Black and African American Therapists in Sudley Springs, VA
Life is a journey filled with many ups & downs. Sometimes we need guidance navigating through challenges, a listening ear, or even motivation. My goal is to help clients understand themselves and gain the tools they need to maintain a healthy and functional life.
Life is a journey filled with many ups & downs. Sometimes we need guidance navigating through challenges, a listening ear, or even motivation. My goal is to help clients understand themselves and gain the tools they need to maintain a healthy and functional life.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling anxiety, stress, or big transitions while still trying to hold everything together. You may feel emotionally drained, stuck in overthinking, or unsure how to cope with daily pressures. Parents may be seeking support for a child who is struggling with emotions, behavior, or adjustment. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually help without feeling judged or misunderstood.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re juggling anxiety, stress, or big transitions while still trying to hold everything together. You may feel emotionally drained, stuck in overthinking, or unsure how to cope with daily pressures. Parents may be seeking support for a child who is struggling with emotions, behavior, or adjustment. You want relief, clarity, and tools that actually help without feeling judged or misunderstood.
I am an African American female, who understands the challenges of work life balance.
I cater my counseling style to the individual's specific needs. Person Centered, CBT, and solution focused therapies are used to assist with managing many issues that occur in life.
I am an African American female, who understands the challenges of work life balance.
I cater my counseling style to the individual's specific needs. Person Centered, CBT, and solution focused therapies are used to assist with managing many issues that occur in life.
My ideal clients are individuals and families feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, yet ready for change. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or high-stress systems like child welfare. They often come to therapy seeking clarity, support, and healthier ways to cope. I provide a client-centered, trauma-informed space where we work together to build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create realistic goals—helping clients move forward with confidence, resilience, and balance.
My ideal clients are individuals and families feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or emotionally drained, yet ready for change. Many are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, or high-stress systems like child welfare. They often come to therapy seeking clarity, support, and healthier ways to cope. I provide a client-centered, trauma-informed space where we work together to build coping skills, increase self-awareness, and create realistic goals—helping clients move forward with confidence, resilience, and balance.
Guided by the belief that growth begins with awareness, intentional steps and support. Zaria views therapy as planting a seed—introducing insight, hope, and possibility—while working alongside clients to help nurture that seed into meaningful, lasting growth. Creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment is central to this work.
I’m currently accepting new clients with no waitlist, and our clinic accepts most insurance plans and Virginia Medicaid. To schedule, click the website tab...all of my openings will show up there!
Guided by the belief that growth begins with awareness, intentional steps and support. Zaria views therapy as planting a seed—introducing insight, hope, and possibility—while working alongside clients to help nurture that seed into meaningful, lasting growth. Creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment is central to this work.
I’m currently accepting new clients with no waitlist, and our clinic accepts most insurance plans and Virginia Medicaid. To schedule, click the website tab...all of my openings will show up there!
Ellie Mental Health Manassas - Kaylah McCuller
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and something that shouldn’t go unrecognized. I am a compassionate therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. My primary goal is to empower my clients to lead fulfilling lives. Together, we will work towards building resilience, fostering enhancing overall well-being.
I’m currently accepting new clients with no waitlist, and our clinic accepts most insurance plans and Virginia Medicaid. To schedule, click the website tab...all of my availability will show up there!
Welcome! It takes courage to ask for help and something that shouldn’t go unrecognized. I am a compassionate therapist with a passion for helping individuals overcome life's challenges. My primary goal is to empower my clients to lead fulfilling lives. Together, we will work towards building resilience, fostering enhancing overall well-being.
I’m currently accepting new clients with no waitlist, and our clinic accepts most insurance plans and Virginia Medicaid. To schedule, click the website tab...all of my availability will show up there!
