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- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1477146348 recorded Jul 2026
- Therapy for Black Girls directory Self-identification Source recorded Jul 2026
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About Jerilyn Adams
Jerilyn Adams, LPC is a Black counselor practicing in Milwaukee, WI. Jerilyn offers in-person visits and is not currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Therapy (LPC/LPCC)
Black LPCs/LPCCs: licensed professional counselors for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Often the most affordable entry to quality therapy.
Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs, also LPCCs in some states) are master's-level mental-health clinicians. They provide individual and group therapy for depression, anxiety, grief, identity work, and many trauma modalities. For Black clients, LPCs often offer shorter wait times and broader insurance acceptance than psychologists or psychiatrists. A 2023 NAMI report found counselor wait times were 60 percent shorter on average.
Common reasons to see an LPC
- Depression and anxiety
- Life transitions: career change, moves, relationships
- Grief and loss
- Self-esteem, identity, and boundary work
- Workplace stress, imposter syndrome
- ADHD coaching and strategies
Advocacy prompts
- What modalities are you trained in: CBT, ACT, IFS?
- How do you integrate cultural context, race, and identity?
- How often do you check in on progress and revise the plan?
Frequently asked questions
Is Jerilyn Adams accepting new patients?
Jerilyn Adams is not currently accepting new patients.
Where is Jerilyn Adams's practice located?
Jerilyn Adams practices at 5800 W BURLEIGH ST, Milwaukee, WI 532101516. Phone: 262-686-1801.
Does Jerilyn Adams offer telehealth?
Jerilyn Adams sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Therapy (LPC/LPCC) treat?
Black LPCs/LPCCs: licensed professional counselors for anxiety, depression, life transitions, and trauma. Often the most affordable entry to quality therapy.
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