Black / African American therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving Black / African American
John Harrison, CFIR St Catharines
Counsellor/Therapist, PhD
Welcome, I’m glad you’re here. If you are reading this, you are considering making a change in your life by looking for a therapist. Change can be scary. I want to celebrate your strength that brought you to this powerful, and perhaps daunting, first step on your path to self-discovery and growth. Whatever pain and suffering you have endured; you no longer have to face alone. I want to honor and respect your courage by committing to co-creating and nurturing a non-judgemental space where you feel physically and psychologically safe, seen, and valued. When we have built a trusting relationship, we can begin to explore the patterns of emotions, thoughts, and behaviours that are negatively impacting your life. In my collaborative approach to therapy, you are the expert on your life; my role, through my knowledge of therapeutic processes and interventions, is to support, encourage, and travel alongside you on your journey.
1 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Catharines, ON L2R 7E1
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Julie Christiansen (Spa for the Soul)
Counsellor/Therapist, RP
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health crisis in their lifetime. The last two years has shown us just how easy it can be for mental health to decline and quickly. Spa for the Soul seeks to support you on your journey to emotional wholeness. We are a client-centered practice, culturally diverse, and with a variety of treatment modalities to meet our clients' needs.
15 Years Experience
In-Person in Saint Catharines, ON L2T 3Y4
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Steph Collins Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MDiv
Looking for a safe place to land? Ready for change?
Together we will process the things getting in the way of the changes you’re looking to make. Together we will make a plan that makes sense for your goals AND your life. And then I will support you as you take the steps forward. You got this.
5 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Adrienne Sharma-Richardson PhD MEd RP OCT
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Gestalt Psychotherapist Somatic Experiencing Practitioner Gottman Trained Couples Therapist
As a gestalt psychotherapist, who pairs gestalt training with somatic experiencing I can help support you in healing from your trauma.
No one in the Niagara Region utilizes the combination of these therapies and applies them to working with couples in crisis. Gottman (couples) and Post Induction Therapy training (relational/developmental trauma)
I am sorry to say but popular approaches to healing trauma like CBT will provide only temporary relief at best.
If you want to get to the root of your trauma and heal somatic experiencing (SE) is what you need and when supported with the power of relational gestalt therapy you will shift your shit!
SE focuses on regulating your nervous system.
With SE work trauma responses are completed and energy is released back into the system and with this the resolution and disappearance of physical complaints, including headaches, digestive problems, and pain syndromes can be resolved, and emotional regulation can be restored.
I will teach you how to work with your stress response - the body's innate alarm system in response to a perceived danger, also called the "Fight or Flight" response.
It is highly adaptive to danger and human survival when threats are physical, but less so when threats are psychological, or imaginary, among other somatic and relational skills.
I have been trained under Dr Abi Blakeslee part of Dr Peter A Levine's legacy group out of California for Somatic Experiencing and the late great Dr Bud Feder the author of Beyond the Hot Seat was on my dissertation committee overseeing a phenomenological study of the effectiveness of a gestalt therapy group I created to reduce stress in working informal caregivers of the elderly. I named the group process Stressed WOW (We Overloaded with Work).
Gestalt therapy is an extremely complex psychotherapy, too complex to describe in this short space.
The power of its effectiveness can only be experienced.
Most present day therapies have stolen bits and pieces of its praxis.
Get the whole again with a holistic, here and now, experiential therapy.
I am here for you... I've got your six!
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Semra Lamky, Emotional Peace Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (RP), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC), MACP, Bsc
I hold a space where each person can be fully seen, heard, and met exactly where they are, with empathy, curiosity, and zero judgment. As a trauma-informed psychotherapist, I understand how past experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves, others, and the world. I integrate EMDR, CBT, DBT, EFT, Solution-Focused, narrative and psychodynamic approaches to support healing not just at the surface, but at a deep, meaningful level.
Therapy with me is not about fixing you, because you are not broken. It’s about helping you reconnect with your strengths, untangle painful patterns, and move toward the life you want to live. I work collaboratively, honouring your pace and your story, and tailoring our work to what truly resonates for you.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply looking to understand yourself better, I’m here to walk alongside you with compassion and care. If you're ready to explore what’s been holding you back—and what’s possible—I invite you to reach out. You don’t have to do this alone.
3 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Pursue You Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, M.A., R.P
Finding the right therapist can feel stressful and overwhelming—especially when you’re scrolling through profiles and trying to decide who might be the best fit. At Pursue You Psychotherapy, you don’t have to navigate this process alone, just reach out and our clinic director will personally connect you with the therapist on our team who is best suited to support your needs and goals.
8 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Kennedy McLean Counselling & Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist
We are a team of dedicated and experienced therapists who are here to help. We know that you are unique and there is no one size fits all approach to therapy. We are interested in understanding who you are and what will work best for you! Our therapists are integrative and have training in DBT, CBT, mindfulness, EFT, ACT, psychodynamic therapy and various modalities of couples therapy.
Therapy can be challenging but seeing the benefits of creating lasting change are so worth it!
16 Years Experience
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Andrea Laznik Amit
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA in clinical psychology
I offer a personalized approach to therapy based on psychoanalytic psychotherapy. After getting to know you we can decide on your goals for change. We explore in depth patterns that may be an obstacle to your growth so that you can decide whether to change them( or not). This approach is a process we go through together and the change is long standing. You will have a better understanding of your deep self and better control of where you want to go as well as better connection with others.
27 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Maddie Serhal - Limitless Living Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, MC, BSc
Hey there!
My name is Maddie - and if you're looking for a relatable therapist with whom you will likely share many laughs, keep reading!
I work with teens, young adults, students, and adults of all ages in person in Hamilton, and virtually all across Ontario.
Therapy can be both challenging and delightful, we can make jokes, tune into the language of the body, be creative, cry, be silly, and also have deep, profound moments of self-discovery.
During our sessions, I aim to bring a mix of compassion, warmth, honesty, humour, and a touch of play to our work together. Life can be an interesting rollercoaster, full of ups, downs, and intense loop-de-loops that make you feel nauseous, and you don't have to ride it alone. If you're keen to keep growing and deepening your self-awareness, I’d be happy to hop on this wild ride alongside you.
Chat soon! :)
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Michelle Directo
Registered Psychotherapist, MDiv, RP, ExA
Hello, my name is Michelle.
I am a registered psychotherapist who draws from a variety of different approaches. I am a mother of 4 children. I love to read, go hiking, meet new people, and traveling. I appreciate the steps that you are taking towards change and growth. I personally understand what it is like to come from a place of needing and asking for help. This awareness helps me to empathize and create a place for you to share your unique experiences. I would love the opportunity to provide a safe space for you to do so. It would to be an honor for me to help you re-write new chapters in your story. I provide a 15 minute free consultation in which you can determine if I am the right fit for you.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Saint Catharines, ON
Online in Saint Catharines, ON Ontario
Black / African American therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $175 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (86%), Depression (81%), and Trauma and PTSD (74%).
Average years in practice
12 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$175
Accept insurance
80%
Offer sliding scale
72%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 29% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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| 2% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 64% |
In Person and Online |
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| 36% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 86% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 81% | Depression |
| 74% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Stress |
| 70% | Loss or Grief |
| 68% | Self Esteem |
| 62% | Anger Management |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 74% | Young Adult |
| 70% | Teen |
| 67% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 87% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Men |
| 77% | Asian |