Brookside Family Therapy, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, Clinic, Super
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Are you struggling with decision overload? Feeling overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you have concerns your family and friends might be tired of hearing about? Kelly and the therapy dogs are great at creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel safe sharing whatever is on your mind. Together, we can help you make plans to move forward in your life in a satisfying way. Each of us goes through many changes as individuals, as part of a relationship and perhaps a family. Sometimes we need help navigating those changes and making sure they are healthy. Sometimes we need help!
Are you struggling with decision overload? Feeling overwhelmed just getting through the day? Do you have concerns your family and friends might be tired of hearing about? Kelly and the therapy dogs are great at creating a calm and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel safe sharing whatever is on your mind. Together, we can help you make plans to move forward in your life in a satisfying way. Each of us goes through many changes as individuals, as part of a relationship and perhaps a family. Sometimes we need help navigating those changes and making sure they are healthy. Sometimes we need help!
•Saturday appointments available! You are not alone! We can help; you can heal! We will listen and provide you with strategies to assist with any challenges that you are experiencing. We provide therapy specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health symptoms. We provide immigration psychosocial evaluations, Court Mandated Therapy, and Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations.
•Saturday appointments available! You are not alone! We can help; you can heal! We will listen and provide you with strategies to assist with any challenges that you are experiencing. We provide therapy specializing in working with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health symptoms. We provide immigration psychosocial evaluations, Court Mandated Therapy, and Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Evaluations.
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Alexis works well with people who have a strong desire to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. She believes the felt experience of belonging (community) is discovered within cultural experiences and identity development. She is mindful of every clients process and progress. Her intention is to create a safe and compassionate space for all people, particularly women of color and their loved ones know what it means to truly see themselves and feel seen in the world.
Alexis works well with people who have a strong desire to connect within themselves and between their most precious relationships. She believes the felt experience of belonging (community) is discovered within cultural experiences and identity development. She is mindful of every clients process and progress. Her intention is to create a safe and compassionate space for all people, particularly women of color and their loved ones know what it means to truly see themselves and feel seen in the world.
Indelible Changes, LLC (Nick Williams)
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
1 Endorsed
Woodbridge, VA 22192
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.
Hello, I'm Annisha Dunaway. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I came to this work not only from training but from a lifetime of experience—as a veteran, military spouse, mother, daughter, and sister. I understand firsthand how challenging life can be—how deeply we all need support that is compassionate, judgment-free, and motivating. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to keep moving forward. Your story matters here, and I’m here to walk alongside you—no judgment, just honest, supportive partnership.
Hello, I'm Annisha Dunaway. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I came to this work not only from training but from a lifetime of experience—as a veteran, military spouse, mother, daughter, and sister. I understand firsthand how challenging life can be—how deeply we all need support that is compassionate, judgment-free, and motivating. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered to keep moving forward. Your story matters here, and I’m here to walk alongside you—no judgment, just honest, supportive partnership.
We are a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists and social workers. Collectively, we have experience covering the developmental lifespan from assessing and treating young children with behavioral and learning concerns to working with adolescents and (young and older) adult clients who have concerns related to sports, navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, significant life stressors, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We work to achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized treatment plan.
We are a group practice of licensed clinical psychologists and social workers. Collectively, we have experience covering the developmental lifespan from assessing and treating young children with behavioral and learning concerns to working with adolescents and (young and older) adult clients who have concerns related to sports, navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, significant life stressors, and life transitions. Our focus is to help individuals heal, energize, and become aware of their inner strengths. We work to achieve this by providing a safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing an individualized treatment plan.
Black utilizes EMDR to treat signs or/and symptoms related to trauma/PTSD, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Not Accepting Clients- My ideal client is someone who’s ready to stop surviving and start living. They may feel like they’ve done “all the right things”—read the books, talked it through, tried to stay positive—but still feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who they are. Maybe they’ve spent years showing up for others while quietly putting their own needs on the back burner. Now, they’re feeling the weight of that and want something to shift. They’re not sure where to start, but they know they want more—more clarity, more peace, more meaning. These clients are curious, self-aware, and open to the deeper work.
Black utilizes EMDR to treat signs or/and symptoms related to trauma/PTSD, anxiety, grief, and depression.
