Black Therapists in Houston
Last reviewed: October 2026
For a lot of people, it matters to work with a therapist who understands their experience without needing it explained: racial stress, microaggressions at work, family expectations, faith, or simply being the only one in the room. Research and plenty of lived experience say that feeling understood helps therapy work.
Below are 8 Houston practices that describe themselves, in their own words, as Black-owned, as having Black therapists, or as offering culturally affirming care for Black clients. Listed in no particular order.
How we chose: practices in the Houston area whose own website says they are Black-owned, have Black therapists, or focus on culturally affirming care for Black clients, and that look active. We only include practices based on their own wording. No paid placements. Details come from each practice's website as of October 2026.
Houston practices
Compassionate Healing Counseling Services
Cypress / Jones Rd
Describes itself as a Black-owned Houston therapy practice. Focuses on emotional wellbeing, resilience and personal growth. In person and telehealth for Texas residents.
Therapy and Mor
Montrose, Missouri City
Team includes African American mental health professionals. Racial trauma, race-based stress, anxiety, burnout, generational patterns and faith. CBT, TF-CBT, DBT, EMDR and ACT. Ages 5 and up, couples and families. English and Spanish. Takes most insurance.
Grief Recovery Center
Greater Heights (North Loop)
Black therapists serving the broader BIPOC community. Grief, racial trauma, anxiety, depression and anger management. In person and virtual. Takes Aetna, BCBS Texas, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum.
Destination Therapy
Upper Kirby
Culturally affirming BIPOC therapy, with Black individuals and families named first. Racial trauma, burnout, identity and intergenerational trauma. Couples, families and LGBTQ+ BIPOC clients. In person and telehealth, Spanish available. Lower-cost sessions with a supervised intern.
Unload It Therapy
Memorial Park / Galleria area
Black therapists and therapists of color. Racial and cultural stress, LGBTQIA+ affirming care and relationships. Individuals and couples. In person and online.
Mine Counseling
Southwest Houston (Bonhomme Rd)
Culturally sensitive support for Black men and women dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, racism and microaggressions. Shows UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Optum, BCBS and Cigna logos.
Center for Partnership and Peace (Dr. Kay)
Texas, online and groups
A practice serving mostly Black and interracial couples, plus professional Black women. Gottman Method (Level 3). Therapy for Texas residents, plus groups and workshops. Published self-pay rates.
Comfort Counseling Center
Online (Houston, Missouri City)
Online therapy for Black Christian professionals and entrepreneurs, covering depression, stress and grief. Telehealth only. LPC.
What to look for
- Ask directly about fit. It's fine to ask a practice about a therapist's background and experience working with Black clients.
- Cultural understanding plus clinical skill. You want both. Ask what methods they use too.
- Check insurance early. Several practices here are in-network with major insurers.
- Couples have options. Some practices specialize in Black and interracial couples.
FAQ
This guide is a starting point. Also ask practices directly. Many group practices have Black clinicians even if it isn't on their homepage.
No. Most welcome everyone, while centering culturally affirming care.
Yes. Several practices here offer telehealth anywhere in Texas.
Several do, including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare. Check each practice's site for current plans.
