African-American Therapists, Female

Hi- I'm looking for an African-American therapist for a female adult. I'd prefer a female, but a male would do if I couldn't find a female that worked for me. Please send any leads you have - I've done some research on my own and haven't found much. I've seen the listings of African American males on the web site, but thought someone might know of African American female therapists. Thanks!

I have a friend, Michell Love, that may be available. Try her on her personal email: MichellLuv AT aol.com. Lena

They are both quite competent and empathetic and I believe they are experienced with issues facing African American women in particular. Iris, I believe is less hands on than Veronique but both are very qualified to handle both individuals as well as couples. I am not sure either of them is taking on new clients, however, they might be able to make referrals to others.

I am a professional woman of African descent who grew up in Latin America and the US, identify mostly as African American (secondly as Afro-Caribbean) and have tried them both and had good experiences. I felt like they both understood my issues really well, are very empathetic and really want to help you to reach your own solutions. However, I felt like I needed a more hands-on approach, so Iris's approach only worked so far for me. It depends on your style, but you should try each one out and see what approach works best for you. Above all, it is important to connect with this somewhat obscure network of therapists of color in order to make a decision that is right and comfortable for you. Good Luck

African-American Couples' Counselor

If we had a doubt about the value of marriage counseling, the great postings here have convinced us to go for it - now we need to find a counselor. We'd like to find a person of color (black or mixed would be best). Any recommendations? Thanks!
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Phillip Coleman PhD
2100 Lakeshore Ave. Ste B
Oakland Ca 94606
510 763-0105
Specialties: children, stress management,
depression/mood disorders etc.


Gerald Davenport PhD
436 14th St Ste 805
Oakland 94612
510 451 3192
Specialties: Adolescents, children, evaluation etc


Thomas duvaul, LCSW
621 E. Cambell Ave ste 14
Cambell, Ca 95008
408 266 6967
thomduv AT aol.com
Spec: Child abuse, Adolescents, children,
depression/ mood disorders, anxiety, panic attacks
and phobias


Sam Edwards LCSW


1721 SCOTT ST
San Francisco, Ca 94115
415 563 3316
sedwards AT stanford.edu
spec: Adolescents, anxiety, panic attacks and phobias,
grief and loss, depression/mood disrders etc.


William Spivey PhD
360 29th st ste 300
Oakland, ca 94609
510 893 2001


Marlin Griffith PHd, CEAP
436 14th st Ste 700
Oakland 94612
510 287-5324

Paul Guillory PhD
4315 Piedmont ave
oakland 94611
510 654 8339

Forrest Hamer PhD
5305 College Ave
oakland 94618
Hamerf AT socrates.berkeley.edu
510 652 2150

Donald Hunter LCSW
1290 Fillmore st Ste 107
San Fran  94115
415 931 6490

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