Black / African American therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts MA
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Serving Black / African American
Sheriese Fowler
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
With over 10 years of experience, I provide culturally sensitive therapy for individuals, couples, and families across diverse backgrounds. I utilize evidence-based approaches including CBT and DBT to help clients feel more grounded, manage overwhelming emotions, reduce stress, strengthen relationships, and build lasting tools for change.
15 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Phuong Do
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Today you are one step closer to a newer you, where you feel empowered and on a positive path for growth and well-being. Life has full of challenges, transitions, and adjustments. Since we can’t always mitigate or control these challenges; the key is to be aware of our maladaptive behaviors and build strength by reducing the impacts and enhancing our coping skills. These are the aspects that is within our control. We understand that not everyone can heal and cope the same way. Therefore, our clinicians are trained in a wide range of techniques. These include psychodynamic approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focus therapy, motivational therapy, accelerated resolution therapy, and play/art therapy.
23 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst, MA
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
Serving Black / African American
Michael Young
Pastoral Counselor/Therapist, Mdiv, CRW
My practice is based on my personal and professional journey. That includes studies in psychology, clinical and academic experience in counseling and therapy, individual therapy, and studies in spirituality.
45 Years Experience
In-Person Near Amherst, MA
Serving Black / African American
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc.
Counselor/Therapist, LISW-S, LCSW-QS, CCTP
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. is a group of highly trained professionals providing mental health services based in Columbus, Ohio. We work with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, focusing on young adults. We are also experts in LGBTQIA+ and ENM/ polyamory. Many of our clients have found great success in many facets of their lives but struggle to manage their emotions and stress. We are particularly sensitive to those experiencing life transitions like moving, a breakup, changing jobs, graduating, or beginning a new relationship when self-doubt and increased anxiety and depression can emerge.
Our approach is rooted in evidence-based treatment that focuses on helping clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related so that they can begin making targeted and sustainable changes. Our clinicians blend person-centered therapy with cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectal behavior therapy, motivational interviewing and acceptance, and commitment therapy. We help clients understand their physical and emotional responses to stressors and learn to problem-solve ways to introduce moments of calm, to choose to respond rather than react in the face of change.
Cook Counseling and Consulting Inc. focuses on ensuring our clients see real progress. We are warm, laid back, and affirming. We are sensitive to the influence of past experiences on present challenges, and we work closely with clients to reframe the narrative of their life in a way that increases self-confidence and self-compassion. Our priority in starting with a new client is ensuring that they feel safe, heard, and like an equal partner in the therapeutic process. We offer the convenience of remote sessions to help make therapy a core component of your self-care calendar.
9 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts
Serving Black / African American
Pattie Vargas
Counselor/Therapist, CBC®️Certified Provider, Kessler Certified Grief Educator
After facing the heart-wrenching challenges of having two of my three children struggle with Substance Use Disorder, my world was further shaken when my son, Joel, lost his decades-long battle with the disease in 2017. In the wake of this profound loss, I was determined to better understand the family experience of addiction, and have since used this lived experience to support and guide others who are navigating the isolating and stigmatizing road of addiction and loss.
As a Compassionate Bereavement Care®️ Certified Provider and Kessler Certified Grief Educator, I work with individuals, families, and communities impacted by loss. I am a Peer Parent Coach with the Partnership to End Addiction, and co-facilitate their online grief support community, and is the host of Finding Hope After Loss, Grief Support groups for The Happier Life Project. As an advocate for recovery policies, I am a California State Organizer with the Recovery Advocacy Project, serve on the RCO/RCC Advisory Committee, and was named the 2022 Architect of Recovery by CCAPP (CA Consortium of Addiction Professionals.) My book, Secrets, Scars and Heart Shaped Jars, shares my family’s journey through addiction, loss and recovery.
5 Years Experience
Online in Amherst, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Amherst, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $184 per session. 97% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (89%), Depression (73%), and Stress (62%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$184
Accept insurance
59%
Offer sliding scale
57%
Gender ID
| 55% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
Online Only |
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| 43% |
In Person and Online |
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| 3% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 89% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 57% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 54% | ADHD |
| 46% | Life Coaching |
| 46% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 51% | Teen |
| 49% | Senior |
| 27% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 86% | Women |
| 76% | LGBTQ+ |
| 70% | Men |
| 68% | Hispanic / Latino |