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

David Harker Lewis
LCSW
Illinois
dhlewis@bloompoints.com
He/HIM

As an LCSW with nearly two decades of clinical experience, I provide professional supervision that prioritizes clinical precision, cultural humility, and the professional development of BIPOC clinicians. My goal is to support MSW graduates in navigating the rigorous licensure requirements by bridging the gap between social work theory and advanced clinical practice.

My supervisory approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that a clinician’s identity and intuition are vital to success. I offer a space to critically examine the clinical relationship and the nuances of mental health, ensuring you develop a sophisticated, confident clinical lens. I am committed to mentoring the next generation of LCSWs, helping them build the ethical confidence and skills needed to practice with authority and provide exceptional care to diverse communities.

Yes
Yes
Deandra Hennemann
LMHC
Florida
counselordeandra@gmail.com
she/her

My approach blends several evidence-based methods to meet your specific needs, always with warmth and collaboration at the core. At the foundation is person-centered care: you’ll find a judgment-free space where you’re truly heard and your goals lead the way. When you’re feeling stuck (we all do!), motivational interviewing helps tap into your inner drive for change. For those carrying painful past experiences, I’m trained in EMDR to help process trauma and lessen its emotional charge. If anxiety or negative thought patterns are weighing you down, CBT. Brief solution-focused therapy builds on your existing strengths for tangible progress. And when relationship struggles or life transitions overwhelm, interpersonal therapy helps navigate these challenges.

Yes
Yes
Azzah Nasraddin
LCSW, MPH
Illinois
azzah@neurobloommhc.com
she/her/hers
Black, 1st generation African immigrant, Muslim, femme

I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist and Clinical Director of NeuroBloom Mental Health Collective. My work blends somatic healing, attachment repair, and culturally attuned care to help clients reclaim safety and self-trust. I specialize in supporting first- and second-generation immigrants, BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent clients. My approach is rooted in liberation psychology, deep compassion, and evidence-based practice.

Yes
Yes
bello ahidjo
LCPC
Illinois
bello@endam.org
he/him
Black, African, cis, Immigrant

I work from an existential, narrative, relational lens. My values are trauma-informed, multi-cultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist and I work with BIPoC, Queer, Trans, Non-Gender Conforming, and Immigrant populations.

I have been in private practice since 2019 and have experience working with diverse adult populations navigating a multitude of life experiences; my goal as a supervisor is to create a space for you to explore the intersection of your self and your role as therapist. I will always be curious about your unique lens while also challenging to encourage clinical growth and to help you embrace the often blurry line between who we are in the world and who we are in the therapy room.

Yes
Yes
Alexis Lopez-Palomar
LCSW
Illinois
hftherapymain@gmail.com
She/Her
Latinx, Cis, Mexican-American

Clinically trained in EMDR, Brainspotting & Sensorimotor Training. I also conduct Immigration Evaluations through Physicians for Human Rights. I’ve helped many folks open up their own private practice as well.

Yes
Yes
Rosemary Magana
LCPC
Illinois
rm@adelantecw.com
She/Ella
Latinx, First Generation College Student, Daughter of Immigrant Parents

founder of Adelante Counseling and Wellness, which provides individual and group therapy, consultation, and wellness workshops. With over 10 years of clinical experience, her work is strengths-based, trauma-informed, and grounded in social justice, recognizing the psychological impact of systemic oppression on individuals and communities.

Rosemary began her career at UCAN’s clinical counseling service, providing intensive case management and therapy to children, adolescents, and adults involved with the IL Department of Children and Family Services. She also coordinated a grant to support middle and high school students in Chicago.

After years in community mental health, Rosemary transitioned to higher education, first at Columbia College Chicago as a Staff Therapist and then as Coordinator of Counseling Services. She then moved to Northwestern University’s Counseling & Psychological Services, serving as the Liaison to the Latinx and First Generation Low Income student community.

