Black therapists & counselors by state
624 providers nationwide. Pick your state.
- California 80
- New York 69
- Texas 43
- Georgia 38
- Florida 30
- North Carolina 29
- Illinois 27
- Maryland 23
- Pennsylvania 19
- Virginia 19
- Washington 18
- New Jersey 15
- Massachusetts 13
- Michigan 13
- Tennessee 12
- Louisiana 8
- South Carolina 8
- Connecticut 7
- Alabama 6
- Colorado 6
- District of Columbia 6
- Ohio 6
- Wisconsin 6
- Minnesota 5
- Delaware 4
- Oregon 4
- Arizona 3
- Oklahoma 3
- Indiana 2
- Nebraska 2
- Nevada 2
624 providers found
Paying yourself Sponsored
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Sessions by video, phone or chat with a licensed therapist. BetterHelp lists $70 to $100 a week, and you can cancel any time. Its therapists don't prescribe medication.
Insurance or Medicare Sponsored
Bills your plan: Medicare and most major insurers, including Aetna, Anthem, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. You get a cost estimate before your first visit, and it offers medication management too.
Medicaid
Your plan decides who you can see. Call the member services number on your card and ask for therapists with video visits, or ask a community health center, which works with your state's Medicaid program, about counseling.
Find a community health centerIn crisis? Call or text 988, any time.
Dr. Ly Franshaua Pipkins, PsyD
Therapy on Piedmont Avenue, The Wellthy Black Girl Method
Oakland, CA
Aaron V. Smith, PhD
Los Angeles, CA
Shawntres Parks, PhD, LMFT, CST, CIRT
Los Angeles, CA
What to know about Black Therapists care
This page lists self-identified Black therapists, counselors, and psychologists who self-list in Black clinician directories or apply with us, each listed under a license such as LCSW, LPC, LMFT, or psychologist, and checked against NPI records where we can match them. It is a floor, not a census: far more Black clinicians practice than this list has reached so far. Read our guide, how to find a Black therapist, for what to ask before you book a first session.
Cities with Black Therapists
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a Black therapist in the US?
Use the search and filter tools on this page to browse Black therapists & counselors in the US. You can filter by distance from a ZIP code, by telehealth, and by whether the therapist has confirmed they are accepting new patients. If the list is short, consider virtual options as many Black therapists & counselors serve patients statewide or nationwide.
Are there virtual or telehealth Black therapists & counselors serving the US?
Yes. Many Black therapists & counselors offer telehealth appointments in addition to or instead of in-person visits. Use the telehealth filter on this page to see providers who offer virtual care, which can expand your options significantly if local availability is limited.
Why does seeing a Black therapist matter?
Research consistently shows that racial concordance between patients and their care team is associated with better communication, greater trust, and improved health outcomes. Patients who share a racial or cultural background with their therapist often report feeling more understood and are more likely to follow through on care plans.
What should I ask a therapist before working with them?
Ask whether they are accepting new patients, what insurance they accept, and whether they offer telehealth or in-person visits. It is also worth asking about their experience with conditions relevant to you, their communication style, and how they handle after-hours questions or urgent concerns.
Do Black therapists & counselors in the US accept insurance or Medicaid?
This directory does not yet record which insurance plans each therapist accepts, so the listings here cannot tell you. Contact the therapist directly to confirm your specific plan, including Medicaid or Medicare, is accepted before scheduling.
Is a Black provider the same as an African American provider on this directory?
Yes. Black Health uses Black and African American interchangeably to describe the same population of providers and patients, matching how people commonly search and self-identify. Both terms point to the same providers on this page.
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