Not Accepting Clients- My ideal client is someone who’s ready to stop surviving and start living. They may feel like they’ve done “all the right things”—read the books, talked it through, tried to stay positive—but still feel stuck, anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who they are. Maybe they’ve spent years showing up for others while quietly putting their own needs on the back burner. Now, they’re feeling the weight of that and want something to shift. They’re not sure where to start, but they know they want more—more clarity, more peace, more meaning. These clients are curious, self-aware, and open to the deeper work.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 12 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
Do you need a safe space where you can be your authentic self? Are you feeling overwhelmed, or anxious? Are you struggling to deal with the loss of a loved one? Facing a difficult life change or decision? Are you struggling to connect to your partner? Do struggle to find your voice or to feel heard? Changes in life can be difficult to navigate. The good news is that you do not have to face them alone. I specialize in using a holistic approach to therapy. I use evidenced based techniques to provide support to individuals ages 12 and older dealing with challenges of: anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, anger, and trauma.
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.
Court-required VASAP or DOT-SAP assessment? Struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or autism-related questions? You do not have to figure it out alone. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure where to begin. My practice is affirming, culturally responsive, and especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, and those navigating identity, discrimination, relationship stress, or court-mandated requirements.
Court-required VASAP or DOT-SAP assessment? Struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, ADHD, or autism-related questions? You do not have to figure it out alone. I help clients who feel overwhelmed, misunderstood, stuck, or unsure where to begin. My practice is affirming, culturally responsive, and especially welcoming to LGBTQ+ clients, people of color, and those navigating identity, discrimination, relationship stress, or court-mandated requirements.
With over 20 years of experience, I am equipped to handle these challenges and give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself.
With over 20 years of experience, I am equipped to handle these challenges and give you the tools to help you be the best version of yourself.
With over 25 years of experience as an educated and trained social worker, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, couples, and families. As a licensed therapist for 17 years, I initially began working with children and families within the foster care and educational system. Throughout my professional journey, I have taken pride in offering guidance and support to individuals, couples, and families, striving to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve goals. With compassion and empathy, I collaborate with individuals to help them leverage their strengths and achieve the personal growth they aspire to attain.
With over 25 years of experience as an educated and trained social worker, I have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, couples, and families. As a licensed therapist for 17 years, I initially began working with children and families within the foster care and educational system. Throughout my professional journey, I have taken pride in offering guidance and support to individuals, couples, and families, striving to empower them to overcome challenges and achieve goals. With compassion and empathy, I collaborate with individuals to help them leverage their strengths and achieve the personal growth they aspire to attain.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in unhealthy patterns? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide compassionate virtual therapy for teens, adults, and couples across Virginia struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, overthinking, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build healthier coping skills, improve communication, and create lasting emotional growth in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Secure online sessions and flexible scheduling available. Limited virtual appointments currently open—reach out today to get started.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in unhealthy patterns? You don’t have to navigate it alone. I provide compassionate virtual therapy for teens, adults, and couples across Virginia struggling with anxiety, stress, depression, relationship challenges, overthinking, and life transitions. Together, we’ll build healthier coping skills, improve communication, and create lasting emotional growth in a supportive, nonjudgmental space. Secure online sessions and flexible scheduling available. Limited virtual appointments currently open—reach out today to get started.
My ideal client is someone navigating life’s challenges and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may face anxiety, depression, grief, or the visible—and often invisible—wounds of trauma that affect their self-esteem and relationships. They seek a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Together, we’ll build tools for change, gain deeper insight into your experiences, and work toward a balanced, fulfilling life.
My ideal client is someone navigating life’s challenges and feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They may face anxiety, depression, grief, or the visible—and often invisible—wounds of trauma that affect their self-esteem and relationships. They seek a safe, supportive space to heal and grow. Together, we’ll build tools for change, gain deeper insight into your experiences, and work toward a balanced, fulfilling life.
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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.