Black / African American therapists in Akron, OH
Browse Black / African American therapists in Akron, Ohio. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
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Serving Black / African American
Shauntae Walker
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
My foremost goal is for each counseling session with me to feel safe, organic, empathetic and encouraging. My intention is for each person I meet to feel comfortable being their truest selves and to also walk side by side with them as they bravely face challenges in life, learn new skills, and re-discover the courage and inner strength that we all possess.
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Akron, OH
Online in Akron, OH
Serving Black / African American
TheraVault
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LISW-S, LICDC
At TheraVault, we believe healing happens when you feel truly seen, heard, and supported. Our team of specialized clinicians offers evidence-based therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship challenges across Ohio.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Akron, OH
Online in Akron, OH
Serving Black / African American
The Empowering Space PLLC
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
At The Empowering Space, we believe that therapy should feel like a conversation with someone who truly understands and supports you. Our team of compassionate, skilled therapists provides a warm, inclusive, and judgment-free space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges at your own pace. We make therapy flexible, accessible, and tailored to your unique needs—because your mental health matters. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply ready for change, we're here to help you take that next step. Reach out today—your journey to healing starts here!
7 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Imagine Recovery Counseling LLC (Kristen Gidel Kelly)
Counselor/Therapist, LPCC-S, LICDC, CTTS, Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant
Kristen Gidel Kelly: FOUNDER, Imagine Recovery Counseling
The first thing you need to know about me is that I am not your Traditional Therapist (I’m an EMDR and DBT nerd and super passionate about what I do!) and everyone that works for me is an extension of me and my values. I value both the science and the art, creative, and personalized experience of therapy. I value both ethical practice and the need to adapt the science that I have to fit the needs of the human being sitting in front of me.
My values regarding client care:
Trauma is something that happens to you, it’s not part of your identity. I work with trauma because I believe people can change and heal from their experiences. I seek to empower people to heal and grow and I truly believe you can. I have lived experience in most of the conditions that I treat or I have worked with them for a long time and have extensive training. You will not intimate me with your experience. I often tell my clients, “If I don’t know something, I will find out”. Many of the clients that come see me have had a prior therapy experience that did not go well. While I always remain humble in what I do and let folks know “You are in the driver’s seat”, I want to make it clear that I have 18 years of experience in what I do and I’m always learning and consulting with experts to be the best version of myself for my clients and my staff. I go to my own therapy and work on my own stuff. Lastly, it is part of my professional and personal ethics to respond to all client referrals within 24 hours. I feel strongly that if you reach out, I will respond. I keep our wait list intentionally low because I do not feel it’s ethical for folks to wait a long time to get help.
My values regarding my group practice:
I worked in community mental health and government for 17 years. Many times, I was working in a toxic, oppressive workplace and was extremely burned out. It is highly important to me to provide a healing and safe environment for my staff. I pride myself on hiring folks that are deeply aligned with my values, highly skilled and trained (it’s not always about years of experience!), and have the self respect to expect to be taken care of by their boss. I believe it’s important to always be learning. I teach my staff everything I know and provide them with free consultation and training. It is the privilege and a responsibility of a boss to take care of their people. If you work with my therapists, please know that I am taking care of them so they can skillfully take care of you! A lot of folks that come to work with me have been burned out by their previous employer and want something more. I value providing a safe, comfortable, trauma sensitive, diversity/inclusive, therapist centered working environment. Burnout will be assessed and taken seriously and consultation support is provided. It’s so important to me, I write this language into my contracts.
19 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Serving Black / African American
Vickie Bhatia
Psychologist, Ph.D.
You're doing everything right, so why does it feel like it's not enough? That question shows up constantly in my work with high-functioning adults and couples who look put together from the outside and are quietly exhausted on the inside. I help people who are used to handling things on their own figure out what's not working, whether that's a relationship stuck in the same fight, a pattern of overthinking that won't quiet down, or a life that checks every box and still doesn't feel like theirs. I bring honest, grounded feedback and 15+ years of clinical training and experience to that work. If you're tired of managing everything alone, reach out.
10 Years Experience
Online in Akron, OH
Black / African American therapists in Akron, OH Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Akron, OH average 16 years of experience and charge around $216 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (73%), and Trauma and PTSD (65%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$216
Accept insurance
38%
Offer sliding scale
41%
Gender ID
| 68% |
Female |
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| 28% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 51% |
Online Only |
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| 49% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 73% | Depression |
| 65% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 64% | Stress |
| 59% | Loss or Grief |
| 53% | Self Esteem |
| 48% | ADHD |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 82% | Young Adult |
| 65% | Senior |
| 47% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 75% | LGBTQ+ |
| 72% | Men |
| 66% | Hispanic / Latino |