Black and African American Therapists in South Riding, VA
I have worked with clients struggling to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships for the duration of my career. From elementary aged children to senior citizens, I've helped clients identify the source(s) of these challenges, assess the right techniques to best address the symptoms, create achievable goals, and determine the skills that will help maintain those positive changes. My clients are often motivated to make positive improvement across multiple areas of their lives. We also discuss being intentional in how to approach situations, allowing for clients to consistently show up as the best version of themselves.
I have worked with clients struggling to manage anxiety, depression, stress, and relationships for the duration of my career. From elementary aged children to senior citizens, I've helped clients identify the source(s) of these challenges, assess the right techniques to best address the symptoms, create achievable goals, and determine the skills that will help maintain those positive changes. My clients are often motivated to make positive improvement across multiple areas of their lives. We also discuss being intentional in how to approach situations, allowing for clients to consistently show up as the best version of themselves.
Are you seeking meaningful change and emotional healing? You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, or life transitions. As a counseling intern under supervision, I provide therapy for teens and adults in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, and strengthen resilience. Together, we work toward healing, confidence, personal growth, and lasting emotional well-being.
Are you seeking meaningful change and emotional healing? You may feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, low self-esteem, or life transitions. As a counseling intern under supervision, I provide therapy for teens and adults in a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. I help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, increase self-awareness, and strengthen resilience. Together, we work toward healing, confidence, personal growth, and lasting emotional well-being.
Second Sight Counseling Services, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NBCC, DBT, OCDCC, CMCC
4 Endorsed
South Riding, VA 20152
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore more effective strategies for navigating their challenges. I would enjoy working with someone curious about improving the quality of their life and motivated to explore change. I believe anyone can fearlessly divorce behaviors that compromise a healthy lifestyle. Through client-centered care, I seek to help my clients develop their definition of success and begin working toward it by building confidence and generalizing skill use. My hope is to empower those I serve to examine their truths from different perspectives and to challenge their own perceptions.
My ideal client is one who is willing to explore more effective strategies for navigating their challenges. I would enjoy working with someone curious about improving the quality of their life and motivated to explore change. I believe anyone can fearlessly divorce behaviors that compromise a healthy lifestyle. Through client-centered care, I seek to help my clients develop their definition of success and begin working toward it by building confidence and generalizing skill use. My hope is to empower those I serve to examine their truths from different perspectives and to challenge their own perceptions.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker passionate about helping clients gain the tools to face life's challenges and achieve inner peace. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, grief, and adjustment disorders.
Welcome! I am a licensed clinical social worker passionate about helping clients gain the tools to face life's challenges and achieve inner peace. I have experience working with adolescents, young adults, adults, and the elderly. I work with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, disruptive behaviors, self-esteem, grief, and adjustment disorders.
Despite what you have been through, your past mistakes, hurts, and disappointments do not have to define you. Hello, my name is Fashen, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida and Virginia. I have nine years of experience in the mental health field with a history of working with survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), providing crisis intervention, and practicing within inpatient behavioral health settings. I have experience with using CBT, crisis intervention, person-centered therapy, and supportive therapy. Also, I enjoy validating and empowering clients.
Despite what you have been through, your past mistakes, hurts, and disappointments do not have to define you. Hello, my name is Fashen, I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Florida and Virginia. I have nine years of experience in the mental health field with a history of working with survivors of intimate partner violence, and individuals with serious mental illness (SMI), providing crisis intervention, and practicing within inpatient behavioral health settings. I have experience with using CBT, crisis intervention, person-centered therapy, and supportive therapy. Also, I enjoy validating and empowering clients.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly giving to others without getting much back, you're not alone. Many of my clients—especially women who carry the weight of their families and past pain—come to therapy feeling stuck and unsure where to begin. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where you can process your emotions, build confidence, and finally feel like you're living life for you. Whether you're navigating childhood wounds, struggling to express your needs, or wanting stronger relationships, we’ll work to help you feel grounded, seen, and empowered.
If you're feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly giving to others without getting much back, you're not alone. Many of my clients—especially women who carry the weight of their families and past pain—come to therapy feeling stuck and unsure where to begin. Together, we can create a safe and supportive space where you can process your emotions, build confidence, and finally feel like you're living life for you. Whether you're navigating childhood wounds, struggling to express your needs, or wanting stronger relationships, we’ll work to help you feel grounded, seen, and empowered.
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You’re torn, reliving the painful experience over and over in your mind. Your body betrays you. Your emotions run out of control. Anger and sadness give you whiplash – they come on so fast. The incident is ever-present in your mind. Your life hasn’t been the same since. It’s a constant struggle to get out of bed most days. Every day is full of triggers that can send you running to the bathroom to cry. A loud noise, a stranger’s voice, there’s nowhere to hide. You’re beginning to lose hope. You don’t understand why you’re not over it already. It feels like you’ll never climb out of this hole. You’ve suffered in silence long enough.
