Black and African American Therapists in Middleburg, VA
Shame. Disconnection. Relationships. Gen-Z and millennial women who are trying to build a better life for themselves — often while unlearning the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt that got them this far in the first place. I work with women navigating career transitions, relationship patterns, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold it all together.
Shame. Disconnection. Relationships. Gen-Z and millennial women who are trying to build a better life for themselves — often while unlearning the perfectionism, people-pleasing, and self-doubt that got them this far in the first place. I work with women navigating career transitions, relationship patterns, and the quiet exhaustion of trying to hold it all together.
Currently accepting virtual appointments. Everyone’s journey is different, and therapy should be just as unique. I specialize in meeting you where you are and empowering you to push through challenges for lasting change. While therapy may feel uncomfortable at times, it’s through stepping out of your comfort zone that true growth happens.
My approach is designed to challenge you in a way that’s tough yet rewarding, helping you unlock your full potential. My clients understand that real transformation requires effort, but the results—strength, confidence, and lasting success—are worth it.
Let’s start your journey today.
Currently accepting virtual appointments. Everyone’s journey is different, and therapy should be just as unique. I specialize in meeting you where you are and empowering you to push through challenges for lasting change. While therapy may feel uncomfortable at times, it’s through stepping out of your comfort zone that true growth happens.
My approach is designed to challenge you in a way that’s tough yet rewarding, helping you unlock your full potential. My clients understand that real transformation requires effort, but the results—strength, confidence, and lasting success—are worth it.
Let’s start your journey today.
My clients to this day come from various backgrounds and ages (20 to 94 years old). The older set of patients I see, often feeling alone or 'invisible' relish their time to feel validated. French speaking patients like to be able to speak their native language in a safe environment alongside other ethnic groups.
My new patients are often referred to me by long term existing patients as well as other providers in law enforcement and courts.
My clients to this day come from various backgrounds and ages (20 to 94 years old). The older set of patients I see, often feeling alone or 'invisible' relish their time to feel validated. French speaking patients like to be able to speak their native language in a safe environment alongside other ethnic groups.
My new patients are often referred to me by long term existing patients as well as other providers in law enforcement and courts.
Everyone eventually encounters two kinds of loss: the death of a loved one and ambiguous loss. Both can leave us feeling fragmented, disoriented, and overshadowed by grief. They can also stir up earlier losses, which may surface as depression focused on the past or anxiety about the future. Ambiguous losses are unresolved emotional issues or events that put a strain on everyday life. Unspoken feelings of loss result in anger, sometimes hatred, and abandonment. Feelings of helplessness and unspoken fears leave feelings of being lost in a fast-paced world that feels like it is passing you by.
Everyone eventually encounters two kinds of loss: the death of a loved one and ambiguous loss. Both can leave us feeling fragmented, disoriented, and overshadowed by grief. They can also stir up earlier losses, which may surface as depression focused on the past or anxiety about the future. Ambiguous losses are unresolved emotional issues or events that put a strain on everyday life. Unspoken feelings of loss result in anger, sometimes hatred, and abandonment. Feelings of helplessness and unspoken fears leave feelings of being lost in a fast-paced world that feels like it is passing you by.
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Are you someone from a marginalized community, particularly an individual who has survived a activating event and is seeking support from a therapist who provides affirming care from a culturally competent perspective? Are you looking to navigate your experiences and challenges with a therapist who understands your cultural background and can provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth? Are you looking for a neurodivergent therapist that will reaffirm and not pathologize your lived experience? If so, I'd love to work with you!
Are you someone from a marginalized community, particularly an individual who has survived a activating event and is seeking support from a therapist who provides affirming care from a culturally competent perspective? Are you looking to navigate your experiences and challenges with a therapist who understands your cultural background and can provide a safe and supportive space for healing and growth? Are you looking for a neurodivergent therapist that will reaffirm and not pathologize your lived experience? If so, I'd love to work with you!
Anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction often go hand in hand. When life feels overwhelming, it’s common to fall into patterns of coping that provide short-term relief but long-term frustration—such as using substances, isolating, procrastinating, or escaping into screens just to get through the day. While these strategies may help in the moment, they often leave people feeling more stuck over time.
