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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 Sumter, the suburbs of Sumter, other nearby places such as Columbia, Florence, or anywhere else in South Carolina, 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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Practical guidance and individualized support to promote health and wellness. An empathetic approach to foster a collaborative patient-provider relationship to help overcome limiting beliefs, adopt an active lifestyle, and live mindfully.


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Practical guidance and individualized support to promote health and wellness. An empathetic approach to foster a collaborative patient-provider relationship to help overcome limiting beliefs, adopt an active lifestyle, and live mindfully.

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I observed how many patients ignore the body-mind connection, which can lead to mental health challenges. With compassionate advice and evidence-based psychotherapy, patients can develop coping strategies to counter everyday stressors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Nutrition
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sadness
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Compassion
  • Social Anxiety
  • Surgery
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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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.

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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.

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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief
  • Panic Attacks
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Compassion
  • Trauma
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Melissa Hall
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Together we will explore how your concerns affect your sense of self, affect the way you function at home, work, and with others.


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Together we will explore how your concerns affect your sense of self, affect the way you function at home, work, and with others.

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During the first few sessions, I will work with you to define the flow, rhythm, and level of direction that is helpful for your therapy journey. Together we will create a treatment plan that works best for you.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Acute Stress
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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Together, we'll dissect the factors piece by piece, focusing on the root cause to solve the issues in their entirety.


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Together, we'll dissect the factors piece by piece, focusing on the root cause to solve the issues in their entirety.

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As a therapist, I focus on a holistic approach because more often than not, there is never just one factor contributing to our issues, but a variety of factors stemming from different areas of our lives.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adoption
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Coaching
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress
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Teresa Harris
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Discuss a wide range of challenges and successes. Therapy is more than solving problems. It's also about acknowledging small to large victories. I encourage self compassion, self care, creating & enforcing healthy personal and professional boundaries


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Discuss a wide range of challenges and successes. Therapy is more than solving problems. It's also about acknowledging small to large victories. I encourage self compassion, self care, creating & enforcing healthy personal and professional boundaries

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach to therapy is person centered. Every experience is specific to each person or couple. People feel validate on my sessions. I focus heavily on building a rapport.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Couples
  • Grief
  • Racial Trauma
  • Trauma
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