Black / African American therapists in Chicago, Illinois IL
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Serving Black / African American
Dr. Kimberly E. Johnson
Psychologist, PsyD, HSPP, APIT
I specialize in helping individuals overcome trauma, anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD, grief and other issues due everyday life challenges. I provide individual therapy to a diverse adult population and all races, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and cultures are welcome! Call today or schedule a free consultation at worldviewtherapy.com to start your journey to the life you want and deserve.
19 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr Calvin Young
Counselor/Therapist, PhD, LCPC
My work begins with you. For over two decades, in different locations I have set out to use the power of the spoken word to help those who struggle with psychological and emotional issues. I have not perfected the art of therapy as yet -still trying! I promise to always deploy the best thinking and scientific research in behavior change, and brain support dynamics and technologies to help you to optimize your potential and live your best emotional life.
30 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Mun & Mind Therapy PLLC
Psychologist
At Mun & Mind, we understand that no two stories are the same. That's why we offer therapy that is personalized, culturally responsive, and grounded in genuine human connection. Our team is passionate about creating a space where clients can explore challenges, heal from past experiences, strengthen relationships, and reconnect with themselves in a way that feels authentic and empowering. We believe that therapy is not about fixing who you are—it's about helping you better understand yourself and build the life you want to live. If you're ready to invest in your wellbeing, we're here to support you every step of the way.
2 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Online Therapy for Anxiety, Burnout & Life Transitions -AZ, IL, OH
Counselor/Therapist, LPC, LCPC
You’ve spent years being the strong one the person others rely on but lately the pressure has been building, and it’s getting harder to hold everything together. I help overwhelmed professionals, caregivers, and women move from survival mode into clarity, balance, and emotional resilience. My work centers on helping you live from purpose, not pressure, using a warm, collaborative, evidence‑based approach.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
XaHara A. MeGod
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LCPC, R-DMT, CPT
We will delicately explore patterns held within the body to support emotional release, deeper self-understanding, and lasting healing.
8 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Summer Stewart, PsyD
Pre-Licensed Professional, PsyD
I help women—especially Black and Brown women—find relief from anxiety, self-doubt, and emotional overwhelm. If you’re tired of carrying everything on your own, therapy with me is a space to finally breathe, feel seen, and reconnect with who you are underneath the stress. Together, we’ll work through the pain, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build the confidence to move forward. You don’t have to hold it all alone anymore. You’re in the right place.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Merrisa Dawn Santos
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTMHP, CCTP
In the intricate tapestry of our lives, the pursuit of happiness, safety, and love is a universal quest. Yet, for many, the journey toward emotional wellness is fraught with challenges beyond their control. Trauma, familial history, and the burdens of life can cast shadows that obscure life's inherent beauty. I believe that each individual deserves to uncover, rediscover, and reclaim life's joy and purpose.
As a compassionate and dedicated psychoanalytical therapist, I aim to guide you through this transformative process with warmth and understanding. Through welcoming and conversational counseling services, I aim to create a space where you can explore the intricate connections between your mind, body, and spirit. This holistic approach seeks to assist you in reconnecting with your higher purpose, allowing you to navigate life unburdened by emotional pain.
5 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Wayne G. Siegel, PhD, ABPP
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology
I have over 34 years of experience working as a clinical psychologist. The bulk of my career was spent at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System, where I provided comprehensive, evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention for a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, adjustment disorders, substance use, sleep, chronic pain, personality disorders, and psychosis. In addition to my clinical work, I served as the overall Director of Training for the APA-accredited doctoral internship and postdoctoral residency training programs. Throughout my tenure in this position, I have had the honor of providing clinical supervision and mentorship to over 300 psychology interns and postdoctoral residents.
Since retiring from my position at the VA, I have continued to…
- Maintain a private practice providing individual psychotherapy and psychological assessment
- Serve in several volunteer leadership roles involved in the national management and coordination of psychology training and education and the overall profession of psychology
- Serve on the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners
- Serve as an adjunct professor at the University of Minnesota's Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program
- Teach graduate-level courses at local psychology doctoral programs
On a more personal note, I have a passion for travel and the thrill of discovering new culinary adventures and restaurants. Cooking, art, and photography are creative outlets that I cherish, along with a love for nature and outdoor activities. My commitment to health and an active lifestyle is evident in my lifelong engagement with endurance sports, including marathon running, cycling, ironman triathlons, and hiking. These activities not only challenge me physically but also provide a strong sense of accomplishment and joy.
My practice is anchored in the belief that my clients are more than just their symptoms or diagnoses. I collaborate closely with them to thoroughly understand their unique struggles and customize a treatment approach that utilizes proven methods to address their specific needs. My objective is to apply my years of knowledge and expertise to every individual I assist.
