A Handbook on Counseling African American Women

WINNER of the 2023 Association for Women in Psychology Distinguished Publication Award Through an intersectional and inclusive lens, this book provides mental health professionals with a detailed overview of the mental health issues that Black women face as well as the best approach to culturally competent psychological practice. This handbook provides a historical context of how the lived experiences of Black women contribute to mental wellness, identifies effective psychological practices, and challenges readers to advance their cultural competence while providing culturally affirming care. With an eye toward inclusivity of sexual orientation and gender identity, it honors the diversity within Black women's identities, relationships, roles, and families. Written by an expert team of Black women clinicians, researchers, and medical professionals, A Handbook on Counseling African American Women addresses current sociopolitical events as well as historical trauma as it prepares readers to meet the needs of the Black women they serve.

Kimber Shelton is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services in Dallas, TX. She is also adjunct instructor in Yorkville University's MA in counseling psychology program. Michelle King Lyn is a licensed psychologist and owner of Elle Counseling, LLC. Mahlet Endale is a licensed psychologist and owner of Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC.

Foreword Rosie Phillips Davis, University of Memphis, USA Preface Kimber Shelton, Yorkville University, Canada; Michelle King Lyn, Elle Counseling, USA; and Mahlet Endale, Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, USA 1. Intersectionality in Therapy for African American and Black Women Candice Nicole Hargons, Natalie Malone, and Chesmore Montique, all of University of Kentucky, USA 2. Culturally Competent Counseling Practice with African American Women Kimber Shelton, KLS Counseling and Consulting Services, USA 3. Depression and Anxiety in African American Women Lauren Simone Harper, Providence Medical Group, USA and Courtney Williams, Vanderbilt University, USA 4. Post-Traumatic Stress and Complex Trauma Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, USA, Maria Espinola, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, USA, and Karen Powdrill, Allegheny General Hospital, USA 5. African American Women and Chronic Mental Illnesses Natalie D. Haslem, Georgia State University, USA 6. Substance Use and Dependence Gemari Evans, Chicago School or Professional Psychology, USA, and Kimber Shelton, KLS Counseling and Consulting Services 7. Eating Disorders Judi-Lee Webb, Psychological Solutions of Atlanta, USA, and Kimber Shelton, KLS Counseling and Consulting Services, USA 8. Individual Counseling Tamara D'Anjou Turner, Georgia State University, USA, Mahlet Endale, Elle Counseling, LLC, USA, and Michelle King Lyn, Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC, USA 9. Couple and Family Therapy with African American Women Ayanna Abrams, Ascension Behavioral Health, USA, and Ticily Medley, Psychologist, USA 10. Group Therapy with Black and African American Women Michelle King Lyn, Elle Counseling, LLC, USA 11. Inpatient Treatment for African American Women Stephanie N. Williams, Forensic Psychologist, USA, and Melissa G. Johnson, Clinical Psychologist, USA 12. Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Minorities Danielle Simmons, Simmons Counseling and Consulting Services, USA 13. African American Women with Disabilities Anthea A. Gray, Ohio State University, USA, Ngozi Ndukwe, Clinical Psychologist, USA, and Angela M. Kuemmel, Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, USA 14. The Mental Health Needs of African American Women Enrolled in Higher Education Mahlet Endale, Crossroads Mental Wellness Services, LLC, USA, and Terrence Harper II, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, USA 15. Culturally Competent Counseling with Clients Identifying as Multiracial Jasmine H. Winbush, Amethyst Psychological Services, USA About the Editors and Contributors Index