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When it comes time to choose a therapist, you may prefer a Black therapist over therapists of other races or ethnicities. This is understandable, considering that you may connect best with a Black therapist or therapist who shares a similar racial background as you.

Wherever you are located in California from Alameda to Yucaipa or even Montclair, or anywhere else nearby, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Working with a Black Therapist

There are several reasons why you may choose to work with a Black therapist over someone from another racial background or identity, and they include:

  • You may connect more deeply with a Black therapist or feel that they "just get you."
  • The therapist may be better attuned to culturally rooted issues that affect your life or therapeutic process.
  • You may better trust them or feel more confident in their skills as a therapist.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and an African American therapist may feel safer to you.
  • A Black therapist may better be able to point to the impacts of racial bias and how they affect your life.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with a Black therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight racial stereotypes.

Just as in the rest of your life, having a Black therapist can help you tap into the healing power of Black community on mental health.

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At Mental Health Match, you’ll find licensed Black therapists who can help you work through your mental health concerns and improve your life. To find an experienced therapist in your area, browse the Black experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Kimberly Telphy
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I believe that true peace comes from within, while our problems may be external, problems are often solved internally by working on ourselves. Change is possible when we have the tools to create that change.


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I believe that true peace comes from within, while our problems may be external, problems are often solved internally by working on ourselves. Change is possible when we have the tools to create that change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My specialty is working with individuals who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, self-harm, self-esteem, ADHD behavioral, and development challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Black Women
  • Chronic Stress
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family Trauma
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
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Alissa Young
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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting’ and management of significant life transitions.


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As a therapist who specializes in supporting those experiencing significant life transitions, I’ll work with you to reduce the anxiety and stress often associated with ‘adulting’ and management of significant life transitions.

Something to know about my approach is:

As your therapist, I will create a safe space for you to vent your frustrations, explore next steps, and create measurable therapeutic goals to track your implementation progress.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Bisexuality
  • Cultural Identity
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Gender Identity
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Mild Depression
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Religious Identity
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Sexuality
  • Social Anxiety
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Alissa Young remote and phone therapy in California, Florida
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Kambria Caldwell
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Work together to explore realistic goals that make life worth living. I’m happy to be a listening ear, sounding board for you or to be more directive with recommendations and solutions that best fit your individual needs. Can’t wait to chat!


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Work together to explore realistic goals that make life worth living. I’m happy to be a listening ear, sounding board for you or to be more directive with recommendations and solutions that best fit your individual needs. Can’t wait to chat!

Something to know about my approach is:

Life throws so many twists and turns. It’s great to have someone you can talk to in order help sort out all the problems in a nonjudgmental platform. I incorporate trauma informed practices, using elements of CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Child Abuse
  • Chronic Stress
  • College Students
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Families
  • Family Trauma
  • Highly Sensitive People (HSPs)
  • Job Stress
  • Love Addiction
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Compassion
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Evelyn Nankanja
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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.


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Through our work together, we’ll restructure your beliefs. We'll explore how your past experiences could be leading to your current beliefs and feeling. You will feel empowered and able to find purpose in life.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, solution focused and compassionate. I provide a safe and empathetic space for you to explore your challenges and work towards meaningful change.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Career Counseling
  • Christian Counseling
  • Chronic Pain
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Surrogacy
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Dr.Zerri Gross
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Dr. Z has a passion for supporting driven adults (professionals, providers of service/care, creatives) experiencing stress, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma impacting professional and/or personal transitions in life.


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Dr. Z has a passion for supporting driven adults (professionals, providers of service/care, creatives) experiencing stress, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma impacting professional and/or personal transitions in life.

Something to know about my approach is:

Dr.Z uses a collective approach to include: CBT, EMDR, Reality therapy, yoga, alternative healing modalities to help the person as a whole to increase self-confidence, manage stressful situations, focus and attention to support a work/life balance.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Career Change
  • Cultural Issues
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • High-Achieving
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Time Management
  • Working Professionals
  • Work-Life Balance
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