Black / African American therapists in East Patchogue, NY
Browse Black / African American therapists in East Patchogue, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Diane Vaillancourt
Pre-Licensed Professional, M.A., psychotherapist, Life Coach
I believe healing takes place when the core of the emotions/feelings is identified and then expressed. Our emotions and behavior are mostly covered and protected to avoid pain. There is no healing without feeling the pain but it's only temporary. Once the pain is felt and released the door for Joy has opened. I also use EFT, Spirituality and Energy Healing as it complements the process of therapy.
36 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Patchogue, NY
Online in East Patchogue, NY
Serving Black / African American
Alexis Smith
Pre-Licensed Professional, MHC-LP
What makes my practice unique is the way I integrate evidence-based care with a deeply collaborative, person-centered approach. I believe meaningful change happens when clients feel safe enough to be fully themselves, understood without judgment, and supported in a way that honors their autonomy, values, and lived experience.
I work from a place of curiosity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. I always meeting clients where they are and moving at a pace that feels safe and sustainable. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, I tailor therapy using various modalities to fit each person’s needs, goals, and emotional experiences.
Clients often come to me feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to navigate what they are going through. My role is not to “fix” you, but to help you better understand yourself, your patterns, and your emotional world so that you can begin responding to life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.
I also prioritize accessibility and convenience by offering fully virtual therapy, allowing you to access care from the comfort and privacy of your own space. With flexible scheduling, therapy can be integrated into your life in a way that feels realistic and supportive rather than overwhelming.
If you are looking for a therapeutic space where you can slow down, feel understood, and begin creating meaningful change that aligns with who you are and what matters to you, I would be honored to work with you.
2 Years Experience
Online in East Patchogue, NY (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Christina Gerdes
Psychiatrist, MD
I am a Columbia University trained board-certified adult psychiatrist specializing in evidence-based psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, and culturally responsive mental-health care with over 14 years of experience. I combine my medical expertise with a warm, collaborative therapeutic approach to help individuals navigate a range of life events including but not limited to anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma, life transitions, bipolar disorder, OCD, and substance use problems. I offer medication management and/or psychotherapy, allowing patients to receive integrative care within a single treatment setting.
14 Years Experience
In-Person Near East Patchogue, NY
Online in East Patchogue, NY
Serving Black / African American
Yaffa Dyckman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Does the past still haunt you? Are you stuck thinking about a difficult experience, a relationship, a memory? Past Traumatic experiences and painful relationships can steal the joy out of life. So can negative self-talk. I can help you live more in the present and look positively towards the future. I bring over 15 years of clinical experience into my virtual and in person practices. I integrate both EMDR and psychodynamic therapy, two therapy approaches that I am certified in. I work with STAIR-NST as well, an approach that integrates both cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment theory. Don’t wait any longer to start feeling better. Let’s begin this journey together.
16 Years Experience
Online in East Patchogue, NY
Serving Black / African American
Anton Bluman
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MS ( Communication Sciences), AIBT ( American Institute of Biofeedback Technologies), Counselor
As centering specialist, holistic and mental health professional, I am committed to using my expertise helping others achieve relief, balance and clarity in their lives, in difficult times, and to helping them find what is truly and uniquely theirs. British-born, I have always been fascinated by the interplay between neuroscience, the mind and the complexity of human relationships, with a strong desire to assist in improving the quality of people's lives.
29 Years Experience
Online in East Patchogue, NY
Black / African American therapists in East Patchogue, NY Statistics
Black / African American therapists in East Patchogue, NY average 15 years of experience and charge around $210 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (87%), Depression (84%), and Trauma and PTSD (67%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$210
Accept insurance
46%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 60% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 57% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 43% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 87% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 84% | Depression |
| 67% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 66% | Stress |
| 58% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 53% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 70% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 51% | Teen |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 80% | LGBTQ+ |
| 77% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 77% | Men |