Black and African American Therapists in Charlottesville, VA
My name is Kimberly Sparrow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field serving in various settings (schools, the community, hospitals, private sectors, and CSB's).
Life can pull us in so many directions that we sometimes lose sight of ourselves in the process. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I take a person-centered yet realistic approach to therapy-meeting you exactly where you are, without judgement or pressure. My goal is to create a safe, down-to earth space where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to reconnect with your own strength and clarity.
My name is Kimberly Sparrow. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and have over 15 years of experience in the mental health field serving in various settings (schools, the community, hospitals, private sectors, and CSB's).
Life can pull us in so many directions that we sometimes lose sight of ourselves in the process. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I take a person-centered yet realistic approach to therapy-meeting you exactly where you are, without judgement or pressure. My goal is to create a safe, down-to earth space where you can breathe, reflect, and begin to reconnect with your own strength and clarity.
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
Folks that come to me for support struggle to manage the thoughts and feelings that lead to relapse and mental health crises. My experience tells me that these folks feel disconnected from themselves and their community. Establishing connectivity to their friends, family, and their broader social setting is crucial for wellness and for healing. Everyone has the goal of contentment and peace of mind, and substance abuse more than most challenges undermines the fulfillment of these basic needs. To heal and prosper, substance abusers and trauma survivors need to practice self care in the bio psychosocial-spiritual way of life.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who cares deeply about helping people feel understood, supported, and capable of real change. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I work hard to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel empowered to move through life's adversities. I offer compassionate, evidence-based care tailored specifically for women at every stage of their journey. My commitment is to empower you on the path to healing and lasting inner peace. Together, we will navigate challenges and foster your growth and well-being along the way.
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who cares deeply about helping people feel understood, supported, and capable of real change. My style is warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative. I work hard to create a space where you can show up exactly as you are and feel empowered to move through life's adversities. I offer compassionate, evidence-based care tailored specifically for women at every stage of their journey. My commitment is to empower you on the path to healing and lasting inner peace. Together, we will navigate challenges and foster your growth and well-being along the way.
I specialize in Expert Witness Testimony and assessment involving Intimate Partner Violence/Coercive Control cases, child physical/sexual abuse, trauma, testimony, and assessments. I understand your fear and your needs to protect you and your children. I am quite well versed on personality traits of abusers that shift the focus of your case to risk to you and your children. I rely on data and peer-reviewed research that provides legitimacy to your case. My background also involves evaluations of victims as well as criminal offenders, which adds experience in identifying patterns of abuse.
I specialize in Expert Witness Testimony and assessment involving Intimate Partner Violence/Coercive Control cases, child physical/sexual abuse, trauma, testimony, and assessments. I understand your fear and your needs to protect you and your children. I am quite well versed on personality traits of abusers that shift the focus of your case to risk to you and your children. I rely on data and peer-reviewed research that provides legitimacy to your case. My background also involves evaluations of victims as well as criminal offenders, which adds experience in identifying patterns of abuse.
ASK About our Partial Hospitalization Program! Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping families, parents, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from behavioral health disabilities. Our services also include group therapy, parenting support, advocacy, home-based support, conflict management skills, stress management, divorce mediation, and intensive family therapy. Our Partial Hospitalization Program supports teens ages 12–16 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or school-related stress. We help teens stabilize, in a safe environment.
ASK About our Partial Hospitalization Program! Brightside Counseling LLC is a community based therapeutic service dedicated to helping families, parents, couples, children, and adolescents suffering from behavioral health disabilities. Our services also include group therapy, parenting support, advocacy, home-based support, conflict management skills, stress management, divorce mediation, and intensive family therapy. Our Partial Hospitalization Program supports teens ages 12–16 who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation, or school-related stress. We help teens stabilize, in a safe environment.
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
I am a graduate of Tulane University’s School of Social Work, a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for the Commonwealth of Virginia and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I obtained my clinical license in 2015 and have been an Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) practitioner since 2022. My expertise is in treating medical trauma, grief and post-traumatic stress related to events surrounding disease, medical care or medical emergencies. My approach is tailored specifically for each client.
In my practice, I always start with genuine empathy to create a safe, nonjudgmental space. My therapeutic approach is action-oriented and primarily present-focused. What are you doing right now that is contributing to your desired outcome? My eclectic treatment interventions pull from behavioral, cognitive, motivational interviewing, and superhero therapy perspectives. I work together with my clients to find a strategy that specifically addresses their needs. Through helping develop coping skills, healthy boundaries and positive self-talk mantras, I empower my clients to face and overcome the obstacles in their path.
