Therapy for Black Males

Black males are at a higher risk to suffer from mental illnesses like depression, anxiety and trauma related symptoms but are much less likely to seek out therapy or other mental health related services. Culturally competent therapy for Black males is a vital service that Black men need equitable access to.

What is Black Male Therapy?

Therapy for Black males is an important part of addressing the mental health disparities that Black men face on a daily basis. Our Black men deserve to feel free, healed and safe in their internal and external systems of being. Therapy for Black males is an individualized process that should be done with the help of a mental health therapist whose expertise is focused around Black male therapy Dallas.

Symptoms of Depression

Depression affects people more than any other mental illness does. Often times it is difficult for Black men to identify or acknowledge that they are experiencing symptoms of depression. Symptoms of depression may present differently for Black males than other racial/gender identities.

Common examples symptoms of depression in Black males are: low mood, feelings of sadness, difficulty getting adequate sleep, difficulty in making decisions, loss of interest in activities that were once enjoyed, diminished or increased appetite, and physical symptoms (headaches, stomachaches, irritable bowels).

What to Expect from Black male Counseling in Dallas?

Black males may find it difficult to find a Black male therapist, as Black male mental health counselors are of the least represented in the mental health field, especially in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex. Black males who are searching for a culturally competent therapist can engage in consultations with multiple therapists until they have found a therapist they feel confident to have alongside them in their healing journey. Black males should expect to feel heard, validated, and challenged in their therapy journey.

Benefits of Black Male Therapy at BPOQe

At BPOQe we center the mental wellness of the Black community throughout all of our services. This means that the clients we serve do not have to explain what it means to be Black in America while simultaneously working on their mental health.

Over 83% of our staff is Black, and 100% of our staff are competent in Black mental health services. We acknowledge that we do not know everything, and acknowledge that each person’s experience is different.

At BPOQe we are committed to serving not just Black and queer people living in the Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, but also Black and queer people living all over Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions:

  • Therapy is confidential, and therapists are not able to disclose any information to anyone, without your written permission. It is your right to decide who you do and do not want to share your therapy journey with.

  • Yes, there are. Therapy for Black Men (therapyforblackmen.org) offers financial assistance for specifically for Black men, country wide. Black men heal (blackmenheal.org) is another resource that offers financial assistance for Black men. Resources may be dependent upon your state of residence. Please check out our resources page for more information.

  • Yes, however some people prefer attending therapy in-person. It is client and clinician preference. Most people that we work with appreciate being able to access therapy from the comfort of their own space. There are several studies that prove virtual therapy to be as effective as in-person therapy.

  • We only ask that you be ready to be your authentic self.

  • While this can be stressful if you are looking specifically for a Black male therapist, it doesn't mean that your journey to beginning therapy has to pause. Reach out to us on our contact page, we'd be happy to offer you guidance.

Contact Us

Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm

Mailing Address
10228 E Northwest Hwy Unit #325 Dallas, TX 75238

Phone
+1 (682)- 405- 7689