Black / African American therapists in Toronto, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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Serving Black / African American
First Step Men's Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, ASAT, EMDR
First Step Men's Therapy was created with one purpose: help men across Ontario lead healthier, happier, more connected lives. Many of our clients come to us feeling lost, broken, powerless, isolated, disconnected, and distracted. Many men try to get better on their own, only to stumble further. Our goal is to work with you to learn more about yourself and develop the tools, resources, and awareness needed to grow, heal, and live. Whether you are struggling with addiction, trauma, grief, anger, anxiety, depression, shame, depression, or any other mental health challenge, we are here to help.
5 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5G 1Z3
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Bhavna Lalwani
Registered Psychotherapist, MA Counselling, RP
My journey into this field is deeply personal. Having lived with anxiety, navigated grief, and taken on caregiving responsibilities early in life, I became committed to understanding mental health not only intellectually but in ways that could support genuine coping and healing.
I understand what it can feel like to be stuck, lost, or caught in what seems like an endless loop of discouragement and emotional fatigue. These experiences have shaped the empathy and perspective I bring to my work.
Through my work with individuals from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds, I have come to believe that human resilience is universal. Even in the most difficult circumstances, people find ways to endure and move forward. As a therapist, my goal is to support you in rediscovering your inner strength—helping you find clarity, reconnect with yourself, and rebuild a sense of hope and trust in your path forward.
15 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
David Rockman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, MSW RSW BA psych hon
In uncertain times, it is common to feel overwhelmed by difficulties and feel stuck in a cycle of challenges in the 6 general arenas of human experience: habituated repertoire of thoughts, emotions, soma, behaviours, situations, and environment. Many of the problems we experience are not our fault, but they can still have a significant impact on our mental health and well-being. As a psychotherapist with 27 years of experience in Toronto, I have helped countless individuals effectively and quickly resolve a variety of issues, including self-other relationship stressors, trauma from sexual abuse, emotional regulation, feelings of betrayal and abandonment, social anxiety, self-blame, self-esteem issues, motivation problems, and mis-transits of anger, shame and grief.
32 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1L5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Manisha Grewal
Counsellor/Therapist, BA (Hons), MA, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying)
Do you tend to replay past events in your mind over and over, and spiral into worries about the future? Do you struggle with boundaries, people-pleasing, or relationships, causing you to "overgive" to others while abandoning your own needs? Many people describe feeling like they’re moving through life on autopilot — weighed down by overthinking, low mood, or the pressure to keep everyone else happy. You might notice people-pleasing tendencies, difficulty maintaining boundaries, or a pattern of overgiving that leaves you drained, ungrounded, and disconnected from yourself. Here, you’ll find a warm, calm space where your feelings are validated and your voice genuinely matters. Together, we’ll engage in meaningful, deep processing work, explore what's fuelling your distress, and gently uncover the deeper experiences and patterns shaping your emotional world. Alongside this, we’ll build practical tools to regulate your nervous system and ease your symptoms in the present, helping you reconnect with a more empowered, resilient, and self-aware version of yourself. I bring the richness of three cultures, four languages, and the lived experience of being both a first- and third-generation immigrant. My background in the medical field also allows me to integrate physiological and psychological insight. These parts of who I am allow me to deeply empathize with the immigrant journey across generations, as well as the ways culture, family expectations, and identity can shape mental health. No matter your background or story, I aim to meet you with genuine understanding, respect, and compassion. I am a proud ally to LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities and offer inclusive, compassionate care for all backgrounds and lived experiences. If what I’ve shared resonates, we may be a good fit. If you're curious about working together, let's start with a free, no-pressure 30-min video consultation, where we can connect and chat in a calm, relaxed space.
✨ Evening and weekend appointments available
✨ Free 30-minute consultation to get started
2 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Vaughan Counselling and Psychotherapy o/a Zormin Counselling and Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, RP(Q), RSW, C.Psych., C.Psych.Assoc., ND
Our mission is to provide compassionate, accessible, and high-quality mental health care that empowers individuals to achieve emotional well-being, personal growth, and meaningful change. We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to live with dignity, resilience, and hope.
Through collaborative practice, ethical care, and culturally responsive services, we strive to support and uplift the diverse communities we serve. We are deeply committed to breaking down barriers to care and ensuring that mental health support is accessible to everyone, regardless of their financial situation.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4S 3E2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Tehmina Ayana Meherali
Counsellor/Therapist, M.Ed, CCC, CMHP
Healing happens in relationship and I create a heart-centered space for our work together. I have many years of experience working with clients on issues ranging from anxiety to relationship difficulties and life transitions. I use a therapy model called Internal Family Systems (IFS), which helps you understand the different parts of you that are experiencing challenges. For instance, there may be a part of you who is a perfectionist, or a part that may feel overwhelming anxiety. We get to know these parts of you in a compassionate and curious way, which helps you to get to the root cause. Through this clarity, a spaciousness opens up in your psyche and body, which can often lead to profound healing. I teach clients how to engage their mind, body, and spirit in the healing process.
