Most Females are often stigmatized for seeking therapy and most find it difficult to seek therapy when they need it most. Moreso, only women understand women best. Using BetterHelp, you can find a black female therapist local to you.
Below, find out the benefits of therapy and the reasons why you should seek a black female therapist. Uncover how much therapy costs, and how long it takes to get better.
Studies have shown that blacks are more likely to experience chronic and persistent mental health conditions due to a lack of early consultation with therapists. This is due to the stigma attached to mental health conditions in black society. Research indicates that most blacks believe that mild depression or even anxiety will be termed as ‘madness’ in their social circles especially if seen in a mental health clinic.
The most common mental health disorder diagnosed among blacks is schizophrenia. When you find yourself talking to yourself or holding on strongly to beliefs that are irrational or you believe your thoughts and actions are being influenced by an external agency, you need to see a therapist. Schizophrenia is a very bad disorder if not taken care of at its early stage.
Mood disorders (Depression and Mania) have not been as common as schizophrenia among blacks. However, a study has shown that it might be attributed to blacks considering them mild and therefore prefer to struggle with them rather than see a therapist. Mood disorders affect your view of life and how you relate with others. For example, someone with depression will always see the negative side of everything and someone with mania gets irritated easily and hence loses opportunities that would have positively changed his life forever. A manic patient does not have self-control and says some things she wouldn’t have said in her normal self.
As casual as people believe anxiety is, it might be a major hindrance to one’s progress in life. It’s quite normal to be anxious occasionally but when it is persistent or triggered on certain relatively harmless occasions (phobias) like being extremely scared of staying in overcrowded areas or extreme fear of even staying on the first floor of a story building or when you just get extremely anxious for no reason, it becomes a disorder.
There are several other mental health disorders among black females such as eating disorders which occur majorly due to needing to preserve beauty. It may come in the form of starving oneself(Anorexia nervosa) or an irresistible urge to overeat usually followed by forced vomiting or use of laxatives(Bulimia nervosa)
Erotomania or erotic delusion is also peculiar to women generally. This is when a lady usually single, believes that an exalted person like a celebrity is in love with her without ever meeting the person in any way.
If you have any of these symptoms mentioned above or any abnormal feelings or thoughts or you just changed locations or lost a beloved person or any major life event happened to you and you are seeking help, you are doing just the right thing and there is no better place to seek help than BetterHelp.com as they have licensed, top-rated black female therapists that understand the feminine psychology very well, are passionate about your welfare and mental health and have pledged to be confidential.
Choosing BetterHelp for your therapy makes you avoid the stigma that comes with seeking mental health help in black society. No one knows or sees you at BetterHelp. It also affords you the comfortability of having your therapy sessions anywhere and anytime you chose to have it, either resting your back on your pillow at home or sipping coffee in the office. You also save the time spent in traffic and all you need is 10 secs to connect to the internet.
Meet our Top-rated black female therapists
- ) Dr Mia (Tiesha)(Cohen) Carr (Ed.D, LPC, NCC)
Dr Mia Carr believes everybody is capable of achieving! Through a person-centered approach, she thrives in assisting people to address their areas of concern.
She uses the skill-set, experience, and knowledge base that she has acquired over the past 12 years to work with you. Dr Carr is a licensed clinical therapist (LPC) in several states. She is board certified by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NCC). She also holds a doctorate of education in counseling psychology.
She has worked with adults, youth, and families who have had difficulties with life’s stressors dealing with relationships, trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, and other concerns.
APPROACH
Utilizing a combination of theoretical approaches, including social, ecological, cognitive-behavioral, and reality therapies, she collaborates with you to meet you where you are.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Anger/ Control Concerns
- Problems related to family/interpersonal relationships
Also experienced in:
Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Control Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Mood Disorders, Panic Disorder, and Panic Attacks
CLINICAL APPROACHES:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 12
- ) Ashley Abraham (MSW, LCSW)
She is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of North Carolina, US.
She has worked with clients from a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family dynamic distresses, poor communication styles, racial discrimination in the workplace, and emotional abuse.
She also has eight years of experience assisting individuals and families connect with local community agencies who with homelessness, domestic violence, suicide prevention, and substance abuse.
APPROACH
Her counseling style is very empathetic, mindful, and client-centered, yet straightforward. She believes in treating everyone with respect and dignity but most importantly she prides herself on demonstrating compassion for all and being sensitive to the needs of others.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment Issues.
CLINICAL APPROACHES
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Years of Experience: 3
- )Dr Yves Abraham (Ph.D., LMFT)
Dr Abraham has a solid background in Family Systems Theory which enables her to help people connect and consider how multiple factors- including relationships, health, and spirituality-impact one’s life. She aims to counsel, coach, and encourage those who may be struggling to achieve in a particular area of life or feel that their growth has been halted.
