California

Michelle Ncholas

(She/Her)

Oakland


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Private/Group Practice: Private

In person or online sessions: Online 

Availability: Monday to Wednesday 9am-6pm est

Age Range: 18-99

Sliding scale of availability: No

Cost per session: $200

Insurance: n/a

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 20

Specializations and/or certifications: Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Brainspotting trained

Intensive Therapy Sessions: Friday's only

Special Projects: n/a

Email: [email protected]

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La Tanya Wallace

(She/Her/Hers)

San Diego/Mission Valley


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Private/Group Practice: Private

In person or online sessions: Both

Age Range: 17-69

Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 8am-5pm pst 

Sliding scale of availability: No

Cost per session: $250

Insurance: Tricare, Medicare

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 12

Specializations and/or certifications: Family Practice, Naturopath

Intensive Therapy Sessions: EMDR, IFS

Special Projects: n/a

Email: [email protected]

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Hasti Afkhami

(She/Her/Hers)


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: Farsi, English

Credentials: MS , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Private/Group Practice: Private 

In person or online sessions: Online

AvailabilityMonday-Friday by appointment

Age Range: 18+

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Cost per session: $195

Insurance: (Out-of-Network) Provide Superbill

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 15

Specializations and/or certifications: Certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) specializing in trauma, addiction, anxiety and depression, and relationships

Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a

Special Projects: The California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) , California Consortium of Addiction Programs (CCAP), BLOG on website

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: BustanTherapy

Linkedin: Hastiafkhami

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Vanessa Solis

(She/He/Hers)

Walnut Creek


BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Practice: Group 
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18-50
Availability: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10am-3pm
Sliding scale of availability: No
Cost per session: $260
Insurance: n/a
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 10
Specializations and/or certificationsIdentity Development & Intersectionality, Racial Trauma & the Mixed Race Experience, Self Doubt & Imposter Syndrome, EMDEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) & Brainspotting
Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a
Special Projects: n/a
Email[email protected]
Instagram: EmpoweredMindTherapy

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Jasmine Adams

(She/Her/Hers)

Long Beach


BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Practice: Private 
In person or online sessions: Online 
Availability: Monday to Friday 9am-7pm 
Age Range: 13+
Sliding scale of availability: No
Cost per session: $150
Insurance: n/a
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 22
Specializations and/or certifications: EMDR certified and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Consultant in Training 
Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a
Special ProjectsBIPOC EMDR consultation group 1st Thursday of the Month from 11-1 pm (pst)
Email[email protected]

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Mercedes Samudio

(She/Her/Hers)

La Habra


BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Master of Social Work (MS), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Practice: Private 
In person or online sessions: Online 
Availability: Saturdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Age Range: Parents (adults)
Sliding scale of availability: No
Cost per session: $2,000
Insurance: n/a 
Race, Culture, and Identity experience36 years
Specializations and/or certificationsBrainspotting Trained and EMDR Trained
Intensive Therapy Sessions: Click here to see the full list of intensive Therapy Sessions
Special Projects: Shame-Proof Parenting BookWhy Wakanda Matters (Chp 6), and Shame-Proof Parenting Intensives
Email[email protected]
Phone: (714) 758-5988
Instagram: Shame Proof Parenting
Linkedin: Mercedes Samudio, lcsw

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Kyrie Sedano

(She/Her/Hers)


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: MS Counseling and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Private/Group Practice: Private

In-person or online sessions: Online

Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 3:30pm-6:30pm;Friday 10:00-4:00pm

Age Range: 18-65+

Cost per session: $200/50 min.; $250/90 min.

Sliding scale of availability: Yes; $160-$185

Insurance: n/a

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 35+ years of lived experience; 10 years of clinical experience

Specializations and/or certifications: Nationally Certified Counselor; EMDR training (2020); Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) (2014)

Intensive Therapy Sessions: Yes; 90 min. sessions, 2 times a week for two-three weeks

Special Projects: I am a service-provider for the Mental Health Liberation fund through Inclusive Therapists.

