Black / African American therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Serving Black / African American
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others. I am also a State of Nevada Approved Primary and Secondary Supervisor for Marriage & Family Therapy and Clinical Professional Counselor Interns.
35 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Lori Karny LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and MSG, Masters in Gerontology
I have been in practice as a clinican for over 20 years and appreciate the opportunity and interaction developed within the therapeutic relationship. I value the opportunity to help people during a time of need, interpersonal challenges. During my career I have counseled children, youth, survivors of sexual/physical abuse. I was a Clinical Supervisor or Program Director at several non-profit organizations. I also worked at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Hospital in the Outpatient Adult Psychiatry Program where I provided psychotherapy for adults of all ages and diverse backgrounds. I have also counseled men and women with miltary service history, and volunteered to provide DACA students free therapy for 4 years through a unique program.
19 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
Integrative Psychotherapy Group is a Beverly Hills based practice dedicated to offering a myriad of psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We utilize contemporary psychodynamic principles to help clients address their concerns and take a depth-focused approach toward therapy. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, Psy.D
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing both in-person and teletherapy to individuals and couples in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health, grief counseling, and relationship issues. I am also a certified life coach and provide coaching for emotional wellness and peak performance. In addition, I conduct assessments and provide short-term and/or long-term comprehensive treatment, on a lien basis, for personal injury and worker’s compensation patients.
25 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Welcome to our practice. We have several excellent, experienced, culturally and linguistically diverse clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level. Come as you are. We’re here to help.
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Dana Fogel-Stark
Therapist, M.S., LMFT
Welcome to my profile. My name is Dana Fogel-Stark and I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist specializing in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders, Depressive Disorder and Couple/Relational Issues. I have been licensed as a psychotherapist for over 20 years and in full time private practice in the heart of Calabasas. My therapeutic approach is eclectic focused on both helping clients gain insight and awareness as to the origin and cause of their struggles as well as helping clients gain the tools and coping mechanisms needed to overcome their challenges. I believe that therapy is most effective when the therapeutic approach is tailored to the specific presenting issues that the client is facing. I create a personalized treatment approach with every new client based on their specific needs. I use Evidence Based Therapy to treat obsessive worries and ruminations, physical manifestations of anxiety, panic attacks, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and struggles with perfectionism/performance anxiety. My passion for using CBT is that I get to witness significant improvement with clients in a short period of time. In addition to CBT I also use Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention as well as teaching emotional intelligence in my work with clients. I look forward to working with you. Feel free to visit my website at Growwiththerapy.com
29 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Stephanie Sandoval - COLLECTIVE SPACE THERAPY
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Living in this world can sometimes feel overwhelming, confusing, and challenging. I will meet you wherever you’re at in life and provide a safe and supportive environment for health, healing, and recovery. I work with clients towards cultivating greater self-understanding, self-esteem, confidence and uncovering what is most meaningful and enriching to their existence.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Synapse Therapy and Healing | Alexis Collins, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW, LCSW
Hello! You can call me Lexi. I'm so glad you're taking this step. As a therapist, my greatest passion is helping people move from feeling overwhelmed and disconnected to feeling centered, stable, and deeply safe in themselves.
I hold a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California (USC) and have received specialized training in trauma-informed modalities such as CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, and attachment theory.
In addition to individual therapy, I have experience working in intensive outpatient programs (IOP), crisis intervention, and community-based services. I’ve supported individuals on probation, survivors of domestic violence, and those who have experienced exploitation or trafficking, offering trauma-informed care with compassion and respect. My background also includes supporting clients through major life transitions, postpartum adjustments, abandonment wounds, relational trauma, and the challenges of coping with borderline traits—especially the impact of stigma, misunderstanding, and invalidation that can deepen emotional wounds.
My clinical experience has taught me that true healing comes from a warm, attuned relationship. I approach every session with deep empathy and patience, tailoring our work to your unique needs. Ultimately, I'm here to support you in healing emotional pain, building resilience, and reclaiming your sense of agency in your own life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Ever After Individual and Family Therapy
Marriage and Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Ever After Therapy was born out of a deep belief that families and individuals can rewrite their stories, no matter how challenging the past has been. As a licensed marriage and family therapist, I’ve spent my career helping people navigate the complexities of relationships, mental health, and personal transformation. Our approach—rooted in evidence-based practices—centers on fostering connection, emotional resilience, and lasting change.
16 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Elnaz Mayeh (WellBeCounseling)
Marriage and Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, EMDR Trained
What makes my practice different is the realness I bring into the therapy space. I’m not here to “fix” you. I’m here to meet you exactly where you are, with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment. My approach is deeply humanistic, meaning I see you as a whole person, not just a diagnosis or set of problems. I keep it down to earth and authentic while helping you tap into your own strength, clarity, and resilience. Clients often tell me I’m the kind of therapist who’s real, relatable, and not afraid to go deep, because healing happens when we can be our full selves.
8 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)