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Browse Black therapists in Rochester and Greater Monroe County. Use the filters to find a therapist by specialty, location, format, insurance, and availability.

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Individual Therapy

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Rochester, New York, United States
Credentials: Psychiatrist
(She/Her/Hers)
Session Format: Virtual / telehealth
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Languages Spoken:
≫ English
Offers Groups or Workshops: Offers group therapy
Black therapist in Rochester specializing in anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. Offers telehealth and in-person sessions for adults and couples.
Specialties:
≫ Marriage
≫ Men’s issues
≫ Perinatal / postpartum
≫ PTSD
≫ Substance use
≫ Teen therapy
≫ Trauma
≫ Women’s issues
Founding Member
Therapy Approaches / Modalities:
≫ Art / expressive therapy
≫ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
≫ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Accepted Insurance:
≫ Aetna
≫ Cigna
≫ Excellus
Nafisah Clay Mental Health Couseling, PLLC
Individual Therapy

Nafisah Clay Mental Health Couseling, PLLC

Credentials: LMHC
(She/Her/Hers)
Session Format: Virtual / telehealth
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Languages Spoken:
≫ English
Offers Groups or Workshops: Offers workshops / events
Nafisah Clay is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New York with 17 years of experience in the mental health and substance use field. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals through a wide range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Her professional experience also includes clinical education, leadership, and staff development, all of which have shaped her belief that meaningful mental health care should be both practical and deeply human.
Specialties:
≫ Anxiety
≫ Black men
≫ Black women
≫ Career stress
≫ Depression
≫ Grief
≫ Trauma
Cultural / Identity Focus:
≫ African / Caribbean / Afro-diasporic communities
≫ Black / African American communities
≫ First-generation / bicultural experiences
≫ Immigrant / refugee communities
≫ LGBTQ+ communities
≫ Racial trauma / identity-based stress
≫ Trauma-informed care (general)
Therapy Approaches / Modalities:
≫ Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
≫ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
≫ Humanistic / person-centered
≫ Narrative therapy
≫ Solution-focused brief therapy
≫ Somatic / body-based approaches
Accessibility Details:
≫ Telehealth-only (no physical office)
Accepted Insurance:
≫ Aetna
≫ Blue Cross Blue Shield
≫ Cigna
≫ HSA/FSA
≫ UnitedHealthcare
Genesee Family Counseling
Family Therapy

Genesee Family Counseling

Rochester, New York, United States
Credentials: LMFT
Session Format: Hybrid (both in-person and virtual)
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Tiana Brooks, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who welcomes individuals, couples, and families of all backgrounds seeking support with parenting, blended-family dynamics, and life transitions.
Specialties:
≫ Family conflict
Accepted Insurance:
≫ Cigna
≫ Excellus
≫ Medicaid
River City Relationship Therapy
Couples Therapy

River City Relationship Therapy

255 North Goodman Street, Rochester, New York 14607, United States
Credentials: LMFT
Session Format: Hybrid (both in-person and virtual)
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Jordan Rivera, LMFT, is a licensed marriage and family therapist who works with couples and partners of all backgrounds to improve communication and rebuild trust.
Specialties:
≫ Couples
≫ LGBTQ+
≫ Marriage
East Ave Counseling
Individual Therapy

East Ave Counseling

1400 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14610, United States
Credentials: LCSW
(She/Her/Hers)
Session Format: Hybrid (both in-person and virtual)
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Languages Spoken:
≫ English
Maya Thompson, LCSW-R, is a licensed social worker who welcomes clients of all backgrounds and provides culturally responsive care for anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
Specialties:
≫ Anxiety
≫ Depression
≫ Grief
Cultural / Identity Focus:
≫ Black / African American communities
≫ Social justice / activism-oriented care
Therapy Approaches / Modalities:
≫ Humanistic / person-centered
Faith-Informed Option:
≫ Faith-informed (Christian)
≫ Faith-informed (other)
Accepted Insurance:
≫ Medicaid
≫ Medicare
≫ UnitedHealthcare
BrightPath Child & Family Therapy
Child and Adolescent (Teen) Therapy

BrightPath Child & Family Therapy

2080 Ridgeway Avenue, Rochester, New York 14626, United States
Credentials: Psychologist
Session Format: Hybrid (both in-person and virtual)
New Client Status:
≫ accepting new clients
Dr. Nia Harris, PsyD, is a licensed psychologist who welcomes families of all backgrounds and specializes in therapy and assessment for children and teens.
Specialties:
≫ ADHD
≫ Anxiety
≫ Child therapy
Accepted Insurance:
≫ Aetna
≫ Blue Cross Blue Shield
≫ Cigna
≫ Excellus
≫ Medicaid

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