Black / African American therapists in Santa Monica, California CA
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Serving Black / African American
Shana Burns, LMFT
Marriage and Family Therapist
As the founder of Work In Progress Therapy, a group private practice in California, I'm proud to introduce our team of 6 dedicated Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs). We are committed to supporting a diverse range of adults, teens, families, and couples. We believe in the power of strong, collaborative therapeutic relationships as the foundation for meaningful change. Our areas of expertise include navigating life transitions, overcoming substance abuse, exploring identity shifts, healing from early life trauma, and transforming challenges within relationships.
20 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Dr. Vicki D. Coleman (Dr. Vicki), The Anger Doctor
Licensed Professional Counselor, LCPC, LPCC, LPC, LMFT, LCSW, CCMHC, QMHP, MAC, DAC, SAP, CAMF, BCC, HS-BCP
The focus of my practice is to facilitate the client's self-concept and self-esteem. Issues include anger management; addictions; depression; sexual assault/domestic violence; PTSD; career counseling; and multicultural and diverse populations, among others.
34 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
David Andreone
Therapist, MA, AMFT
Therapy with me is interactive, direct, warm, & compassionate. I spent 20+ years as a creative and A&R exec in entertainment, & still work in music & TV. When life's inevitable transitions rear their head (adolescence, college, employment, marriage, divorce, aging, grief & loss), I help you more elegantly navigate these potentially challenging life moments.
I'm warm, casual and easy to talk to. I offer evidenced-based, results-oriented interventions tailored to your specific past and present life-experiences, as well as your strengths, talents and genetics. My writing has appeared in Psychology Today, Billboard Magazine, et al. Sessions in Culver City (a stones throw from Apple, Sony, Amazon), or Telehealth.
3 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Francia Telesford
Registered Social Worker, MSW, ACSW, CLE, PMH-C
Thanks for taking time to find care for yourself. You deserve to have wellness and care and to have a therapist who wants to see you thrive. Most of my clients come to me seeking help with stress, anxiety, and the various stages of motherhood. I love and have a wealth of experience working with individuals and families and building relationships. In my own journey to healing, I have had to learn to navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, grief, loss, and postpartum stress and anxiety. I understand what it feels like to be overwhelmed and to want someone to see and care for you in a way that feels genuine. I have been working in the helping profession for 20 years in various settings from private practice, non-profit, hospital, educational and street outreach settings. My goal is to meet you where you are and to partner with you to decrease your suffering no matter where you are in your life stage. We all deserve wellness.
**NOTE: Please see the finances section below. Lowest fee starts at $100/session. **
14 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Integrative Psychotherapy Group
Marriage and Family Therapist
Integrative Psychotherapy Group is a Beverly Hills based practice dedicated to offering a myriad of psychotherapy services for individuals, couples, families, and groups. We utilize contemporary psychodynamic principles to help clients address their concerns and take a depth-focused approach toward therapy. Our goal is to help clients gain insight into both past and present experiences in order to empower themselves to make informed choices that lead to meaningful change.
8 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Shadi Souferian
Psychologist, Psy.D
I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist providing both in-person and teletherapy to individuals and couples in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. I specialize in stress management, depression, anxiety, trauma, perinatal mental health, grief counseling, and relationship issues. I am also a certified life coach and provide coaching for emotional wellness and peak performance. In addition, I conduct assessments and provide short-term and/or long-term comprehensive treatment, on a lien basis, for personal injury and worker’s compensation patients.
24 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
PBA Psychology Group, Inc.
Psychologist, Clinical and Forensic Psychology
Welcome to our practice. We have several terrific culturally and linguistically diverse clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level. Come as you are. We’re here to help.
28 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Dr. LaQuesha Robinson
Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, LPCC
In my practice, I believe that everyone has the inherent strength to overcome life's challenges, and my role is to help you access those strengths. What makes my practice stand out is the personalized, compassionate approach I take with each client, ensuring that therapy is tailored to meet your unique needs and goals. I combine evidence-based techniques with a deep understanding of human emotions and behavior, creating a supportive environment that promotes healing and growth. My commitment to confidentiality and creating a safe space allows for a trusting therapist-client relationship. Here, you're not just another case; you're a person with a story that deserves to be heard and understood. Together, we'll work not just on coping, but on thriving, helping you to live a more fulfilled and balanced life.
12 Years Experience
Online in Santa Monica, California (Online Only)
Serving Black / African American
Eliana Kohanzad
Marriage and Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, MDR
Whether you feel weighed down by stress, dating or your relationship or an unexpected life event, there is help and there is hope. You know that there must be more to life than the pressure you're experiencing but you’re not sure what that looks like for you or perhaps how to even get there. You want support not just in improving how you’re feeling right now, but also in identifying and healing the source of what’s brought you to this place. I specialize in helping adults navigate the dating world, relationships, friendships, and family conflict.
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you’ll get tools that you can put into action in your day-to-day life, as well identify the root cause behind these challenges you’re facing. I’m here to help you grow and flourish in the way that’s right for you.
It is possible to move on from toxic cycles and relationships, heal from painful past experiences, and feel more confident and secure in yourself and I would love to help you get there. Together, we’ll work on communication, boundary setting, and embracing your authentic self. Ready to evolve? Schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation today!
6 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California
Serving Black / African American
Ricardo Peña
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I provide services in Spanish + English.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist of Mesoamerica-Indigienous ancestry. My life exposed to community violence, trauma and intersecting oppressions has led me to the work of healing, self-discovery, exploration and ancestral healing.
I was raised in the SF Bay Area and I currently reside on the stolen lands of the Tongva peoples, colonially known as Los Angeles, California.
My lived experiences of being a person of color with intersecting identities, navigating the world and the trauma that comes with that, has led me to the practice of healing at a young age. I grew up with many years of witnessing (through family members + my community) severe mental illness, addiction, community violence, chronic suicidality, incarceration and domestic violence. Through my own stories and experiences, as a justice-oriented therapist, I aim to disrupt and dismantle these oppressive systems within myself and in my practice to make therapy a safe(r) space for folks who are targeted and made marginalized.
7 Years Experience
In-Person Near Santa Monica, CA
Online in Santa Monica, California