She believes everyone has the tools to rebuild what seems broken or shattered. She has helped many activate the right tools at the right time. She has over 20 years of successful experience as a licensed Psychotherapist and has helped a wide variety of adults, couples, children & families reach their goals.
APPROACH
What sets her apart is her ability to use her gift of insight and compassion in conjunction with her academic accomplishments and experience.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Also experienced in:
LGBT , Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD
CLINICAL APPROACHES:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 20
- ) Arkaya “Kady” Abbot (LPC-S, NCC, BC-TMH)
Kady is a licensed therapist in the state of Alabama. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Auburn University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
She has over 25 years of experience working with adult men and women who struggle with substance use disorders (alcoholism and drug addictions) and other mental disorders. She simply believes counseling is one of the best gifts one can give to themselves! She is your dream ally.
APPROACH
Her counseling approach is client-centered and she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Stages of Change as therapeutic interventions that will help you with the issues you struggle with.
SPECIALTIES
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Coaching
Also experienced in:
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 23
- ) Maureen A – Ngeh (LICSW, LCSW-C)
She is a licensed clinical social worker/therapist licensed in the District of Columbia and the state of Maryland with over 10 years of experience.
She has worked with children and families, young adults as well as the elderly dealing with varying issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, dealing with societal and environmental stressors while hospitalized as well as with the community.
APPROACH
Her Counseling style is interactive, empathetic, and warm. She believes that listening is the key to success in a therapeutic relationship and hence she is the best listener you can dream of.
One of her tenets is to treat every client with dignity, respect, and compassion and this is well displayed in her interaction and intervention.
Her approach combines strengths therapy, cognitive-behavior therapy, and solution-focused therapy to ensure that the highest level of outcome is achieved as outlined by a treatment plan that will be tailored to your needs.
SPECIALTIES
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self-esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD
CLINICAL APPROACHES:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 10
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT BLACK FEMALE THERAPISTS NEAR ME
Who is a Black female therapist?
Black female therapists are experts trained to understand the personality of the clients and human relationships to diagnose and treat a mental health problem ranging from anxiety to depression using several forms of therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy and many more.
However, a therapist cannot prescribe or recommend medications but they can refer you for evaluation for medication.
What is the cost of getting a Black female therapist?
The average cost of getting a black female therapist per session is between $60 to $90 per week(billed every four weeks). You can cancel your membership anytime for any reason.
What are the benefits of getting a black female therapist?
- You become clear about who you truly are and what you want in life.
- A black female therapist help you to plan how to achieve your goals and how to work towards long term goals
- A black female therapist assists and encourage you without being judgemental.
- You become responsible for your success
- A life coach helps you to set goals and make an action plan to pursue and achieve your goals
- Life can be stressful and distracting and this is why you need someone to constantly remind you of your main goals. A life coach will help you get back on track whenever you lose focus either due to lack of motivation or distractions and ensure you are always on the right path.
- The great genius, Albert Einstein once said ‘Everybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid’ Sometimes a certain method may not be working for you and all you need is a life coach to go through all the necessary efforts to create another method for you and follow you through.
- A black female therapist helps you to be aware of your thoughts, assumptions, and beliefs that might be hindering your progress in certain aspects of life.
- A black female therapist helps you to plan how to achieve your goals and how to work towards long-term goals.
How long does it take to get better?
This varies depending on the condition and peculiarity of an individual. However, it takes most clients an average of 3 months to fully recuperate. Generally, it takes weeks to months to feel significantly better.
- The reason why women get black female therapists at BetterHelp
Women get black female therapists for several reasons at BetterHelp, some of which are listed here.
- Depression
Studies have shown that women get easily depressed more than men and most women have experienced some degree of depression at some point in their life. A female therapist that understands the feminine nature solves it all.
- Anxiety
We all get to be anxious at some point in life and anxiety limits your ability to pursue your dreams due to fear. Our therapists are there to make sure you remain calm and focused.
- Body Image
Most women want their beauty to be appreciated by others and there is not a single woman that is not beautiful! Our therapists help you to portray and appreciate your beauty.
- Infertility
Marriage can sometimes be sorrowful if there is no one to mother and show love to. Our therapists will guide you on how to overcome infertility.
- Mood instability
Most women attribute mood instability to hormonal changes but it is not always the case. Some women find it difficult to put their emotions under their control and this is why our black female therapists are there for you.
How to get started?
Simply click on the sign-up button to register with BetterHelp and then you can log in to get matched with a therapist. BetterHelp Therapists are well trained and they also have a license. You will be glad you did
