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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 Oakland, Adams Point, Bushrod, Eastmont, or even Fairview 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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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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As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.


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As a PMHNP, I aim for us to achieve medication minimalism and lifestyle optimization. We'll focus on using medication to target specific symptoms rather than just treating a diagnosis.

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I have an emphasis on safe, effective, frequent medication and symptom management.

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  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Learning Disabilities
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Christopher Caston
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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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  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Disease
  • Depression
  • Domestic Violence
  • Foster Care
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Psychosomatic Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
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Rebecca Kahn
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Process trauma, strengthen coping skills, identify how to maintain healthy boundaries, work through grief, improve communication skills, grow, laugh and cry together. We are now offering ESA letters, which is an out of pocket service.


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Process trauma, strengthen coping skills, identify how to maintain healthy boundaries, work through grief, improve communication skills, grow, laugh and cry together. We are now offering ESA letters, which is an out of pocket service.

Something to know about my approach is:

This is a group practice and we all have a casual, warm, comfy, easy going demeanor- sometimes we may even curse during sessions ;) We utilize evidence based interventions in a relaxed, Telehealth atmosphere. Leggings, dogs and babies are welcome!

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  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Boundaries
  • Chronic Illness
  • Coping Skills
  • Emotional Support Animals
  • Feminism
  • Grief
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum
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Krista Edwards
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I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.


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I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is letting the client talk and speaking to a neutral party can help you see events and problems in a different way. I use thier natural strengths and problem solving abilities, and learn new tools to help them solve problems.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Stress
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Krista  Edwards remote and phone therapy in Arizona, California