Black / African American therapists in Portage, MI
Browse Black / African American therapists in Portage, Michigan. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Kourtney Bennett
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Therapy can offer a space to better understand yourself and the experiences that have shaped you. I help adults make sense of trauma, neurodivergence, burnout, identity, and life transitions by understanding their experiences within the context of their relationships, environments, and the systems they have navigated. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen self-understanding, and create meaningful, lasting change in a compassionate, collaborative space.
9 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI
Serving Black / African American
Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies
Psychologist, Ed.D., ABPP
I provide my clients a "toolbox" of skills they can use both now and in the future. I was fortunate to have trained directly with Dr. Albert Ellis, the developer of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Dr. Francine Shapiro, originator of EMDR plus numerous and hypnosis trainings with many of the top hypnotherapists in the field.
51 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI (Online Only)
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 Portage, MI (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Resilient Roots Therapy - Social Work and Psychotherapy Services
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MA, RP
At Resilient Roots Therapy, we are person-centred and trauma-informed, meaning our work will be grounded in respect, empathy, and your own unique strengths. We integrate a variety of effective modalities, including narrative therapy, somatic work, Mind-Body Attunement, neuro-linguistic approaches, and internal family systems. These forms of therapy are highly effective in normalizing the mind-body connection and supporting the healing of emotional wounds, including intergenerational trauma.
I have been in the mental health field for 11 years. Throughout my career, I’ve been on my own journey of identity learning, understanding that identity is something we come into rather than something we find. As a queer Black woman, I am keenly aware of the unique challenges faced by people of colour, queer, trans, and non-binary folx. My intent is to not only create a safe space for all my clients but also a brave space where genuine transformation can occur.
5 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI
Serving Black / African American
Aysha DeSilva
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Sometimes it may feel like no one truly understands what you’re going through. Having a space where your experiences are heard can be helpful. I’m thankful we’ve connected, and I’m here to offer compassionate support.
4 Years Experience
Online in Portage, MI (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Portage, MI Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Portage, 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 |