Black / African American therapists in Bensonhurst, New York NY
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Serving Black / African American
Wayne Ayers
Psychologist, PhD
Psychotherapy can be challenging, but it is a rewarding process. Most people come in to discuss the problems in their lives. They often forget about what is going well, and what are their natural talents and abilities. I train and supervise psychologists at area hospitals. Because of this I am sensitive to ethical concerns: honesty, integrity and practicality. I strive to create a very kind and safe atmosphere where personal exploration is possible. Psychotherapy should be collaborative. I am active and vocal and give my clients ongoing feedback, inquiry and support.
33 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Vesna Cvetkovic
Art Therapist, LCAT, ATR-BC
I believe in therapy and the potential for change. I also believe in the importance of finding support when you need it. As a therapist, I value the therapeutic relationship and try to show up for each client fully and take on the responsibility for their progress. Also, as a therapist, I always try to find potential avenues for growth, whether it's getting a certification in cognitive behavioral therapy or acceptance and commitment therapy, I believe that growing my skillset and sharing it with you is essential. I also encourage you to think deeply about your life and to take actions to create changes that you want to see.
12 Years Experience
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Nadira Jackson - TherapyWithDira
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
As a Black female Licensed Mental Health Clinician with nearly five years of experience, I hold deep respect for the ways culture, identity, and intergenerational experiences shape us. I bring curiosity, compassion, and cultural awareness to our work. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, self-worth, trauma, or life transitions—this is a space where your whole self is welcome.
Therapy with me isn’t about fixing you—it’s about coming home to yourself. And from that place, building deeper, more meaningful connections in every area of your life.
5 Years Experience
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Pia Roper-Evans
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R Therapist
If it feels as if you are repeatedly being inundated with new stressors before you have been able to resolve stressors that were already existing. Therapy can be helpful in making sense of it all. It can be a place to talk through stressors as well as to identify patterns and interactions with loved ones that may stem from core relationships.
Do you want to uncover attributes for personal tendencies that you find stressful and confusing.
17 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Denise Delph
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R
Let me help you to feel better, whether it is depression, anxiety or addiction, I can help guide you through this process.
18 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Judith Rapley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Receive help from someone who relates to you and has been there like you, in many instances. This includes some immigrant, racial, religious and gender issues, that I too have experienced that especially sensitize me to yours. So stop looking! Let's work together!
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Jenn Coonce
Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Psychoanalyst, New York State
Often times, people find that they experience unhappiness, anxiety, or repeated obstacles to getting what they want. This can lead to problems with relationships, work, or other areas of our lives.
Through a cooperative, supportive relationship with a therapist you trust and feel comfortable with, you can learn how to cope with what the "universe" throws your way, and choose behaviors and habits that can help you get more of what you want from life. By talking with someone you trust and feel comfortable with, I believe anyone can learn to know themselves better and to live more consciously and deliberately.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Farzana Rahman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC-D
Having worked for a decade, I have supported clients through the nuanced and demanding areas of interpersonal stress, major life transitions, identity exploration, and the long-lasting impact of early adverse childhood experiences. I hold particular care and awareness towards the cultural, relational, and systemic forces that shape a person’s sense of self. I feel especially attuned to how family histories and early attachments influence adult relationships, therefore, I often invite clients to explore identity, unlearn old narratives, and build relationships that feel grounded and authentic. My unique, yet collective experiences as a child of immigrant parents and a South Asian woman allow me to recognize how family expectations, cultural identity, gender identity, and other parts of ourselves are important in the therapy work.
11 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
Serving Black / African American
Michael Nakhla
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist and psychotherapist. I serve in leadership and teaching roles at NYU, where I teach the next generation of psychiatrists and work at the intersection of college mental health and academic medicine. My practice focuses on high-achieving professionals and students navigating mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, perfectionism, and identity development. I created my private practice space, The Light Room, to be decidedly different from traditional psychiatric practices — care that's evidence-based yet deeply human, personalized, accessible, and responsive.
I specialize in integrating psychotherapy with medication management to offer a truly comprehensive treatment approach.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bensonhurst, NY
Online in Bensonhurst, NY New York
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 Bensonhurst, NY New York (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Bensonhurst, New York Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Bensonhurst, New York average 17 years of experience and charge around $195 per session. 95% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (81%), and Trauma and PTSD (64%).
Average years in practice
17 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$195
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
65%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 56% |
In Person and Online |
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| 39% |
Online Only |
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| 5% |
In Person Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 64% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 59% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 50% | Self Esteem |
| 49% | Relationship and Marriage Counseling |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 59% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 80% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 79% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Men |