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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 Santa Barbara, the suburbs of Santa Barbara, other nearby places such as Ventura, Lompoc, 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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Joecoline Nwachukwu
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After our first session, you'll gain a deep understanding of your emotional and mental health. I'll provide you with a proven treatment model tailored to your needs. Together, we'll work towards your well-being and a brighter future.


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After our first session, you'll gain a deep understanding of your emotional and mental health. I'll provide you with a proven treatment model tailored to your needs. Together, we'll work towards your well-being and a brighter future.

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I offer a range of treatments including talk therapy, medications, and psychosocial interventions tailored to each patient's needs.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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DeAndrea Knight
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Our mission is to NOT just treat symptoms and teach coping skills but to assist with healing. Our goal is to empower you to achieve the life and things you truly want.


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Our mission is to NOT just treat symptoms and teach coping skills but to assist with healing. Our goal is to empower you to achieve the life and things you truly want.

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We are dedicated to decreasing depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues while increasing happiness, love, and resiliency. We provide individual therapy, couples therapy and group therapy.

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  • Anxiety
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Men
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Men
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Nene U
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I provide satisfaction through supportive therapy, offering recommendations, referrals, and treatment medication management.


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I provide satisfaction through supportive therapy, offering recommendations, referrals, and treatment medication management.

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I provide medication management and support therapy to help individuals effectively manage their medications and improve their overall well-being. I work closely with clients to ensure they understand their medications, adhere to their prescribed regimen, and address any concerns or side effects. Through therapy, I offer emotional support, coping strategies, and guidance to help clients navigate their mental health journey. Together, we work towards achieving optimal medication management and overall wellness.

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  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Social Anxiety
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Paula Parra
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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.


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get to the root of patterns that create suffering in your life; release and calm distressing emotions; improve the way you handle your relationships to repair, deepen, and strengthen bonds; and help you create and be the best version of yourself.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tend to use EMDR, CBT, DBT, ACT, and EFT. My goal is to help you take back power that old or present wounds are holding over you, get unstuck, live life to your full potential, and replenish your life with energy and peace.

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  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Grief
  • Relationships
  • Trauma
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William James Jones
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Whether you struggle with social anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships distress, depression, loss, career change, or reconnecting with your purpose in life, I hope to help you cope, unblock barriers and deepen your understanding of yourself.


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Whether you struggle with social anxiety, low self-esteem, relationships distress, depression, loss, career change, or reconnecting with your purpose in life, I hope to help you cope, unblock barriers and deepen your understanding of yourself.

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I use an exclusive approach known as Integrative Depth Psychology where we explore issues through four pillars that make up my approach. I use cultural sensitive, humanistic, intersubjective, and Jungian modalities to set the groundwork for therapy.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Borderline Personality
  • Confidence
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Identity
  • Infidelity
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Self-Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Justice
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