Black and African American Therapists in Front Royal, VA
New Perspective Christian Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Online Only
There are times when life can be very difficult to manage, especially if you have been trying to do it all alone. Without proper support and guidance, it can become a daunting task. However difficult it may be, know that you do not have to bear any of this on your own. Taking the first step to reach out for help is huge, and I commend anyone who decides to make strides to better their lives.
There are times when life can be very difficult to manage, especially if you have been trying to do it all alone. Without proper support and guidance, it can become a daunting task. However difficult it may be, know that you do not have to bear any of this on your own. Taking the first step to reach out for help is huge, and I commend anyone who decides to make strides to better their lives.
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
I am a biracial ( black and white) female, who brings over 2 years’ experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Learning coping skills, regulating emotions, establishing boundaries, building self-esteem, finding a voice are my specialties. My goal is to help my clients strive and succeed in the world that we call our home, while remaining true to who they are.
I am a biracial ( black and white) female, who brings over 2 years’ experience using Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) therapy to children with autism and other developmental disabilities.
Learning coping skills, regulating emotions, establishing boundaries, building self-esteem, finding a voice are my specialties. My goal is to help my clients strive and succeed in the world that we call our home, while remaining true to who they are.
Center for Counseling and Growth, PLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
We enjoy working with clients who are motivated to grow, change, and seek overall emotional health and wellness through the counseling process. We will create a safe and supportive environment so that our clients are able to set and meet their goals without feeling judged or criticized. Our clients "drive" the counseling process, while we gently support them on their road to personal growth.
We enjoy working with clients who are motivated to grow, change, and seek overall emotional health and wellness through the counseling process. We will create a safe and supportive environment so that our clients are able to set and meet their goals without feeling judged or criticized. Our clients "drive" the counseling process, while we gently support them on their road to personal growth.
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Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unappreciated, and misunderstood? You're Not Alone! In today's world, feeling lost or overwhelmed by emotions isn't uncommon. Many of us grapple with the shadows of anxiety, depression, or past traumas, searching for a way to navigate through the fog. It could be the constant weight of worry on your chest, the unshakable sadness, or memories that replay like a looped video, keeping you from moving forward. Are you ready for a change in your life, your family and or your marriage? If these experiences resonate with you, you are in the right place!
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, unappreciated, and misunderstood? You're Not Alone! In today's world, feeling lost or overwhelmed by emotions isn't uncommon. Many of us grapple with the shadows of anxiety, depression, or past traumas, searching for a way to navigate through the fog. It could be the constant weight of worry on your chest, the unshakable sadness, or memories that replay like a looped video, keeping you from moving forward. Are you ready for a change in your life, your family and or your marriage? If these experiences resonate with you, you are in the right place!
Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
When your love relationship feels strained, the ache of disconnection can be hard to bear. One of you wants to talk and resolve, while the other needs space to breathe. One reaches out for reassurance, the other retreats to keep the peace. Over time, these moments become a familiar and painful dance of pursuit and withdrawal that leaves you both feeling alone, misunderstood, and unseen. We specialize in adult love relationships and the science of secure attachment. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we help you slow down, understand your cycle, and name what lies beneath - a longing to feel close, valued, and heard.
When your love relationship feels strained, the ache of disconnection can be hard to bear. One of you wants to talk and resolve, while the other needs space to breathe. One reaches out for reassurance, the other retreats to keep the peace. Over time, these moments become a familiar and painful dance of pursuit and withdrawal that leaves you both feeling alone, misunderstood, and unseen. We specialize in adult love relationships and the science of secure attachment. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we help you slow down, understand your cycle, and name what lies beneath - a longing to feel close, valued, and heard.
Couples Therapy at The Center for Connection
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Haymarket, VA 20169
When your love relationship feels strained, the ache of disconnection can be hard to bear. One of you wants to talk and resolve, while the other needs space to breathe. One reaches out for reassurance, the other retreats to keep the peace. Over time, these moments become a familiar and painful dance of pursuit and withdrawal that leaves you both feeling alone, misunderstood, and unseen. We specialize in adult love relationships and the science of secure attachment. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we help you slow down, understand your cycle, and name what lies beneath - a longing to feel close, valued, and heard.
When your love relationship feels strained, the ache of disconnection can be hard to bear. One of you wants to talk and resolve, while the other needs space to breathe. One reaches out for reassurance, the other retreats to keep the peace. Over time, these moments become a familiar and painful dance of pursuit and withdrawal that leaves you both feeling alone, misunderstood, and unseen. We specialize in adult love relationships and the science of secure attachment. Through Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), we help you slow down, understand your cycle, and name what lies beneath - a longing to feel close, valued, and heard.
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.
The Center for Connection, Healing and Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW, LPC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
Jason E. Wilson is a compassionate therapist dedicated to providing a supportive and understanding space for individuals across the lifespan. He is particularly passionate about helping men and adolescent boys improve their emotional well being and achieve their goals. There is a dire need for more clinicians who understand the complexities of men’s mental health and Jason is dedicated to serving the men of our community and our legal system to achieve improved emotional and mental functioning.
Jason E. Wilson is a compassionate therapist dedicated to providing a supportive and understanding space for individuals across the lifespan. He is particularly passionate about helping men and adolescent boys improve their emotional well being and achieve their goals. There is a dire need for more clinicians who understand the complexities of men’s mental health and Jason is dedicated to serving the men of our community and our legal system to achieve improved emotional and mental functioning.
