Resources
Culturally and Racially Sensitive Mental Health Treatment Services
If you are seeking mental health treatment services provided by People of Color, Black, or African American professionals, resources are available. The links provided are for informational purposes only and recommended as helpful resources. Healthy Minds Philly does not endorse any individual or organization listed.
This group of therapists proudly serves the Black and African-American community with couples, individual, and family therapy services. They know, and research supports, that working with someone who truly understands your culture and unique experiences are the foundation for successful therapy and counseling.
Therapy for Black Girls is an online space dedicated to encouraging the mental wellness of Black women and girls. Here you will find a national directory of providers with a complete description of the services offered, areas of expertise, and contact information.
Oshun Family Center provides racially concordant care to members of the Black community who are struggling to cope with life transitions. Especially those impacted by postpartum mood changes, birth, and racial trauma. They center the experiences of Black people and create a welcoming space for healing and refuge.
National Queer and Trans Therapists of Color Network (NQTTCN) is a healing justice organization actively working to transform mental health for queer and trans Black, Indigenous and People of Color (QTBIPOC).
With a focus on personalized care, their team integrates trauma-informed therapy, ecotherapy and mindfulness to nurture emotional resilience. Their diverse specialists offer comprehensive support, including LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy and culturally responsive care through individual sessions, workshops, and consultations.
ACANA provides culturally sensitive social services, cultural programs, economic and workforce development programs, community engagement and development programs, and other services targeting mainly African and Caribbean immigrants in the United States.
AFRICOM empowers African and Caribbean communities in the greater Philadelphia area. Services include facilitating access to health and social services, education programming, promoting economic development, and immigration legal assistance. AFRICOM also advocates on issues of concern to the community and educates the public on African and Caribbean cultures.
Amel Counseling offers therapy for kids and teens of color in Philadelphia. Oftentimes, kids and teens don’t identify their racial or cultural differences as factors in their issues. Many have learned that fitting in is safest and calling attention to mistreatment related to that makes things worse.
We support women in improving their relationships with themselves and others as they find their superpowers and start to have a happier, more fulfilling life.
Black Men Heal is a nonprofit that provides FREE mental health treatment-both individual and group therapy to Men of Color. Our offering to the community is a safe space that provides the opportunity to heal from Inter-generational trauma and systemic racism.
Samaritan therapists are Pennsylvania state licensed, highly credentialed in numerous areas of therapy, and embrace a compassionate, holistic approach. They are committed to providing the highest quality of individualized care to meet your emotional, relational, and spiritual needs to the greatest extent possible. Samaritan welcomes and serves all people without discriminating on any basis, including ability to pay.
