Psychological Assessments

At Psychology for Black Girls, we believe healing happens when you are seen, heard, and understood in your full context. Mental health counseling provides a supportive space to explore emotions, experiences, and challenges while building tools for growth, resilience, and well-being. Counseling is not about fixing you. It is about supporting you.

What Are Psychological and Neuropsychological Assessments?

What Is Mental Health Counseling?

Mental health counseling is a collaborative process that helps individuals navigate emotional, psychological, and life challenges in a safe, confidential environment. Counseling can support concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. Sessions focus on understanding your experiences, strengthening coping skills, and fostering personal insight. Unlike assessments, counseling is an ongoing relationship centered on emotional support, growth, and healing over time.

Why Assessments Matter?

Why Counseling Matters

Black girls and women often carry emotional burdens without adequate support.
Cultural expectations can discourage seeking help or expressing vulnerability.
Experiences of discrimination, trauma, and chronic stress are frequently minimized or misunderstood.
Many individuals are expected to be “strong” while struggling silently.

Culturally responsive counseling creates space for honesty, rest, and repair. By working with providers who understand lived experiences, counseling becomes a tool for empowerment rather than judgment.

Anxiety & Stress Counseling

Purpose: Support emotional regulation, worry management, and stress reduction.

Focus: Anxiety, overwhelm, panic, perfectionism, burnout.

Outcome: Improved coping skills and emotional balance.

Depression & Mood Support

Purpose: Address persistent sadness, low motivation, and emotional numbness.

Focus: Depression, grief, loss, mood changes.

Outcome: Emotional insight and strategies for daily functioning.

Trauma-Informed Counseling

Purpose: Create safety while processing difficult or traumatic experiences.

Focus: Trauma, chronic stress, adverse experiences.

Outcome: Healing at a pace that respects boundaries and autonomy.

Identity & Life Transitions

Purpose: Support self-exploration and adjustment during major life changes.

Focus: Identity, relationships, career transitions, adolescence, adulthood shifts.

Outcome: Increased self-awareness and confidence.

Child & Adolescent Counseling

Purpose: Support emotional development and behavioral challenges in youth.

Focus: Emotional regulation, school stress, social concerns.

Outcome: Healthier coping and emotional expression.

What To Expect Throughout the Assessment Process

We understand that starting counseling can feel intimidating. Our approach prioritizes comfort, trust, and collaboration from the very first session.

Step 1: Initial Consultation
We begin with an intake session to understand concerns, background, goals, and preferences. This session helps establish rapport and determine the best therapeutic approach.

Step 2: Ongoing Counseling Sessions
Counseling sessions occur regularly and focus on emotional exploration, skill-building, and reflection. Techniques may vary based on needs, preferences, and therapeutic goals.

Step 3: Collaborative Growth
Progress is reviewed together. Goals may evolve over time, and counseling adapts to meet changing needs.

Step 4: Continued Support or Transition

Some individuals continue counseling long-term, while others transition once goals are met. Referrals or

additional services may be discussed when appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is counseling for?

Counseling is available for children, adolescents, and adults seeking emotional support, growth, or guidance.

How is counseling different from psychiatric care?

Counseling focuses on emotional support and therapy, while psychiatric care primarily addresses medication management.

Do I need a diagnosis to start counseling?

No. Counseling does not require a diagnosis.

Is counseling available via telehealth?

Yes. Many providers offer virtual counseling sessions.

How often are sessions scheduled?

Frequency varies and is determined collaboratively based on needs and goals.