19 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6P 1A4
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Peter Stathakos
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Registered Social Worker, BBA, MDiv, MSW, CMAT, CSAT
I help individuals and couples navigating challenges such as sex or love addiction, affairs, porn use, sexual trauma, and other struggles. I also support partners and families as they work through the impact these experiences can have. Together, we create a personalized plan that supports your unique needs and relationships while encouraging meaningful, lasting change.
16 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1M6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
The Cohen Clinic
Psychologist, Psy.D.
Dr. Amber Cohen is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and the Director of The Cohen Clinic, dedicated to providing a compassionate, supportive environment where individuals can achieve mental and emotional well-being. Dr. Cohen leads a team of skilled therapists committed to helping clients overcome challenges, build resilience, and foster lasting personal growth. At The Cohen Clinic, she emphasizes a mind-body approach, offering personalized, evidence-based treatment plans in a collaborative and safe environment.
The clinic provides expert support to clients across Ontario, helping them navigate life’s challenges and achieve lasting wellness.
14 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Amanda Neves Therapy + Associates
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW
At our practice, we help you navigate anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions with warmth, understanding, and evidence-based approaches like Attachment-Focused Therapy, AEDP, EMDR, EFT and IFS. We believe therapy should be accessible, which is why we offer affordable sessions at $100 and social work intern sessions at $80. Every session is a safe, supportive space to explore, heal, and grow, so you can start feeling more like yourself, sooner. Your journey toward clarity, connection, and resilience starts here - let’s take the first step together.
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M4K 1N2
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Maurice Ford
Registered Psychotherapist, M.Sc., RP., OCT., Q.Med., WFA
I have been practicing psychotherapy and multicultural counselling for 19 years focusing on individuals suffering from anxiety, depression, grief/bereavement and other emotional, psychological and physical ailments.
25 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5R 2A7
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Jasmine Muir
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, MACP
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision, and finding someone who you connect with is essential to your unique journey. My practice is dedicated to understanding and addressing your unique needs with a compassionate, empathetic approach tailored to you; while also gently challenging you when necessary.
I believe in the power of authentic connection, and I work to foster a therapeutic relationship where you feel seen, heard, and understood. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, relationship challenges, people pleasing and perfectionism, or the need for greater self-understanding, I am here to guide you toward healing and self-discovery.
Reach out, and let’s discover how we can work together to navigate the challenges you face and create a path forward that feels right for you.
4 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Kim Edwards
Psychologist, C.Psych.
Hi I am Dr. Kim Edwards, a Clinical and Health Psychologist registered in Ontario and New York. Dr. Edwards has significant experience with complex cases and sees children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns including:
✓ anxiety
✓ attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
✓ body-focused repetitive behaviours (BFRB)
✓ chronic pain and somatic symptoms (e.g., headaches)
✓ depression
✓ difficulties coping with stress
✓ emotion-regulation challenges
✓ excoriation disorder (skin picking or dermatillomania)
✓ low mood
✓ OCD
✓ trichotillomania (hair pulling)
✓ tic disorders / Tourette syndrome
11 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Nathan Kretzschmar
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
Finding your way back to a sense of balance, clarity, and inner steadiness is not always easy. Life can feel painful, confusing, or overwhelming at times, especially when you are carrying anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, grief, identity questions, or major life transitions.
In therapy, I see our work as collaborative. You are the expert on your own life and story, while I bring clinical training, curiosity, and experience to help us better understand what you are facing. My approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and grounded in mindfulness. I integrate approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, MBCT, EMDR, CBT-I, and the Unified Protocol when appropriate.
I do not see mental health as the absence of painful thoughts or emotions. Difficult experiences are part of being human. What often matters is how we relate to those experiences and whether we can still move toward a life that feels meaningful, connected, and aligned with our values.
My hope is to offer a grounded, nonjudgmental space where you can feel understood as a whole person, not simply a collection of symptoms or problems. Together, we can work toward greater self-understanding, emotional steadiness, and meaningful change.
13 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Ps. I Love You Psychotherapy | M. Caracciolo Professional Corporation
Registered Psychotherapist, HBEd, MA (Hons.), Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), C-DBT
They say our greatest weakness lies in giving up! We have all been there. My name is Maria Veronica Caracciolo, and I decided that if life was going to be difficult, I would become its greatest “warrior” and teach others to do the same. Too often we use our armour to hide our inner selves, rather than see it as our strength which only comes from taking a risk, facing our fears, taking a step forward, and learning that every battle is won with wisdom. I am here to empower you to take that chance on yourself — your mind is a powerful force, but you are its master.