Yes
Yes
Chante Gamby
LCSW
Illinois
chante@fringefam.com
she/her
Black, Cis-Gender Female, Neurodivergent

Known as the “hybrid social worker”, I work in the public healthcare sector addressing behavioral health and social determinants of health, and also own a private practice where I focus on culturally adaptive interventions from a social justice lens. Most of my clients identify as a person of color, neurodivergent, and as healers or leaders in their sector. I provide trauma-informed care while also addressing symptoms often connected with mood disorders and attachment concerns. I also provide consultations and trainings to organizations to address systemic inequities with the goal of creating a more safe, brave space for all to thrive.

Yes
Yes
David Harker Lewis

License: LCSW
Pronouns: He/HIM
Email: dhlewis@bloompoints.com
Illinois

Identities: 

Clinical Approach: 

As an LCSW with nearly two decades of clinical experience, I provide professional supervision that prioritizes clinical precision, cultural humility, and the professional development of BIPOC clinicians. My goal is to support MSW graduates in navigating the rigorous licensure requirements by bridging the gap between social work theory and advanced clinical practice.

My supervisory approach is collaborative and grounded in the belief that a clinician’s identity and intuition are vital to success. I offer a space to critically examine the clinical relationship and the nuances of mental health, ensuring you develop a sophisticated, confident clinical lens. I am committed to mentoring the next generation of LCSWs, helping them build the ethical confidence and skills needed to practice with authority and provide exceptional care to diverse communities.

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Deandra Hennemann

License: LMHC
Pronouns: she/her
Email: counselordeandra@gmail.com
Florida

Identities: 

Clinical Approach: 

My approach blends several evidence-based methods to meet your specific needs, always with warmth and collaboration at the core. At the foundation is person-centered care: you’ll find a judgment-free space where you’re truly heard and your goals lead the way. When you’re feeling stuck (we all do!), motivational interviewing helps tap into your inner drive for change. For those carrying painful past experiences, I’m trained in EMDR to help process trauma and lessen its emotional charge. If anxiety or negative thought patterns are weighing you down, CBT. Brief solution-focused therapy builds on your existing strengths for tangible progress. And when relationship struggles or life transitions overwhelm, interpersonal therapy helps navigate these challenges.

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Azzah Nasraddin

License: LCSW, MPH
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: azzah@neurobloommhc.com
Illinois

Identities: Black, 1st generation African immigrant, Muslim, femme

Clinical Approach: 

I’m a trauma-informed psychotherapist and Clinical Director of NeuroBloom Mental Health Collective. My work blends somatic healing, attachment repair, and culturally attuned care to help clients reclaim safety and self-trust. I specialize in supporting first- and second-generation immigrants, BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent clients. My approach is rooted in liberation psychology, deep compassion, and evidence-based practice.

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

bello ahidjo

License: LCPC
Pronouns: he/him
Email: bello@endam.org
Illinois

Identities: Black, African, cis, Immigrant

Clinical Approach: 

I work from an existential, narrative, relational lens. My values are trauma-informed, multi-cultural, feminist, anti-oppressive, and anti-racist and I work with BIPoC, Queer, Trans, Non-Gender Conforming, and Immigrant populations.

I have been in private practice since 2019 and have experience working with diverse adult populations navigating a multitude of life experiences; my goal as a supervisor is to create a space for you to explore the intersection of your self and your role as therapist. I will always be curious about your unique lens while also challenging to encourage clinical growth and to help you embrace the often blurry line between who we are in the world and who we are in the therapy room.

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

Alexis Lopez-Palomar

License: LCSW
Pronouns: She/Her
Email: hftherapymain@gmail.com
Illinois

Identities: Latinx, Cis, Mexican-American

Clinical Approach: 

Clinically trained in EMDR, Brainspotting & Sensorimotor Training. I also conduct Immigration Evaluations through Physicians for Human Rights. I’ve helped many folks open up their own private practice as well.

Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes

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