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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 Tacoma, Central, Eastside Enact, Fircrest, or even Newtacoma, 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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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...
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Tanisha Harris
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I will help you with understanding, managing your symptoms, improving self-esteem, healing yourself, and relationships with others by understanding your inner self. Facing your problems can be scary, which is only temporary, and worth it in the end.


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I will help you with understanding, managing your symptoms, improving self-esteem, healing yourself, and relationships with others by understanding your inner self. Facing your problems can be scary, which is only temporary, and worth it in the end.

Something to know about my approach is:

I use a strengths-based and relational approach to create a healthy life by integrating a variety of modalities, including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Let’s work together to create the life you want.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Coping Skills
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Family Conflict
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Relationship Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Self Care
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress-Related Disorders
  • Suicidal Ideation
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Shanea McDaniel
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By working together we are able to determine one's goals, make a plan and provide encouragement and accountability on the journey towards having better mental health.


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By working together we are able to determine one's goals, make a plan and provide encouragement and accountability on the journey towards having better mental health.

Something to know about my approach is:

I have several psychotherapy techniques that I can use to help my clients reach their goals. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy are the primary techniques that may be used during a session.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • BIPOC
  • Depression
  • Mental Disorders
  • Polyamory
  • Sex Therapy
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Dr. Kimberly Cochran
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~ see it through !


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~ see it through !

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~ "it doesn't get any better than MOOD BY KIM!"

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Agoraphobia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Medication
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • Chronic Illness
  • Cigarettes and Smoking
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Empty Nest
  • Grief
  • Hoarding
  • Human Trafficking
  • Immigrants
  • Job Stress
  • Life Transitions
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Regulation
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Diagnosis
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Smoking Cessation
  • Social Isolation
  • Stress
  • Stress Eating
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Work Stress
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Dr. Kimberly Cochran remote and phone therapy in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, New Mexico, New York, Washington
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Keyndra Lewis
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How to learn from the past without letting it define us, how to communicate effectively with respect to self and others, how to allow the change we want in our lives, to identify realistic goals and work towards achieving them.


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How to learn from the past without letting it define us, how to communicate effectively with respect to self and others, how to allow the change we want in our lives, to identify realistic goals and work towards achieving them.

Something to know about my approach is:

My experience 10+ years in field has ranged from supporting partnerships in all stages Choosing to move forward to single life after separation, with or with out children or dependents, can be challenging. I am trauma informed.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Co-Parenting
  • Couples
  • Life Transitions
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
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Keyndra Lewis remote and phone therapy in Connecticut, Washington