Black Therapist & Company, LLC
Black Therapist & Company creates equity in all things related to the health and wellness for all with unique expertise for those in the Black, Latino/a/x, Indigenous and POC communities.
who we are
About Us
Black Therapist & Company was founded by Dr. Rosemarie Hemmings who has over 30 years of clinical social work experience and is also a public health practitioner. She identifies as Black and brings her lived experiences as a Black woman to all that she does. Her lived experiences and 30 years of expertise is reflected both in the service population that she prioritizes and her approach.
When working with our clients, we take an intersectional approach that honors their lived experiences without judgment and we partner with our clients in co-developing services/goals in alignment with their personal values and cultural practices. We believe in meeting people where they are at. Furthermore, we acknowledge as a core belief that we live in a world where Black, Latino/a/e, Indigenous, other people of color and those who identify as LGBTQ+ face discrimination, racism, micro-aggressions and are treated as others, which leads to marginalization. It is this marginalization which has contributed to racial inequities that we seek to rectify as we partner with our clients/communities by focusing on what happened to them rather than what is wrong with them.
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our mission
Cultural and Linguistic Specific Mental Health Services, Clinical Consultation/Supervision, and Educational Programs
The mission of Black Therapist & Company is to create equitable access to mental health, consultation/clinical supervision, and educational programs for all with unique expertise for Black, Latino/a/e, Indigenous and other people of color. This mission is achieved by having providers of similar lived experiences and ethnicity as the targeted population, who provide person-centered-anti-racist, culturally-specific, trauma-informed, decolonized care and services.
Our physical office is located in Beaverton, Oregon. However, services are provided throughout the state of Oregon, Washington, Texas, and New York with use of HIPPA compliant technology.
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Mental Health
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
Peer Support
Case Management
Training
Individual and Group Clinical Supervision for Pre-Licensed Social Workers
Cultural-specific training (i.e. Centering Black, Latino/a/x, Indigenous people of color, other trainings as requested.)
Consultation
We provide consultation for organizations working to undo Native erasure and anti-Blackness, by dismantling white supremacy and advancing racial justice. We consult on meaningful diversity, equity and inclusion work where equity is a verb.
Empowerment & Wellness
Employment Coaching
Education Coaching
Mentorship
Advocacy
Wellness Sessions with Registered Nurses
Community Health Worker Services
Areas of Specialization
Generational Trauma
BIPOC Specific Issues (racism, microaggressions, othering, racial identity, etc.)
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Family Conflicts
Depression
Anxiety
Stress
Grief and Loss
Coping Skills
Self-Esteem
Life Transitions
LGBTQ+
Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Violence
Childhood traumas (i.e. Sexual and Physical Abuse)
Sexual Assault and Harassment
Types of Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Attachment-Based Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Person-Centered Therapy
Relational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Strength-Based Therapy
Structural Family Therapy
Relational Therapy
Humanistic Therapy
Compassion-Focused Therapy
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
how to finance
Insurance
At Black Therapist & Company we accept a variety of insurance plans. Please check with your specific insurance provider to verify that we are in network. Check back for updates as they may change. Upon request, we also provide a sliding scale for those that are self-pay.
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contact us
Request for More Information
Disclaimer
Completing the Contact Us form does not mean that you are a client or will become a client of Black Therapist & Company.
If you are having thoughts of hurting yourself or someone else, please call the Suicide hotline at 800-273-8255.
If you are in the tri-county area of Portland, OR and are in crisis, you can call the crisis hotline at:
Multnomah County 503-988-4888
Washington County 503-291-9111
Clackamas County 503-655-8585
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions you may have about Black Therapist & Company. To schedule an appointment, please fill out our screening form here for us to best meet your needs.
To begin, you’ll complete a brief screening questionnaire here. This includes a few basic questions about what you’re looking for, your insurance, availability, and any concerns related to self-harm or substance use. Your responses help us understand your needs and ensure we’re a good fit to support you.
Once we have determined that we are able to meet your needs, you will be asked to complete our insurance verification form if using insurance. Once we have verified your insurance or if you are not using insurance, you will receive an invitation via email to set up your telehealth portal where you will complete our onboarding process which includes consent for treatment.
Instead of treating culture as a side note, therapy will actively explore how factors like ethnicity, race, religion, language, family structure, immigration history, or community norms shape:
- Your values and beliefs
- How you understand mental health
- How you express emotions or cope
You won’t have to “translate” your experience into a dominant cultural lens.
After completing our screening form, we offer 30 min consultations for $150.00 upon request. We are unable to bill insurance for consultations.
Yes, you’re welcome to request a specific therapist based on their profile on our website. We’ll do our best to match you with your preferred provider; however, availability and insurance coverage may vary.
We accept insurance for our Oregon and some Washington clients. We are in network with several insurance including Blue Cross Blue Shields, MODA, Providence, Kaiser, Pacific Source, and CareOregon/HealthShare/OHP. Please check back as we add insurance periodically.
Our session rates range from $250 – $200 per session.
Yes, we offer a limited number of reduced-fee (sliding scale) sessions based on financial need. Availability can vary, so we recommend reaching out to discuss current options and determine what may work for you.
The therapist will explain:
- Who they are (their approach and style)
- Confidentiality (what stays private and the few exceptions)
- How sessions typically work
You’ll be invited to talk about what brought you in. This can be:
- A specific issue (anxiety, relationships, stress)
- A general feeling (“I don’t feel like myself”)
You don’t need a perfect explanation—just start where you can.
You can also ask questions here—this is a two-way fit, not just them evaluating you.
Expect some questions about your life, such as:
- Family and upbringing
- Cultural or ethnic background
- Religion or spirituality (if relevant)
- Community, identity, or migration experiences
- Traumatic experiences
- Physical health (dental, vision, preventative screenings, annual physical, PCP, etc.)
In culturally specific therapy, these aren’t just “checklist” questions—they shape how your therapist understands your experience.
The therapist might ask:
- “What would you like to be different?”
- “What does feeling better look like to you?”
It’s okay if you don’t know yet—figuring that out can be part of the process.
Finally, you and your therapist will decide on next steps which may include: no further sessions, referral to more appropriate care, or scheduling follow-up session to continue assessment and/or treatment goals.