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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.

Whether you are located in downtown El Centro, the suburbs of El Centro, other nearby places such as Indio, Calexico, or anywhere else in California, 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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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!

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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.

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  • 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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Sandy Gordon
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help you transcend feelings of shame and embrace self-acceptance. We'll embark on a journey from feeling stuck to feeling confident and like you have a sense of direction and purpose in life via practical tools and holding space for your process.


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help you transcend feelings of shame and embrace self-acceptance. We'll embark on a journey from feeling stuck to feeling confident and like you have a sense of direction and purpose in life via practical tools and holding space for your process.

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collaborative and will always prioritize your preferences, needs, and goals. I utilize approaches that take into account one's mind, body, heart, spirit, and cultural contexts to foster deep change.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • LGBTQ+
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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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.

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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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Sekayi Edwards
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transform your sense of self, belonging, and purpose in both your inner and outer worlds. Leveraging your strengths, you will learn ways to overcome internal and external hurdles and expand your potential to live a fuller, integrated life.


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transform your sense of self, belonging, and purpose in both your inner and outer worlds. Leveraging your strengths, you will learn ways to overcome internal and external hurdles and expand your potential to live a fuller, integrated life.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use Geek and Gaming culture, the Expressive Arts, and Spirituality in my work as a therapist. I believe this inner world of passions and interests is a source of strength as you navigate life's outer world challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Children
  • Creative Expression
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Identity
  • Social Isolation
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Young Adults
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Esther Morales
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Primary focus is on creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors openly to develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve communication skills and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships


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Primary focus is on creating a safe and nurturing environment where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings and behaviors openly to develop healthy coping mechanisms, improve communication skills and build stronger, more fulfilling relationships

Something to know about my approach is:

My empathetic and non-judgmental approach allows my clients to feel heard, understood and supported as they work towards positive change and personal growth.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Esther Morales remote and phone therapy in California