Online Black / African American therapists in California
Browse online Black / African American therapists in California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Claire Vines, Psy.D., Psychologist / Licensed /Psychotherapy / Psychoanalytic/
Marriage and Family Therapist, Marriage, Couples, LMFT. Psy.D. Trauma-Focused CBT
Online Telehealth sessions are offered upon request at a reduced fees.
Telehealth Zoom, Facetime, and phone counseling is also available. Please call or text: (310)882-1283
21 Years Experience
In-Person in Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Online in United Kingdom, Alaska, Arizona, California,
Multiple Canadian Provinces
British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Ontario, Quebec
Serving Black / African American
Mary Karlan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Work
Too busy to get into the office? No worries! I am an experienced online therapist who offers Telehealth sessions via TheraNest which is a secure and HIPAA complient platform. I have had great success in treating busy executives, college students, and busy moms! No more excuses! Start your journey to achieve mental health wellness today!
14 Years Experience
Online in Multiple States
California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New York
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Erin Gienger
Marriage and Family Therapist, Pre-licensed AMFT
I provide a safe space for clients to process whatever emotions or responses they may be experiencing. I have over 3,500 hours of experience doing therapy with various types of clients. I recently graduated from an MFT program and have enjoyed interacting with a new set of clients. I am particularly interested in working with clients who have had trauma, abuse, or difficulty with life transitions. I make myself available to give clients the ability to process their lives in a new way. If you believe I could be a good fit for you as your therapist, please get in touch with me.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in San Jose, CA 95126
Online in California
Serving Black / African American
Monica M. Huston
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Hello! Welcome to Irvine Family Counseling, a trusted home for the mental wellness and spiritual flourishing of individuals, couples and families. As a top-rated center for personal growth and transformation, we make it our priority to provide the most innovative, comprehensive and effective treatment available on the market. We collect the best practices from a variety of approaches and use our unique skill-sets to help you achieve a positive treatment outcome. Inspired by our own journey’s of personal success with mental wellness, we want you to experience the same joy and more. We are interdisciplinary, dual-degree therapists with extensive training backgrounds in the area of trauma, anxiety/depression, relationships and personality disorders. We distinguish ourselves from other centers in that we are psychoanalytically trained, working together in a team-based approach, and come united in our background of faith.
9 Years Experience
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92618
Online in California
Serving Black / African American
Practical Psychology, Inc.
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Therapy That Fits the Way You Think
Life can feel overwhelming, even for the strongest among us. If you’re feeling stuck, scattered, or misunderstood, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
I’m Dr. David Shoup, a licensed psychologist who helps people harness their unique ways of thinking—whether fast, intuitive, deeply focused, or hard to manage—and turn them into strengths. Together, we’ll build habits, improve relationships, and create real momentum toward the life you want.
Virtual therapy available in 44 states.
6 Years Experience
Online in California,
PSYPACT states
Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, CNMI, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Mary Mallinson Therapy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California-based LCSW offering virtual trauma therapy for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I specialize in EMDR therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and somatic therapy to support healing from childhood trauma, attachment wounds, and family of origin issues. I offer both weekly therapy and EMDR therapy intensives for deeper, focused trauma work. Sessions are available via telehealth throughout California.
5 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Rich Painter, M.S.
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Are you wanting the benefits of counseling with a trusted, licensed therapist in the safety and comfort of your own home without having to waste time and money traveling to and from an office? I offer secure, HIPAA compliant, professional online counseling to help get you to where you want to be without any unnecessary obstacles.
Top 5 Benefits of Online Counseling:
1. Convenience of saving you time. No more battling traffic and long distance drives with a busy schedule.
2. Comfort of your own space. You can get cozy and don't have to be afraid of going to a new place.
3. Anonymity of not being seen by people. No more worrying about what others might think.
4. Saves you money on gas to and from a destination on a weekly basis.
5. Allows for counseling sessions with remotely located loved ones who may be overseas or across the country.
To inquire about scheduling an appointment, email: skycounselingcenter@gmail.com or text or call: 904-800-8553
14 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
We offer in-person, telephone, TELEPSYCH and virtual meetings to all clients, 7 days a week in California, Virginia, and Washington D.C
18 Years Experience
In-Person in Beverly Hills, CA 90212
In-Person in Irvine, CA 92612
Online in California, Virginia, Washington, D.C.
Serving Black / African American
Eliana Kohanzad
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDR
In effort to make therapy more accessible and convenient, I offer video counseling utilizing a secure, HIPPA compliant online platform to bridge the barriers that are getting in the way of in person sessions.
8 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Grace Akopyan
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT #145795
Christian Therapy with Grace was founded by Altagracia Akopyan also known as Grace. Therapy with Grace understand that it can became difficult to find a therapist that is both experienced enough to see clients requiring different needs while still having the availability to meet clients sooner than later in person and online. In effort to change the standard in the mental health field, Therapy with Grace was created. At Therapy with Grace, clients can book same week appointments, find a therapist that you feel comfortable with by booking a complimentary intro session who shares your similar beliefs and values.
12 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Lauree Berger Turman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW 22044, LCSW 098456-01
Getting 'unstuck' and moving forward to the life you imagine, the life you are worthy of is the primary goal of therapy. We can do it!