In my practice, I always start with genuine empathy to create a safe, nonjudgmental space. My therapeutic approach is action-oriented and primarily present-focused. What are you doing right now that is contributing to your desired outcome? My eclectic treatment interventions pull from behavioral, cognitive, motivational interviewing, and superhero therapy perspectives. I work together with my clients to find a strategy that specifically addresses their needs. Through helping develop coping skills, healthy boundaries and positive self-talk mantras, I empower my clients to face and overcome the obstacles in their path.
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.
I have over 20 years of experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including First Responders, victims of intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, PTSD, depression, and loss and grief issues. As a former EMT, I have a unique perspective and training for working with EMS/First Responders as well. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I offer online sessions via a HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform with easy online scheduling.
I have over 20 years of experience supporting clients who suffer from trauma-related disorders, including First Responders, victims of intimate partner violence, childhood abuse/sexual abuse, PTSD, depression, and loss and grief issues. As a former EMT, I have a unique perspective and training for working with EMS/First Responders as well. We will work together as partners in your treatment, developing a plan to process your trauma and move from the role of victim to that of a strong and successful survivor. I offer online sessions via a HIPAA compliant, secure, easy to use platform with easy online scheduling.
The Pincus Center specializes in working with clients to build a life filled with pleasure and joy. We will help you to find your inner voice, establish your own goals and find a path that works for you. There is no one true way to do therapy or to live your life. We understand that the world is a very hard place to be right now. We can't make everything perfect but we can make it better. We focus on issues around neurodiversity, self acceptance, relationship communication, sexual freedom, shame, low desire, sexual functioning issues and a wide variety of other mental health issues.
The Pincus Center specializes in working with clients to build a life filled with pleasure and joy. We will help you to find your inner voice, establish your own goals and find a path that works for you. There is no one true way to do therapy or to live your life. We understand that the world is a very hard place to be right now. We can't make everything perfect but we can make it better. We focus on issues around neurodiversity, self acceptance, relationship communication, sexual freedom, shame, low desire, sexual functioning issues and a wide variety of other mental health issues.
Demetrious Trā Nicholson
Resident in Counseling, MEd, LPC-R
1 Endorsed
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Waitlist for new clients
Lavender Williams
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Not accepting new clients
Hi there! I am so excited to take this journey with you towards enjoying life again. I am a counselor from Southern Virginia with experience and specialized training in trauma, mood disorders and life adjustments. Stop putting off therapy because you’re ‘used to’ the way things have been. Making Peace Counseling & Consulting helps young adults who feel trapped replaying old traumas and pains to feel grounded in the present moment. Stop blaming and shaming yourself and identify lessons and life meanings to find emotional and physical safety moving forward.
Hi there! I am so excited to take this journey with you towards enjoying life again. I am a counselor from Southern Virginia with experience and specialized training in trauma, mood disorders and life adjustments. Stop putting off therapy because you’re ‘used to’ the way things have been. Making Peace Counseling & Consulting helps young adults who feel trapped replaying old traumas and pains to feel grounded in the present moment. Stop blaming and shaming yourself and identify lessons and life meanings to find emotional and physical safety moving forward.
My ideal client is someone who feels weighed down by stress, anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges and is ready to explore new ways of coping. They may be navigating self-doubt, feeling “stuck,” or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of others. Their goals often include building self-confidence, finding clarity in decision-making, and creating healthier patterns in their daily life and relationships. Above all, they want to feel more at peace with themselves and empowered to move forward — not just to manage their current challenges, but to thrive in the long term.
My ideal client is someone who feels weighed down by stress, anxiety, life transitions, or relationship challenges and is ready to explore new ways of coping. They may be navigating self-doubt, feeling “stuck,” or struggling to balance their own needs with the expectations of others. Their goals often include building self-confidence, finding clarity in decision-making, and creating healthier patterns in their daily life and relationships. Above all, they want to feel more at peace with themselves and empowered to move forward — not just to manage their current challenges, but to thrive in the long term.
Patricia Ann Craven
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, RPT-S
Charlottesville, VA 22902
Not accepting new clients
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
Life can be challenging. My goal is to assist each client to achieve their highest potential. My role may change from being a catalyst for change, to conducting a thorough assessment. Evaluations may assist clients to identify problems that may be interfering with their everyday lives and personal relationships. I utilize my knowledge and education along with many years of experience in counseling in diverse settings and with all age groups. My focus of counseling is to build a safe, trusting relationship with each client with acceptance and without judgment to promote positive change.
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