Through various forms of therapy, one can explore different perspectives, coping skills, and motivators to establish better relationships; self-esteem and self-direction; deal with complicated family or couple dynamics; face a significant crisis or transition; manage substance use or addiction; and collaboratively make cognitive and behavioral changes to better emotional, mental, and even physical health!
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M9B 6H8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
LifeCycle Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, MACP, MPE, RP
When you feel confused or lost about what to do in life, or you feel like no matter what you say or who you talk to they just don’t get it.. lean on us. We are here for you.
I became a therapist, because like you, I am human and have had my fair share of battles. It is difficult when you feel unheard, misunderstood, and overwhelmed.
That is why I created LifeCycle Counselling. Our primary focus is YOU. We meet you where you are, and walk alongside you to help you get to where you want to go.
Remember, therapy is an investment, not an expense. Rediscover yourself.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5G 2H6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
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 in Toronto, ON M4P 1G8
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Yasmin Rombola-Bacchus
Registered Psychotherapist, BA, Registered Psychotherapist, Dipl. Psych.
I see therapy as a sacred space that offers clients the opportunity to pause from the constant distractions life presents to engage and reflect on our inner and outer worlds. While this process may at times feel challenging or even painful, it can also lead to peaceful and celebratory reflections. I am committed to ensuring that clients feel seen, heard, and respected, and that our conversations lead to unique transformations achieved through empowerment.
3 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M6G 1B5
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
ThriveWell Counselling
Registered Social Worker, MSW, RSW / RP
Take the next step toward a brighter today and tomorrow. ThriveWell Counselling offers a free 30-minute Meet & Greet to help you get started. Our therapists provide short-term, longer-term, and ongoing therapy to support your wellness journey.
Embarking on a path toward emotional well-being takes courage—and we’re so glad you’re here. In addition to individual therapy, we also proudly offer group experiences that nurture healing in community.
Coming up: Sacred Space: A Trauma-Informed Yoga Series begins August 7, 2025. This 4-week online group invites participants of all abilities and experience levels to explore healing through gentle movement, breathwork, and connection.
We’re here to support your holistic well-being—inside and out.
Connect with us to learn more or register:
connect@thrivewell.ca
8 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 3A7
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Azin Heydari
Registered Psychotherapist, RP; MA
I work alongside you on this self-exploratory journey, not only showing curiosity about the thoughts that shape your emotional world but also the nervous system patterns held in your body. Real change occurs when the mind and body begin communicating differently, and I will collaborate with you to explore this process with care, curiosity, and evidence-based tools. My approach is warm, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed methods that create space for deep emotional work at a pace that feels safe. If you’re ready to understand your patterns, reconnect with yourself, and find lasting relief—not quick fixes—I am here to support your healing through this process.
6 Years Experience
In-Person in Toronto, ON M5S 1G6
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Miranda Elise Klimowski
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist, and Counsellor RP(Q), C.R.P.O, C.C.P.A, M.A.C.P
As a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario, I provide a compassionate, client-centered, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, helping individuals heal from childhood trauma, addiction, self-esteem issues, and relationship challenges. Using a holistic and integrative approach, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Attachment Therapy to support personal growth and emotional healing. I create a safe, inclusive space for individuals and couples, with a special focus on marginalized communities and the LGBTQ2+ community. I believe in the mind-body connection, empowering clients to rewrite their stories, build resilience, and lead fulfilling lives. If you're ready to take the next step in your healing journey, reach out today.
6 Years Experience
Online in Toronto, ON Ontario (Online Only)
Toronto is one of the most multicultural cities in the world, and its therapy landscape reflects this extraordinary diversity, with practitioners representing hundreds of cultural backgrounds and dozens of languages. The city's high cost of living and intensely competitive professional environment drive demand for therapists addressing financial anxiety, burnout, and the psychological pressures of ambitious urban life. CAMH — the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health — is Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital, providing major institutional resources alongside Toronto's vast private practice and counselling community. Ontario's OHIP coverage is limited for psychotherapy, so many residents use extended health benefits or pay out of pocket to access private therapy.
Black / African American therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada Statistics
Black / African American therapists in Toronto, Ontario, Canada average 12 years of experience and charge around $174 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
$174
Accept insurance
79%
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
| 63% |
In Person and Online |
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| 37% |
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 |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 71% | Teen |
| 67% | Senior |
| 29% | Children |
Client Focus
| 100% | Black / African American |
| 91% | Women |
| 87% | LGBTQ+ |
| 83% | Men |
| 77% | Asian |