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At Black Girls Mental Health Collective, we provide therapy designed specifically for Black women and birthing individuals—because your healing deserves to happen in a space that understands your story.

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Therapy By Black Women, for Black Women.

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What We Support

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Therapy for pregnancy & postpartum stress for black women
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Therapy is for you, wherever you are in your journey.

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You don’t need to leave home to receive care. We offer secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions, so you can access therapy wherever you feel safest—whether that’s your living room, car, or even on a walk.

Our telehealth services are:

  • Private & Confidential – Your sessions are protected and encrypted for your safety.

  • Flexible to Fit Your Life – We offer morning, afternoon, and evening appointments, including some weekend availability.

  • Easy to Use – You’ll receive a secure video link—no apps or tech savvy required.

  • Accessible Across California & Georgia – All clients must reside in California or Georgia, but you can live anywhere in the state.

Whether you’re balancing work, parenting, or just need care from a place that feels comfortable, telehealth makes therapy more accessible without compromising quality.

Telehealth Services

Our Approach

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Evidence-based care, delivered with compassion.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  •  Yes! We currently have openings in both California and Georgia.

    California: Schedule here

    • Chantal Austin, ACSW
    • Ebony Staten, ACSW

    Georgia: Schedule here

    • Melissa Morgan, LMSW

  • Yes. All of our therapists identify as Black women and provide affirming, culturally responsive care designed to support your healing and growth.

  • Yes! We offer both options:

    In-person sessions are available in:

    • Long Beach, California
    • Atlanta, Georgia

    Virtual therapy is offered statewide in California and Georgia using HIPAA-compliant telehealth platforms.

  • Yes! We accept many major insurance plans (details below in the “Insurance & Payment Information” section). If you’re unsure, contact us so we can help you verify your coverage.

  • Your first session is a conversation to explore your reasons for seeking therapy, your goals, and your background. It’s a safe space where you can share what feels comfortable, at your own pace.

  • Yes. We specialize in perinatal mental health, which includes therapy for postpartum depression, anxiety, birth trauma, fertility concerns, and the transition to parenthood.

  • Our private pay rate is $150 per 50-minute session. We also accept Loveland Foundation vouchers to help offset the cost for qualifying clients. If you have questions about affordability or need financial assistance, please reach out — we’re here to help.

  • Sessions last approximately 50 minutes. Most clients meet with their therapist weekly or biweekly, based on their preferences and goals.

  •  Schedule your first 15-minute consultation here and complete our intake form. We’ll walk you through the next steps.

Payment & Insurance

We accept a wide range of insurance providers to make therapy more accessible:

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Don’t see your insurance? Reach out—we may still be able to help.

We also offer therapy vouchers for those without insurance.

Ready When You Are

You don’t need to be in crisis to reach out.  If you’ve been holding it all together, let us hold space for you.

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