31 Years Experience
In-Person in Manhattan, NY 10023
Online in California, New York
Serving Black / African American
Chris 'Bucky' Bateman
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant online couples therapy and individual counseling for clients throughout California. Telehealth sessions are conducted via confidential video and provide the same quality of care as in-person appointments with the added flexibility of joining from wherever you are. Online therapy is ideal for busy couples, those who value privacy, or anyone who wants consistent support without the constraints of a fixed location. We work with individuals, couples, families, and teens via telehealth throughout California.
21 Years Experience
In-Person in San Diego, CA 92037
Online in California
Serving Black / African American
Dr. M at Insight Thoughts Psychotherapy Services (ITPS) Inc
Licensed Professional Counselor, EdD, LPCC
When anxiety, low mood, or past experiences begin to shape how you think, relate, and move through the world, it can start to feel like you are living on edge. In my practice, I help people slow that internal noise, understand where it comes from, and learn how to respond with more clarity and choice. My work is focused on giving you tools and insight that support real change, so your emotions no longer run your life and you can move forward with more stability and direction.
7 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Debbie Cherry
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
I help couples communicate better, handle conflict without damaging the relationship, and build a more secure partnership using practical, attachment-informed tools. If you’re ready to get back on the same page... Email me to book a free consultation.
22 Years Experience
In-Person in San Francisco, CA 94131
In-Person in Austin, TX 78701
Online in California, Florida, Texas
Serving Black / African American
Douglairian psychology apc
Marriage and Family Therapist, Lmft
Hi! Dr. Roger Douglas, PsyD, LMFT 124878 here. I am a psychologist, and licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a USMC Veteran. I offer mental health services to Individual, Families, Couples and Groups using evidence-based practices. The theoretical approach I utilize will depend on your presenting problems. Some of these approaches are, Cognitive Theories, Post Modern Theories, Psychodynamic Theories, Client Centered Theories, Systems, E.M.D.R.. and more...
5 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Higher Sights Counseling
Counselor/Therapist
Higher Sights Counseling has over 120 therapists and 4 medication providers. We take most all insurance including Medicare and Medicaid. Book online with your perfect fit instantly on our website at www.HigherSightsCounseling.com today!
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Denver, CO 80227
In-Person in Lakewood, CO 80227
Online in Multiple States
California, Colorado, Florida, Tennessee, Texas
Serving Black / African American
Shirley Johnson,
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, CYT
I provide online therapy in California for Black and POC adults and couples seeking support with trauma, communication issues, relationship challenges, codependency, caretaking stress, and sexual concerns. My virtual therapy practice blends psychodynamic therapy, relational work, Gestalt techniques, and certified sex therapy to help you understand patterns, strengthen emotional connection, and build healthier intimacy. Sessions are warm, culturally responsive, and direct — designed to help you heal, improve communication, and feel more confident, authentic, and fully alive in your relationships and daily life.
11 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Jen Bachtold
Psychologist, Ph.D., Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor-II (CADC-II), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Specialist in Anger Management
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist, a CADC-II (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor), a Certified Specialist in Anger Management, and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional.
11 Years Experience
Online in California
(Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Amenah Arman
Therapist, MS-CLINICAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, Nationally Certified Counselor
I offer trauma-informed online therapy for founders, creatives, and high-capacity professionals experiencing burnout, anxiety, and chronic pressure. Integrating narrative therapy and nervous system regulation, our work addresses the deeper patterns driving overwork and stress. Together, we create the conditions for steadiness, clarity, and sustainable success without relying on burnout or constant adrenaline.
7 Years Experience
Serving Black / African American
Dr. David Shapiro
Psychologist, California Licensed Psychologist (License# PSY17495)
Master-Level Telehealth: A Seamless, Data-Informed Virtual Practice
Online therapy should offer the exact same depth, privacy, and clinical presence as sitting in an office together—with the added ease and flexibility of secure virtual care.
I have spent over eight years specializing in online psychotherapy for adults. My journey in telehealth began on high-volume platforms like BetterHelp, where I mastered the unique nuances of digital engagement and secure text/messaging communication. Over time, my online practice evolved to offer a highly sophisticated, multi-platform ecosystem designed to make high-quality care accessible, frictionless, and personalized.
Cutting-Edge Technology Meets Human Presence
To deliver an exceptional experience, I integrate state-of-the-art tools directly into our clinical work:
Session Focus & Self-Awareness: I was an early adopter and beta tester for Upheal, an AI-driven clinical platform. Beyond streamlining administrative work, Upheal acts as an ongoing feedback mirror—helping me track session dynamics, deepen my clinical intentionality, and remain fully present with you rather than distracted by taking notes.
Data-Informed Care & Outcome Tracking: Through my work with specialized care networks like Grow Therapy and Headway, I utilize routine measurement-based care. By tracking symptom trends, quality-of-life metrics, and your real-time feedback on our therapeutic alliance, we ensure that our work remains strategic, transparent, and responsive to your actual progress.
Hassle-Free Financial Flexibility: For clients utilizing out-of-network benefits, I integrate Thrizer to remove the traditional burdens of insurance reimbursement. Through Thrizer's Pay Only Your Share option, you don't have to pay full cash rates upfront and wait weeks for reimbursement checks; you simply pay your estimated out-of-pocket share at the time of your session, while we handle automated claim filings on your behalf.
Whether we connect through in-network coverage options or a tailored out-of-network agreement, my goal is simple: to provide encrypted, frictionless, and deeply personalized teletherapy that respects your time and empowers your growth from anywhere in California.
26 Years Experience