Black / African American therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts MA
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Serving Black / African American
Carolyne Mburu-Gerena
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP-BC
My approach to mental health care is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that each person’s story matters. I work with teens and adults who are navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, stress, and life transitions. My goal is to create a supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.
In our work together, I combine psychiatric medication management with brief therapeutic support. This allows us to address symptoms while also exploring practical strategies that improve daily functioning, resilience, and overall wellbeing. I believe mental health is influenced by many factors, including stress, sleep, lifestyle, and physical health. I take a whole-person approach when developing treatment plans.
Seeking help can be a big step, and my role is to walk alongside you in that process. Together, we focus on identifying what is getting in the way of the life you want to live and creating a path forward that feels realistic and sustainable.
My goal is not only to help reduce symptoms but to support you in building a life that feels balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with your values.
6 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Kirsten Christensen
Psychologist, Ph.D.
I'm a firm believer that you don’t need to wait until things get really bad to start therapy.
Every person is unique, and therapy should be the same - that’s why I take a tailored, individualized approach that’s flexible to meet your needs and goals. The foundation of my work is a multicultural-feminist perspective that positions you as the expert of your own experience. I take a warm, collaborative approach to help you get clarity about who you are and how you want your life to look. I also integrate evidence-based interventions from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and relational frameworks. My goals involve helping clients move upstream to identify and resolve systemic and personal patterns that keep them stuck and working together to find more joy.
I also believe that the personal is political. More often than not, sociopolitical systems of oppression like racism, sexism, heterosexism, transphobia, ableism, and more directly impact mental health. As a result, I take an actively anti-racist, intersectional, identity-affirming approach with clients across a broad spectrum of marginalization and privilege.
I specialize in working with college students, graduate students, young adults, and professionals in Massachusetts on a variety of common issues including: mood (anxiety, depression), identity development, life transitions and adjustment, ADHD, relationship issues, academic and career issues, and burnout.
9 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Kerline Theodore
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
From the outside, life may look successful, but internally you may feel overwhelmed, burned out, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in cycles of overthinking and self-doubt. Through a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach (CBT, DBT, and EMDR), I help clients break free from patterns of stress and perfectionism so they can feel more grounded, confident, and in control of their lives.
17 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA Massachusetts (Online Only)
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 Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Serving Black / African American
Boston Evening Therapy Associates
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Ph.D., LICSW, LMHC, LCSW
Our sole mission is to improve life through the provision of meaningful and effective psychotherapy and counseling. To achieve this, we hire only therapists with the highest standard of skill, compassion and devotion to their clients. We are skilled in a wide range of areas of need including Depression, Anxiety, Trauma Response and many others
20 Years Experience
Online in Springfield, MA Massachusetts
Black / African American therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Springfield, Massachusetts average 15 years of experience and charge around $192 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (88%), Depression (73%), and Stress (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$192
Accept insurance
61%
Offer sliding scale
58%
Gender ID
| 59% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 5% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 55% |
Online Only |
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| 45% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 88% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 67% | Stress |
| 64% | ADHD |
| 55% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 45% | Loss or Grief |
| 42% | Life Coaching |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Teen |
| 45% | Senior |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 88% | Women |
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |
| 70% | Hispanic / Latino |