Anxiety, stress, depression, and addiction often go hand in hand. When life feels overwhelming, it’s common to fall into patterns of coping that provide short-term relief but long-term frustration—such as using substances, isolating, procrastinating, or escaping into screens just to get through the day. While these strategies may help in the moment, they often leave people feeling more stuck over time.
At Release Wellness, we offer flexible VIP telehealth sessions — early-morning or late-night appointments.
We believe growth starts with feeling seen, safe, and supported.
Our team of licensed therapists provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Virginia. Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from the past, or rebuilding connection in your relationships, we’ll match you with a therapist who fits your goals and schedule.
With flexible telehealth options and compassionate care, we help you release the weight of what’s been holding you back — and step into lasting wellness.
At Release Wellness, we offer flexible VIP telehealth sessions — early-morning or late-night appointments.
We believe growth starts with feeling seen, safe, and supported.
Our team of licensed therapists provides trauma-informed, evidence-based therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Virginia. Whether you’re managing anxiety, healing from the past, or rebuilding connection in your relationships, we’ll match you with a therapist who fits your goals and schedule.
With flexible telehealth options and compassionate care, we help you release the weight of what’s been holding you back — and step into lasting wellness.
Building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and empowerment is the cornerstone of my practice. As a Counseling Intern under supervision, I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s complexities. Therapy is a personal experience. My approach is centered on evaluating one’s strengths, abilities, goals, and needs to foster insight and equip you with tools to overcome your struggles and create the life you dream of.
Building a therapeutic relationship rooted in trust and empowerment is the cornerstone of my practice. As a Counseling Intern under supervision, I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals, couples, and families as they navigate life’s complexities. Therapy is a personal experience. My approach is centered on evaluating one’s strengths, abilities, goals, and needs to foster insight and equip you with tools to overcome your struggles and create the life you dream of.
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.
Commitment is the key in therapy. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, try new skills and engage in personal growth, then we can work together to explore specific challenges and towards achieving your goals. Whether you want to understand yourself more fully, improve coping strategies or just want someone to listen or talk to, you can expect a space that is safe, respectful and focused on creating lasting and meaningful change.
Commitment is the key in therapy. If you are willing to step out of your comfort zone, try new skills and engage in personal growth, then we can work together to explore specific challenges and towards achieving your goals. Whether you want to understand yourself more fully, improve coping strategies or just want someone to listen or talk to, you can expect a space that is safe, respectful and focused on creating lasting and meaningful change.
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in TN and VA with 20 years of experience in direct mental health service delivery. Dr. Kasey also holds the APA PsyPact credential (APIT) that enables her to provide telehealth in over 39 states. Additionally, Dr. Kasey is the owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, which is an innovative woman-led virtual private practice specializing in psychotherapy, career development, and transformative workshops for high-performing professionals, Veterans, leaders, young adults, and adolescents. She partners with organizations to enhance mental wellness, leadership, and resilience.
Dr. Jennifer Kasey is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in TN and VA with 20 years of experience in direct mental health service delivery. Dr. Kasey also holds the APA PsyPact credential (APIT) that enables her to provide telehealth in over 39 states. Additionally, Dr. Kasey is the owner of Redirection Counseling Services, LLC, which is an innovative woman-led virtual private practice specializing in psychotherapy, career development, and transformative workshops for high-performing professionals, Veterans, leaders, young adults, and adolescents. She partners with organizations to enhance mental wellness, leadership, and resilience.
Are you a young adult or person of color carrying the weight of past trauma, and
ready to start healing? Are life transitions, relationships, or identity questions
harder to navigate than they should be? I help clients move from surviving to living fully - with compassion, cultural understanding, and practical tools that actually fit your life.
Are you a young adult or person of color carrying the weight of past trauma, and
ready to start healing? Are life transitions, relationships, or identity questions
harder to navigate than they should be? I help clients move from surviving to living fully - with compassion, cultural understanding, and practical tools that actually fit your life.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
I have always had the conscious goal of supporting others with being able to overcome their hardships and internal challenges that prevents them from being successful. I am a firm believer that in life we have all experienced some type of challenge that will impact our thoughts and emotions. For some people the challenge is more difficult than others and they will experience greater hardship and internal challenges that will send them on a spiral to the unknown. Being a therapist has always been a desire of mine to support others with understanding their thoughts, feelings, beliefs and behaviors associated with how they feel.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts you cannot control? Are you having difficulty communicating with your child or teenager? are you experiencing suicidal thoughts? Are you in need of hope? I can help! I am a DBT trained therapist. I utilize play therapy for children facing issues like ADHD, trauma, and the emotional effects of divorce or adoption, enabling them to heal. For teens and adults dealing with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, anxiety, depression, anger and trauma I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal family system.
