changes, and to help them navigate through the many challenges of life. It is my honor to empowering others, and helping them to identify their strengths. I am a military veteran familiar with military culture and the common struggles that come with a military commitment.
Affordable Child and Family Therapy
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
3 Endorsed
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Accepting NEW clients now! Evenings, weekends, in-person and virtual appts available. We have a playroom with various toys, group room for multiple people and a welcoming traditional therapy room. (EMDR, CBT and DBT techniques offered daily) Pay with insurance or based upon your household income! In-person office and online virtual hourly sessions. Flexible appointments available for the whole family or each family member. We service ages 2 through 48 years of age and their family. Ask about our support groups for children and parents.
Accepting NEW clients now! Evenings, weekends, in-person and virtual appts available. We have a playroom with various toys, group room for multiple people and a welcoming traditional therapy room. (EMDR, CBT and DBT techniques offered daily) Pay with insurance or based upon your household income! In-person office and online virtual hourly sessions. Flexible appointments available for the whole family or each family member. We service ages 2 through 48 years of age and their family. Ask about our support groups for children and parents.
I am a highly skilled, compassionate clinical social worker who utilizes varying approaches to therapy. I have over 10 years of experience with individuals across the life span. Specializing in mental health, behavioral health, and grief. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through their unique challenges. I listen to clients' concerns, provide psychoeducation on diagnoses and treatment options. I work collaboratively to develop personalized care that aligns with the goals and values of my clients
I am a highly skilled, compassionate clinical social worker who utilizes varying approaches to therapy. I have over 10 years of experience with individuals across the life span. Specializing in mental health, behavioral health, and grief. I am dedicated to supporting individuals and families through their unique challenges. I listen to clients' concerns, provide psychoeducation on diagnoses and treatment options. I work collaboratively to develop personalized care that aligns with the goals and values of my clients
Hi, I’m Deebra Jennings, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and Executive Therapeutic Coach who is passionate about helping women and men heal from relational wounds, strengthen self-worth, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. I believe that many of the challenges people experience in their personal and professional lives are rooted in patterns developed through past experiences, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we work to uncover those patterns, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Hi, I’m Deebra Jennings, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, therapist, and Executive Therapeutic Coach who is passionate about helping women and men heal from relational wounds, strengthen self-worth, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others. I believe that many of the challenges people experience in their personal and professional lives are rooted in patterns developed through past experiences, relationships, and life transitions. Together, we work to uncover those patterns, increase self-awareness, and create meaningful, lasting change.
Life is full of changes, those transitions can present emotional and psychological challenges that can be better addressed in a supportive and nurturing counseling environment. I believe that brokenness, challenges and life transitions can be restored when an individual partners with a trustworthy and compassionate professional to rediscover strength and acquire skills and unlock the treasures that lie within us all! There, we find the Essence of our Joy. Call or email me today.
Life is full of changes, those transitions can present emotional and psychological challenges that can be better addressed in a supportive and nurturing counseling environment. I believe that brokenness, challenges and life transitions can be restored when an individual partners with a trustworthy and compassionate professional to rediscover strength and acquire skills and unlock the treasures that lie within us all! There, we find the Essence of our Joy. Call or email me today.
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.
We believe that emotional stability is the hallmark of success. It is no surprise that highly successful people dedicate substantial amount of time and effort to the their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the thoughts, feelings and response triangulation helps individuals overcome most mental and emotional distress. Whether it’s a career change, starting a business, choosing a long term partner or choosing where to live. Most of the things that hold us back are deeply embedded in our subconscious mind. Fortunately, that’s also where our secrets to success are hidden too. Let’s help you break the unhealthy pattern & build new ones
We believe that emotional stability is the hallmark of success. It is no surprise that highly successful people dedicate substantial amount of time and effort to the their emotional wellbeing. Understanding the thoughts, feelings and response triangulation helps individuals overcome most mental and emotional distress. Whether it’s a career change, starting a business, choosing a long term partner or choosing where to live. Most of the things that hold us back are deeply embedded in our subconscious mind. Fortunately, that’s also where our secrets to success are hidden too. Let’s help you break the unhealthy pattern & build new ones
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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.