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]
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]
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
Availability: Monday-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
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 certifications: Identity 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
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 Projects: BIPOC EMDR consultation group 1st Thursday of the Month from 11-1 pm (pst)
Email: [email protected]
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 experience: 36 years
Specializations and/or certifications: Brainspotting Trained and EMDR Trained
Intensive Therapy Sessions: Click here to see the full list of intensive Therapy Sessions
Special Projects: Shame-Proof Parenting Book, Why Wakanda Matters (Chp 6), and Shame-Proof Parenting Intensives
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (714) 758-5988
Instagram: Shame Proof Parenting
Linkedin: Mercedes Samudio, lcsw
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]
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
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
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]
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]
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
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]
Phone: 619-800-5136
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,
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
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]