I have extensive experience working with adults from diverse ethnic, racial, gender, sexual, and religious backgrounds. Additionally, I have developed specialized skills to address the unique challenges faced by healthcare professionals.
33 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Joanna Vergoth
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, NCPsyA
I am a licensed psychotherapist with over 27 years of experience providing trauma-focused, psychodynamic psychotherapy to adults with complex trauma histories. I am particularly attuned to issues of relational trauma, attachment disturbances, abuse recovery, psychosexual health, anxiety disorders, and binge eating. My practice is culturally responsive and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience and identity. Therapy with me is collaborative, paced with care, and grounded in deep attunement. I believe symptoms are adaptations to overwhelming experiences. I help clients understand how past experiences shape present patterns, transform trauma-shaped beliefs, and reconnect with their inner strength and authenticity. If you are ready for profound healing, I would be honored to work with you
27 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Best Therapies, Inc.
Therapist
An inclusive group practice of Emotion Experts, Trauma-Informed Therapists, Gender Guides, and Sex-Positive Relationship Nerds, here to help.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60618
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Serving Black / African American
Danielle Jones
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I understand that seeking change or trying something different can be difficult. I enjoy working alongside my clients to help each individual achieve their therapy goals in a way that feels comfortable for them. By using an empathetic and client centered approach, I support and encourage my clients to focus on their strengths to overcome life’s challenges.
9 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Pavan Prasad
Psychiatrist, M.D.
Dr. Prasad specializes in treating mood disorders and Adult ADHD . He use a holistic approach, treating the full person rather than just symptoms. Dr. Prasad helps to treat treat mood, self-esteem, and concentration problems, as well as working with more diffuse issues around identity, interpersonal
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Serving Black / African American
The Adult ADHD Clinic
Psychologist, Psyd, PsyPact
The Adult ADHD Clinic offers a streamlined approach to meeting your psychological testing needs. Whether you are seeking clarification regarding a diagnosis of ADHD, require a report for academic accommodations, or are in need of an updated report based on changing needs, The Adult ADHD Clinic is your answer. We are PsyPact certified and our tele-assessment services are available in 43 states.
14 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Taking the step to seek support is a courageous move, and I want to applaud you for it. I know everyone has a different story, and I'm here to honor and respect yours. As your therapist, my focus is on creating a collaborative and caring space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions. In our sessions, we can delve into your experiences, tackle obstacles, discover fresh perspectives, and uncover the strengths within you. Being a black woman, I recognize the significance of your identity and am dedicated to honoring each person’s story.
17 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Nostos Psychotherapy
Psychologist, PsyD
We provide affirming care for 2slgbtqia+ and bipoc individuals, grounded in feminist ideals, we strive to provide a space that is welcoming and empathic for all individuals.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60661
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Serving Black / African American
Reginald K. Riggins
Psychologist, PhD
My practice uses evidence-based techniques to assist those with mental health concerns. I provide an informative and collaborative approach to help potential clients reach both their short-term and long-term goals. I believe in skill building as an important aspect of achieving sustained change.
7 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Alyssa Lorenzo
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Trauma, grief, and disconnection may shape us, but they don’t define us. We can free ourselves from the shame and guilt we’ve inherited by asking for and accepting care from our community, because healing happens when we are in connection with others. I partner with folks, exploring how past experiences impact their well-being and relationship dynamics to find their bespoke path toward healing. Together, we’ll untangle patterns rooted in pain, rebuild trust, and foster self-compassion. Therapy is a space to unburden yourself and create a life of deeper meaning and connection. Let’s begin your healing journey together.
I strive to create a warm, reflective, and supportive space where authenticity is practiced. Laughter and playfulness are some of the ways I like to build a connection with clients! Whatever brings you to therapy is reason enough, and I’m honored to hear your story. I invite you to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation to see if we're a good fit!
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60640
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Serving Black / African American
Nefertiti Nowell
Therapist, Dr.
While a person can feel better after a good talk with a friend or relative, for moderate or severe emotional distress, this relief is only temporary. Talking with a trained listener helps alleviate emotional distress for good. The clinicians in our practice are trained and ready to help you.
26 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60611
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Serving Black / African American
Balanced Awakening PC
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologists
We are all about empowering women through psychotherapy! Our primary physical location is in Chicago + we're providing online therapy to clients across the states of Illinois and Florida.
