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.
~ Normalizing rather than pathologizing ~
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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.
~ Normalizing rather than pathologizing ~
Mental Health
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Group Counseling
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
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
Substance Use Disorder
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
who we help
Who We Serve & Where We Offer Therapy Services
Black Therapist & Company provides culturally responsive mental health services for individuals, couples, and families across Oregon, Washington, Texas, and New York. Our team includes Black, African American, Biracial, Hispanic/Latina, Middle Eastern, Filipino, with LGBTQIA intersectionality therapists who understand the importance of racial identity, lived experience, and culturally specific care.
We offer virtual therapy services for those who reside in Oregon, Washington, Texas, and New York using secure, HIPAA-compliant technology.
Our therapists support children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma including PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance use disorder and life transitions. We also provide couples, marriage and family counseling, parenting support, and psychotherapy services to all while honoring the unique needs of Black, Indigenous and other people of color communities.
We are committed to serving diverse communities, including Black, Latina/o/x, Afro-Caribbean, and multilingual populations, with services available in languages such as Haitian-Creole, Spanish and Arabic.
Our approach blends a range of evidence-based practices—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ( TF-CBT), Strengths-Based Therapy, Structural Family Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Culturally Sensitive Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method—within a trauma-informed and culturally responsive framework. This integrated approach is designed to foster lasting healing, resilience, and overall mental well-being.
~ Normalizing rather than pathologizing ~
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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. To help us better understand your needs, we’ll begin by asking a few brief questions about what you’re looking for in therapy, your availability, and any current concerns related to safety or substance use. Your responses help us determine whether our services are a good fit and ensure we can provide the most appropriate support for you.
If we believe we’re able to meet your needs, Oregon residents who plan to use insurance will be asked to complete a short insurance verification form. Once insurance has been verified (for Oregon clients using insurance), or if you are not using insurance, you’ll receive an email invitation to set up your secure telehealth portal.
Through the portal, you’ll complete our onboarding paperwork, including informed consent forms and other documents needed to begin services.
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 understand that insurance coverage can play an important role in making mental health care accessible. Due to significant changes within the insurance landscape, our practice has transitioned primarily to a self-pay model. This allows us to offer greater flexibility in treatment, spend more time focused on client care, and minimize some of the administrative requirements that can impact the therapeutic process.
We are happy to discuss our fees and, when appropriate, provide documentation that may be submitted for out-of-network reimbursement.
For clients residing in Oregon, and for some clients in Washington, we remain in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, MODA, Providence (ends 12/31/2026), Kaiser, PacificSource, and CareOregon/Health Share/OHP. We are glad to help you determine whether your plan is eligible for coverage.
Our session rates ranges from $150 – $250 per session depending on provider type, modality (individual, couples, family) and session type (intake, follow-up, etc.)
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.