Black / African American therapists in Meridian, MS
Browse Black / African American therapists in Meridian, Mississippi. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving Black / African American
Peter Gould
Psychologist, Ph.D.
Welcome to my psychotherapy practice. As a warm, direct, and non-judgmental therapist, I provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. I specialize in helping individuals navigate challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and life transitions. Although reaching out for therapy can feel daunting, many individuals who have sought my guidance have found significant improvements.
My goal is to support you in developing healthy, fulfilling relationships and living the life you desire. Therapy is a collaborative process, and its success relies on the comfort and connection between you and your therapist. I am committed to ensuring you receive the best treatment for your needs and am happy to connect before scheduling an appointment to determine if we are a good fit.
Please explore my website linked on this page to learn more about my practice, and feel free to ask any questions you may have. I look forward to speaking with you and assisting you in any way I can.
22 Years Experience
Online in Meridian, MS (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Fatuma Dzilala
Psychologist, PsyD
You spend so much time showing up for everyone else, but when was the last time you truly showed up for yourself? Whether you're struggling with anxiety, navigating difficult relationships, feeling stuck in life, or simply wanting to understand yourself better, you deserve a space to focus on you. I'm a licensed clinical psychologist passionate about helping women feel more confident, emotionally grounded, and empowered to create meaningful change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and culturally responsive, with room for both honest conversations and laughter along the way. You don't have to figure everything out on your own. Let's connect!
8 Years Experience
Online in Meridian, MS (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Kate E. Stephenson
Life Coach, ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), Holistic Life, Career & Executive
Have you made time and space for you today? Most of us haven't—and therapy isn't the only way to do it. Consider Holistic Life Coaching instead. As a certified professional coach, I am here to encourage you to take a breath, take a beat to consider who you are, where you are, and if you are feeling satisfaction in your own success. If you aren't, I invite you to have a conversation with yourself about what can be done differently—allow me to moderate that conversation. Together we can help you live into your own definition of success and begin to feel it deeply. To breathe it in and live.
7 Years Experience
Online in Meridian, MS (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Michelle Bloom, PsyD
Psychologist, PsyD, PsyPact
I specialize in working with clients from the ages of 14 to adulthood, who are inquisitive, self-aware, and deeply motivated to understand themselves better, improve their relationships, move into a place of self-respect/love, and develop adaptive ways of coping, communicating, and problem-solving. I have worked for many years with children, teens, adults, and families dealing with trauma and change and searching for authenticity, often in a world that values the superficial. Therapy is a process of seeking meaning, managing change, letting go of what no longer makes sense for who we are and what we want, healing, and growing.
I am most suited to help clients dealing with loss, prior childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, ADHD, identity (in all its manifestations), divorce, self-esteem, grief, and emotional regulation. The goals are different for everyone, yet I believe that we all want to feel more balanced, more joyful, and more healthfully connected with others.
As a psychologist with 25 years of post-doctoral experience, I’ve been exposed to various modalities, settings, and clients dealing with differing issues, life changes, and developmental expectations. I’ve also found that my professional practice has evolved as I’ve matured, raised children, and survived losses and challenges. We are in this together.
29 Years Experience
Online in Meridian, MS (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 Meridian, MS (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Meridian, MS Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Meridian, MS average 16 years of experience and charge around $224 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (70%), and Stress (62%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$224
Accept insurance
34%
Offer sliding scale
35%
Gender ID
| 70% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 70% | Depression |
| 62% | Stress |
| 60% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 49% | Self Esteem |
| 44% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 83% | Young Adult |
| 69% | Senior |
| 40% | Teen |
| 18% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 77% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |
| 70% | Hispanic / Latino |