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 Columbia 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.
Therapy for Black men and women is much like standard psychotherapy in that Thriveworks Columbia 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.
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 Columbia, SC will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Columbia, SC—Mental Health Care for the African American Community
Thriveworks Columbia is working hard to ensure that quality, accessible care is available to those in the African American community. If you’re ready to schedule your session, simply call Thriveworks at (803) 882-3401 to schedule today.
A Unified, Supportive Community
Family, faith, and friendship are the foundations of many African-American communities. Mental health care professionals have not always understood the potential benefits of these rich and deep connections to a client’s mental health. All too often, therapists have set themselves against friends, family, and faith communities instead of working with them. The therapists at Thriveworks Columbia take a different approach. We are on the same team as a client’s support network, and we honor the important role that rich community connections can play in a client’s healing journey.
Mental Health Care and Trust
When a client trusts their therapists, they are often able to delve deeply into their psychological wounds and find healing. Each client has unique wounds, and therapy should be personalized. Therapists are not dictators, but they are guides. Clients set the pace and take steps forward when they are ready. As clients feel empathy and respect instead of fear or judgment, they may experience deep healing. No list could ever contain all the issues a client may raise, but many times, African Americans use their time in therapy to seek help and healing for:
- Racial trauma
- Grief counseling
- Career advancement
- Discrimination
- Anxiety
- Sexual identity issues
- Child therapy
- Divorce
- Substance use
- Executive coaching
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress disorder
- Anger management
- Obsessive-compulsive tendencies
- Infidelity
- Suspected abuse of a child
- Eating disorders
- Psychiatric testing
- Job loss
- Addiction
- Couples and marriage counseling
Scheduling Therapy at Thriveworks Columbia
When you call our office to schedule a therapy appointment, know that one of our scheduling specialists will answer your call and help you make an appointment. Let’s work together. Call today at (803) 882-3401.
