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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 Lakewood, the suburbs of Lakewood, other nearby places such as Cleveland, Parma, or anywhere else in Ohio, 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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Janice Stenson
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My goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. I want to help you overcome the barriers interfering with your success and happiness.


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My goal in helping you is twofold: to achieve insight into what you need to grow and develop the skills to attain it. I want to help you overcome the barriers interfering with your success and happiness.

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As Navy Veteran and a Licensed Social Worker, with over ten years of experience My therapy style is compassionate, and solution focused. I utilize many evidence-based interventions models of therapy. Experience with diverse population.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictions
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Chronic Stress
  • Crisis
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Mood Disorders
  • Mood Swings
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Distress
  • Self-Acceptance
  • Self-Harm
  • Stress Eating
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Suicide loss
  • Teenagers
  • Trauma
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Women Veterans
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Adam Qin
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have a thorough assessment of what happened to you in the past and what brings you here at the moment. And focus on what bothers you the most, then discover all the reasons. So you can gain a full understanding of yourself, and be powerful.


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have a thorough assessment of what happened to you in the past and what brings you here at the moment. And focus on what bothers you the most, then discover all the reasons. So you can gain a full understanding of yourself, and be powerful.

Something to know about my approach is:

What bothers your mind impacts your body! We validate you from a neurological, psychological, pathological, and physiological perspective. So you can see that what you experienced and what happened to you are very understandable, and we can help!

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Academic Issues
  • Addictions
  • Adolescent Anxiety
  • Adolescent Risk Behaviors
  • Adolescents
  • Adult ADHD
  • Alcohol
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Binge Eating
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Child Abuse
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Child or Adolescent Therapy
  • Children of Divorce
  • Complex Trauma
  • Confidence
  • Coping Skills
  • Cultural Trauma
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • Gay
  • Gender Transition
  • Grief
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Insomnia and Sleep Problems
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Mood Disorders
  • Nonbinary Gender Identity
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Parent-Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial or Ethnic Identity
  • Racial Trauma
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Trauma
  • School Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Separation
  • Sex Addiction
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Video Game Addiction
  • Work Stress
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Cleavon Matthews
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roll up our sleeves and get down to business to hit your goals. We'll shine a light on what you're already great at, knock down what's holding you back, and whip up some solid, real-world strategies for you to live your most satisfying life.


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roll up our sleeves and get down to business to hit your goals. We'll shine a light on what you're already great at, knock down what's holding you back, and whip up some solid, real-world strategies for you to live your most satisfying life.

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I make sure therapy fits you just right, focusing on what you want, what you like, what you know, and what you're good at.

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  • Addictions
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Life Adjustment
  • Trauma
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Alisha Gilmore
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we will explore options that will work best for you. I will help you understand the root cause of your struggles. You will be provided with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges in a healthy way.


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we will explore options that will work best for you. I will help you understand the root cause of your struggles. You will be provided with the necessary tools to help you face and overcome these challenges in a healthy way.

Something to know about my approach is:

I utilize CBT and solution focused practices. The emphasis here is on finding solutions to current problems and focusing on future wellness rather than past hurts. The goal is teaching new skills to promote emotional and mental well-being.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationships
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Together, we'll explore self-discovery, heal wounds, and re-empower you to grow. By addressing the "Is it me?" question, we'll identify and transform the aspects of your life causing unhappiness.


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Together, we'll explore self-discovery, heal wounds, and re-empower you to grow. By addressing the "Is it me?" question, we'll identify and transform the aspects of your life causing unhappiness.

Something to know about my approach is:

I provide more than just support; I collaborate with you to identify tools for your unique journey. By understanding your life, culture, and identity, we tailor strategies to address your challenges effectively, ensuring you feel change in your life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Children of Immigrants
  • Confidence
  • Depression
  • Family Trauma
  • Friendships
  • Life Transitions
  • Marriage
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Understanding
  • Stress
  • Third Culture Kids
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