Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Date

2024

Document Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Counseling

Committee Chair

Frances Ellmo

Committee Member

Taneshia Greenidge

Committee Member

LaSheba HIlliard

Committee Member

Steven L West

Committee Member

Crystal L White

Abstract

Black Americans face unique challenges in America that impact their mental health. Research as specifically shown that Black therapist experience unique challenges within work with clients due to microaggressions and holding space for other people of color related to racial trauma. There is an established body of research pertaining to therapist mental health but limited research pertaining to the mental health of Black mental health therapist especially pertaining to addressing this populations mental health needed. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of twelve Black therapist who have sought personal therapy. This topic was explored to better understand the needs of Black therapist related to addressing their mental health needs. Through using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the lens of Intersectionality, four main themes emerged. These findings add to the mental health field, including mental health educators and training programs, related organizations, along with current therapist and counselors-in-training.

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Data is provided by the student.

Library Comment

Dissertation or thesis originally submitted to ProQuest.

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Open Access

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