LIVE A LIBERATED LIFE
HEALING & WELLNESS FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC)
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Virtual Mental Health Services (Teletherapy)
Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting is a virtual psychological practice dedicated to the mental health and wellbeing of Black & Indigenous folx and People of Color.
A Commitment to Liberation
Utilizing an approach rooted in affirmation, equity, and justice, our individual, intimate partners and group counseling can help you shape and live the authentic, liberated life you envision for yourself. At the forefront of our mission, is a commitment to the liberation of LGBTQIA+ Black folx.
We Serve Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC)
All Gender Identities
All Gender Expressions
All Sexualities & Orientations
All Religions & Spiritualities
All Ethnicities
All Abilities
All Socioeconomic Class Backgrounds
We Want to Destigmatize Mental Health
Dr. Burdine’s approach to mental healthcare recognizes and reckons with the longstanding consequences of exclusionary, traumatic, and even violent mental health practices that have borne out stigma and societal pressures that have created barriers to desperately needed services in marginalized communities. Here are some of the many myths and pressures that paint therapy as nonviable to Black & Indigenous folx and People of Color:
My family thinks seeing a therapist is disrespectful. They think I’m ungrateful for the way I was raised, and seeing a psychologist reflects as insulting to my parents.
I’ve had a very religious upbringing and seeking psychological services means I don’t have faith.
Psychology is for white people, by white people.
How can a therapist help me if they don’t know me? I’m not going to get help from a stranger.
I’ll look weak or “crazy” if I seek mental health services. I’m BIPOC & LGBTQIA+, life is just harder for me and therapy can’t change that.
Some of the same psychiatrists and psychologists who put people like me in institutions are still practicing and teaching. Psychology has nothing to offer me that close friends can’t.
I want to see a therapist, but I know they’ll just want to talk about me being BIPOC & LGBTQIA+. I have the same issues white/straight/cisgender people have.
We’re dedicated to debunking many of the myths and opposition surrounding mental health and wellness that we face as BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ people, and creating spaces that aren’t just inclusive of you, but are meant just for you.
COUNSELING SERVICES
Virtual Mental Health Services (Teletherapy)
Individual Counseling
Individual counseling is a therapeutic process where a person works with a therapist toward achieving personal goals like making life changes, processing trauma, or dealing with specific mental health issues such as anxiety, stress, or addiction.
As a licensed psychologist and activist for destigmatization of mental health, Dr. Burdine is uniquely positioned to address the needs of persons within marginalized, oppressed, and underserved communities seeking to deal with cultural identity-based racial, sexual, social, familial, and religious traumas.
See FAQs for pricing and more information on individual counseling.
Intimate Partner(s) Counseling
Intimate partner(s) counseling is a therapeutic process focused on intimate relationships (i.e., marriages, unions, and partnerships) between two or more adults. This type of counseling is often sought out by folx looking to strengthen their relationship or considering separation.
As dedicated advocates for mental health services for all Black & Indigenous folx and People of Color, our intimate partner(s) services are open to the diverse range of adult partnerships and marriages. We do not currently offer family counseling, but we’d be happy to provide referrals.
See FAQs for pricing and more information on intimate partner(s) counseling.
Group Counseling
Group counseling is a therapeutic process where four or more people work with a therapist to address a common concern. Often, group therapy is used alongside other types of care and treatment. Group counseling can be part of an individual counseling treatment plan or a treatment on its own without other forms of care. All group members must identify as BIPOC in order to participate.
Our group therapy services can also be a lower cost alternative to traditional individual therapy. Each member of the group completes an initial individual screening with Dr. Burdine before admittance to the group. For community-based group therapy services, check out the Soul Siblings Group Therapy.
See FAQs for pricing and more information on group counseling.
*All services include a free 15-minute consultation. Following the initial consultation, an initial evaluation is required for the first session. For more information on pricing, see FAQs below.
FAQs about Therapy
Is Therapy Right For me?
If you are reading this, then therapy is right for you. Therapy is right for everyone. The key is finding the services, methodologies, and counselor that fit your needs. Engaging with a counselor that not only understands, but can relate to and identify with specific cultural and social experiences you face is a significant contributor to successful therapy.
What can I expect from counseling with Dr. Burdine (she/her/hers)?
For all types of counseling offered (individual, intimate partner(s), and group), you can expect her full attention and clear communication during your session. During your initial evaluation, you’ll discuss your intentions and goals for counseling with Dr. Burdine, and from there you’ll begin your journey to healing and liberation together.
Can I work with Dr. Burdine if I know her personally?
This depends. If you are interested in psychological services it’s important that Dr. Burdine has an unbiased perspective on what you share. It’s hard to do that if you know each other personally, so friends and family are not eligible for psychological services. The Soul Siblings Community is a great way to be connected to Dr. Burdine’s work, and friends and family are welcome to participate since it does not constitute a therapeutic relationship. If you are interested in consulting or training, having a previous working relationship or other professional connection is okay. Sometimes it’s even helpful depending on the circumstances.
How Much Does Counseling Cost?
See Fees & Forms of Payment for individual counseling rates.
*We do not take insurance as a form of payment. If you are insured and would like to use a mental health care benefit for individual counseling, consult with your insurance provider about opportunities for reimbursement for out-of-network mental health services. If you are underinsured or uninsured and our fees would impose financial hardship, please find us on Open Path Collective for limited sliding scale openings. The Loveland Foundation and National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network Therapy Fund are also funding sources that may be of assistance.
How can I help others afford therapy?
Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting is dedicated to accessible and equitable psychological services and committed to seeking out ways and partnerships to make counseling accessible to those experiencing financial hardships or otherwise not in a position to pay out of pocket for services. If you would like to partner or contribute to funding for no- or low-cost therapy for Queer & Trans BIPOC contact us.
Other questions? Contact Us.
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Soul Siblings Community
A community of Black & Indigenious folx and People of Color, seeking liberation and justice through mental health and wellness promotion.