Black Therapist Podcast

By Nikita Banks, LCSW

What's Black Therapist Podcast about?

Black Therapist Podcast formerly Black In Therapy Is a New Podcast where we discuss the unique issues facing people of color. Listen! Comment! Like! Follow! Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Black Therapist Podcast episodes:

04.12.2021
Motherless Men
With the death of DMX we remember the motherless men impacted by trauma and why we have to create the space to care for them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
03.29.2021
Toxic Christianity
Derrick Jackson, Toxic Christianity and how women can free themselves from the oppressive nature of other’s interpretation of your spiritual walk and your emotional wellbeing; Featuring Christian Counselor Dr Juanita Warrren of Chaplaincy Services & Consulting, Inc. Hosted on Acast....
03.15.2021
Covid shock
Covid shock.. on this episode of the black therapist podcast we discuss what life will look like after the pandemic. The battle between faith and fear. And Yes I got my covid shot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
02.08.2021
I'm not built for white tears...
Cultural competence goes both ways. And there are new realizations every day to see just how important culture can be and even a divisive force. In politics, therapy and the workplace. When you can’t trust that someone of another culture shares...
01.04.2021
Starting a Group Practice Part 2
In part two of our episode with Dr Holly Sawyer, PHD we talk about the on going struggles between therapist and insurance companies and why it is so hard to find a clinician to take your insurance.. Hosted on...
12.28.2020
From Private Solo Practice to Group Practice
It is always fun when Dr Holly Sawyer PHD shows up and this time is no different. On this episode of Black Therapist Podcast we talk about transitioning from Private to Group Practice. The challenges of being a Black Woman...
12.21.2020
What is the Future of Social Work
Is the future of social work robots? On this episode I answer views questions. Discuss how to be present for your clients when they need direct services and what to do if a client needs therapy but money is the...
11.30.2020
Sister Sister
This holiday season presents an immense challenge for a lot of us and the number one problem I face both in my life and I see clients struggle with in my practice is building enforceable boundaries. In this episode we talk...
11.02.2020
My therapist.. the Trump Supporter? Nah Son
The intersection of mental health, white supremacy, politics and marginalized members of society.. is deeply rooted in the mistrust of people of color and the mental health system like to hear about it here we go... Hosted on Acast. See...
10.26.2020
Get Out And Vote
We are a week away from the historic 2020 election, how are you preparing to have your voice heard and how are you preparing for the outcome. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
10.19.2020
Be Kind To Yourself
Making it through 2020 has just got to be enough without placing pressure on ourselves to succeed, go harder, perform at the highest levels and hustle hustle hustle. This year can be a chance to reset, revive, and rely on the...
10.05.2020
Telling Our Stories
On Our Season 5 Premiere we interview film maker Victorious De Costa about his @HBO documentary “Storm Over Brooklyn” and “Digging for Weldon Irvine.” And the invisible thread of fatherlessness, mental health and trauma, in his work. New Monday New Season New...
06.22.2020
Uncomfortable conversations about race with Robert W. Lee
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06.08.2020
Dear White Therapist and Blacks Too
Being black in America is so multi-layered. There are so many fires when it comes to tithing white supremacy especially with everything going on in the world recently… where do you look first there is a lot to unpack. Even with...
06.01.2020
We Are Not Okay
Police violence, rioting, looting, and pandemic. Let’s unpack it and all and how to create spaces for self care and social justice in clinical spaces when all hell is breaking loose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.25.2020
bonus show
This week we are gonna try something new, help me help you. We want some feedback from you to find better ways to support you and your social work journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
05.18.2020
Social Workers Are Essential
Hospital social workers are essential workers, and its time we get respected as such. We are on the front lines filling the gaps in services, Social workers in general help build this country up brick by brick with love, empathy...
05.11.2020
Ways I’ve saved my private practice during the pandemic
With most of the us social distancing and quarantining because of covid-19 we all have had to do a lot of things a lot differently. As a therapist and small business owner I know a lot of us have been struggling...
04.27.2020
Black therapist AF
In this episode of black therapist podcast we answer career questions about perusing your goals as a clinician. We also discuss why it’s important that we create curated spaces For Clinicians of Color and why it’s important that we have safe...
04.20.2020
Using Art to Express Emotions
Using Art to Express Emotions with Art therapist Jenni Graham. We also discuss ways to give your family the necessary emotional language to be able to express themselves. The intimacy of Telehealth and why boundaries are important. Being black in white...
04.13.2020
Let Go Of Your Need For Approval
In this episode we discuss answer a few listeners questions- like how to shake your need for approval, and what to do when you are waiting to get into grad school.. Also in the episode we discuss the surgeon general’s directives...
03.30.2020
The other first responders
The new New York Lockdown in the day of corona virus and the pandemic, is causing all kinds of disruptions in our everyday life and some very new normals. For a lot of us we are dealing with new situations we...
03.23.2020
Is Insta Therapy A Thing?
We are back with a new episode a cautionary tale about “insta therapy” picking your mental health professionals from a social media profile (me included). And Why it’s important to vet your mental heath professionals. Staying safe during the quarantine and...
03.16.2020
Telemental Health and Self Quarantine
In this day and age it is imperative that we get our therapy services no matter what is going on in the world. On this episode of @blacktherapistpodcast we talk about the need for stable telemental health platforms like @trucircle...
03.02.2020
Dealing with issues of bias before becoming a Therapist
On the latest episode of the Black Therapist Podcast we discuss the Need for cultural competence at the internship level and why it is necessary for schools to address issues of bias and culture BEFORE, allowing clinical students to enter...
