Find culturally responsive care.
Finding a therapist who understands your story should not be the hardest part of healing. Start here: trusted, culturally responsive resources for Black mental health in Atlanta, Georgia, and beyond.
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Directories built for us.
These directories specialize in connecting Black clients with therapists and healers who bring cultural understanding into the room.
Black Wellness Directory
National ABPsi
The Association of Black Psychologists' own directory of Black mental health providers across the country. abpsi.org ↗
02Therapy for Black Girls
Directory & podcast
Founded in Atlanta by psychologist Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. A directory, podcast, and community for Black women and girls. therapyforblackgirls.com ↗
03The Loveland Foundation
Therapy fund
Financial assistance for therapy for Black women and girls through its therapy fund and partner networks. thelovelandfoundation.org ↗
04BEAM
Training & healing
The Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective: training, grants, and tools for community-centered Black healing. beam.community ↗
05Silence the Shame
Atlanta-based
An Atlanta nonprofit normalizing the conversation around mental health in Black and underserved communities. silencetheshame.com ↗
Education and healing spaces.
Responding to Racial Trauma
Toolkit
ABPsi's guidance for understanding and responding to racial trauma in yourself, your family, and your community. abpsi.org ↗
07Sawubona Healing Circles
Healing circles
Free virtual healing circles for people of African ancestry, hosted by the national Association of Black Psychologists. abpsi.org/sawubona ↗
08NAMI: Black Mental Health
Education & support
The National Alliance on Mental Illness hub for Black mental health, plus NAMI Georgia's local support groups. nami.org ↗
Why culturally responsive care matters.
of Black adults with fair or poor mental health received mental health services in the prior three years, compared with 50% of White adults.
KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health, 2023
of Black adults who sought care found it difficult to find a provider who understood their background and experiences.
KFF Survey of Racism, Discrimination and Health, 2023
of U.S. psychologists are Black. Growing that number is part of our mission, through mentorship and student support.
American Psychological Association workforce data