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Support for BIPOC clinicians, by BIPOC clinicians

Through this page, we encourage community-minded mental health professionals to offer and receive support from each other.

We recognize the implicit biases against Black, Indigenous and People of Color in the mental health system, affecting both clients and clinicians alike. We strive to address these issues through events that educate White allies and advocate equity, as well as provide peer support and mentorship for BIPOC clinicians. We hope that you can join us in re-examining Eurocentric perspectives within the practice of psychology, and begin a process of community healing, for therapists, by therapists.

BIPOC Supervisor Directory

The BIPOC supervisor directory is a directory for new BIPOC clinicians looking for mentorship and support from supervisors that identify as Black, Indigenous or Person of Color. Please use this directory to reach out to supervisors that best fit your needs. Thank you to Cassie Walker for this idea.

For BIPOC supervisors, use this form to submit your information to be listed. The directory will be automatically updated.

Name

License

State

Email

Pronouns

Identity

Clinical Approach/ Background/Values

Sliding Scale

Virtual Option

Mariah Peloso
LCSW
Illinois
contact@relevewellness.com
she/her

Addressing CBT for all ages, school social work, parent support, private practice, entrepreneurship, cultural competence, data driven interventions, trauma informed care, and more!

No
Yes
Lisa Carter
LCSW
Florida
lisa@pbpcounselinggroup.com
She/Her
Black, Female, Cisgender, Bisexual

Hello All! I am a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor experienced in working with children, teens, young adults, college students, and families. My specialties include anxiety, confidence/self-esteem, trauma, grief/loss, sexuality, LGBTQIA+, relationships, and life transitions.

I have experience in child welfare, adoption-competent care, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, college counseling, case management

My counseling style is compassionate and client-centered. I believe each individual deserves respect, dignity, and to be free of judgment. I combine a cognitive –behavioral and humanistic approach to counseling, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and style.

I am currently accepting Registered Social Work Interns in FL and offer affordable clinical supervision to individuals working towards licensure. My goal is to partner and provide knowledge, support and guidance to blossoming social workers finding their niche and passions for serving our communities and world.

I welcome any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss your vision and goals!

Yes
Yes
F. Targol Hasankhani
LMFT
Illinois
talk@targolmft.com
She/Her

As a Marriage and Family therapist, I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. I approach therapy from a strength-based, holistic, and highly collaborative model, welcoming diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, and orientation. Areas of specialty include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational distress and family conflict, life-transition, parenting and co-parenting, and grief and loss. My work specializes in the complex and sometimes cross-cultural relationships between individuals as they relate to their environment and each other. I apply a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy.

No
Yes
Mehak Hafeez
LCPC. CRC.
Illinois
Mhafeez3118@gmail.com
She/her/hers

My passion lies in working with diverse individuals experiencing issues around dual-identity, cultural stressors, complex traumas, inter-generational traumas, BIPOC discrimination, domestic violence, female role within a system, and social injustice. I have also guided clients in exploring, identifying and addressing systematic issues that impact their overall wellbeing.

I treat individuals, couples, and families – including adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, cultural issues, family of origin conflict, dual-identities, and self-esteem stemming from societal pressures. In family counseling, I work towards strengthening communication, trust, and interpersonal relationships.

When clients leave my office, my goal is for them to feel hope. When we have hope, we develop resiliency to move forward in life. I believe this is possible in honor (not in spite) of our traumas and journeys.
I hold a master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. I’m trained in treating co-morbid disorders, intergenerational traumas, substance abuse, and family systems, as well as working with survivors of domestic violence through addressing the multi-dimensional impact on psychosocial functioning. Furthermore, I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), which involves utilizing a strength-based approach to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals.

My theoretical framework is integrative which includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).

Yes
Yes
Cadmona A. Hall, PhD
LMFT
Illinois
CadmonaAHall@gmail.com
she/her
Black

Systemic lens, Relational healer, Social Justice Informed, Grief & Loss expertise

Yes
Yes
Anastasia McRae
LCSW
Illinois
Admpsychotherapy@gmail.com
She/her
Person of African descent, lesbian, varied spiritual believer

Psychodynamic, trauma informed, body-centered, with a focus on hypnosis and EMDR.

