Black and African American Therapists in Aldie, VA
Healing Hearts VA, LLC | Jessica Rizk
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MA
4 Endorsed
Aldie, VA 20105
We help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, whether with a partner, friend, or family member. Maybe you’re healing from a breakup, feeling betrayed, or caught in the same exhausting cycle of giving too much and feeling unseen. You know you’re a good person, yet no matter how hard you try, it feels like you’re disappointing someone or not being valued for who you are. Over time, it’s left you emotionally depleted and unsure how to move forward. You long for peace, confidence, and tools to navigate relationships with strength and clarity.
We help individuals who feel stuck in painful relationship patterns, whether with a partner, friend, or family member. Maybe you’re healing from a breakup, feeling betrayed, or caught in the same exhausting cycle of giving too much and feeling unseen. You know you’re a good person, yet no matter how hard you try, it feels like you’re disappointing someone or not being valued for who you are. Over time, it’s left you emotionally depleted and unsure how to move forward. You long for peace, confidence, and tools to navigate relationships with strength and clarity.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
If you want something you've never had, you must be willing to do something you've never done.- Anonymous. Change is HARD! As your therapist, I am fully invested in collaborating with you through your evolution in order to promote lasting change. I love cultivating an affirming and genuine safe space that is supportive, authentic, and empowering.
My name is Martia Hayes and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia with over 15 years of experience providing care for children, adolescents, and adults. My main area of focus is on behavioral challenges, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that help me tailor treatment to my clients' unique challenges and needs.
My name is Martia Hayes and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Virginia with over 15 years of experience providing care for children, adolescents, and adults. My main area of focus is on behavioral challenges, anxiety, mood disorders, and stress. I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches such as Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that help me tailor treatment to my clients' unique challenges and needs.
I work best with individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—especially those navigating broken relationships, grief, or life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying deep pain: the loss of a loved one, the weight of unresolved conflict, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together on their own.
They often feel unseen, unsure of their next step, or disconnected from their sense of peace and purpose. Whether they are struggling with boundaries, relationship challenges, or internal unrest, they are seeking a place where they can finally exhale and begin to heal.
I work best with individuals who feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck—especially those navigating broken relationships, grief, or life transitions. Many of my clients come to me carrying deep pain: the loss of a loved one, the weight of unresolved conflict, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold everything together on their own.
They often feel unseen, unsure of their next step, or disconnected from their sense of peace and purpose. Whether they are struggling with boundaries, relationship challenges, or internal unrest, they are seeking a place where they can finally exhale and begin to heal.
I'm Dr. Jillian Burkley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience specializing in young adults, mid-career lifelong learners, and adolescent and family mental health. I work with you and your families as you navigate anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, and identity challenges. My approach blends evidence-based interventions with cultural humility and a deep understanding of developmental needs. I create brave space , affirming spaces where you feel truly understood.
I'm Dr. Jillian Burkley, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 14 years of experience specializing in young adults, mid-career lifelong learners, and adolescent and family mental health. I work with you and your families as you navigate anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, and identity challenges. My approach blends evidence-based interventions with cultural humility and a deep understanding of developmental needs. I create brave space , affirming spaces where you feel truly understood.
As a neurodivergent Black woman living with a chronic illness and mother of three adult children, two of whom identify with the LGBTQ+ commmunity, I am always interested in the deeper question people carry about their lives.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. We will talk about what has been happening recently, what concerns or questions you are carrying, and what you hope might be different moving forward.
As a neurodivergent Black woman living with a chronic illness and mother of three adult children, two of whom identify with the LGBTQ+ commmunity, I am always interested in the deeper question people carry about their lives.
The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know one another and begin understanding what has brought you to therapy at this point in your life. We will talk about what has been happening recently, what concerns or questions you are carrying, and what you hope might be different moving forward.
My ideal client might not fully know what's happening with them but is willing to try to figure it out. My ideal client also understands that I, as their therapist, am here to serve their mental health needs that are within my scope of expertise. If their needs are outside of my expertise, I will do my best to refer them to someone who can better support them.