As a Black therapist, I create space for your lived experience, identity, and the real-world stressors that impact your wellbeing.
In our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you here, what you want to change, and what’s getting in the way. I’ll ask questions about your current stressors, relationships, symptoms, and what you’ve already tried so we can identify patterns and priorities. We’ll get clear on your goals and what support looks like for you.
As a Black therapist, I create space for your lived experience, identity, and the real-world stressors that impact your wellbeing.
In our first session, we’ll talk about what brought you here, what you want to change, and what’s getting in the way. I’ll ask questions about your current stressors, relationships, symptoms, and what you’ve already tried so we can identify patterns and priorities. We’ll get clear on your goals and what support looks like for you.
I specialize in working with late adolescents girls and young adult women (especially neurodivergent and high-achieving women) with navigating major life transitions who struggle with relationship trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence symptoms.
I specialize in working with clients who:
- Have experienced trauma/abuse
- Mask to fit in with others
- Chronic self- doubt from being misunderstood
- Want to rebuild intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in relationships.
I specialize in working with late adolescents girls and young adult women (especially neurodivergent and high-achieving women) with navigating major life transitions who struggle with relationship trauma, anxiety, and neurodivergence symptoms.
I specialize in working with clients who:
- Have experienced trauma/abuse
- Mask to fit in with others
- Chronic self- doubt from being misunderstood
- Want to rebuild intimacy, trust, and emotional safety in relationships.
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.
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.
Black women often silently feel overwhelmed by trauma, stress, and the pressure to always be “the strong one
With over 15 years of counseling experience, I specialize in supporting Black women navigating burnout, grief, perfectionism, workplace trauma, stress, and major life transitions. We’ll move at your pace, with consent and choice, while addressing trauma, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion so your body can finally experience relief.
Black women often silently feel overwhelmed by trauma, stress, and the pressure to always be “the strong one
With over 15 years of counseling experience, I specialize in supporting Black women navigating burnout, grief, perfectionism, workplace trauma, stress, and major life transitions. We’ll move at your pace, with consent and choice, while addressing trauma, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion so your body can finally experience relief.
The Center for Connection, Healing & Change
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LPC, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Haymarket, VA 20169
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
We specialize in relationships and the profound way they shape us - through comfort, validation, and joy, as well as the pain, unmet needs, or patterns that keep us from the secure connections we long for. You may notice yourself always putting others first, striving to be perfect, or working hard to feel “enough.” You might avoid conflict, silence your needs, or carry everything on your own. If you are vulnerable to anxiety, depression, burnout, overfunctioning, or low self-worth, we have a map for lasting change. Whatever your relationship story or attachment style, our skilled therapists can help you create the life you deserve.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to trauma, life transitions, emotional distress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve you? Are you seeking understanding, safety, and practical tools to restore emotional balance and clarity? If you’re ready for growth, lasting change, and a life aligned with your values, therapy can help you build resilience, reclaim your authentic self, and create new paths rooted in hope, empowerment, and emotional well-being.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected due to trauma, life transitions, emotional distress, or long-standing patterns that no longer serve you? Are you seeking understanding, safety, and practical tools to restore emotional balance and clarity? If you’re ready for growth, lasting change, and a life aligned with your values, therapy can help you build resilience, reclaim your authentic self, and create new paths rooted in hope, empowerment, and emotional well-being.
I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions, particularly those in college or entering early adulthood. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by change, struggling with identity, relationships, or the pressures of academic and personal life. Many experience anxiety, self-doubt, or uncertainty about the future. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and gain clarity. Together, we work toward resilience, self-awareness, and confidence as you move through this pivotal stage of life.
I specialize in working with young adults navigating life transitions, particularly those in college or entering early adulthood. My ideal client feels overwhelmed by change, struggling with identity, relationships, or the pressures of academic and personal life. Many experience anxiety, self-doubt, or uncertainty about the future. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore challenges, build coping skills, and gain clarity. Together, we work toward resilience, self-awareness, and confidence as you move through this pivotal stage of life.
Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
Rachel Townes, MA, LPC, ACS, CCTP. Counseling is building relationships that produce strength based behaviors for healing and recovery. My preferred modalities are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and other therapies for addictions counseling, trauma-informed care, and family relational matters. I have an extensive experience in addressing matters of addiction, familial discord, trauma, serious mental illness, crisis intervention, and life stage conflicts.
Marie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Marie is the CEO/ Clinical Director at Wellness 8. After many years of providing mental health services in her community, Marie wanted to expand her reach, looking at mental health from a broader lense including eight (8) components that she believes impact an individual's overall well-being- Emotional Health, Physical Health, Nutritional Health, Spiritual Health, Occupational Health, Social Health, Intellectual Health, and Financial Health.
Marie is a Licensed Professional Counselor, holding a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling. Marie is the CEO/ Clinical Director at Wellness 8. After many years of providing mental health services in her community, Marie wanted to expand her reach, looking at mental health from a broader lense including eight (8) components that she believes impact an individual's overall well-being- Emotional Health, Physical Health, Nutritional Health, Spiritual Health, Occupational Health, Social Health, Intellectual Health, and Financial Health.
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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.