Black / African American therapists in Vaughan, Ontario ON, Canada CA
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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.
3 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Larysa Strizhevsky
Registered Psychotherapist, MA, RP
It may not be easy to overcome life’s challenges on our own, and even the strongest among us need some guidance. Reaching for help is an essential step for change.
You might struggle with upsetting emotions and conditions as Anxiety, Anger, Guilt, Depression, Stress, Trauma. Or you might be having difficulty adjusting to a major life change, wishing to establish healthier relationships.
You may want to be more assertive and live your life fully. We can find a healing path forward.
My passion and commitment is to help identify, address, and resolve barriers that prevent you from achieving the life you are seeking.
My approach to therapy is genuine and collaborative, tailored to meet your specific needs. I use an integrative approach, drawing from different therapeutic modalities, such as CBT, DBT,Emotionally-focused, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Mindfulness-based.
I am offering a place of safety and compassion to help you explore, identify, and build upon your strengths to create positive changes in your life. I would love to hear from you! A FREE 15-MINUES PHONE/VIDEO CONSULTATION is available.
I speak English and Russian languages.
7 Years Experience
In-Person in Vaughan, ON L4H 2V3
Online in Vaughan, Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Lavanya Verma
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Qualifying)
Struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, self-esteem issues, or relationship challenges? I provide a compassionate, culturally sensitive, and evidence-based approach to therapy, helping individuals, couples, and adolescents navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), and person-centered techniques, I tailor each session to your unique needs. Whether you're seeking support for South Asian family dynamics, chronic stress, or personal growth, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and self-discovery. Let’s work together toward a more balanced and fulfilling life—reach out today.
2 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Mind By Design®
Registered Psychotherapist, Psychology and Coaching Clinics
Mind By Design® is all things mental health: We're dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive, and personalized care for our clients' mental health needs. Our cutting-edge approach to mental wellness combines the latest research and technology to provide individual, couple, family, and group therapy for all ages. We specialize in helping individuals with motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, slip and fall cases, long-term disabilities, and more. Our team of experts conducts over 15 types of psychological assessments to provide the best possible care for our clients. With over 25 locations across Ontario and services available in multiple languages, we're committed to welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and identities.
Contact our head office located in Oakville or visit our website to learn more. Whatever your goal might be, we're eager to help you achieve the results you want.
16 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, Ontario
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.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, Ontario
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.
1 Years Experience
Online in Vaughan, Ontario (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Mathai Devasia
Registered Social Worker, MSW,RSW
Do you feel overwhelmed, trapped in cycles of stress, anxiety, or unhealthy coping? Maybe you’ve tried to push through, but deep down, something still feels off. Whether you’re struggling with depression, addiction, emotional regulation, or past trauma, you don’t have to face it alone. With over 15 years of experience, I’ve helped individuals like you break free from limiting patterns, gain clarity, and build a sense of control over their emotions and lives. Therapy isn’t about simply coping—it’s about transforming. Together, we’ll explore the roots of your struggles and develop tools that actually work for you.
My approach is compassionate, practical, and tailored to you. I integrate CBT, DBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness techniques to help you understand your emotions, break free from what’s holding you back, and create meaningful change.
If you’re ready to stop just getting by and start feeling more in control, more present, and more fulfilled, I'm here to support you. If you have any questions, I would be happy to speak to you on the phone or via email. If you and I are not the right fit, I am happy to help you find the right therapist. Reach out to discuss how I can support you.
32 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Amira Dirie
Registered Psychotherapist, Master of Education, Registered Psychotherapist (Quaifying)
You might be navigating a season of change, feeling weighed down by stress, uncertainty, or emotional heaviness you can’t quite name. Whether it's burnout, identity shifts, cultural tension, relationship challenges, or the quiet ache of disconnection, these experiences deserve care and attention. Therapy offers a space to slow down, reflect, and move with intention—and you don’t have to do it alone. As a Black Muslim woman with a Somali background, I hold space that affirms the richness and complexity of your lived experience. My work is deeply influenced by my own path and the understanding that healing is not linear—it’s layered, relational, and deeply personal. In our sessions, you'll be welcomed just as you are, with your stories, your questions, and your truths. Whether you're seeking clarity, grounding, or simply a place to be witnessed, I aim to walk alongside you with warmth, authenticity, and care.
2 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, Ontario
Serving Black / African American
Bonny Kaman Li
Counsellor/Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), MACP
Hi, I'm Bonny, a litigator-turned-therapist. My commitment of transitioning into the field of professional counselling was driven by my passion of advocating for, supporting, and empowering individuals through my 10 years of legal practice. Having worked closely with marginalized population, including refugees, newcomers, visible minorities, people with disability, victims of domestic violence, as well as the LGBTQ2+ community, I provide a trauma-informed, cultural sensitive support tailored to your needs. My goal is to empower you to process, heal, and grow.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, 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!
12 Years Experience
In-Person Near Vaughan, ON
Online in Vaughan, Ontario