Lastly, my ideal client is someone who knows that they are the expert on themselves and the therapist is there to offer support for the client to decide what next steps work best for their current goals.
My ideal client might not fully know what's happening with them but is willing to try to figure it out. My ideal client also understands that I, as their therapist, am here to serve their mental health needs that are within my scope of expertise. If their needs are outside of my expertise, I will do my best to refer them to someone who can better support them.
Lastly, my ideal client is someone who knows that they are the expert on themselves and the therapist is there to offer support for the client to decide what next steps work best for their current goals.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their relationships or daily lives. My clients often seek clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths, rebuild confidence, and create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others. I often remind clients of William James’ words: “The greatest weapon we have to combat stress is the ability to choose our thoughts.”
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected in their relationships or daily lives. My clients often seek clarity, emotional balance, and healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, communication struggles, or major life transitions, my goal is to help you rediscover your strengths, rebuild confidence, and create more fulfilling connections with yourself and others. I often remind clients of William James’ words: “The greatest weapon we have to combat stress is the ability to choose our thoughts.”
While it's not unusual for anyone to experience anxiety, depression, or trauma it just doesn't feel good. You don't feel like yourself and maybe haven't for a long time. With therapy you can reduce these symptoms. I believe it is important to give yourself a chance to explore how to empower yourself to make the changes that you want. Let's get your life back on track.
While it's not unusual for anyone to experience anxiety, depression, or trauma it just doesn't feel good. You don't feel like yourself and maybe haven't for a long time. With therapy you can reduce these symptoms. I believe it is important to give yourself a chance to explore how to empower yourself to make the changes that you want. Let's get your life back on track.
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In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
In my practice, I welcome the awkward, the bright, and the colorful. Those who are willing to laugh deeply and cry openly, as well as those who find the bravery in just being. In whoever you are, let therapy and counseling be the choice you make for yourself in order to how to carve out your own boundaries, space, and liberation. This life is all about cycles, and having someone by your side for support can be beneficial.
Hope+Wellness is a psychotherapy practice based on our philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. We believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. Our approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.
Hope+Wellness is a psychotherapy practice based on our philosophy that hope can be found even in the most difficult seasons of life. We believe that people need hope and resilience to set goals and affect change, to persevere in the face of life challenges and thrive. Our approach is simple — to provide exceptional psychotherapy services to empower people to live happier, healthier lives.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, experiencing low self-esteem, struggling with life transitions or an eating disorder? I am passionate in working with teens, college students and adults. I strive to empower those with a willingness to change. Therapy is a journey and my job is to help you acknowledge your successes and accompany you through those moments where you feel stuck, because you do not have to go at it alone.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, depressed, experiencing low self-esteem, struggling with life transitions or an eating disorder? I am passionate in working with teens, college students and adults. I strive to empower those with a willingness to change. Therapy is a journey and my job is to help you acknowledge your successes and accompany you through those moments where you feel stuck, because you do not have to go at it alone.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have devoted myself to assisting and supporting women. Women often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt, and stress. We will work together as you gain a new perspective, develop healthy coping skills, and build self-confidence. I will assist you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself by providing a safe and supportive space.
As a licensed psychotherapist, I have devoted myself to assisting and supporting women. Women often juggle multiple roles and responsibilities, which can lead to feelings of overwhelm, self-doubt, and stress. We will work together as you gain a new perspective, develop healthy coping skills, and build self-confidence. I will assist you on your journey to becoming the best version of yourself by providing a safe and supportive space.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, assisting them in finding purpose by identifying negative systems and patterns in their lives, and collaboratively creating new, empowering ones. We believe in making the therapeutic journey engaging and enjoyable, providing a platform where individuals can explore, grow, and ultimately find healing.
My practice is dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges, assisting them in finding purpose by identifying negative systems and patterns in their lives, and collaboratively creating new, empowering ones. We believe in making the therapeutic journey engaging and enjoyable, providing a platform where individuals can explore, grow, and ultimately find healing.