02.10.2020
Is it a Midlife Crisis or What?
Is it a midlife crisis or what? Grief, Depression, Adjustment disorder oh my.. Learning to deal with your emotions while navigating life on life’s terms, is a everyday struggle.. For your therapist! A THERAPIST?!?!? Yes Your therapist too… It’s important to honor and make space for...
02.03.2020
Black From Africa
Happy Black History Month and Welcome 2020 and Our first show of the year. In this episode we discuss why we took a break, and our first time visiting the continent of Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
12.23.2019
Generational Choices Versus Curses
Generational curses are easy to spot and hard to break if you know what you’re looking for. In isolation we replicate family patterns without intention based solely on actions we repeatedly do. While there are some things that are predetermined, genetics...
12.16.2019
Making space for your own grief when you are the strong one!
Making space for your own grief when you are the strong one! 7 stages of grief paying it forward and being a blessing where you are to someone this holiday season! Thank you to everyone who contributed to our 6th annual toy...
12.09.2019
Big Ego
Ego defense are there to protect us from the uncomfortable feelings that are far to painful to face. But more often then not there is a battle between us and the world for external validation that just isn't worth a...
11.25.2019
Effective Use Of Technologies to Market Your Private Practice
Having cutting edge technology for a soloprenuer is so essential to effectively run your business and not miss a step when you are trying to market. And the truth is you don't know what you don't know. In this episode...
11.18.2019
Raising Autonomous Children
Want to know how to raise autonomous children on this episode of the Black Therapist podcast we discuss. If you want to raise children who feel as if they have their own voice, can own and make their own choices and...
11.11.2019
Working while black
on the most recent episode of @blacktherapistpodcast we finish our interview with Dr Holly Sawyer where we discuss Working in PWC’s (aka predominately white companies) in Brown skin. We talk about the effect it has on our mental health when we...
11.04.2019
Parenting a child on the autism spectrum
In this episode we talk with Dr Holly Sawyer of life first therapy in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, about being a parent with a child on the spectrum. The need for self care and support is an integral part of fulfilling the...
10.28.2019
Sisterhood in the workplace
On this episode of black therapist podcast we discuss the need for sisterhood amongst women of color in the workplace. ⁣ ⁣ Also on the episode we discuss the “what would you do….” ⁣ ⁣ If you found out your partner...
10.21.2019
Why Having a Vent Buddy May Not Be The Answer
On this episode we discuss the reasons why having a “vent buddy” may not be the best way for you to deal with your problems when you are overwhelmed. We also cover whether or not you should get pregnant prior to...
10.14.2019
Afrocentric approaches to mental health care.
Afrocentric approaches to mental health care. In this episode we counter the narratives that all mental health care is based solely from a Eurocentric perspective. The best approach to care for people of color is to take a “generalist” approach...
09.30.2019
Season 4 Episode 2
In this episode of Black Therapist Podcast We have our follow up answer to our new segment: "What would you do?" would you rekindle a friendship after a betrayal. We have the conclusion of our interview with Dontea' MItchell Hunter, LMFT of...
09.23.2019
Season 4 Premiere Featuring Dontea' Mitchell Hunter
In this episode of Black Therapist Podcast season premiere we unveil our new segment "What would you do?" would you rekindle a friendship after a betrayal. We also interview Dontea' MItchell Hunter, LMFT. Working with families as a family and marriage...
05.06.2019
Master Your Mind
On this episode we discuss the pathway to mastering your mind. Our host Nikita Banks, LCSW is at a panel discussion about mental health and wellness and how to find your own best life through passion, freedom and autonomy! Hosted...
04.29.2019
What to do when you’re dealing with inadequacy
Also on this episode: how to get free and low cost therapy session. Why money shouldn’t be a barrier to treatment. With many modalities and treatment options available what will work for you? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
04.15.2019
Ask A Therapist
You asked we answered! On this episode I pick two questions posed to be at random of our listeners. Have questions and want answers send us and email or dm us so we can get you the information you need....
04.08.2019
Myths Surrounding Self Care
On this episode we discuss the myths that surround self care and the difference between, self love and self care. Also on this episode we discuss the need to renegotiate roles in families that no longer serve us and not acting...
04.01.2019
Gun Violence and Vicarious Trauma
New Monday New Show! On this episode we talk about the death of Rapper Nipsey Hustle and how we all mourn a collective trauma when we lose someone to a televised tragedy. Also on the episode: We discuss the effects vicarious trauma...
03.25.2019
Let's Talk About The Movie Us
On this episode we talk the end of social work month! Shout out to all the Dope social workers! We also talk about the new box office smash, Jordan Peele's US! We break down all the symbolism we uncovered in the...
03.18.2019
You Need To Add Mental Wellness To Your Health Routine
On this episode we talk about being honored by the Congressional research for institute for social work policy awarded Black Therapist Podcast Host Nikita Banks, LCSW with the Outstanding social worker in business for her work on Black Therapist Podcast. Also...
03.04.2019
Break The Cycle
Ever wonder how you break the cycle? On this episode we discuss trans-generational/Intergenerational trauma. What it is, how we identify it and how we can fix it, for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.25.2019
How To Survive Toxic Family Members
Part II Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02.18.2019
Five Personality Types To Avoid
Do you know the five personality types to avoid if you're looking for a love connection? ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Well we tell you on this week’s episode of @blacktherapistpodcast where our host @msnikibanks talks about the reasons you may not be...
02.11.2019
Find out your attachment style!
Ever felt like you have a fck boy finder? Like you are a bum magnet? Does your significant other remind you or someone? Someone that knew you before you knew you? Yep your parents. Did you know how we were...

