Black and African American Therapists in Dumfries, VA
Marriage and Family Therapy Solutions, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LSATP
1 Endorsed
Dumfries, VA 22026
Providing supervision to LPC and LMFT Clinical Residents. As the spouse of a retired military service member, my passion is working with people whose work is serving others; military service members, health care professionals, government employees and teachers. I am a systems therapist and look at how each person is impacted by their entire system i.e. family, friends, work and school. My goal is to help people learn more about themselves, the choices they make, how they communicate with others and how they cope with the stresses of life. Together we will work towards meeting your specific and unique treatment goals.
Providing supervision to LPC and LMFT Clinical Residents. As the spouse of a retired military service member, my passion is working with people whose work is serving others; military service members, health care professionals, government employees and teachers. I am a systems therapist and look at how each person is impacted by their entire system i.e. family, friends, work and school. My goal is to help people learn more about themselves, the choices they make, how they communicate with others and how they cope with the stresses of life. Together we will work towards meeting your specific and unique treatment goals.
Usually, my clients seek therapy and counseling after struggling with challenges for months and sometimes years. Over time, these same challenges create new concerns. Albert Einstein wrote that " we can't solve today's problems with the mentality that created them" With this in mind, it is better to seek professional services and resources: Recognizing you're not alone in this healing process.
Usually, my clients seek therapy and counseling after struggling with challenges for months and sometimes years. Over time, these same challenges create new concerns. Albert Einstein wrote that " we can't solve today's problems with the mentality that created them" With this in mind, it is better to seek professional services and resources: Recognizing you're not alone in this healing process.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I accept several insurance plans in MA and provide a superbill when I do not accept your insurance.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with almost 20 years of experience working in the helping field. I primarily work with Adults, with a focus on strength based, person centered techniques that emphasize self-esteem, positive thinking, and personal resilience. I enjoy utilizing mindfulness exercises in my counseling combined with CBT. Clients that respond well to an honest and straight-forward positive approach would find my services most helpful. I am currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a LMHC. I accept several insurance plans in MA and provide a superbill when I do not accept your insurance.
I am Melinda Barbour-Word, a retired USAF Major, wife of 31 years, and mother of five thriving young adults. Now a dedicated therapist, I bring a wealth of experience and empathy to my counseling practice. With a foundation in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I believe in the innate strength and resilience of individuals to heal themselves. I view counseling as a collaborative process, where trust and openness pave the way for growth and recovery. My clients can expect a safe space to explore their struggles and triumphs, guided by hope and encouragement.
I am Melinda Barbour-Word, a retired USAF Major, wife of 31 years, and mother of five thriving young adults. Now a dedicated therapist, I bring a wealth of experience and empathy to my counseling practice. With a foundation in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation and Clinical Mental Health Counseling, I believe in the innate strength and resilience of individuals to heal themselves. I view counseling as a collaborative process, where trust and openness pave the way for growth and recovery. My clients can expect a safe space to explore their struggles and triumphs, guided by hope and encouragement.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a certified clinical trauma professional. I support caretakers, helpers, and those recovering from traumas both known and unknown. I also support men's mental health, women's health and people navigating life transitions and grief and loss. Events such as marriage, births, death, change in health, and divorce can bring up unexpected emotions that may be difficult to navigate. They sometimes trigger unresolved trauma or reawaken existing ones. Historically you have been able to recover with your supports and yourself, but there are times when you need a therapist like me.
I'm a licensed clinical social worker and a certified clinical trauma professional. I support caretakers, helpers, and those recovering from traumas both known and unknown. I also support men's mental health, women's health and people navigating life transitions and grief and loss. Events such as marriage, births, death, change in health, and divorce can bring up unexpected emotions that may be difficult to navigate. They sometimes trigger unresolved trauma or reawaken existing ones. Historically you have been able to recover with your supports and yourself, but there are times when you need a therapist like me.
Complacency is not always a good thing, sometimes you must be uncomfortable to be successful. We as humans need help from neutral parties to help us understand things that have been passed down generation to generation, to process the unspoken, the unknown, and many other difficult conversations we don’t want to have with people that know us. I have an interest in women issues, generational issues, families, couples, social justice, and I am sex/kink positive.
