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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 Bradenton, the suburbs of Bradenton, other nearby places such as Tampa, Sarasota, or anywhere else in Florida, 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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Destiny Redmond
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Together in therapy, we will navigate your overall goals toward healing. This is your journey and while I challenge my clients in areas they choose I also ensure that you are going at a pace that feels safe and secure.


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Together in therapy, we will navigate your overall goals toward healing. This is your journey and while I challenge my clients in areas they choose I also ensure that you are going at a pace that feels safe and secure.

Something to know about my approach is:

In my therapy session, my primary goal is first to build a foundation of trust so as to strengthen the therapist-client relationship and achieve your overall goals in therapy. I welcome all no matter gender, race, religion, or sexuality.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adolescent Risk Behaviors
  • Adolescents
  • Adult Children of Immigrants
  • Anxiety
  • Black Women
  • College Students
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Criminal Justice Involvement
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Domestic Violence
  • Graduate Students
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • PTSD from Abuse
  • Racial Trauma
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Religious Trauma
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexuality
  • Sex Workers
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Women
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Najja Cummings
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I help clients by reducing their symptoms and promoting positivity in their daily lives.


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I help clients by reducing their symptoms and promoting positivity in their daily lives.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, Person-Centered, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused techniques to help my clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic Attacks
  • Social Anxiety
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Andrea Mcphatter
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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions


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1. Create goals that the client identifies 2. Create a vision of the life that is desired 3.Walk together towards that vision 4. Learn to experience and express emotions a long the way 5. Do the necessary work through challenges 6. Shed old versions

Something to know about my approach is:

I am Solution Focused Rooted but value the time in exploration . I am client centered and build on the strengths the client already has within. I believe in building tools and using them to face challenges and pulling the good out of all of life

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Boundaries
  • Coaching
  • Confidence
  • Co-Parenting
  • Coping Skills
  • Couples
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Feeling Hopeless
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Illness and Disease
  • Life Changes
  • Loving Someone with a Mental Health Disorder
  • Motivation
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting Skills
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Compassion
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Media Use
  • Trauma
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Omodele Cordero
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Establish a treatment plan that is both appropriate and effective for the client.


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Establish a treatment plan that is both appropriate and effective for the client.

Something to know about my approach is:

Creating a safe, collaborative, and non-judgmental space where I can meet clients where they currently stand. I use a therapeutic approach that is unique and specifically suited to the client. I also use EMDR when necessary.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Issues
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma
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Omodele Cordero remote and phone therapy in Florida
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Breanne Delvalle
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Explore the complexities that life brings. There are so may things that happen on a daily basis and this is the perfect place to discuss them. From work, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, childhood trauma and everything in between.


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Together, we will:

Explore the complexities that life brings. There are so may things that happen on a daily basis and this is the perfect place to discuss them. From work, family/relationship issues, self-esteem, childhood trauma and everything in between.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in the power of authenticity and meeting my clients where they are. I prioritize creating a laid-back and comfortable atmosphere in therapy, where laughter and lightness are as welcome as deep self-reflection.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Black Women
  • Couples
  • Mood Disorders
  • Relationships
  • Young Women
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