Black / African American therapists in Cleveland, Ohio OH
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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 in Cleveland, OH
Online in Cleveland, OH Ohio
Serving Black / African American
Sage Counseling Group
Counselor/Therapist
Sage Counseling Group is a multidisciplinary practice committed to the mental health and behavioral health wellness of individuals, their families, and the community. Sage Counseling Group's (SCG) vision is to educate, encourage and empower our clients. We pride ourselves on meeting clients where they are. We are happy to offer virtual sessions on a secure platform for those clients who are unable to visit our office in person.
19 Years Experience
In-Person Near Cleveland, OH
Online in Cleveland, OH Ohio
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 Cleveland, OH Ohio
Serving Black / African American
Premier Transformation Counseling and Consulting Services
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC-S
We are a private counseling practice in the heart of Cincinnati, OH designed to assist the average busy body with incorporating self-care into their hectic lives. Our aim goes beyond coping to focusing on the underlying symptoms that are hindering your progress. Our high-quality counseling services provide mental and emotional support to address a variety of barriers that often create mental fog and drain your energy. Rather you are looking to manage your stress, get more sleep, or a total life makeover, we can help you transform!
14 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH Ohio
Serving Black / African American
Dina Hijazi
Psychologist, PhD, CSAT
Therapy is not only about overcoming difficulties such as past traumas or current anxiety or depression - it's also about discovering your strengths, building your resilience, and creating a fulfilling life. Reaching out for support is a courageous step and I'd be honored to walk with you on your journey of healing and growth. I believe in equipping my clients with practical tools and a deeper understanding of self to empower them to be the best version of themselves. I look forward to hearing from you.
35 Years Experience
Online in Cleveland, OH Ohio
Cleveland carries a post-industrial identity with deep civic pride, and the mental health effects of decades of economic decline — job loss, population contraction, and community stress — are themes many local therapists engage with regularly. The city is home to the Cleveland Clinic, one of the world's premier medical institutions, which maintains extensive psychiatric and behavioral health services alongside a large private practice community concentrated in Cleveland Heights, Shaker Heights, and Lakewood. Cleveland's large Black community and history of racial inequity drive demand for culturally affirming therapists who work with racial trauma and social justice themes. University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center provides additional institutional mental health resources in a city with a well-established independent practice community.
Black / African American therapists in Cleveland, Ohio Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Cleveland, Ohio average 16 years of experience and charge around $207 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (84%), Depression (71%), and Trauma and PTSD (63%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$207
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 52% |
Online Only |
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| 48% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 84% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 71% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 55% | Loss or Grief |
| 55% | Stress |
| 49% | ADHD |
| 47% | Women's Issues |
Ages Served
| 95% | Adult |
| 79% | Young Adult |
| 59% | Senior |
| 53% | Teen |
| 25% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 90% | Women |
| 71% | LGBTQ+ |
| 68% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 67% | Men |