Black / African American therapists in North Syracuse, NY
Browse Black / African American therapists in North Syracuse, New York. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving Black / African American
Jazmin Melendez
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
I believe every person deserves to feel seen, heard, and respected for who they are and the experiences that have shaped them. As someone who identifies as queer and is part of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand the importance of having spaces where you can show up as your full self without judgment or the need to explain who you are. I value culturally responsive, LGBTQ+ affirming, and identity-affirming care, and recognize that culture, family, identity, and lived experience are important parts of each person’s story. I approach therapy with curiosity, compassion, honesty, and humanity, while honoring both the challenges you’re carrying and the strengths that have helped you navigate them. I also believe there should be room for humor and genuine connection in therapy. My hope is that our work helps you feel more understood, connected to yourself, and empowered to move forward in a way that feels authentic to you.
I work with children, teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, relationships, identity, stress, neurodivergence, and life transitions. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of what comes next. My goal is to create a space where you can be honest about what’s happening, feel understood, and work together toward greater clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
3 Years Experience
Online in North Syracuse, NY (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Balance Psychiatric Services
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Our dedicated team of nurse practitioners are experienced with treating a variety of mental health and physical health conditions. They aim to create a safe, judgment-free space for individuals of all ages. Our patients often comment that they have never felt more seen or heard by a healthcare provider. Our approach is compassionate and holistic, aimed at helping patients restore balance in both mind and body.
31 Years Experience
Online in North Syracuse, NY (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Yuanfei Zhang
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
I became a therapist because I know what it means to be between worlds.
As someone who has navigated different cultures, languages, and identities, I understand the particular kind of loneliness that comes when your inner life doesn't quite have words yet — or when the words you have don't translate. That experience lives at the heart of everything I do.
I work primarily with women and individuals in the perinatal space — pregnancy, postpartum, fertility, and loss — as well as college students and immigrants standing at crossroads moments in their lives. These are the seasons when we most need someone who can hold complexity without rushing to fix it.
My training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) gives me a framework, but honestly, what guides me most is curiosity. I want to know what your life actually feels like from the inside — what you carry, what you've adapted to, what you've quietly set aside. I want to know how your culture shaped the way you love, grieve, and ask for help. And I want to sit with you in all of it, without judgment, without a predetermined destination.
Clients tell me our sessions feel like finally exhaling. My hope is that over time, that feeling stops being something you only find in a therapy room — and starts becoming something you carry with you.
4 Years Experience
Online in North Syracuse, NY (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Clinton W. Smith
Hypnotherapist, PsyD, CH, NLP
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34 Years Experience
Online in North Syracuse, NY (Online Only)
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
Online in North Syracuse, NY
Black / African American therapists in North Syracuse, NY Statistics
Black / African American therapists in North Syracuse, NY average 16 years of experience and charge around $215 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (90%), Depression (83%), and Trauma and PTSD (69%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$215
Accept insurance
45%
Offer sliding scale
67%
Gender ID
| 62% |
Female |
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| 26% |
Male |
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| 7% |
Non-Binary |
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| 5% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 90% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 83% | Depression |
| 69% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 62% | Loss or Grief |
| 56% | Self Esteem |
| 50% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 63% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 28% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 82% | LGBTQ+ |
| 78% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 77% | Men |