Complacency is not always a good thing, sometimes you must be uncomfortable to be successful. We as humans need help from neutral parties to help us understand things that have been passed down generation to generation, to process the unspoken, the unknown, and many other difficult conversations we don’t want to have with people that know us. I have an interest in women issues, generational issues, families, couples, social justice, and I am sex/kink positive.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I help facilitate mind and body realignment for the achievement of optimal performance in school, at work, and in personal lives. I'm here to help harness inner resources. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide therapy that is rooted in person-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, and faith-based practices.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges and discover their inner strengths. I help facilitate mind and body realignment for the achievement of optimal performance in school, at work, and in personal lives. I'm here to help harness inner resources. With a warm and empathetic approach, I provide therapy that is rooted in person-centered principles, mindfulness techniques, and faith-based practices.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, or self-doubt start to take over. You might be doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, unmotivated, or exhausted from trying to keep it together. Whether you’re processing trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or struggling with focus and confidence, therapy can help you rediscover your sense of balance and control. Together, we’ll build practical tools for healing, clarity, and growth—one step at a time.
Life can feel overwhelming when anxiety, stress, or self-doubt start to take over. You might be doing all the “right” things and still feel stuck, unmotivated, or exhausted from trying to keep it together. Whether you’re processing trauma, navigating difficult relationships, or struggling with focus and confidence, therapy can help you rediscover your sense of balance and control. Together, we’ll build practical tools for healing, clarity, and growth—one step at a time.
Indelible Changes, LLC (Nick Williams)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
Our mission is "To empower individuals, couples, and families to break free from the chains that bind them, in order to create present and multi-generational changes that last forever." Indelible means that which cannot be undone; permanent." Too often, individuals, couples, and families cycle through services and treatment providers, only to continue suffering and feeling as if no one understands and/or no one can help. This can be traumatic. Often, issues can run deep and last for generations. Indelible Changes was born out of the desire to help individuals, couples, and families break free from the chains that bind them.
Are you an individual that struggles with self doubt and worth and feel that you have not recognized your full potential? Or have you struggled with overcoming negative self talk moments while navigating through life's obstacles? Maybe your goals would be to explore the origin of those negative thoughts and how to change that to a positive coping strategy to address these concerns. You're drained from feeling stuck and want to move to a better position to achieve your full potential.
Are you an individual that struggles with self doubt and worth and feel that you have not recognized your full potential? Or have you struggled with overcoming negative self talk moments while navigating through life's obstacles? Maybe your goals would be to explore the origin of those negative thoughts and how to change that to a positive coping strategy to address these concerns. You're drained from feeling stuck and want to move to a better position to achieve your full potential.
Whether you’re questioning long-held beliefs, rebuilding a sense of community, or redefining what safety means for you now, therapy offers a grounded space to explore it all. Erin (she/ her) will work with you to rediscover who you are entirely on your own terms. Erin specializes in working with individuals navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, or high-control environments. Beyond this specialty, Erin is also a dedicated generalist practitioner who enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life.
Whether you’re questioning long-held beliefs, rebuilding a sense of community, or redefining what safety means for you now, therapy offers a grounded space to explore it all. Erin (she/ her) will work with you to rediscover who you are entirely on your own terms. Erin specializes in working with individuals navigating religious trauma, spiritual abuse, or high-control environments. Beyond this specialty, Erin is also a dedicated generalist practitioner who enjoys working with individuals from all walks of life.
I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, families because these are the building blocks of who we are and what we become. and group therapy. As a retired military member, I specialize in working with military members (active and veterans) and their families for over 10 years. I work with those seeking to conquer mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth issues, life transition issues, and adjustment disorders. I also assist those looking to develop or improve skills regarding couple's communication, marital and family relationships, and parenting.
I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, adults, couples, families because these are the building blocks of who we are and what we become. and group therapy. As a retired military member, I specialize in working with military members (active and veterans) and their families for over 10 years. I work with those seeking to conquer mood disorders, anxiety, self-esteem and self-worth issues, life transition issues, and adjustment disorders. I also assist those looking to develop or improve skills regarding couple's communication, marital and family relationships, and parenting.
Mmere Dane Counseling, LLC ( Markita Brown)
Supervisee in Clinical Social Work, MSW
4 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here.
Life can be full of questions—and sometimes, the biggest one is simply: What is life? That’s something we can explore together. I’m passionate about supporting young families, adults, and adolescents as they navigate the challenges and transitions that life brings. Whether you’re trying to make sense of relationships, discover your identity, manage financial stress, or juggle growing responsibilities, it’s easy for your mental health to slip into autopilot. But what if we paused and took a deeper look? What if you had the space to uncover what’s been holding you back—and start moving forward.
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here.
Life can be full of questions—and sometimes, the biggest one is simply: What is life? That’s something we can explore together. I’m passionate about supporting young families, adults, and adolescents as they navigate the challenges and transitions that life brings. Whether you’re trying to make sense of relationships, discover your identity, manage financial stress, or juggle growing responsibilities, it’s easy for your mental health to slip into autopilot. But what if we paused and took a deeper look? What if you had the space to uncover what’s been holding you back—and start moving forward.
What if life felt like more than just a series of transitions?
