Black / African American therapists in East Lansing, MI
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Serving Black / African American
Brighter Health Counseling
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LLMSW, LLPC
How do you know when you are in need of a counselor? Perhaps you have already talked with family and friends about your struggles, but nothing seems to help, change doesn’t happen. You’ve experienced a loss, conflict in a relationship or work problems. If you’re a student maybe you are struggling to sort out current and future directions. Maybe you have a sense that something isn’t quite right, you have felt better. Talking to a counselor is the first step toward renewing and regaining fulfillment in your life. Contact us to discuss a counseling session; 517-243-9738 or frontdesk@mibrighterhealth.com
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Lansing, MI
Online in East Lansing, MI
Serving Black / African American
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling
The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me.
My values regarding client care:
Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help.
My values regarding my group practice:
I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.
19 Years Experience
Online in East Lansing, MI
Serving Black / African American
Melanated Crown PLLC,Nerissa Legg
Counselor/Therapist, MA,LPC,LPC-S
Melanated Crown believes in creating a safe place for each client to feel comfortable sharing their most personal details of their lives. Whether it be past trauma, relationship concerns, depression or anxiety, you can trust that together we will come up with a solution and tools to help cope with your needs. We are striving to end the stigma surrounding therapy and mental illness in the African American community. We believe that therapy can be necessary for all of us at different times of our lives, and that it can be fun, comfortable and enjoyable with the use of various techniques, tools and methods.
Our Clinicians have experience working with Trauma, Work stress,Anxiety, Depression and etc. We use a client centered approach meaning each session is yours! Together we will establish goals and together we will accomplish them.
No matter the situation, we will meet you where you are in your life. We are committed to helping you help yourself and want to quickly establish a healthy therapeutic relationship with you. As a collective we will overcome life’s difficulties.
10 Years Experience
Online in East Lansing, MI
Serving Black / African American
Fox Burrow Therapy Services LLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Life has many challenges that we all have to face, but we don't have to face them alone. My job is the provide a safe place to share your story, guide you through developing new skills, and support you in making healthy changes free of judgement. My approach to therapy is primarily person-centered. However, I bring tools and techniques from various therapeutic theories including Strength-Based Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eclectic Therapy, Interseconality Therapy & Motivational Interviewing. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals, and support you for as long as you need.
5 Years Experience
Online in East Lansing, MI
Serving Black / African American
Dayna Nelson, PsyD, LP
Psychologist, PsyD, Licensed Psychologist
As an experienced psychologist with training in EMDR, integrative mental health, and as a Certified Brain Coach with the Amen Clinics, I provide a holistic approach that considers biological factors, psychological factors, social factors and spiritual factors. I will collaborate with you in helping you reach your goals in a supportive and safe environment.
I have worked and trained in many different settings with a culturally diverse group of individuals including private practice, victims of violence clinic, attention and learning center, social security and veteran disability exams, corrections, foster youth, psychiatric hospital, forensic psychology, custody evaluations, parent coordination, substance abuse treatment center, college counseling, and long-term care working with with the geriatric population. In, addition, I have worked many years with attention and learning disabilities, disruptive behaviors in children, child abuse, Christian counseling, psycho-educational assessment, and personality and psychological assessment of children and adults.
24 Years Experience
Online in East Lansing, MI
Black / African American therapists in East Lansing, MI Statistics
Black / African American therapists in East Lansing, MI average 15 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (80%), Depression (69%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
45%
Gender ID
| 72% |
Female |
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| 22% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 80% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 69% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 53% | Loss or Grief |
| 46% | ADHD |
| 44% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 61% | Senior |
| 48% | Teen |
| 24% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 94% | Women |
| 75% | LGBTQ+ |
| 69% | Men |
| 67% | Hispanic / Latino |