Black / African American therapists in Holyoke, MA
Browse Black / African American therapists in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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 Holyoke, MA (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Catriona Schmidt
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, NCC, National Certified Counselor
There are many reasons that people decide to seek counseling. Everyone experiences change, loss, life transitions, and challenges at some time in their lives; however, navigating our thoughts and feelings can become overwhelming to try and address alone. Therapy can provide a supportive environment that is safe, nonjudgemental, and accepting.
I specialize in the areas of depression, anxiety, life adjustments, mood disorders, grief and loss, perinatal health, and relationship issues. Identifying strengths, increasing insight, and developing skills are incorporated during the counseling process to promote growth and well-being.
My approach to therapy is client centered and strength based. Through a collaborative process of support and encouragement, I believe that clients are empowered to be a part of their own growth and healing. I look forward to working with you on your personal journey.
19 Years Experience
Online in Holyoke, MA
Serving Black / African American
Dr. L A McCrae
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCADC, FOT, CCTP, CCTSA
"Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced." - James Baldwin
As a Black, queer, transmasculine, and neurodivergent scholar-practitioner, I view therapy as an act of radical liberation rather than social compliance. Grounded in the Black radical tradition, I partner with "Deep-Sea Divers"—scholars, activists, and survivors—to move beyond traditional talk therapy and into the realm of spiritual reclamation. My approach is direct and somatic, utilizing Sandplay, Somatic Focusing, and Bibliotherapy to map your internal geography and dismantle the "head trash" of carceral systems. Whether navigating neurodivergence, TBI recovery, or the cycles of dependency, we work collaboratively to honor your lived experience without moralistic shame. I do not sit as a detached observer, but as a witness to your evolution and a partner in your resistance against a broken world. My goal is your absolute autonomy, facilitating the heavy, holy work of unmasking and rewriting your testimony. If you are seeking a sanctuary where your identity is celebrated and your liberation is the priority, I am ready to dive with you.
7 Years Experience
Online in Holyoke, MA
Serving Black / African American
Sam Naimi
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Psychoanalyst, Psychotherapist
As a relational psychoanalyst, I am trained to listen to what lives beneath your words: the unspoken feelings and unconscious processes that can leave you feeling stuck and quietly unfulfilled. Contemporary psychoanalysis helps us make sense of your life story and gently uncover the parts of yourself kept hidden for safekeeping. I appreciate that beginning the healing process can feel like a profound risk, especially when it means trusting another human being, even a therapist. My approach is shaped by who you are, what you need, and what we come to understand together.
Some of my specialties include working with survivors of childhood abuse (in all of its unfortunate forms); complex trauma; codependency and accommodation; narcissism (including relatives of narcissists); major depression; dissociative disorders (including DID); and dreams and nightmares. I see dreams as gifts our minds bestow upon us on a daily basis.
I absolutely love what I do. I learn from my patients every single day. I practice in person in Los Angeles, and am licensed in the states of CA, NY, NJ, and MA. I welcome you to reach out for a free Zoom consultation.
8 Years Experience
Online in Holyoke, MA
Serving Black / African American
Serenity Coaching & Counseling LLC
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, LICSW, PsyD, LADC, LMFT, LCSW, MA
Counseling & Coaching compliment each other. Therapy focuses on addressing past traumas & mental health concerns, while coaching focuses on helping individuals achieve future goals & optimize their performance in specific areas. One often involves exploring the root causes of problems, helping clients process emotions & develop coping mechanisms and the other focuses on setting & achieving goals in the present & future, leveraging strengths, action-oriented strategies & resources for personal & professional development.
23 Years Experience
Online in Holyoke, MA
Black / African American therapists in Holyoke, MA Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Holyoke, MA average 15 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (91%), Depression (78%), and Stress (69%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 67% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 50% |
In Person and Online |
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| 50% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 91% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 69% | Stress |
| 66% | ADHD |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Self Esteem |
| 56% | Loss or Grief |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 84% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 59% | Teen |
| 34% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 81% | LGBTQ+ |
| 78% | Men |
| 69% | Christian |