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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 Novato, the suburbs of Novato, other nearby places such as Vallejo, Petaluma, 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. Kalana Greer
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Focus on what’s important to you and help you see blind spots to meet your life and internal goals more effectively.


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Focus on what’s important to you and help you see blind spots to meet your life and internal goals more effectively.

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Direct, solution-focused, and emotionally available.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family of Origin
  • Helping Professionals
  • Identity
  • Parenting
  • Premarital Counseling
  • Racism
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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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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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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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.

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  • Coping Skills
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Self-Esteem
  • Stress
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Herbert Lomax Jr
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I am an empowerment therapist. I strive to empower my clients to have the mindset and tools that they need to overcome their present situation and to achieve the life that they so deserve


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I am an empowerment therapist. I strive to empower my clients to have the mindset and tools that they need to overcome their present situation and to achieve the life that they so deserve

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My approach is eclectic. I take each individual, situation, and circumstance and I tailor my approach to what works best with that client

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Racial Trauma
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Dr. Joseph Lancaster
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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.


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Being able to help individuals identify a lack of direction in life enables them to address issues of depression, anxiety, grief, and suffering. Many people feel lost and in need of guidance; my goal is to help them discover a successful path.

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I had the privilege to be under the wing of mentorship of Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller, the renowned Gnostic-Jungian scholar. With this background, I have created my own method of therapy over the last 18 years; I call it “Gnostic Pneumatherapy”.

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  • Depression
  • Fear of Failure
  • Guilt
  • High Anxiety
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Self-Esteem
  • Shame
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Anthony Wright
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In our first session, I'll gather information to create a personalized treatment plan. We'll collaborate on medication management and therapy to help you achieve the life you desire. Over time, your symptoms will become more manageable, allowing you to grow, heal, and thrive.


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In our first session, I'll gather information to create a personalized treatment plan. We'll collaborate on medication management and therapy to help you achieve the life you desire. Over time, your symptoms will become more manageable, allowing you to grow, heal, and thrive.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide evidence-based treatment methods in my sessions, ensuring you receive the best care. I use various therapy modalities like CBT, solution focused therapy, and DBT. Additionally, I may incorporate psychotropic medication for effective treatment.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationships
  • Social Anxiety
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