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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 St. Louis Park, the suburbs of St. Louis Park, other nearby places such as Minneapolis, Plymouth, or anywhere else in Minnesota, 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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Lydia Sherman
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Lydia is qualified to treat common and complex mental health concerns. So, bring any question you may have because she would genuinely enjoy talking with you about them.


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Lydia is qualified to treat common and complex mental health concerns. So, bring any question you may have because she would genuinely enjoy talking with you about them.

Something to know about my approach is:

She doesn’t “push” meds. In fact, she works with clients to have them on the minimum effective dosage for the shortest duration necessary. She also spends as much time as is needed to inform, explain, and collaborate with clients.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Depression
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
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Chantelle Jordan
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Together we will get to the very root of what has been causing pain and suffering, so that we can better understand you, increase self-compassion and push you to be your most authentic self.


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Together we will get to the very root of what has been causing pain and suffering, so that we can better understand you, increase self-compassion and push you to be your most authentic self.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a multitude of techniques that integrate your personal spirituality, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative exposure therapy, brainspotting as well as holistic approaches to heal your mind, body and spirit. Every part of your being matters.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Adults
  • Anxiety
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Men
  • Black Women
  • Cancer
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Elder Care Issues
  • End of Life
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Medical Trauma
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial Trauma
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationships
  • Religious Identity
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma
  • Young Adults
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Shawna Belcher
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You can expect to explore your thoughts and emotions openly, while we work collaboratively to meet specific therapeutic goals or navigate solutions and answers to targeted problems.


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You can expect to explore your thoughts and emotions openly, while we work collaboratively to meet specific therapeutic goals or navigate solutions and answers to targeted problems.

Something to know about my approach is:

I take a client-centered approach to therapy, meaning that I am non-directive but supportive. I see clients as the experts of themselves and my therapeutic role is to help guide and support you in achieving psychological congruence.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Trauma
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Social-Emotional Learning
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Dr. Speshal Walker Gautier
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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.


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Address issues that impact how you show up in life and your relationships. I integrate my relational style with culturally-responsive, scientifically backed approaches to help people examine and change unhelpful patterns that are not serving them.

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Therapy is about change. I will support you and assist you in identifying and changing the patterns that are not serving you. I approach therapy with an integrative approach, combining relational and cognitive-behavioral techniques.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Couples
  • Gender Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationships
  • Stress
  • Trauma
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Dr. Speshal  Walker Gautier  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Y...
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Dr. Vince
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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.


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I ask clients, “if you had a magic wand how would you use it to change your life?” Responses highlight the gap between what men want and what they have. I help you navigate this gap by identifying/addressing barriers to creating the life you want.

Something to know about my approach is:

I'm committed to the mental health and general wellness of Black men. This approach, along with my formal training and lived experience, arms me with the ability to meet Black men where they are and help navigate them toward their desired goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Black Men
  • Depression
  • Men
  • Relationships
  • Sexuality
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Dr. Vince  remote and phone therapy in Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Caro...