Inkblot Therapy
Inkblot Therapy is a virtual, Canada-wide therapy service. They charge a flat rate of $75.00CAD/hr, one of the lowest rates available to ensure therapy is accessible. You answer detailed questions and are given suggestions on therapists to match with in your area. Your first session is free.
Calgary Counseling Centre
Calgary Counseling offers affordable counseling on a sliding scale based on income. If you are seeking a POC counselor, you must specifically request one; the intake staff will not ask.
Simply Counseling
The majority of the counselors at Simply Counseling are POC. If you require insurance coverage, make sure you check with your providers in advance of your first visit.
Healing In Colour
A directory of BIPOC counsellors, art therapists and other mental health professionals across Canada.
Black Therapist List
Black Therapist List Canada is designed to eliminate some of these challenges by making it easier for people who are looking specifically for a black therapist in their area.
All who are listed provide professional counselling and psychotherapy services including social workers, psychotherapists, life coaches, psychiatrists and psychologists. Please note that having a listing in this directory is not an endorsement. You are encouraged to do your due diligence when selecting a therapist. Description from the website.
Comprehensive Document of Mental Health Resources for Black Americans
Although this resource is specifically for Black Americans, the apps and organization sections in particular have a wealth of resources for Black people anywhere.
Below is a list of individual + collective BIPOC mental health professionals serving Calgary and surrounding area
Verlyne Christensen – Counselling
Robyn Manzano – Therapist
Marwa Fadol – Psychologist
Charles Coleman – Psychologist
Anshu Stephen – Trauma-informed Coach
Amy Thomson – Professional Art Therapist
Bear Roots Psychology
Fresh Perspective Counselling
Tasha Belix – Registered Psychologist
Conscious Counselling
The night is beautiful,
So the faces of my people.
The stars are beautiful,
So the eyes of my people.
Beautiful, also, is the sun.
Beautiful, also, are the souls of my people.
Langston Hughes – American poet
BIPOC Mental Health YYC 