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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 Long Beach, Airport Area, Alamitos Heights, Bellmont Heights, or even Belmont Park, 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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  • Anxiety
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
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  • Emotional Regulation
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Explore and process issues/emotions related to client symptoms.

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I have a laid-back conversational approach when it comes to therapeutic intervention.

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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.


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As a LMFT, I aim to build a trusting relationship, discussing your personal history and current stressors. Our sessions will be flexible, connecting past experiences to present behaviors. I want you to leave our sessions empowered.

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As a certified Prepare-Enrich facilitator, I specialize in couples therapy. I use different methods based on your needs, including talk therapy and motivational interviewing. My focus is on your strengths and empowerment.

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  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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experience spanning various demographics and settings, including private practice, public sector, national agencies, and department of behavioral health settings, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and diverse communities.


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experience spanning various demographics and settings, including private practice, public sector, national agencies, and department of behavioral health settings, I have worked with individuals, couples, families, and diverse communities.

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Employing evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Person-centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Strength-based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Christian Counseling,

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  • Domestic Violence
  • Foster Care
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  • Life Transitions
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Psychosomatic Issues
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  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Together we will focus on your most important concerns and goals. The first session will focus on getting to know you, your concerns and goals. Together we will problem solve to address presenting concerns, re them and create healthy solutions.


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Together we will focus on your most important concerns and goals. The first session will focus on getting to know you, your concerns and goals. Together we will problem solve to address presenting concerns, re them and create healthy solutions.

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As a strength-based clinician, I use skills to identify strengths to promote resilience. I primarily use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational interviewing techniques. I often include Narrative Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and more.

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