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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 Brownsville, the suburbs of Brownsville, other nearby places such as Pharr, Harlingen, or anywhere else in Texas, 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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Justin Owens
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Together we will explore how our mistaken beliefs about self impact stress responses, emotional reactions, shifts in mood, and the way we engage or disengage with life. A negative self-concept will show-up in the way that we interact with the world.


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Together we will explore how our mistaken beliefs about self impact stress responses, emotional reactions, shifts in mood, and the way we engage or disengage with life. A negative self-concept will show-up in the way that we interact with the world.

Something to know about my approach is:

I would refer to myself as a motivator for my client! Viewing presenting concerns from a discouraged view I use psychoeducation and lots of encouragement to help clients shift their perspective-based beliefs around self, others, and the world.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • Loneliness
  • Masculinity
  • Overachievers
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Worth
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
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Shatavia Thomas
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Collaborate to enhance the quality of treatment.


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Collaborate to enhance the quality of treatment.

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I utilizes a blend of Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Solution Focus Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Psychoeducational methods. I support individuals to improve their well-being that are willing to achieve goals.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Situational Stress
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Work-Life Balance
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Rachel Morris
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As a LPC, I aim to guide clients through their unique concerns, helping them understand various aspects of their experiences. Using proven techniques, we'll work together to tap into their strengths and develop new resources for desired changes


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As a LPC, I aim to guide clients through their unique concerns, helping them understand various aspects of their experiences. Using proven techniques, we'll work together to tap into their strengths and develop new resources for desired changes

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Now with over 10 years of experience in the field of counseling, Rachel focuses on supporting adults, teens, and adolescents on navigating grief and loss, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, and corresponding changes in identity and relationships.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • School Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma
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Brandy Porche
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Reduce stress and improve overall well-being. We'll discuss practical ways to solve current problems while learning how past experiences shape your views and responses. I believe that insight into your patterns starts the healing process.


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Reduce stress and improve overall well-being. We'll discuss practical ways to solve current problems while learning how past experiences shape your views and responses. I believe that insight into your patterns starts the healing process.

Something to know about my approach is:

I help people navigate their uncomfortable truths so that comfortable lies are no longer perpetuated. I help dysfunctional families, couples, and individuals heal from dysfunctional ways of relating to themselves and those they choose to love.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult Children of Narcissistic Parents
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Management
  • Attachment Disorders
  • Attachment Issues
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
  • Narcissistic Abuse
  • Shame
  • Teenagers
  • Young Men
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Roxanne Collins
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We will work together to determine needs, goals, and areas of concern you have, and then develop a plan to address these areas. Our time together is your time and it will be a flexible format that is purposeful in the present moment that we engage.


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Together, we will:

We will work together to determine needs, goals, and areas of concern you have, and then develop a plan to address these areas. Our time together is your time and it will be a flexible format that is purposeful in the present moment that we engage.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is person centered, so it is catered to the needs of each individual client. I utilize research based theories in an accessible way that allows my clients to feel comfortable while I guide them through in a non threatening way.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
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