Black / African American therapists in Simi Valley, CA
Browse Black / African American therapists in Simi Valley, California. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Marina Edelman | TrueMe Counseling
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
Marina Edelman, LMFT, specializes in helping couples rebuild trust, improve communication, and reconnect emotionally after conflict or betrayal. Using evidence-based, attachment-focused therapy, she provides practical tools that create real, lasting change in relationships. Marina offers couples therapy, affair recovery, and premarital counseling in Culver City, Westlake Village, and virtually throughout California.
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**Personal Statement**
I am deeply passionate about helping couples find their way back to connection, safety, and genuine partnership. In my work, I use the Gottman Method alongside attachment-based approaches to give couples clear, research-supported tools that strengthen communication and rebuild trust. Having been married for 30 years myself, I bring both professional expertise and real-life understanding to the complex, meaningful work of sustaining long-term love.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
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
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
Serving Black / African American
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
You might look like you have things together on the outside, but underneath, you can be left feeling stuck, low, or quietly unfulfilled. Maybe you find yourself repeating the same painful dynamics in your relationships, wondering why you can't seem to break the cycle. As a relational psychoanalyst, I listen to what lives beneath your words: the unspoken feelings and unconscious processes that run the show, behind the scenes. Whether we are untangling relationship dynamics or treating dreams like a "Jungian spelunking" expedition into your psyche, the pace is always collaborative, gentle, and anchored entirely in your real-life experiences.
I absolutely love what I do. I learn from my clients every single day. I practice in person in Los Angeles and am licensed in the states of CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I offer free Zoom consultations.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
Serving Black / African American
Patricia Alba
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
You can’t bring yourself to face your past trauma. You’ve been to countless self-help programs and created a self-care routine, but the past still torments you. Deep down, there’s something you can’t confront, a darkness that won’t relent. You’ve been isolating yourself from your friends and family because you’re afraid you’ve become a burden. You feel alone, tired all the time, and annoyed at yourself for not being “over it.”
Sometimes, we need to look backward in order to move forward. I can be your guide, bringing over 20 years of experience resolving past traumas. Using DBT, IFS, EMDR, Psychedelic Assisted Psychotherapy and psychodynamic treatments, we will explore why the past is still present for you, and through this exploration, we’ll find a new path forward. Find the path to peace you’ve been searching for. Learn how to build resilience and establish healthy connections with your loved ones. Call today for a free consultation to free yourself from the pain of the past and look forward to a better future.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
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.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Sharareh Namjoo
Marriage and Family Therapist, Doctor of Psychology
With 26 years of clinical experience, I provide compassionate, personalized therapy that looks beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. As a Doctor of Psychology, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified EMDR Therapist, and Certified Trauma Therapist, I help adults navigate trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and painful childhood experiences.
My approach integrates EMDR, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, hypnotherapy, and inner child work. Treatment is carefully paced and centered on emotional safety, trust, stabilization, and each client’s individual strengths and goals.
I offer culturally responsive, nonjudgmental telehealth therapy throughout California in English and Farsi. At Everlasting Positive Change, clients are welcomed with compassion and supported as they move toward healing, confidence, and meaningful change.
26 Years Experience
Online in Simi Valley, CA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Jag Soni
Psychologist, Ph.D., HSPP, PCC, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Finding the right therapist is about finding a space where you feel truly seen, understood, and empowered to change. My practice blends compassionate, relational support with a practical, goal-focused approach designed to help you move past feeling stuck and toward a life that feels authentic and manageable. We won’t just talk about the challenges you’re facing; we will work together to uncover root causes and foster the internal shifts necessary for lasting resilience and mental clarity. Whether you are navigating a difficult life transition or seeking a deeper sense of peace, I provide a safe, expert environment—available exclusively through secure telehealth—to honor your unique story and guide you toward a thriving future. If you’re ready to experience a measurable transformation in your well-being, I invite you to reach out to schedule your first appointment.
36 Years Experience
Online in Simi Valley, CA (Online Only)
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.
20 Years Experience
Online in Simi Valley, CA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Cassidy Blair, PSY.D.
Psychologist, B.A., M.A., Psy.D.
I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), crisis intervention therapy, and interpersonal therapy with a focus on anxiety, addiction, depression, and relationship issues. My goal is to help you improve your quality of life, dramatically, so that you enjoy your life much more fully.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
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.
30 Years Experience
In-Person Near Simi Valley, CA
Online in Simi Valley, CA
Black / African American therapists in Simi Valley, CA Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Simi Valley, CA average 17 years of experience and charge around $222 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (74%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$222
Accept insurance
42%
Offer sliding scale
49%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 55% |
In Person and Online |
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| 45% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 60% | Stress |
| 57% | Loss or Grief |
| 54% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 57% | Teen |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 77% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 71% | Men |