With virtual therapy appointments, phone calls and even text services, it’s not hard to find time in your life for therapy — the bigger challenge can sometimes be finding a therapist who fits your needs.
Below, Black mental health experts shared tips for finding a Black therapist who fits in with your mental health goals.
Utilize databases that cater to Black mental health when doing your initial therapist research.
Shaw-Moss recommended looking for a therapist in databases of Black mental health professionals.
He stressed that starting your mental health journey outside of times of need can mean seeing a therapist once a month or even every couple of months ― it doesn’t have to be a weekly commitment.