You’re torn, reliving the painful experience over and over in your mind. Your body betrays you. Your emotions run out of control. Anger and sadness give you whiplash – they come on so fast. The incident is ever-present in your mind. Your life hasn’t been the same since. It’s a constant struggle to get out of bed most days. Every day is full of triggers that can send you running to the bathroom to cry. A loud noise, a stranger’s voice, there’s nowhere to hide. You’re beginning to lose hope. You don’t understand why you’re not over it already. It feels like you’ll never climb out of this hole. You’ve suffered in silence long enough.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
I offer mental health assessments (for diagnostic clarification) and AuDHD testing as a supportive way to help individuals gain clarity, understanding, and confidence as they navigate their life's journey. My assessment process is collaborative and compassionate, honoring each person’s unique story, strengths, and cultural context. By gently making sense of patterns and experiences and providing clear, personalized recommendations, assessment can open the door to insight and self-understanding. The primary goal is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and better equipped to take meaningful next steps toward growth and well-being.
Great to meet you My name is Corey Tolliver, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and fatherhood.
Great to meet you My name is Corey Tolliver, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with trauma, crisis, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship problems, and fatherhood.
Are you exhausted from being everything to everyone good employee, present mother, supportive partner, reliable friend while wondering when it gets to be about you? Maybe you’re managing anxiety that nobody sees because you’ve gotten so good at holding it together, or questioning who you even are beyond all the roles you fill. If you’re tired of running on empty while everyone else’s needs come first, you deserve support too.
Are you exhausted from being everything to everyone good employee, present mother, supportive partner, reliable friend while wondering when it gets to be about you? Maybe you’re managing anxiety that nobody sees because you’ve gotten so good at holding it together, or questioning who you even are beyond all the roles you fill. If you’re tired of running on empty while everyone else’s needs come first, you deserve support too.
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
Are you dealing with multiple challenges that impact your daily life—like anxiety, feelings of low self-worth, communication breakdowns or relationship struggles? As a systemic therapist, I aim to explore and intervene in the patterns of interaction that sustain or perpetuate problems within these systems. The goal is not just to treat the individual, but to examine the broader relational or contextual dynamics that add to the issue. I believe that every challenge is an opportunity. By looking at these connections, we can uncover patterns and beliefs that may be contributing to your difficulties and work together to shift them.
Are you looking for someone who will hear you out and meet you wherever you are in life? Do you need a therapist who remembers that you are the expert on you? Then try Jodi Herndon. Jodi Herndon has over a decade of experience providing individualized care for adults and adolescents with depression and anxiety. She has spent the last decade specializing in individuals with substance use disorders and has a dual license in this specialty. Jodi treats individuals impacted by trauma using trauma-specific techniques, like EMDR. She has continued to educate herself in new treatment modalities and is pursuing her Ph.D. in psychology.
Are you looking for someone who will hear you out and meet you wherever you are in life? Do you need a therapist who remembers that you are the expert on you? Then try Jodi Herndon. Jodi Herndon has over a decade of experience providing individualized care for adults and adolescents with depression and anxiety. She has spent the last decade specializing in individuals with substance use disorders and has a dual license in this specialty. Jodi treats individuals impacted by trauma using trauma-specific techniques, like EMDR. She has continued to educate herself in new treatment modalities and is pursuing her Ph.D. in psychology.
As a Caribbean African American male, I am aware of varying community situations and am open to a variety of cultural norms.
I am a LMHP-S in the state of Virginia. I have worked in mental health for over nineteen years as a Case Worker, and DSP in Washington DC as well as Northern Virginia. I have worked with MH and ID adults/teenagers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, coping skills, PTSD, racial trauma and trauma. I work with clients on where they are in reference to baseline and how I can help them achieve their goals. This is person-centered therapy. Collaborations with other providers as well as support system is always encouraged for treatment efficiency.
As a Caribbean African American male, I am aware of varying community situations and am open to a variety of cultural norms.
I am a LMHP-S in the state of Virginia. I have worked in mental health for over nineteen years as a Case Worker, and DSP in Washington DC as well as Northern Virginia. I have worked with MH and ID adults/teenagers. I specialize in anxiety, depression, coping skills, PTSD, racial trauma and trauma. I work with clients on where they are in reference to baseline and how I can help them achieve their goals. This is person-centered therapy. Collaborations with other providers as well as support system is always encouraged for treatment efficiency.
I work with clients who feel weighed down, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many carry trauma, chronic stress, or the pressures of life transitions, caregiving, or even leadership responsibilities. I offer a safe, affirming space to pause, build emotional awareness, and practice tools for healing and resilience. My most profound hope is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and grounded, to reclaim your voice, heal old wounds, and move from merely surviving to truly thriving, showing up fully for yourself and those you love, with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility.
I work with clients who feel weighed down, disconnected, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. Many carry trauma, chronic stress, or the pressures of life transitions, caregiving, or even leadership responsibilities. I offer a safe, affirming space to pause, build emotional awareness, and practice tools for healing and resilience. My most profound hope is to help you feel empowered, hopeful, and grounded, to reclaim your voice, heal old wounds, and move from merely surviving to truly thriving, showing up fully for yourself and those you love, with clarity, confidence, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Are you ready to start your journey to joy and improve your overall wellness? Do you feel disconnected from those around you and alone with your problems or life concerns? Are you tired of being the “strong friend” and ready to build a network of true support? Do you find yourself repeatedly in unhealthy patterns in relationships? Does vulnerability sound scary even though you know it is important? Have you experienced discrimination, harassment, or oppression due to your racial, gender, or sexual identity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Welcome! I am here to listen and support.
