Black / African American therapists in East Alton, IL
Browse Black / African American therapists in East Alton, Illinois. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Lyndsay Elliott
Psychologist, PsyD.
My approach to therapy is straightforward — understand what is getting in the way, figure out why, and build a clear path forward. I work with adults, couples, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to make real changes, not just talk about them.
I am Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD and a postdoctoral fellowship from UCLA. For over 20 years I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, consultations and expert witness testimony to clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic stress, relationship conflict, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples conflict, infertility, reproductive mental health, postpartum depression, family conflict, and major life transitions.
My style is warm and engaged, but also direct. Therapy should be useful — sessions that deliver genuine insight, practical tools, and honest feedback that actually moves the needle. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused intervention, and trauma-informed care, tailoring every treatment plan to each client's specific goals and circumstances.
My approach to therapy is straightforward — understand what is getting in the way, figure out why, and build a clear path forward. I work with adults, couples, and high-achieving professionals who are ready to make real changes, not just talk about them.
I am Dr. Lyndsay Elliott, a licensed clinical psychologist with a PsyD and a postdoctoral fellowship from UCLA. For over 20 years I have provided evidence-based psychotherapy, psychological evaluations, consultations and expert witness testimony to clients navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, chronic stress, relationship conflict, narcissistic abuse recovery, couples conflict, family conflict, and major life transitions.
My style is warm and engaged, but also direct. Therapy should be useful — sessions that deliver genuine insight, practical tools, and honest feedback that actually moves the needle. I integrate cognitive-behavioral therapy, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused intervention, and trauma-informed care, tailoring every treatment plan to each client's specific goals and circumstances.
I am PSYPACT authorized, serving adults and couples via secure telehealth therapy across most states — making expert psychological care accessible wherever you are.I am PSYPACT authorized, serving adults and couples via secure telehealth therapy across 40+ states — making expert psychological care accessible wherever you are.
21 Years Experience
Online in East Alton, IL (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Amy Hecht
Psychologist, PhD
My practice is grounded in one central idea: that family, in all of its forms, deserves to be understood, supported, and thoughtfully nurtured. I have the privilege of working with individuals, couples, and families at some of the most meaningful—and often most vulnerable—moments in their lives. Whether someone is building a family, navigating challenges within one, or redefining what family means to them, my goal is always to create a space that feels both safe and genuinely supportive.
A significant part of my work focuses on family building, including comprehensive evaluations for adoption, assisted reproduction, and other non-traditional pathways to parenthood. I have extensive experience working with adoptive parents, intended parents, and families formed through surrogacy, donation, and other modern family-building processes. These evaluations are not just procedural—they are an opportunity to reflect, prepare, and enter parenthood with clarity and confidence.
In addition to evaluation work, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families. I approach this work with warmth, directness, and deep respect for each person’s experience. Whether addressing relationship strain, life transitions, trauma, or the complexities of parenting, I aim to help people better understand themselves and each other, and to move forward with intention.
I have a particular passion for working with non-traditional families—those whose paths may fall outside of conventional expectations but are no less meaningful or deserving of support. My practice is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in the belief that there is no single “right” way to build or be a family.
Above all, I strive to offer a space where people feel seen, understood, and guided—not judged. This is deeply personal work, and I consider it an honor to be part of my clients’ journeys.
26 Years Experience
Online in East Alton, IL
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Felicia Fisher-Green
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
My therapeutic approach is collaborative, compassionate, culturally responsive, and tailored to the individual. Together, we work to understand the beliefs and experiences underlying current patterns, build greater self-awareness, and develop healthier ways of relating to work, money, achievement, and yourself.
14 Years Experience
Online in East Alton, IL (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Donald Glenn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC
I am a passionate and involved therapist, and bring decades of experience as a healthcare provider to the field of psychotherapy. I create a warm and supportive environment for my clients, and will meet you where you are as you begin your journey, whether this is your first time in therapy or you are returning. I believe in treating the client, not the diagnosis, and will tailor a treatment plan to meet your individual needs. I will be an active and involved partner in your treatment, and will not simply sit back and listen.
2 Years Experience
Online in East Alton, IL
Serving Black / African American
Sue De Santo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Have you ever felt like you were busy doing all the things you thought would bring you a happy life, yet felt alone and disconnected from yourself and others? These feelings are often when people turn to alcohol, drugs, food, shopping or relationships to try to create those feelings of happiness, contentment and joy. It can work for a short time however the key to moving forward is to understand the reasons we seek out these distractions. When we strengthen the relationship with ourselves, the outer world becomes much more balanced and fulfilling. In our work together, you’ll gain tools to care for your nervous system, set healthier boundaries, and create a more positive and sustainable way of living.
35 Years Experience
Online in East Alton, IL (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in East Alton, IL Statistics
Black / African American therapists in East Alton, IL average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (83%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (62%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
42%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 83% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 62% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
| 47% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 67% | Senior |
| 46% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 88% | Women |
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 69% | Men |
| 68% | Hispanic / Latino |