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Starting Therapy for Black men & women

What is therapy for Black men and women?

Therapy for the treatment of Black men and women is a person-centered, individualized type of psychotherapeutic care that takes into account the emotional and mental impact of being a black person of color in today’s society. Thriveworks Chesterfield therapists use traditional therapy techniques implemented through an anti-racist lens, addressing issues like racism, colorism, toxic masculinity/misogyny, and others. This type of therapy is meant to create a safe space for black individuals to express their emotions and alleviate their stress in an environment that caters to their unique experiences.

How does therapy for Black men and women work?

Therapy for Black men and women is much like standard psychotherapy in that Thriveworks Chesterfield therapists will use a variety of approaches depending on each client’s needs. However, it will also heavily incorporate person-centered therapy, which means that every client’s individual experiences, goals, and needs will be at the forefront of treatment.

Is therapy for Black men and women conducted in person or online?

Therapy for Black men and women at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.

How long does therapy for Black men and women last?

Therapy for Black women and men will last as long as necessary to achieve the client’s therapeutic goals, whether that be a few months or years. Generally, though, true progress will often take at least five months. Thriveworks therapists in Chesterfield, VA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.

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Mental Health Care for African Americans in Chesterfield, VA—Culturally Aware Therapy

Understandably, many African Americans are skeptical of going to see a therapist or meeting with a counselor. At Thriveworks Chesterfield, our goal is to build a foundation of trust for the therapy we provide. We understand that choosing to start therapy is a difficult decision, but African Americans often feel that burden more intensely. We hope to ease that burden with accessible and quality mental health care. Reach out today for help.

Trust and a Therapeutic Relationship

Trust is the foundation of mental health care, and it is absolutely necessary that counselors and therapists prove themselves as trustworthy. One of the many ways the therapists at Thriveworks Chesterfield build trust is by rejecting “colorblind” techniques that minimize a client’s cultural and ethnic context. Instead, we acknowledge that our own culture, ethnicity, and race play a part in the therapy we give. We also acknowledge that our clients’ culture, ethnicity, and race play a part in their identity and their experiences. The professionals at Thriveworks Chesterfield work to make the therapy room a safe space where clients can speak freely of their experiences.

Offering individualized care is also essential to building trust. When clients are free to speak openly, they often experience deeper healing in therapy. Everyone needs a place where they can talk about their fears and struggles, dreams and hopes, opportunities and challenges. Everyone needs a place where they can think and feel and process without fear and without shame.

Common Topics in African American Counseling

The professionals at Thriveworks Chesterfield spend time getting to know individual clients. In many ways, the client sets the goal and pace for the therapy. The more trust they have for their therapists, the more topics they will bring up. African American clients often use therapy to tackle issues like…

  • Discrimination
  • Grief counseling
  • Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
  • Executive coaching
  • Racial trauma
  • Depression
  • Couples and marriage counseling
  • Career advancement
  • Eating disorders
  • Child therapy
  • Divorce
  • Substance use
  • Anger management
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Job loss
  • Suspected abuse of a child
  • Addiction
  • Psychiatric testing
  • Infidelity
  • Sexual identity issues

In the past few years, Psychologist Dr. Jeffrey Gardere has seen 20-25 percent more African American clients at his counseling practice in New York City, and he observed how there is an “increasing number of African Americans who feel increasingly less stigmatized about coming in and seeking therapy and who also recognize the healing power of therapy.”

Setting Up an Appointment at Thriveworks Chesterfield

Thriveworks Chesterfield offers accessible and quality mental health care that respects our clients’ cultural experiences. If you think you could benefit, contact Thriveworks Chesterfield to schedule an appointment with a mental health professional who provides culturally informed care. We offer evening and weekend sessions, provide same-week appointments, and accept most major insurances.

Pricing & insurance

Our therapists accept most major insurances. We accept 585+ insurance plans, and offer self-pay options, too.
Learn more about pricing for therapy and counseling services at Thriveworks.

Our Chesterfield therapists and counselors accept 28 insurance plans

  • Aetna

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia Medicare Advantage

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS HMO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Virginia | Exchange

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

  • CareFirst Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Virginia | BCBS PPO

  • Carelon

  • Cigna | Evernorth

  • Cigna | Evernorth EAP

  • Cigna | Evernorth Medicare Advantage

  • Compsych

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Self-pay costs at Chesterfield
Talk therapy

Talk therapy

Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Talk therapy

Psychiatry

Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management

First session

$1

Ongoing sessions

$1

Hear from our clients

4.8 Learn about verified reviews
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Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Read more Sarah Hawkins is a very compassionate person. She always encouraged me to try my hardest to solved my problems using her advise. I am bless for having her as my therapist.
Sarah Feb 2024
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★★★★★
Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
Read more Ms. Brenda, is a outstanding MHP, she takes times to listen and gives outstanding advice. She always give suggested reading and the reading has helped tremendously.
ROBERT Feb 2024
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I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Read more I had reached out to several therapists to find one that would fit. My therapist Noel, reached out and explained on what methods she uses to help with certain issues. She is a great fit for me and I am looking forward with working with her.
Lynn Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Read more I have looked so long for a new counselor and finally found a wonderful therapist through thrive works… Rhiannon Price has been working with me and has helped me so much
Michelle Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Read more I really like my therapist Patricia Colby. She is so easy to talk to, and has a flexible schedule. She is understanding and really puts you at ease.
Danielle Feb 2024
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★★★★★
My view with Dr. Young was a real eye opener.
Randy Feb 2024
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My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Read more My therapist has helped me a lot and I'm going to continue with my session to approve myself even more
Natasha Feb 2024
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★★★★★
I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Read more I was very satisfied with first session/consultation with my therapist. I feel confident she will address my needs and look forward to working with her.
Marjorie Feb 2024
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Where to find us

Getting here

Across the street is Simple Intervention and Huff Poole & Mahoney PC legal services. Next door is Branches of Life and the office of dentist Sasala Albert. There is also a Starbucks in the parking lot, as well as First Watch restaurant and TowneBank.

Phone number

(804) 375-5195

Languages spoken by VA providers

  • English
  • Spanish
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