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
Pronouns
Identity
Clinical Approach/ Background/Values
Sliding Scale
Virtual Option
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
Anastasia McRae
License: LCSW
Pronouns: She/her
Email: Admpsychotherapy@gmail.com
Illinois
Identities: Person of African descent, lesbian, varied spiritual believer
Clinical Approach:
Psychodynamic, trauma informed, body-centered, with a focus on hypnosis and EMDR.
Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes
Alnita Myles
License: LCSW
Pronouns: She/Her
Email: alnitamyles@gmail.com
Indiana
Identities: African American
Clinical Approach:
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.
Sliding Scale: Yes
Viritual Consultatons: Yes
