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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 Olympia, the suburbs of Olympia, other nearby places such as Lakewood, Puyallup, or anywhere else in Washington, 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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Ariel Ferguson, Psy.D.
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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.


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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.

Something to know about my approach is:

I start each session with "what is present with you today?". I genuinely care about your wellbeing and want to know how I can support you. We will identify goals, explore current stressors, and work together towards your personal healing journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem
  • Trauma
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Ariel Ferguson, Psy.D. 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...
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Ajunwa Nwogu
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We will uncover knowledge & skills you have acquired from your lived experience (strengths) & apply them in achieving your goals. My approach is a mix of narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, polyvagal theory-based therapy, etc.


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We will uncover knowledge & skills you have acquired from your lived experience (strengths) & apply them in achieving your goals. My approach is a mix of narrative therapy, mindfulness, somatic practices, polyvagal theory-based therapy, etc.

Something to know about my approach is:

I guide clients on working with their autonomic nervous system, which is the base of our self-healing mechanism, rather than going against it. We would do embodying & mindfulness practices as well as talk therapy to bring about the life you hope for.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Ajunwa Nwogu 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, North Carolina, North...
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Ivy Turner
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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.


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During our work together, we will map out your narrative story and the influences that are a part of it. You will learn more about yourself and grow the skills you have while learning new ones, I would love to help you on your journey.

Something to know about my approach is:

While my primary approach is narrative therapy I also incorporate Family Systems therapy as well as Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT). This combination of approaches allows for me to understand the relationships and influences in the client's life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Friendships
  • Identity
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Adjustment
  • Queer
  • Racial Justice
  • Racial Trauma
  • Racism
  • Relationship Skills
  • Self-Image
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Workers
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Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele
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Talk about our changing world. Post-Pandemic. Discuss your current stressors, struggles, and life transitions. I'll help you navigate through these issues, feel less alone, support you, and how to manage it all.


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Talk about our changing world. Post-Pandemic. Discuss your current stressors, struggles, and life transitions. I'll help you navigate through these issues, feel less alone, support you, and how to manage it all.

Something to know about my approach is:

My practice is tailored specifically to you as my client because you are your best expert. Together we explore the best practices that would work to improve both your symptoms and the functional impact associated with your diagnosis.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Issues
  • Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Men
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Schizophrenia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Women
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Dr. Olajumoke Akinyele remote and phone therapy in Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Washington
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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.

Something to know about my approach is:

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...