Are you ready to start your journey to joy and improve your overall wellness? Do you feel disconnected from those around you and alone with your problems or life concerns? Are you tired of being the “strong friend” and ready to build a network of true support? Do you find yourself repeatedly in unhealthy patterns in relationships? Does vulnerability sound scary even though you know it is important? Have you experienced discrimination, harassment, or oppression due to your racial, gender, or sexual identity? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are in the right place. Welcome! I am here to listen and support.
Find Your Balance Psychotherapy, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
When the world feels like a storm, and you don’t have an umbrella, or raincoat, or even shelter - your anxiety or memories of your trauma can be intense. The scars you carry are real. Yes, you feel the chaos, and you can’t see the solution within you. Each day requires all of your strength, and you’re still in “survival mode”- every struggle is a chapter, not the conclusion. You don’t want this to define you, but there are dark nights, despite the stars still shining. And though the path may seem daunting, you want to reach the end. You are seeking some rest, some peace, and (at the very least) a lifeline in your sea of emotions.
When the world feels like a storm, and you don’t have an umbrella, or raincoat, or even shelter - your anxiety or memories of your trauma can be intense. The scars you carry are real. Yes, you feel the chaos, and you can’t see the solution within you. Each day requires all of your strength, and you’re still in “survival mode”- every struggle is a chapter, not the conclusion. You don’t want this to define you, but there are dark nights, despite the stars still shining. And though the path may seem daunting, you want to reach the end. You are seeking some rest, some peace, and (at the very least) a lifeline in your sea of emotions.
I support Black women, CEOs, women, clergy, and global professionals navigating relationship disconnection, racial stress, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions.
You are taking a courageous and important step by seeking support. Together, we will explore strategies to help you navigate the relationships and life challenges that matter most to you. My work is relational, culturally attuned, and grounded in attachment science, somatic wisdom, and Imago Relationship Therapy. I facilitate space for you to find self-compassion, empathy, hope, and connection. One deep breath and one conversation at a time. Together, we will create a place that is only yours. A confidential and safe space where your mind, spirit, and body can pause, integrate, feel refreshed, and move toward alignment. Light. Hope.
I support Black women, CEOs, women, clergy, and global professionals navigating relationship disconnection, racial stress, anxiety, burnout, and life transitions.
You are taking a courageous and important step by seeking support. Together, we will explore strategies to help you navigate the relationships and life challenges that matter most to you. My work is relational, culturally attuned, and grounded in attachment science, somatic wisdom, and Imago Relationship Therapy. I facilitate space for you to find self-compassion, empathy, hope, and connection. One deep breath and one conversation at a time. Together, we will create a place that is only yours. A confidential and safe space where your mind, spirit, and body can pause, integrate, feel refreshed, and move toward alignment. Light. Hope.
When You're Functioning...But Not Okay
You may appear capable on the outside but feel mentally exhausted on the inside. You think deeply, reflect often, and understand yourself more than most, yet something still feels stuck. I often work with high functioning adults dealing with anxiety, burnout, emotional overload, or constant overthinking. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for space to untangle what has been quietly weighing on them and regain clarity and steadiness.
When You're Functioning...But Not Okay
You may appear capable on the outside but feel mentally exhausted on the inside. You think deeply, reflect often, and understand yourself more than most, yet something still feels stuck. I often work with high functioning adults dealing with anxiety, burnout, emotional overload, or constant overthinking. They are not looking for quick fixes, but for space to untangle what has been quietly weighing on them and regain clarity and steadiness.
Life can feel like a lot. Maybe you’re constantly tired, anxious, procrastinating, or feeling like you’re barely keeping up. Maybe you're overwhelmed by pressure, struggling with low motivation, or even having thoughts you’re scared to say out loud—like not wanting to be here. You don’t have to deal with all of this on your own.
You deserve to feel supported, seen, and capable of moving forward. Let’s take the next step—together.
Life can feel like a lot. Maybe you’re constantly tired, anxious, procrastinating, or feeling like you’re barely keeping up. Maybe you're overwhelmed by pressure, struggling with low motivation, or even having thoughts you’re scared to say out loud—like not wanting to be here. You don’t have to deal with all of this on your own.
You deserve to feel supported, seen, and capable of moving forward. Let’s take the next step—together.
You might be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying too much on your own. Maybe anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or identity-related stress has made it hard to feel at ease in your body or confident in who you are. I work with adults seeking a non-judgmental, inclusive space to explore emotions, identity, and patterns with honesty and care. I have a special interest and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Ask me about my sliding fee scale.
You might be someone who feels overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from carrying too much on your own. Maybe anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, or identity-related stress has made it hard to feel at ease in your body or confident in who you are. I work with adults seeking a non-judgmental, inclusive space to explore emotions, identity, and patterns with honesty and care. I have a special interest and experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Ask me about my sliding fee scale.
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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.