Black / African American therapists in Leicester, North Carolina NC
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Serving Black / African American
Banu Ibaoglu Vaughn
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMHC, CIRT, CCH
I work with couples and individuals who are curious about their relationships. I am interested not only in what feels difficult, but in what those struggles may be revealing about who you are and how you want to live. I focus on how we love, how we defend against love, and what we long for when we cannot find our way back to each other. These patterns shape both our partnerships and our way of being in the world. Most conflicts that bring people to therapy nearly always point toward something that needs attention, a place where growth is trying to happen.
Relationships are living fields. They carry our histories, our cultural inheritances, and our unfinished emotional stories, but they also carry possibility. This is true of the relationships we have with others and the relationship we have with ourselves. Many of the individuals I work with feel a gap between their current reality and the life they sense is possible but have not yet been able to inhabit. I do not see this as pathology. It often signals that your development is asking for attention.
I am a clinical trainer and supervisor in Imago Relationship Therapy and have over twenty years of experience working across cultures and contexts. My orientation is dialogical, experiential, and psychodynamic. In sessions, I integrate somatic awareness and close attention to what unfolds in real time, such as shifts in tone, subtle contractions, or moments of distance. We slow these down so that reactions can become meaningful rather than automatic. We also make plenty of room for laughter. I find that humor is often the first sign of a pattern breaking, a way to hold the absurdity of the human experience while moving toward something more vital.
I work online with U.S. and international clients, including cross-cultural couples and expats navigating identity shifts and displacement. Culture, migration, and family history leave deep imprints on how we attach and how we imagine intimacy. These layers are always part of our conversation.
Therapy with me is steady, engaged, and deeply reflective. I trust that individuals and relationships carry an inner movement toward aliveness. My role is to help you recognize it, support it, and allow it to shape how you live, both together and individually.
If this resonates with you, I invite you to reach out to schedule an initial consultation.
24 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Headway
Counselor/Therapist, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor
From my perspective, the counseling relationship is a crucial element of the counseling process, which greatly results in clients working towards overall change. Within this relationship, you, the client and I, the counselor, learn to trust one another and progress as a team to identify areas of improvement, accomplish therapy goals for an improved life, and work within a system to realize these goals. Building a rapport between client and counselor is integral to the counseling relationship, and promotes openness and transparency between the two parties. As your counselor, I also have an ethical obligation to protect what is disclosed in private, and to ensure your safety and the safety of others.
5 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Bobby Newell
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, SEP
A little about me
I’m a therapist who gets how overwhelming this stage of life can feel. You’re juggling pressure, expectations, relationships, and figuring out who you are—all at the same time. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach, and I’m not here to judge or “analyze” you.
My style is real, collaborative, and practical. I’ll help you understand what’s happening in your mind and body, and give you tools you can actually use in everyday life—not just in a therapy session.
Why reach out
If you’re tired of overthinking everything, feeling stuck, or reacting in ways you wish you could change, you don’t have to figure it out on your own.
Reaching out is the first step toward feeling more grounded, more confident, and more in control of your life.
Even if you’re not sure where to start—that’s okay. We’ll figure it out together.
27 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, NC North Carolina
Serving Black / African American
Brittany Washington
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFTA
What makes my practice, Metamorphosis Counseling and Wellness Collective PLLC, truly special is the heart, advocacy, and lived experience I bring into every session. As a passionate epilepsy advocate and someone who deeply understands the challenges of living with epilepsy, PNES, and Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), I offer a safe and empowering space for those navigating the emotional toll of chronic illness. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you rebuild self-esteem, strengthen relationships, and re-author your story with compassion and clarity. If you're looking for a therapist who truly sees you, honors your journey, and advocates for your healing, I would be honored to walk that path with you.
5 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Susan Spicer
Psychologist, PhD
I specialize in EMDR therapy to help individuals heal from trauma and narcissistic abuse, and to return to a place of self-love and emotional balance. Experiences of childhood physical, emotional or sexual abuse can remain stuck in the body, as can instances of narcissistic abuse. These have the potential to contribute to symptoms of depression, anxiety, and hypervigilance as well as problems successfully navigating relationships and managing daily living. I utilize EMDR therapy to change the way these negative memories are stored in the brain, and help you achieve a place of resolution and peace. As a neuropsychologist, I can help you condition your thoughts and rewire your brain for happiness and success.
26 Years Experience
Online in Leicester, NC North Carolina (Online Only)
Black / African American therapists in Leicester, North Carolina Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Leicester, North Carolina average 15 years of experience and charge around $205 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (58%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$205
Accept insurance
44%
Offer sliding scale
50%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 27% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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| 4% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 60% |
Online Only |
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| 40% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 58% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 56% | Stress |
| 51% | Loss or Grief |
| 48% | Women's Issues |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 80% | Young Adult |
| 58% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 23% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 72% | LGBTQ+ |
| 70% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 69% | Men |