Black and African American Therapists in Red Oak, TX
LIFE be LIFING… From the outside, you’re holding it together—but inside, you’re exhausted and running on empty. Your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, and you’re just trying to get through the day. You may even be experiencing compassion fatigue—giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help you move out of survival mode, gain clarity, and feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
LIFE be LIFING… From the outside, you’re holding it together—but inside, you’re exhausted and running on empty. Your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, and you’re just trying to get through the day. You may even be experiencing compassion fatigue—giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help you move out of survival mode, gain clarity, and feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
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.
Are you constantly feeling like you're stuck in the potholes of life? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, anxious, depressed, angry, lost, confused, or in a fog? Do you find yourself holding back your feelings out of fear of how others will respond? Having difficulty communicating with your spouse of partner or other are you experiencing other relationship issues? Are you a teen or young adult struggling to navigate life? Are you a male frustrated with being unable to express yourself due to you being told to suck it up/man up? Or do you just feel unsure of what you want for your future self? I’m here to help!
Are you constantly feeling like you're stuck in the potholes of life? Feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, anxious, depressed, angry, lost, confused, or in a fog? Do you find yourself holding back your feelings out of fear of how others will respond? Having difficulty communicating with your spouse of partner or other are you experiencing other relationship issues? Are you a teen or young adult struggling to navigate life? Are you a male frustrated with being unable to express yourself due to you being told to suck it up/man up? Or do you just feel unsure of what you want for your future self? I’m here to help!
Wellness is an integrative approach focusing on mind, body, soul and spirit. Dr. E. offers wellness services for individuals, adolescents, couples, and corporations in the areas of business, life, grief, mindfulness, diet, health and nutrition, and parental coaching services, addiction/harm reduction counseling, communication skills building, boundary setting, relationship rebuilding strategies, therapeutic services, mentoring services, and more. Life seasons require assistance and guidance at times so refocus can be ascertained. Need to refocus yourself? I'm here to help!
Wellness is an integrative approach focusing on mind, body, soul and spirit. Dr. E. offers wellness services for individuals, adolescents, couples, and corporations in the areas of business, life, grief, mindfulness, diet, health and nutrition, and parental coaching services, addiction/harm reduction counseling, communication skills building, boundary setting, relationship rebuilding strategies, therapeutic services, mentoring services, and more. Life seasons require assistance and guidance at times so refocus can be ascertained. Need to refocus yourself? I'm here to help!
Let’s be real—life gets messy, and sometimes Googling your problems just isn’t cutting it anymore. I work with individuals 15 and up, navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or that constant “what am I doing with my life?” loop. I hold an LCSW in TX, MN, MT, ND, SD, AK, and TN, and have over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families from all walks of life. I’m passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.
Let’s be real—life gets messy, and sometimes Googling your problems just isn’t cutting it anymore. I work with individuals 15 and up, navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, or that constant “what am I doing with my life?” loop. I hold an LCSW in TX, MN, MT, ND, SD, AK, and TN, and have over 8 years of experience supporting individuals and families from all walks of life. I’m passionate about working with people of color, and I aim to create a supportive, affirming space where you feel seen and respected.
As a woman therapist, I bring cultural awareness, lived understanding, and advocacy into the therapy space. Many of my clients are women who carry a lot—emotionally, relationally, and socially. They often wear many hats, feel unseen or misunderstood, and are navigating stressors that others may minimize. I am intentional about creating a space where clients feel seen, validated, and not alone.
I value culturally responsive and contemporary psychological frameworks and don't rely on outdated models of care. My work prioritizes relevance, emotional safety, and real-life application.
As a woman therapist, I bring cultural awareness, lived understanding, and advocacy into the therapy space. Many of my clients are women who carry a lot—emotionally, relationally, and socially. They often wear many hats, feel unseen or misunderstood, and are navigating stressors that others may minimize. I am intentional about creating a space where clients feel seen, validated, and not alone.
I value culturally responsive and contemporary psychological frameworks and don't rely on outdated models of care. My work prioritizes relevance, emotional safety, and real-life application.
LIFE be LIFING… From the outside, you’re holding it together—but inside, you’re exhausted and running on empty. Your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, and you’re just trying to get through the day.
You may even be experiencing compassion fatigue—giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help you move out of survival mode, gain clarity, and feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
LIFE be LIFING… From the outside, you’re holding it together—but inside, you’re exhausted and running on empty. Your mind won’t slow down, your emotions feel heavy, and you’re just trying to get through the day.
You may even be experiencing compassion fatigue—giving so much to others that there’s nothing left for you. You don’t have to keep doing this alone. I help you move out of survival mode, gain clarity, and feel more grounded, calm, and in control.