If you contact me you WIILL get a response! Together we will work as a team to unlock personal growth and change the way we view the world. My approach is to meet you where you are, operating from the viewpoint that individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior; these resources can be tapped through providing an environment where repair and healing are the priority. With me, you can expect to receive empathy and unconditional positive regard no matter what you may be going through. We are here, together, to facilitate change.
If you contact me you WIILL get a response! Together we will work as a team to unlock personal growth and change the way we view the world. My approach is to meet you where you are, operating from the viewpoint that individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior; these resources can be tapped through providing an environment where repair and healing are the priority. With me, you can expect to receive empathy and unconditional positive regard no matter what you may be going through. We are here, together, to facilitate change.
Atim Bassey - Couples And Family Therapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
8 Endorsed
McLean, VA 22101
Is your relationship or family struggling? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
Is your relationship or family struggling? Are you exhausted from all the fighting or lack of communication and overall distress? Are you ready to make a change and improve your relationship with your partner and kids? I absolutely love working with families and couples and helping them connect back together. I am also trained in EMDR and has a passion for working with clients who have experienced trauma. I welcome families and couples seeking to strengthen their relationships and navigate life's complexities with compassion and expertise.
All of our life struggles look different. It's important to understand that we do not have to navigate through life's challenges alone. I want to be a support and guide you on your path to learning, healing, and growth. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the jurisdictions of Maryland, DC, and Virginia. I have 20 years of experience in the field working with adolescents, adults, and families.
All of our life struggles look different. It's important to understand that we do not have to navigate through life's challenges alone. I want to be a support and guide you on your path to learning, healing, and growth. I am a licensed clinical social worker in the jurisdictions of Maryland, DC, and Virginia. I have 20 years of experience in the field working with adolescents, adults, and families.
Formed in 2020 by Isaiah 'Red' Rashad, II after the unexpected passing of his father of the same name, Rashad PLLC is an Advisory and Education Organization which serves individuals, families and students nationwide. Also, facilitating as a State of Vermont Mediator & Arbitrator, and member of the Vermont Bar Association.
Formed in 2020 by Isaiah 'Red' Rashad, II after the unexpected passing of his father of the same name, Rashad PLLC is an Advisory and Education Organization which serves individuals, families and students nationwide. Also, facilitating as a State of Vermont Mediator & Arbitrator, and member of the Vermont Bar Association.
I support diverse clients seeking holistic mental health care for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions such as chronic illness, aging, or demanding work situations. Clients are drawn to my inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive practice, where we offer person-centered counseling and trauma-informed care. My team uses a strengths-based approach to help clients build resilience, feel supported, and make meaningful progress toward their mental health and wellness goals.
I support diverse clients seeking holistic mental health care for stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions such as chronic illness, aging, or demanding work situations. Clients are drawn to my inclusive, safe, and culturally responsive practice, where we offer person-centered counseling and trauma-informed care. My team uses a strengths-based approach to help clients build resilience, feel supported, and make meaningful progress toward their mental health and wellness goals.
You’re dependable, and often the strong one in the room. You manage work, relationships, and responsibilities well; yet internally, you may feel anxious, burned out, disconnected, or tired of carrying so much on your own. You’ve likely done personal work before and understand your patterns, but insight hasn’t fully shifted how things feel in your body. You want more than coping; you want steadiness, relief, and a deeper sense of alignment within yourself and your life. You’re thoughtful and self-aware, but certain triggers still pull you off center. You want to understand why your nervous system reacts the way it does.
You’re dependable, and often the strong one in the room. You manage work, relationships, and responsibilities well; yet internally, you may feel anxious, burned out, disconnected, or tired of carrying so much on your own. You’ve likely done personal work before and understand your patterns, but insight hasn’t fully shifted how things feel in your body. You want more than coping; you want steadiness, relief, and a deeper sense of alignment within yourself and your life. You’re thoughtful and self-aware, but certain triggers still pull you off center. You want to understand why your nervous system reacts the way it does.
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- Sudley Springs
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.