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When it comes time to choose a therapist, you may prefer a Black therapist over therapists of other races or ethnicities. This is understandable, considering that you may connect best with a Black therapist or therapist who shares a similar racial background as you.

Whether you are located in downtown Florence, the suburbs of Florence, other nearby places such as Columbia, Goose Creek, or anywhere else in South Carolina, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

The Benefits of Working with a Black Therapist

There are several reasons why you may choose to work with a Black therapist over someone from another racial background or identity, and they include:

  • You may connect more deeply with a Black therapist or feel that they "just get you."
  • The therapist may be better attuned to culturally rooted issues that affect your life or therapeutic process.
  • You may better trust them or feel more confident in their skills as a therapist.
  • Some mental health issues may stem from racial injustice, bias, or crimes, and an African American therapist may feel safer to you.
  • A Black therapist may better be able to point to the impacts of racial bias and how they affect your life.
  • You may feel more comfortable and be able to let your guard down more with a Black therapist than if you feel like you must be aware of and fight racial stereotypes.

Just as in the rest of your life, having a Black therapist can help you tap into the healing power of Black community on mental health.

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At Mental Health Match, you’ll find licensed Black therapists who can help you work through your mental health concerns and improve your life. To find an experienced therapist in your area, browse the Black experts below or use our free therapist matching tool.

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Ariel Ferguson, Psy.D.
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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.


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Work together to explore difficulties that you are experiencing in relationships - not only with your partner, family, or friends - but also yourself! My goal is to create a safe space for you to move towards authenticity and self-acceptance.

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I start each session with "what is present with you today?". I genuinely care about your wellbeing and want to know how I can support you. We will identify goals, explore current stressors, and work together towards your personal healing journey.

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  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Communication Skills
  • Interpersonal Difficulties
  • Interracial Relationships
  • Multicultural Identity
  • Trauma
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We will understand emotions, attachments, process feelings, deal with grief, explore your sexual self and or unpack traumas.


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We will understand emotions, attachments, process feelings, deal with grief, explore your sexual self and or unpack traumas.

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I help people explore their emotions and attachments. My approach is eclectic yet client centered. I help you to look at your system as a whole and connect the dots towards healing.

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  • Alternative Relationships
  • Asexuality
  • BIPOC
  • Bisexuality
  • Black and African American Issues
  • Black Men
  • Black Women
  • Compulsive Sexuality/Hypersexuality
  • Co-Parenting
  • Couples
  • Couples Sex Therapy
  • Desire Discrepancy
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Ethical Non-Monogamy
  • Gender Non-Conforming
  • Kink
  • LGBTQ+
  • LGBTQ Family Development
  • Mismatched Sex Drives
  • Open Relationships
  • Polyamory
  • QTBIPOC
  • Queer
  • Racism
  • Relationships
  • Relationship Skills
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sex Anxiety
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sex Trafficking
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexual Issues
  • Sexuality
  • Sexual Orientation
  • Sex Workers
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Marie Malave
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My goal is to be your guide on this journey, helping you discover your inner strengths and potential on the path to your best self. If you would like to learn more about my approach to therapy, contact me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.


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My goal is to be your guide on this journey, helping you discover your inner strengths and potential on the path to your best self. If you would like to learn more about my approach to therapy, contact me to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.

Something to know about my approach is:

I believe in a collaborative approach to therapy, where I draw from various modalities to meet your needs. Because a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for success, I provide a warm, judgment-free space where you can be your authentic self.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adult ADHD
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Depression
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting Children With ADHD
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Trauma
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Candra James
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explore the root of the issue(s) that cause you emotional disturbance and negatively impact your daily functioning; learn how to better manage stressors that may not be eliminated immediately or at all.


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explore the root of the issue(s) that cause you emotional disturbance and negatively impact your daily functioning; learn how to better manage stressors that may not be eliminated immediately or at all.

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My therapeutic approach is tailored to the needs of the client. Together, we will find meaningful resolutions and achieve a sense of peace and clarity in your life.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression
  • Goals/Accountability
  • Grief
  • Trauma
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Kristy Thompson
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Practical guidance and individualized support to promote health and wellness. An empathetic approach to foster a collaborative patient-provider relationship to help overcome limiting beliefs, adopt an active lifestyle, and live mindfully.


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Practical guidance and individualized support to promote health and wellness. An empathetic approach to foster a collaborative patient-provider relationship to help overcome limiting beliefs, adopt an active lifestyle, and live mindfully.

Something to know about my approach is:

I observed how many patients ignore the body-mind connection, which can lead to mental health challenges. With compassionate advice and evidence-based psychotherapy, patients can develop coping strategies to counter everyday stressors.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Grief
  • Imposter Syndrome
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Negative Self-Talk
  • Nutrition
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Sadness
  • Self-Awareness
  • Self-Compassion
  • Social Anxiety
  • Surgery
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
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Kristy Thompson remote and phone therapy in South Carolina