Have you struggled to find a way to overcome problems in your life? Have your relationships been riddled with emotional conflict, sadness, and dissatisfaction? Do you believe the challenges that you face are sometimes overwhelming? As a therapist, my role is to help you gain insight into patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck. I hope to support you in becoming more capable of overcoming the issues that diminish your satisfaction with life. My goal is to provide an exploration of new ways to approach your experiences that will help empower you to create positive change.
Have you struggled to find a way to overcome problems in your life? Have your relationships been riddled with emotional conflict, sadness, and dissatisfaction? Do you believe the challenges that you face are sometimes overwhelming? As a therapist, my role is to help you gain insight into patterns in your life that leave you feeling stuck. I hope to support you in becoming more capable of overcoming the issues that diminish your satisfaction with life. My goal is to provide an exploration of new ways to approach your experiences that will help empower you to create positive change.
My Big Black Therapist - Damani Anderson
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, LMFT- A
1 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected? Are you experiencing personal or relationship challenges or just everyday life stressors? If so, I can help by providing a safe and supportive space, free of judgement. Whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use or the weight of ongoing life transitions , we can join in the process of your healing work, breaking negative patterns and regaining control of your life.
I focus on working with you to make meaningful changes that support long-term emotional well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
Do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stuck or disconnected? Are you experiencing personal or relationship challenges or just everyday life stressors? If so, I can help by providing a safe and supportive space, free of judgement. Whether due to anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use or the weight of ongoing life transitions , we can join in the process of your healing work, breaking negative patterns and regaining control of your life.
I focus on working with you to make meaningful changes that support long-term emotional well-being. I look forward to supporting you on your journey.
It is not uncommon to feel like life is unraveling at the seams; it has a way of making you feel lonely, lost, uncertain and trapped at times. You deserve the best support possible. I work with pre-teens to adult and anyone navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
It is not uncommon to feel like life is unraveling at the seams; it has a way of making you feel lonely, lost, uncertain and trapped at times. You deserve the best support possible. I work with pre-teens to adult and anyone navigating anxiety, stress, life transitions, trauma, and self-esteem challenges.
Hello, my name is Darlene, and I have over 23 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. Throughout my career, I have worked with single individuals, couples, single parents, teens, adolescents, and older adults. I have supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, and a wide range of life stressors, including difficult transitions and personal hardships. I’ll take time to listen and understand your goals, while helping you feel comfortable and supported from the very beginning.
Hello, my name is Darlene, and I have over 23 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. Reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps, and I honor the courage it takes to begin this process. Throughout my career, I have worked with single individuals, couples, single parents, teens, adolescents, and older adults. I have supported clients navigating depression, anxiety, and a wide range of life stressors, including difficult transitions and personal hardships. I’ll take time to listen and understand your goals, while helping you feel comfortable and supported from the very beginning.
Life often brings challenges we simply weren’t prepared for, and I want you to know that’s okay. Whether you are a couple struggling to reconnect or a young adult feeling the weight of new independence, a lack of preparation doesn't mean a lack of dedication to your future. I provide a supportive space in Waxahachie and telehealth across Texas to help you navigate the "unexpected." We will work together to turn those overwhelming transitions into opportunities for growth, ensuring you feel seen and supported as you find your footing.
Life often brings challenges we simply weren’t prepared for, and I want you to know that’s okay. Whether you are a couple struggling to reconnect or a young adult feeling the weight of new independence, a lack of preparation doesn't mean a lack of dedication to your future. I provide a supportive space in Waxahachie and telehealth across Texas to help you navigate the "unexpected." We will work together to turn those overwhelming transitions into opportunities for growth, ensuring you feel seen and supported as you find your footing.
My desire to positively impact the lives of others is the reason I became a counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome the mental and emotional obstacles that are preventing them from living their best life. I believe that is best done by partnering with the client to design a specialized treatment plan to bring about the necessary changes and growth to achieve the client's goals. I also believe in providing an empathetic and encouraging environment to facilitate such changes and growth. I work with teenagers and adults in the areas of depression, stress, anxiety, self-harm, and self-esteem, to name a few areas.
My desire to positively impact the lives of others is the reason I became a counselor. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome the mental and emotional obstacles that are preventing them from living their best life. I believe that is best done by partnering with the client to design a specialized treatment plan to bring about the necessary changes and growth to achieve the client's goals. I also believe in providing an empathetic and encouraging environment to facilitate such changes and growth. I work with teenagers and adults in the areas of depression, stress, anxiety, self-harm, and self-esteem, to name a few areas.
