Connect with Black or African American therapists in Bethesda, MD

I provide compassionate support and a safe place to explore past and present experiences, including triumphs and traumas. I've been honored to support people from various life stages, backgrounds, and identities. Representation and seeing yourself are essential in therapeutic spaces.

I am EMDR trained and have experience with trauma, MDD, and GAD.

I believe in a collaborative and authentic client-centered approach. I think it is important to instill change through exploration, problem-solving, and identifying achievable goals to process and heal from symptoms of emotional distress.

I focus on young adults and life adjustment for older adults. I use cognitive behavior therapy for depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, AD(H)D, adjustment disorder, and trauma treatment. I also provide EMDR for self-esteem building and trauma healing, and offer space for clients to process life's disappointments and difficulties.

I want healing to feel real, supportive, and connected to your actual life in ways that help you feel more grounded, self-aware, and connected to yourself. I enjoy incorporating reading, movement, mindfulness, yoga, and spending time outside into the healing process in ways that feel natural and meaningful to you.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with extensive experience supporting children, adults, and families navigating complex and often overwhelming life circumstances. These experiences have shaped my deep respect for resilience and my commitment to providing trauma-informed, culturally responsive care.

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you really needed to talk to someone? Do you have feelings of depression, self-doubt, fear, and find yourself anxious around others? If so, you're not alone. I understand the challenges that come with navigating these emotions, and I am here to help.

I am an independently licensed clinical social worker in MD, VA, and D.C., specializing in mental and behavioral health across youth and adults. My approach is relational, evidence-based, and culturally responsive. I focus on emotional regulation, trauma, life transitions, and strengthening family systems.

My approach is simple: you are the expert in your own life. My role is to empower individuals facing mental health challenges by providing the tools and support they need to build the fulfilling life they envision.

I have deep respect and admiration for any person willing to seek improvement in a therapeutic environment. I was born in Ethiopia and raised in Maryland. I have worked as a counselor/therapist since 2004 and have had great success working with people to improve their quality of life.

Looking for a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported? This is a collaborative, judgment-free space to explore relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges with care and intention. If connection and growth matter to you, explore my profile to see if this feels like a good fit.

I’m Dr. Jennifer Outlaw, a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults, service members, and veterans feel supported and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in real‑life tools that make a difference. I’m here to help. Let’s talk.

I believe therapy is collaborative, and together we can make the changes that lead to your success and healing. If you aren't feeling like yourself, struggling to get out of bed, or constantly worrying through the day, let me help you take back control of your life.

I'm excited to meet you! I'm a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, and I work with young adults navigating life transitions, anxiety, and depression. I specialize in helping clients find their voice and experience healing through a warm, supportive approach that honors their unique journey.

I applaud you for taking this important first step toward seeking support. When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, therapy can offer the clarity, strength, and direction you need. I specialize in working with women, couples, teens, and families navigating conflict, trauma, grief, life transitions, depression, and anxiety.

Taking the step to seek therapy requires courage and openness. I work with individuals experiencing depression, trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and family dysfunction. Using a strength-based, collaborative approach, sessions focus on your specific mental health goals in a welcoming, judgment-free environment where self-awareness is encouraged.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience partnering with clients in their pursuit of wellness.

I understand how life-changing it is to have a quality therapist you can talk to. Whether you need someone to listen, help you make decisions, discover yourself and your motivations, communicate effectively with your partner, or just a nonjudgmental trained ear, I can be your therapist. I provide individual, couples, and family therapy.

Everyone has choices to make in life. Some are harder to make than others. My goal for you is to work together to provide a non-judgmental therapy experience. I have been providing therapy to individuals from age nine to adults for over 15 years.

I work with adults navigating stress, emotional regulation, life transitions, relationships, work/life balance, anxiety, and depression. My goal is to help you build the skills and confidence needed to manage life's challenges.

I'm here to support you as we work together and process your experiences to help identify your strengths. Together, we can work towards your goals. I exemplify the values of empathy, resilience, and dedication, making a lasting impact on the lives that I touch.

Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I’m here to make it meaningful for you. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and perinatal mental health. My client-centered approach creates a safe, supportive space tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Sometimes life can throw you a curve ball and you need some support making a shift or a tune up on what you've already learned, better yet, just getting started and need someone who understands how difficult that can be. My goal is to support you and allow you to find your strength to work through what might have you stuck.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12+ years’ experience supporting children, teens, and adults. I take a collaborative, practical approach to help clients build coping skills, manage anxiety or ADHD, improve executive functioning, and reach goals in a safe, judgment-free space.

I work primarily with adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, divorce, and financial stress. I'm passionate about exploring the connection between money behaviors and mental well-being, including impulsive spending and financial distress. My commitment is to empower you through compassionate counseling and advocacy.