Seeking a Black Psychologist in Toronto / Ontario
Finding a Black psychologist in Toronto, Ontario (or in Ontario in general) is not easy. A lot of people ask me “How do I find a Black psychologist in Toronto?” or “How do I find a Black psychologist in Ontario?”. Unfortunately, the reality is that there are very few Black psychologists practicing in Toronto and Ontario. This is sad because there are many Black individuals in Toronto and Ontario who are seeking mental health services but are having a hard time finding the Black mental health services they are looking for.
A comment I hear quite often is “whenever I search for a Black psychologist in Toronto, Ontario, I only find websites for Black therapists in Toronto, Ontario. And that is not what I am looking for!.” This can be a pretty frustrating experience.
Some people might wonder what the difference is between seeing a Black therapist versus seeing a Black psychologist. First and foremost a psychologist can provide you with an assessment, diagnoses (if needed), and giving you recommendations about what treatment would be the best fit for you (if you are interested in finding out more about different treatment options you can click here. Secondly, psychologists typically have doctoral level training in the field of psychology whereas Black psychotherapists/therapists have more variation in their levels of education and disciplines of study.
Whether you are looking for a Black psychologist or a Black psychotherapist/therapist, we can provide you what you need. Dr. Renée Taylor is a Black psychologist who is based in Toronto but offers services online to adults and couples across Ontario. She is trained and licensed to provide psychotherapy treatment and provide psychological assessment. Dr. Taylor’s graduate research focussed specifically on Black Canadian mental health and Black Canadian’s use of mental health services. She also has training and many experiences working with Black individuals and couples who trust her to help them with their mental health concerns. If you would like to learn more about Dr. Taylor, feel free to find out more about her here.