West Region
Marcken Volmy Boynton Colorado (pending)
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English, Creole
Credentials: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Private/Group Practice: Private Pratice
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18+
Availability: Monday to Friday 9am-6pm est
Sliding scale of availability: No
Cost per session: $250 per 90 minute EMDR session
Insurance: n/a
Race, Culture, and Identity experince: n/a
Specializations and/or certifications: n/a
Intensive Therapy Sessions: Yes. 1 weekday half-day intensive, and 3 weekday half-day intensives
Special Projects: n/a
Email: [email protected] or call (561) 449-8780 for therapy
Instagram: bedrockcounseling
Facebook: bedrockcounseling
Website: www.marckenvolmy.com
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Michelle Ncholas (She/Her) Oakland, California
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18-99
Availability: Monday to Wednesday 9am-6pm est
Sliding scale of availability: No
Cost per session: $200
Insurance: n/a
Race, Culture, and Identity experince: 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) San Diego/Mission Valley, California
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Private/Group Practice: Private Pratice
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 experince: 12
Specializations and/or certifications: Family Practice, Naturopath
Intensive Therapy Sessions: EMDR, IFS
Special Projects: n/a
Email: [email protected]
Hasti Afkhami (She/Her) California
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: Farsi, English
Credentials: MS , Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18+
Availability: Monday-Friday by appointment
Sliding scale of availability: Yes
Cost per session: $195
Insurance: (Out-of-Network) Provide Superbill
Race, Culture, and Identity experince: 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/Her) Walnut Creek, CA
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Pratice: 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
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Jasmine Adams (She/Her) Long Beach, CA
BIPOC:Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 13+
Availability: Monday to Friday 9am-7pm
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) La Habra, CA
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
Age Range: Parents (adults)
Availability: Saturdays 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 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
Shawnee Palmer (She/Her) Colorado
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In-person or online sessions: Both
Age Range: 16+
Availability: Monday to Friday 9 am-5 pm
Cost per session: $100
Sliding scale of availability: No
Insurance: United Health Care, Anthem/BCBS, Medicaid, Medicare, Cigna/Evernorth, Tricare, and more
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 9 years
Specializations and/or certifications: Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Trauma Certification
Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a
Special Projects: Shifting Mindsets with Shawnee Podcast on Apple, Spotify, Anchor and Google, Shifting Mindsets with Shawnee, and Shift Your Mindset: A Guide to Overcome Depression, Anxiety & Trauma
Yuki Shida (She/Her) Tustin, CA
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English, Japanese
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Group
In-person or online sessions: Both
Age Range: 18+
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-3pm; Some evening and Saturdays sessions
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
Kyrie Sedano (She/Her) California
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: MS Counseling and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In-person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18-65+
Availability: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays 3:30pm-6:30pm;Friday 10:00-4:00pm
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]
Cristal Cunningham (She/Her) California
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In-person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 13-65
Availability: Tuesday to Saturday (Changes)
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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Kashif (Chief) Brown (He/Him) Las Vegas, NV
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Master of Arts (MA), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Private/Group Practice: Private
In-person or online sessions: Both
Age Range: 18+
Availability: Tuesday to Friday, 9am-4pm
Cost per session: $150+
Sliding scale of availability: Yes, if needed
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, UMR, United Healthcare, and out-of-network insurance benefits
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 5+
Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Consultant in Training (EMDR CIT)
Intensive Therapy Sessions: up to 2 hours, $300. If more info is needed, please contact Chief Counselling
Special Projects: n/a
Phone: (215)874-7162
Email: [email protected]
De Angela Jane Smith (She/Her) Fullerton, CA
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
Private/Group Practice: Group
In-person or online sessions: Both
Age Range: 12-80
Availability: Wednesdays (10am-5pm); Fridays (11am-5pm)
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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Najean Lucky (She/Her)
Washington (telehealth)
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English
Credentials: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Clinical
Private/Group Practice: Private
In person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 17-65
Availability: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. 9am- 2pm est
Cost per session: $150
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Lyra, Blue Care Network HMO, and Blue Cross Complete
Sliding scale of availability: No
Race, Culture, and Identity experince: 13+
Specializations and/or certifications: EMDR trained, TF, CBT certified, LGBTQ affirming
Intensive Therapy Sessions: n/a
Special Projects: n/a
Email: [email protected]
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Kendra C. Roberson (She/Her)
Washington (telehealth)
BIPOC: Yes
Languages: English, some Spanish
Credentials: Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) (Washington), Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) (Texas), Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) (Maryland)
Private/Group Practice: Private Practice
In-person or online sessions: Online
Age Range: 18+
Availability: Mondays to Thursdays 10am -6pm ET
Cost per session: $125
Sliding scale of availability: Yes
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield and Friday
Race, Culture, and Identity experience: 15+ years
Specializations and/or certifications: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Certified (EMDR), Brainspotting trained, Trauma-Sensitive Yoga, Yoga instructor, Master Reiki
Intensive Therapy Sessions: in the near future
Special Projects: n/a
Email: [email protected]
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Dean Jones (He/Him)
Oakland, CA (telehealth)
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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