Email[email protected]

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Yuki Shida

(She/Her/Hers)

Tustin


BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English, Japanese
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Group
In-person or online sessions: Both
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-3pm; Some evening and Saturdays sessions
Age Range: 18+
Cost per session: $180
Sliding scale of availability: No
Insurance: Kaiser
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 5 years
Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Gottman Method, Domestic Violence Counselor
Intensive Therapy Sessions: As needed
Special Projects:  Blog 
Email: [email protected]
Tik Tok: Therapy with Yuki

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Cristal Cunningham

(She/Her/Hers)

California


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Private/Group Practice: Private

In-person or online sessions: Online

Availability: Tuesday to Saturday (Changes)

Age Range: 13-65

Cost per session: $165+

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Insurance: n/a

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 30+ years

Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified

Intensive Therapy Sessions: EMDR Intensives

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De Angela Jane Smith

(She/Her/Hers)

Fullerton


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)

Private/Group Practice: Group

In-person or online sessions: Both

Availability: Wednesdays (10am-5pm); Fridays (11am-5pm)

Age Range: 12-80

Cost per session: $110

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Insurance: Kaiser Permanente

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: n/a

Specializations and/or certifications: Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and Trainer, Pre-Marital and Marital Counseling, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a

Special Projects: n/a

Email: [email protected]

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Dean Jones (He/Him)

Oakland


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: LCSW

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: N/A

Specializations and/or certifications: EMDR Consultant/Trainer

Offering: Supervision and Consultation

BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Private/Group Practice: Private Practice

In-person or online sessions: Both

Age Range: 4 to 104

Availability: 8am to 5pm

Cost per session: $250

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Insurance: Kaiser and Lyra

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: n/a

Specializations and/or certifications: EMDR Consultant/Trainer

Intensive Therapy Sessions: EMDR Intensives

Special Projects: n/a

Email: [email protected]

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Kiana Maillet

(She/Her/Hers)

Oakland


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Private/Group Practice: Private & Group Practice

In-person or online sessions: Online

Availability: Evenings and weekends

Age Range: All ages

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Cost per session: $200

Insurance: n/a

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 47

Specializations and/or certifications: EMDR Certified and Consultant in Training (CIT), Play Therapy (RPT), TF-CBT, Brainspotting, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C)

Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a

Special Projects: Trainings

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: Hiichido

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Alexandra Brown

(She/Her/Hers)


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Private/Group Practice: Group Practice

In-person or online sessions: Online

Availability: Monday to Friday 9 am to 2 pm

Age Range: 18+

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Cost per session: $200

Insurance UHC, Atna

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 10+

Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Trained (EMDR)

Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a

Special Projects: Trainings

Email: [email protected]

Phone619-800-5136

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Katrina Blair

(She/Her/Hers)

Fresno


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Private/Group Practice: Group Practice (owner)

In-person or online sessions: Online

Availability: Monday to Friday 9 am to 6 pm

Age Range: 18+

Sliding scale of availability: Yes

Cost per session: $150

Insurance:  Will provide superbill with PPO insurance plans

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 20

Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Approved Consultant (EMDR AC), Specialty Women's Trauma, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Hypnotherapy

Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a

Special Projects: n/a

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: Alpha Behavior Therapy

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Chante Pantila

(She/Her/Hers)


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Doctor of Behavioral Health (DBH), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)

Private/Group Practice: Private Practice

In-person or online sessions: Both

Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, & Saturday

Age Range: 18+

Sliding scale of availability: n/a

Cost per session: $200

Insurance:  n/a

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 15+

Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certified (EMDR), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Approved Consultant (EMDR AC), Trained in ART

Intensive Therapy Sessions: Cases by case basis

Special Projects: Networking and community building events

Email: [email protected]

Phone(480)442-0519

Instagram: Doctor Chante

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Mia Turner

(She/Her/Hers)


BIPOC: Yes

Languages: English

Credentials: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT-200), an Autism Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Neurodiversity-affirming EMDR specialist, Somatic therapist, KAP & Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Provider

Private/Group Practice: Private Practice

In-person or online sessions: Both

Availability: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

Age Range: Youth & Adults 

Sliding scale of availability: Limited (message for inquiry)

Cost per session: $265 for 50 minutes, $371 for 70 minutes

Insurance:  N/A; out of network- superbills provided

Race, Culture, and Identity experience: A lifetime and counting

Specializations and/or certifications: Specialty: Culturally affirming, Neuro-affirming, and social justice-aligned offerings of healing and therapy for youth and adults who identify as multi-cultural/ethnic, BIPOC, neurodivergent, Autistic, ADHD, disabled, quirky, creative, spiritual, LGBTQIA2S+, and/or from traditionally marginalized communities; Adult Autism and ADHD evaluations; KAP

Intensive Therapy Sessions: EMDR intensives and KAP (Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy) intensives

Special Projects: Yaarah Therapy Blog

Email: [email protected]

 

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