What's Black Therapist Podcast about?

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Black Therapist Podcast episodes:

Motherless Men

Toxic Christianity

Covid shock

I'm not built for white tears...

Starting a Group Practice Part 2

From Private Solo Practice to Group Practice

What is the Future of Social Work

Sister Sister

My therapist.. the Trump Supporter? Nah Son

Get Out And Vote

Be Kind To Yourself

Telling Our Stories

Uncomfortable conversations about race with Robert W. Lee

Dear White Therapist and Blacks Too

We Are Not Okay

bonus show

Social Workers Are Essential

Ways I’ve saved my private practice during the pandemic

Black therapist AF

Using Art to Express Emotions

Let Go Of Your Need For Approval

The other first responders

Is Insta Therapy A Thing?

Telemental Health and Self Quarantine

Dealing with issues of bias before becoming a Therapist

Is it a Midlife Crisis or What?

Black From Africa

Generational Choices Versus Curses

Making space for your own grief when you are the strong one!

Big Ego

Effective Use Of Technologies to Market Your Private Practice

Raising Autonomous Children

Working while black

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum

Sisterhood in the workplace

Why Having a Vent Buddy May Not Be The Answer

Afrocentric approaches to mental health care.

Season 4 Episode 2

Season 4 Premiere Featuring Dontea' Mitchell Hunter

Master Your Mind

What to do when you’re dealing with inadequacy

Ask A Therapist

Myths Surrounding Self Care

Gun Violence and Vicarious Trauma

Let's Talk About The Movie Us

You Need To Add Mental Wellness To Your Health Routine

Break The Cycle

How To Survive Toxic Family Members

Five Personality Types To Avoid

Find out your attachment style!