Are you feeling overwhelmed? Are you feeling stressed? Are you struggling with thoughts you cannot control? Are you having difficulty communicating with your child or teenager? are you experiencing suicidal thoughts? Are you in need of hope? I can help! I am a DBT trained therapist. I utilize play therapy for children facing issues like ADHD, trauma, and the emotional effects of divorce or adoption, enabling them to heal. For teens and adults dealing with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, anxiety, depression, anger and trauma I utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Internal family system.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life stress, mood disorders, and substance use challenges. My approach is practical, supportive, and goal-oriented, combining evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients build healthier coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting change. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, challenged, and empowered in their growth.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor with experience helping adults navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, life stress, mood disorders, and substance use challenges. My approach is practical, supportive, and goal-oriented, combining evidence-based strategies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions to help clients build healthier coping skills, improve emotional well-being, and create lasting change. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, challenged, and empowered in their growth.
Hi, I’m Jasmine Ricks, LMFT at Inclusive Therapy. I provide online therapy accepting insurance for individuals, couples, and families in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, VA, and Washington DC. My goal is to help clients improve communication, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and manage stress—all in a supportive, virtual space.
Hi, I’m Jasmine Ricks, LMFT at Inclusive Therapy. I provide online therapy accepting insurance for individuals, couples, and families in Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, VA, and Washington DC. My goal is to help clients improve communication, navigate life transitions, strengthen relationships, and manage stress—all in a supportive, virtual space.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
Hi, I'm Kennise, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people navigate life's challenges. I earned my Master of Social Work from Radford University and have spent the past five years providing compassionate, evidence-based therapy to individuals from a variety of backgrounds. I work with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and I believe that everyone deserves a safe, supportive, and judgment-free space where they can feel comfortable being themselves. Whether you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or other challenges, I'm here to help.
Are you looking for a therapist who blends rigorous clinical training with genuine warmth, cultural sensitivity, and strategies you can start using right away? For more than a decade, I’ve helped children, teens, adults, and families thrive in outpatient clinics, community health centers, schools, and correctional environments, and I look forward to bringing that experience into our work together.
Are you looking for a therapist who blends rigorous clinical training with genuine warmth, cultural sensitivity, and strategies you can start using right away? For more than a decade, I’ve helped children, teens, adults, and families thrive in outpatient clinics, community health centers, schools, and correctional environments, and I look forward to bringing that experience into our work together.
Are you struggling with a tough relationship, grief, or just feeling like life is too much to handle? Maybe it's starting to affect your everyday life, your work or school, or how productive you feel. Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, angry, or frustrated—like you're trying to meet impossible expectations, or that your loss has left a space that can’t be filled? Maybe you’re questioning if you're doing anything right, or wondering when things will finally get easier.
You're not alone. More and more people today are feeling burnt out and stuck, trying to manage everything on their own.
Are you struggling with a tough relationship, grief, or just feeling like life is too much to handle? Maybe it's starting to affect your everyday life, your work or school, or how productive you feel. Do you often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, anxious, angry, or frustrated—like you're trying to meet impossible expectations, or that your loss has left a space that can’t be filled? Maybe you’re questioning if you're doing anything right, or wondering when things will finally get easier.
You're not alone. More and more people today are feeling burnt out and stuck, trying to manage everything on their own.
I am a seasoned professional with many years spent providing quality services working with families and individuals to restore hope during difficult times. I strive to give you a space to be your most authentic self. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgment environment, supporting your healing journey. I am licensed in Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
I am a seasoned professional with many years spent providing quality services working with families and individuals to restore hope during difficult times. I strive to give you a space to be your most authentic self. I create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgment environment, supporting your healing journey. I am licensed in Delaware, Washington, DC, and Virginia.
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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.