A therapist directory and community that connects you to providers who understand that your whole identity matters in your mental health care.
Being a Black woman is only one part of who you are. Your whole identity matters—both in how you experience life and in the type of mental health support you need.
Not all therapists understand how race, gender, sexuality, spirituality, and other parts of your identity intersect. And it’s not uncommon to wonder if they’ll truly understand you, or if you’ll be left explaining, defending, or hiding parts of yourself.
Inclusive Therapists was created to make the therapist search process a little easier, especially for those of us who tend to fall outside of what society considers “traditional.”
Here’s what you need to know about the Inclusive Therapists directory and community.
What is Inclusive Therapists?
Inclusive Therapists is a mental health platform centered on people with marginalized identities.
It was founded by Melodi Li, LMFT, as a mental health liberation movement. So the organization focuses on culturally responsible, identity-affirming, and collective trauma-informed care.
Even the platform’s provider-vetting process exemplifies its mission. Inclusive Therapists asks providers to submit proof of identity and qualifications before joining. The mental health professionals must also answer detailed questions on their values and practice.
Inclusive Therapists is more than a therapist directory. You’ll also find group support, community events, healing circles, and educational resources. And it’s all centered on the needs of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and other People of Color, as well as queer, trans, nonbinary, neurodivergent, and disabled communities.
How it works
There are a few ways to find support through Inclusive Therapists, whether you know exactly what you want or could use help narrowing it down.
Find a therapist, coach, or counselor
You can find a therapist on your own using the Inclusive Therapists directory. Similar to other directories, you can search by location, insurance, and specialties. But there are more unique filters to help you find the right fit, like accessibility and office settings, advocacy focus, and cultural and spiritual knowledge.
Inclusive Therapists also lets you search by the type of support you’re looking for. Coaching, spiritual care, psychological evaluations, and medication management are just a few of the options you can choose from in addition to traditional therapy or counseling.
Provider profiles are pretty thorough, so take your time as you look through them. You can see which providers are verified and currently available, and read details about their practice, values, and approach to therapy. Some may even have videos and blog posts you can explore before reaching out.
Get matched with a provider for free
Inclusive Therapists will find a provider for you if you’d rather not search on your own or simply aren’t sure what you need. All you have to do is complete the match request form.
After receiving your request, a team reviews your preferences (not AI or an algorithm) and manually connects you with up to three providers who’ll reach out to you directly.
The matching service is not for urgent or crisis support. It can take up to three business days to receive your therapist recommendations.
Explore support groups and community events
One-on-one therapy isn’t your only option with Inclusive Therapists. It has a public events calendar with several opportunities to connect with different groups.
You can search events, filtering by therapy groups, peer support, healing circles, community events, and more. They’re hosted by individual mental health providers, so cost, location, and format (virtual or in person) can vary.
Events range from professional trainings to group support on topics like identity, grief, belonging, parenthood, and more. Some events are free, while others charge a one-time or recurring fee. Sliding-scale pricing may also be available.
Why Inclusive Therapists stands out
It’s one thing to say you have culturally affirming care—Inclusive Therapists embeds this mission throughout the platform.
Whether you’re neurodivergent, queer, disabled, religious, nonreligious, or simply looking for a provider who shares your commitment to social justice, there are ways to find support that honors your whole identity.
And the community is truly something to consider. Not only can you find a provider who sees and understands your lived experiences, but you can also connect with like-minded people who share those lived experiences.
Through Inclusive Therapists, you can get closer to the support and belonging you’ve been searching for.
What to consider before signing up
As with other directories, the providers on the Inclusive Therapists platform are independent. So their therapeutic approach, fees, insurance acceptance, cancellation policies, and other practice details can vary. You’ll want to pay close attention to those specifics before you decide on a therapist.
Inclusive Therapists doesn’t just include licensed therapists in its directory. You might come across counselors, coaches, healers, spiritual practitioners, and other types of professionals from disciplines that may not require licenses. So it’s worth confirming for yourself that they’re qualified to meet your needs.
Even if you use the matching service, you can ask the providers questions before you decide who to move forward with. And remember, no matter the platform, you can always switch therapists if the one you chose doesn’t feel like a fit.
Who Inclusive Therapists is best for
Inclusive Therapists may be for you if you’ve struggled to find mental health support that makes room for your whole identity.
If you’ve ever been dismissed, rejected, shamed, or expected to adjust who you are to make others more comfortable, you deserve support that sees and accepts all of you—and helps you do the same.
So whether you’re looking for a therapist who understands how racism and gender bias intersect without needing a history lesson—or one who’ll show genuine compassion toward your sexuality, disability, neurodivergence, spirituality, or other identities—Inclusive Therapists makes it easier and safer to find what you need.
Because even if you haven’t always felt seen, accepted, or understood, your needs and experiences still matter. And there is support out there that’ll help you believe that, too.
Inclusive Therapists FAQs
Is Inclusive Therapists free?
It’s free to search the Inclusive Therapists directory. It’s also free to use its therapist-matching service. However, Inclusive Therapists does not provide the actual mental health services you find through the platform. You’ll pay the provider directly, and their rates and fees can vary.
Do you have to be LGBTQ+ to use Inclusive Therapists?
Not at all. The LGBTQ+ community is just one of many groups that Inclusive Therapists prioritizes. In addition to supporting sexual and gender identity, it also centers People of Color, neurodivergent and disabled people, and other communities that are often dismissed, devalued, or overlooked.
Are all providers licensed therapists?
Not all of them. The Inclusive Therapists directory includes licensed mental health professionals, but it also includes coaches, healers, and other providers from disciplines that may not require a license. You can check a provider’s profile for information about their education, experience, credentials, and licenses.
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