Whether you’re navigating the identity shifts of young adulthood or the beautiful (but exhausting) pressures of starting a family, it’s common to feel like your mental health has slipped into the background.
I provide a dedicated space to explore the big questions and the daily stressors—from relationship hurdles to financial anxiety. We won't just talk about the challenges; we’ll uncover your identity within them.
You don't have to navigate the "what now?" alone.
What if life felt like more than just a series of transitions?
Whether you’re navigating the identity shifts of young adulthood or the beautiful (but exhausting) pressures of starting a family, it’s common to feel like your mental health has slipped into the background.
I provide a dedicated space to explore the big questions and the daily stressors—from relationship hurdles to financial anxiety. We won't just talk about the challenges; we’ll uncover your identity within them.
You don't have to navigate the "what now?" alone.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who often carry significant responsibilities in their personal or professional lives. From the outside, they may appear to have things together, yet internally they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite shift. Some are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, past trauma, or chronic stress, while others simply recognize that the ways they have been coping are no longer serving them. They want greater clarity, balance, emotional relief, and a stronger sense of themselves.
Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who often carry significant responsibilities in their personal or professional lives. From the outside, they may appear to have things together, yet internally they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or stuck in patterns they can’t quite shift. Some are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, past trauma, or chronic stress, while others simply recognize that the ways they have been coping are no longer serving them. They want greater clarity, balance, emotional relief, and a stronger sense of themselves.
Welcome! I understand that seeking therapy can be an intimidating and vulnerable process that is why I strive to help you navigate life's challenges with compassion, faith, and evidence-based support. As a therapist specializing in Christian counseling, faith-based therapy, and trauma-informed care, I understand the unique struggles that come with balancing faith and mental health. Whether you’re seeking healing from past or current traumas, facing relationship challenges, or struggling with self-confidence, I’m committed to walking alongside you on your journey to wholeness.
Welcome! I understand that seeking therapy can be an intimidating and vulnerable process that is why I strive to help you navigate life's challenges with compassion, faith, and evidence-based support. As a therapist specializing in Christian counseling, faith-based therapy, and trauma-informed care, I understand the unique struggles that come with balancing faith and mental health. Whether you’re seeking healing from past or current traumas, facing relationship challenges, or struggling with self-confidence, I’m committed to walking alongside you on your journey to wholeness.
M'mere Dane Counseling GA ( Sabrina Adkinson)
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, CPCS, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of M'mere Dane Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
Making the decision to seek help is the first step to realizing that you have the power and choice to create the life you desire. Work can be stressful, school can be hard, raising children is challenging and relationships change. All these challenges can have an intense impact on your mood, thoughts and motivation to participate in daily activities. It is the passion of M'mere Dane Counseling to meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be, to find resolution regardless to what that may look like.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a supportive and nonjudgmental approach toward providing therapy services. I utilize a strengths-based perspective because you do have value, despite life experiences out of your control that has impacted you mentally. I am always growing as a professional and willing to learn.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I take a supportive and nonjudgmental approach toward providing therapy services. I utilize a strengths-based perspective because you do have value, despite life experiences out of your control that has impacted you mentally. I am always growing as a professional and willing to learn.
Hi! No matter your current life stage, I will meet you where you are with no judgment and a commitment to Empowering you with the goals you have set for your path to feeling whole. I desire to come alongside you and Support your emotional, social, and spiritual needs to equip your mind and body to function in harmony by providing Compassionate, results-oriented, and solution-focused care. My integrated approach will provide a safe place to work on being the best version of you. Contact me to begin a Partnership in working on your path to wellness.
Hi! No matter your current life stage, I will meet you where you are with no judgment and a commitment to Empowering you with the goals you have set for your path to feeling whole. I desire to come alongside you and Support your emotional, social, and spiritual needs to equip your mind and body to function in harmony by providing Compassionate, results-oriented, and solution-focused care. My integrated approach will provide a safe place to work on being the best version of you. Contact me to begin a Partnership in working on your path to wellness.
I'm committed to supporting children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you or your child have been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences, you’re not alone and you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, you’ll find a warm, steady space where everyone’s voice matters. I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors each person’s story, whether we’re building emotional tools with a young person, strengthening communication within a family, or helping an adult untangle long-held pain. I'm here to support you,
I'm committed to supporting children, teens, adults, and families as they navigate anxiety, depression, and trauma. If you or your child have been feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or weighed down by past experiences, you’re not alone and you don’t have to face it alone.
In our work together, you’ll find a warm, steady space where everyone’s voice matters. I bring a compassionate, client-centered approach that honors each person’s story, whether we’re building emotional tools with a young person, strengthening communication within a family, or helping an adult untangle long-held pain. I'm here to support you,
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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.