I’m an EMDR-trained Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 14 years of experience helping clients heal and grow. My work has included supporting children and adults who’ve experienced trauma, adults navigating substance abuse, and clients in both residential and intensive outpatient programs. As a clinician of color, I am passionate about reducing the stigma around counseling and making mental health more accessible.
I’m an EMDR-trained Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with over 14 years of experience helping clients heal and grow. My work has included supporting children and adults who’ve experienced trauma, adults navigating substance abuse, and clients in both residential and intensive outpatient programs. As a clinician of color, I am passionate about reducing the stigma around counseling and making mental health more accessible.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, devalued or confused and need relief? My treatment focuses on relieving emotional pain while creating an environment for personal growth and discovery. My non-judgmental approach helps to create a safe place where the client feels comfortable to collaborate during the therapeutic process. Establishing a trusting relationship is a key factor in the success of therapy. I tailor my approach to your individual and unique needs, while using evidence-based practices.
Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed, devalued or confused and need relief? My treatment focuses on relieving emotional pain while creating an environment for personal growth and discovery. My non-judgmental approach helps to create a safe place where the client feels comfortable to collaborate during the therapeutic process. Establishing a trusting relationship is a key factor in the success of therapy. I tailor my approach to your individual and unique needs, while using evidence-based practices.
Each one of us has a story—one that begins long before we fully understand its impact. Life’s experiences, especially those we carry quietly, can begin to shape our relationships, marriages, and families in ways we don’t always recognize. Over time, these unspoken burdens can affect our peace, joy, and connection—often impacting our children and the family systems we care deeply about.
Each one of us has a story—one that begins long before we fully understand its impact. Life’s experiences, especially those we carry quietly, can begin to shape our relationships, marriages, and families in ways we don’t always recognize. Over time, these unspoken burdens can affect our peace, joy, and connection—often impacting our children and the family systems we care deeply about.
You’re exhausted from trying to repair your relationship alone. Infidelity, broken trust, or emotional disconnection has left you unsure what’s possible. You want structure, not confusion—accountability, not defensiveness—clarity, not guessing. I work primarily with couples healing after infidelity, and I also support individuals navigating betrayal who need space to stabilize and understand their next steps. You want emotional safety to express pain without being rushed, and support that guides you toward patterns that rebuild clarity, connection, and hope.
You’re exhausted from trying to repair your relationship alone. Infidelity, broken trust, or emotional disconnection has left you unsure what’s possible. You want structure, not confusion—accountability, not defensiveness—clarity, not guessing. I work primarily with couples healing after infidelity, and I also support individuals navigating betrayal who need space to stabilize and understand their next steps. You want emotional safety to express pain without being rushed, and support that guides you toward patterns that rebuild clarity, connection, and hope.
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult relationship, facing anxiety/depression, or struggling through a major life transition like divorce, grief, or career change? Maybe conflict with family, children, or friends is creating emotional stress, spiritual disconnection, or a sense of hopelessness. You are not alone—and this is not the life God purposed for you. I offer faith-based, compassionate support to help you navigate change, heal emotional wounds, and challenge negative thought patterns. Together, we’ll work to restore peace, strengthen relationships, and help you walk confidently into your next season with clarity and purpose!
Are you feeling stuck in a difficult relationship, facing anxiety/depression, or struggling through a major life transition like divorce, grief, or career change? Maybe conflict with family, children, or friends is creating emotional stress, spiritual disconnection, or a sense of hopelessness. You are not alone—and this is not the life God purposed for you. I offer faith-based, compassionate support to help you navigate change, heal emotional wounds, and challenge negative thought patterns. Together, we’ll work to restore peace, strengthen relationships, and help you walk confidently into your next season with clarity and purpose!
Kim Yvonne Thompson
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, MEd, LPC-A
Red Oak, TX 75154
Not accepting new clients
Children are a bit less complicated because they see things in black and white, and they adjust to their environment a bit more quickly than adults.
For children, I enjoy play therapy because it is the best way to communicate with them, especially for those under age 5. As for adults, I have used CBT, Solution-focused and Adlerian (my personal favorite), but I prefer to modify the treatment plan according to the client's needs. One size does not fit all in mental health. It's best to let the client lead.
Children are a bit less complicated because they see things in black and white, and they adjust to their environment a bit more quickly than adults.
For children, I enjoy play therapy because it is the best way to communicate with them, especially for those under age 5. As for adults, I have used CBT, Solution-focused and Adlerian (my personal favorite), but I prefer to modify the treatment plan according to the client's needs. One size does not fit all in mental health. It's best to let the client lead.
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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.