12 Years Experience
In-Person in Chicago, IL 60613
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois
Serving Black / African American
Empowered Wellbeing, Trauma/Complex Trauma (CPTSD), Dissociation and Addiction Recovery Care
Life Coach, view my credentials online at: www.recoveringfromwithin.com/credentialslongform
We started our practice supporting Adult Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse to recover from the effects of their abuse and complex grief, and continue to center that care. Our practice includes support for trauma, complex trauma, dissociation, associated and co-occurring health and chronic health needs, anxiety, depression, addiction, personality disorders. We also offer integrative mental health care for mold toxin and some other environmental toxin exposure, and some TBI and PCS symptoms, as well as support for folks with chronic health related mental health needs that intersect with the above traumas. We offer intersectional care that is decolonizing, supports those impacted by systemic abuse, and supports affirming neurodiversity. We integrate TIST-- Trauma Informed Stabilization Therapy, DBR -- Deep Brain Reorienting to recover from Shock, IFS-- Internal Family Systems Work, PVT-- Polyvagal Theory, AT -- Attachment Theory, Nonviolent Communication, Inner Child Work, IPNB -- Interpersonal Neurobiology, Bonnie Badenoch's IPNB and dyad work, Memory Reconsolidation, Coherence/Existential Level of Care, BrainSpotting, DARE Attachment Model, CranioSacral (for mind, gut, and acute trauma recovery), Mediation/Relational/Partners/Couples Support, Functional Mental Health Care via Psychiatry Redefined Training and BioIndividual Nutrition, Integrative and CAM Health Care (herbalism, homeopathy, remote Traditional Chinese Medicine and other CAM Care), Student-Directed Learning Pedagogies (from Education), compassionate Parenting and inner Re-parenting, ... and a strong Intersectional and Social Justice Framework to support clients to recover from the debilitating effects of traumas and myriad effects of traumas, facilitate clients being centered in their own sense of self, develop healthier boundaries, cultivate self awareness (mindfulness), understand and parse power structures for healthy discernment ... and move towards more fulfilling self actualization that is compassionate, inclusive and also eco-relationally congruent.
We are a POC/GM Practice with a decolonizing orientation and Intersectional framework. Red lines are red lines -- we don't support abuses of power systemically and culturally. We are supportive of indigenous peoples and other systemically marginalized peoples, and their rights to safety, parity, sovereignty and dignity. If you are interested in support, we'd love to work with you!
Our focus has been on supporting adult survivors of childhood sexual trauma and torture, folks recovering from narcissistic trauma, folks recovering from oppressive hegemonic systemic trauma and/or folks recovering from these traumas along with recovering from toxic mold exposure.
We do work with individuals with other needs who are active and engaged bystanders and activists advocating alongside the most systemically oppressed for systemic change for the greater good of the whole global community, prioritizing care for the most marginalized. We also support those who are actively stopping and recovering from committing moral injury and boundary transgressions and willingly doing the work to repair and become bystanders with their privilege rather than violent enactors. This is a no mass media and state propaganda zone.
If you are interested in support, please ask! We'd love to work with you.
Keywords: Sexual Abuse Survivors Care, DV Care, Trafficking Trauma Care, Colonial Oppression Care, Torture Care, Complex Trauma Care, Dissociation Care, DID, DDNOS, CPTSD, BPD, Narcissistic Abuse and Bullying Trauma Care, Workplace Trauma Care, Mold Recovery Care, Chronic Health Related Care, Integrative, Functional, CAM Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Homeopathy, Flower Essences, Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Intersectional, Intersectional Feminism, Progressive Internationalism, Anti-Racist, Anti-Oppression, Inclusive, Mediation, Repair, Attachment, Transformative Justice, Human and Civil Rights Affirming, Honoring International Law; DBR, IFS, TIST, SPI, PVT, SSP, IPNB, RLT, CI, BSP, Inner Child Work, Psychiatry Redefined Fellow, CranioSacral, Zero Balancing, Somatics Lab, Ethno-Traditional, Eco-relational
15 Years Experience
Online in Chicago, IL Illinois (Online Only)
Chicago's size and diversity mean therapists here cover an exceptionally wide range of specialties, with strong representation in trauma, anxiety, depression, and cultural identity work across the city's distinct neighborhoods. The South and West Sides experience community-level trauma tied to violence and systemic inequity, driving particular demand for therapists who specialize in PTSD, grief, and resilience-focused work. The city is home to Rush University Medical Center, Northwestern Medicine, and the University of Chicago Medicine, with a large independent practice community concentrated in Lincoln Park, Lakeview, Wicker Park, and the Loop. Chicago also has robust bilingual therapy communities serving its large Spanish-speaking, Polish, and Mandarin-speaking populations.
Black / African American therapists in Chicago, Illinois Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Chicago, Illinois average 16 years of experience and charge around $204 per session. 99% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$204
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
54%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 1% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Stress |
| 49% | ADHD |
| 47% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 96% | Adult |
| 77% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 26% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 88% | Women |
| 74% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 66% | Men |