Black / African American therapists in Bendale, ON
Browse Black / African American therapists in Bendale, Ontario, Canada. Compare credentials, specialties and therapeutic approach. Contact a therapist to learn more.
Serving Black / African American
Samantha Williams-Lauder
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Sometimes life can leave us feeling overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, ADHD, disordered eating, family stress, or the impact of difficult or unsafe relationships. Whatever brings you to therapy, you do not have to figure it out alone.
I work with youth, adults, and couples to create a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences, build on your strengths, and move toward healing and growth. My approach is trauma-informed, collaborative, and grounded in the belief that therapy should be tailored to the person in front of me.
Together, we can explore patterns, develop practical tools, strengthen emotional regulation, and work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels manageable. Taking the first step can feel intimidating, but reaching out for support is a sign of strength.
1 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Lennox Cadore
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP(Q)
With over 25 years of community work with youth and adults, I offer an integrative, collaborative space to explore life's challenges. Whether you are navigating career shifts, grief, stress, identity, self esteem, or life transitions, I combine psychodynamic and CBT informed approaches to help you bridge your current circumstances with your goals. My work is culturally sensitive and anti oppressive, grounded in the belief that meaningful change comes from understanding the whole person, not just the problem. Serving Ajax, Pickering, and the broader Durham Region in person and online across Ontario.
4 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Sanofer Ansari
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, MACP
Therapy, to me, is a space where you don’t have to have everything figured out or carry everything on your own. It is a place to pause, feel heard, understand what you’re experiencing, and gently make sense of what may have been difficult to express or process. My approach is trauma-informed and emotion-focused, recognizing that our emotions, relationships, past experiences, and cultural backgrounds all shape how we navigate life. I aim to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space where you can feel understood, reconnect with yourself, and move toward greater self-awareness, emotional well-being, and meaningful change.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Your Story Counselling Services
Registered Psychotherapist, MSc, CCC, RMFT, RSW, RP
At Your Story Counselling, we believe that we all have our own unique voice and way of thinking that allows us to experience life in our own diverse ways. We truly see our role as a guide in helping you making changes towards your most preferred way of life and living. All of us possess the tools within ourselves to create those changes, we all deserve a little help in finding them.
10 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Affordable Therapy York Region
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RMFT, RSW
Life can be overwhelming, but you don't have to navigate it alone. At Affordale Therapy York Region, we help you untangle stress, process emotions, and reclaim control of your life.
Take the first step today. Call us at (888) 310-3652 ext. 0 or visit our website to book your free 15-minute consultation—we’re here to help you start your story.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Adelaide Pinder
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP
I am a warm, compassionate and attentive therapist who values each person's life experiences. My approach to therapy is open, sincere and non-judgmental to journey alongside each client through their healing or growth process.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Therapedia Centre
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist
At Therapedia Centre in Toronto, we are a passionate collective of psychotherapists and art therapists who bring together clinical rigor and creative insight. Our team is deeply committed to offering inclusive, culturally-sensitive care that spans children, adolescents, adults, and families. Drawing from evidence-based modalities — including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused approaches, expressive and somatic therapies — we integrate mindfulness practices, psychotherapy (and art therapy interventions) to help clients express what words sometimes cannot. Whether through visual art, mindful awareness, or therapeutic talk, we aim to help you reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and move toward meaningful change.
Our safe, affirming space honours diverse identities, neuro-divergent experiences, multicultural backgrounds, and the full spectrum of human emotion — because healing is as unique as you are.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
I became a therapist because I know what it's like to need to rebuild — not just once, but repeatedly, across displacement, across countries, across versions of myself I had to leave behind to survive what came next. That experience shapes almost everything about how I practice today.
I don't believe therapy should feel like something done to you. I see it as a genuine collaboration — you bring your lived experience, I bring my clinical training, and we figure things out together. With your permission, I'll sometimes offer a different way of seeing something: this is what I notice — what do you think? If you see it differently, that's completely fine. We explore from there. Nothing gets handed down as fact.
A lot of the people I work with have already done real work elsewhere. They know their diagnoses, they've learned the coping skills, they can explain their patterns fluently — and it still hurts. That's usually exactly where we begin.
Before I became a therapist, I spent over a decade in the legal field and in ADHD coaching, which means I bring a slightly different lens to trauma, family conflict, and neurodivergence than clinicians who've only trained in one world. I also work with two therapy dogs, Emma and Evee, who often make the room feel safer than words alone can.
If you're the person everyone else relies on, and you're quietly wondering who's supposed to hold you — I'd like to help with that.
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Malik Smith
Registered Social Worker, MSW, BA, RSW
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, trapped in cycles of unhealthy behaviours, or the impacts of past trauma? Do your emotions lead you to engage in patterns you wish you could break? I can understand these feelings of overwhelm, anxiety, and what seems to be uncontrollable, and I'm here to make them easier. If you are looking for clarity on why you feel this way and want to regain a sense of control or stability, now might be the time to reach out to a therapist who can help. Understanding your emotional and behavioural patterns is the first step toward change, and I am here to guide you through this process.
With over 7 years specializing in anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma, I have developed an understanding of how these issues can intertwine and complicate one's life. Together, we will explore the roots of your struggles, providing you with the knowledge and strategies to not only cope but thrive. Whether it's managing emotions, overcoming addictive behaviours, or healing from emotional pain, my goal is to empower you with the awareness and resources to move forward confidently. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
9 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Serving Black / African American
Kalyna Scherbluk
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, Qualifying
Do you feel overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or unsure of who you are anymore? Maybe you're navigating anxiety, depression, low self-worth, or relationship challenges. You might feel lost in transition—grappling with a recent change, a difficult past, or trying to break free from behaviours that leave you feeling disconnected. These emotions can be heavy and confusing, and it’s okay if you’re not sure where to start. I’m here to help you make sense of what you're feeling and why. Therapy with me offers a compassionate, person-centred space where your story is honoured and explored with curiosity, not judgment. With training in Emotion-Focused Therapy, Attachment-Based, CBT, DBT, and Narrative Therapy, I offer an integrative, trauma-informed approach tailored to your needs. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles, increase self-understanding, and work toward the emotional clarity and change you're seeking. You don’t have to carry these feelings alone. Whether you're navigating life transitions, feeling anxious or emotionally stuck, or looking to strengthen your sense of self and relationships, we can explore this together. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Bendale, ON
Online in Bendale, ON
Black / African American therapists in Bendale, ON Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Bendale, ON average 12 years of experience and charge around $177 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (86%), and Stress (75%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$177
Accept insurance
82%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 65% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 68% |
In Person and Online |
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| 32% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 86% | Depression |
| 75% | Stress |
| 73% | Loss or Grief |
| 72% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 69% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Anger Management |
Ages Served
| 99% | Adult |
| 78% | Young Adult |
| 72% | Teen |
| 68% | Senior |
| 32% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 92% | Women |
| 85% | LGBTQ+ |
| 79% | Men |
| 75% | Christian |