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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 Martinez, the suburbs of Martinez, other nearby places such as Concord, Walnut Creek, 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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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.

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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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Lorah Joe
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Together we will create a safe, supportive environment for you to explore feelings, reduce symptoms, and work towards becoming your best self. With my extensive experience, I’m committed to guiding you on your journey to well-being.


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Together we will create a safe, supportive environment for you to explore feelings, reduce symptoms, and work towards becoming your best self. With my extensive experience, I’m committed to guiding you on your journey to well-being.

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With 25 years of experience, I create a comfortable environment to help clients reduce symptoms and achieve their best selves, drawing from extensive work with children, families, and adults.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma
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Teva Johnstone
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Explore what's keeping you stuck in depression and self-defeating behavioral patterns. We will collaborate on a plan to move in the direction of psychological and social health. With time and dedicated effort, you can feel whole, grounded and free.


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Explore what's keeping you stuck in depression and self-defeating behavioral patterns. We will collaborate on a plan to move in the direction of psychological and social health. With time and dedicated effort, you can feel whole, grounded and free.

Something to know about my approach is:

As an integrative therapist, I use elements of several theoretical approaches to serve the needs of my clients. Therapies are chosen for their effectiveness in addressing the presenting problems combined with my assumptions about health & resilience.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Attention Problems
  • Cultural Issues
  • Depression
  • Entrepreneurial Women
  • Executive Functioning
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Internet Use
  • Loneliness
  • Neurodivergence
  • Parental Burnout
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Political Anxiety
  • Social Isolation
  • Social Media Use
  • Technology Addiction
  • Therapist for Other Therapists
  • Work-Life Balance
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Nicole Williams
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improve communication skills, manage jealousy and foster intimacy within your ENM relationship structure. We will explore Kink and BDSM dynamics. We will heal sexual issues and dysfunction, like low libido, sexual trauma, ED, etc.


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improve communication skills, manage jealousy and foster intimacy within your ENM relationship structure. We will explore Kink and BDSM dynamics. We will heal sexual issues and dysfunction, like low libido, sexual trauma, ED, etc.

Something to know about my approach is:

My therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing from systems theory, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness practices. I believe in creating a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Couples
  • Gender Identity
  • Open Relationships
  • Relationships
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sexual Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Sex Workers
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Ashanti Marshall
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Explore your strengths in order to help you take control of your mental health for continued growth in your journey. You will learn healthy coping skills, tools, and be provided therapeutic homework to help you succeed and reduce presenting symptoms.


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Together, we will:

Explore your strengths in order to help you take control of your mental health for continued growth in your journey. You will learn healthy coping skills, tools, and be provided therapeutic homework to help you succeed and reduce presenting symptoms.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is Person-centered (Rogerian). I create a safe space for clients to feel free to express themselves. As a therapist, my goal is to make sure that my clients feel safe, happy and supported.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Coping Skills
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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