Yes
Yes
Alnita Myles
LCSW
Indiana
alnitamyles@gmail.com
She/Her
African American

Alnita Myles is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker that has a strong sense of passion and commitment to this field that she truly loves. Alnita has had the honor and privilege throughout her professional career to join with others on their journey to gain understanding, acceptance as well as strive towards being the best person that they can be. It’s Alnita’s desire to foster a holistic approach in every interaction. Her overall goal is to provide a relaxing, safe environment, where you are free to journey toward your intended destination.

Yes
Yes
Mariah Peloso

License: LCSW
Pronouns: she/her
Email: contact@relevewellness.com
Illinois

Identities: 

Clinical Approach: 

Addressing CBT for all ages, school social work, parent support, private practice, entrepreneurship, cultural competence, data driven interventions, trauma informed care, and more!

Sliding Scale: No
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Lisa Carter

License: LCSW
Pronouns: She/Her
Email: lisa@pbpcounselinggroup.com
Florida

Identities: Black, Female, Cisgender, Bisexual

Clinical Approach: 

Hello All! I am a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Qualified Supervisor experienced in working with children, teens, young adults, college students, and families. My specialties include anxiety, confidence/self-esteem, trauma, grief/loss, sexuality, LGBTQIA+, relationships, and life transitions.

I have experience in child welfare, adoption-competent care, trauma-informed care, crisis intervention, college counseling, case management

My counseling style is compassionate and client-centered. I believe each individual deserves respect, dignity, and to be free of judgment. I combine a cognitive –behavioral and humanistic approach to counseling, tailored to each individual’s unique needs and style.

I am currently accepting Registered Social Work Interns in FL and offer affordable clinical supervision to individuals working towards licensure. My goal is to partner and provide knowledge, support and guidance to blossoming social workers finding their niche and passions for serving our communities and world.

I welcome any questions or if you would like to schedule a time to discuss your vision and goals!

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

F. Targol Hasankhani

License: LMFT
Pronouns: She/Her
Email: talk@targolmft.com
Illinois

Identities: 

Clinical Approach: 

As a Marriage and Family therapist, I have extensive experience in working with individuals, couples, and families. I approach therapy from a strength-based, holistic, and highly collaborative model, welcoming diversity of race, culture, spirituality, gender, and orientation. Areas of specialty include mood disorders, anxiety disorders, relational distress and family conflict, life-transition, parenting and co-parenting, and grief and loss. My work specializes in the complex and sometimes cross-cultural relationships between individuals as they relate to their environment and each other. I apply a client-centered, collaborative approach to therapy.

Sliding Scale: No
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Mehak Hafeez

License: LCPC. CRC.
Pronouns: She/her/hers
Email: Mhafeez3118@gmail.com
Illinois

Identities: 

Clinical Approach: 

My passion lies in working with diverse individuals experiencing issues around dual-identity, cultural stressors, complex traumas, inter-generational traumas, BIPOC discrimination, domestic violence, female role within a system, and social injustice. I have also guided clients in exploring, identifying and addressing systematic issues that impact their overall wellbeing.

I treat individuals, couples, and families – including adolescents and young adults. I enjoy working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, cultural issues, family of origin conflict, dual-identities, and self-esteem stemming from societal pressures. In family counseling, I work towards strengthening communication, trust, and interpersonal relationships.

When clients leave my office, my goal is for them to feel hope. When we have hope, we develop resiliency to move forward in life. I believe this is possible in honor (not in spite) of our traumas and journeys.
I hold a master’s degree in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago. I’m trained in treating co-morbid disorders, intergenerational traumas, substance abuse, and family systems, as well as working with survivors of domestic violence through addressing the multi-dimensional impact on psychosocial functioning. Furthermore, I am a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), which involves utilizing a strength-based approach to assist individuals with disabilities to achieve their goals.

My theoretical framework is integrative which includes but is not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PET), Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT).

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Cadmona A. Hall, PhD

License: LMFT
Pronouns: she/her
Email: CadmonaAHall@gmail.com
Illinois

Identities: Black

Clinical Approach: 

Systemic lens, Relational healer, Social Justice Informed, Grief & Loss expertise

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

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