Find a Multicultural Therapist
Looking for a therapist who just gets it? Find the right fit at Melanated Women’s Health. Serving New Jersey & Philadelphia.
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What is a Multicultural Therapist?
Someone Who Holds the Whole Story
A multicultural therapist is someone trained to see you in full: your culture, your family, your race, your faith, your language, and the world you move through every day. They understand that your mental health doesn’t exist apart from any of it.
That doesn’t mean they’ve lived your exact story. It means they won’t ask you to shrink it, translate it, or leave pieces of it at the door. They stay curious instead of assuming, and they treat your identity as context worth honoring, not a problem to fix.
At Melanated Women’s Health, that’s where therapy starts. Whether you’re carrying family expectations, the weight of being “the strong one,” or a story that’s hard to explain, you can bring all of it here.
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Why Melanated Women’s Health
Compassionate, Anti-Oppressive Care for All of You
We believe therapy should be a space where you feel empowered, not judged.
Culturally affirming & anti-oppressive
Therapy for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, the LGBTQIA+ community, and anyone who has been marginalized because of their social identities.
No explaining or defending
Our affirming clinicians ensure you never have to explain or defend your identity. Your therapy starts from a place of acceptance.
In person or online
Our Center City Philadelphia office is accessible by SEPTA and close to several parking garages. Prefer home? Online sessions are available.
Help with insurance
We’re in-network with some plans, will help verify your benefits, and can provide a Superbill for out-of-network reimbursement.
Our Specialties
Meet Our Team
Find a Multicultural Therapist
Nicola Pierre-Smith, LPC
Founder & Owner
Culturally affirming trauma therapy using IFS-informed EMDR, plus support for workplace microaggressions, multicultural relationships, and reproductive justice concerns.
Learn more about Nicola
Stephanie Garvin, LPC
Therapist
Trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults navigating trauma, identity, grief, feeling “stuck,” and boundaries. Uses CBT, DBT, and EMDR.
Learn more about Stephanie
Florence Mungo, LPC
Therapist
Culturally sensitive, EMDR-informed trauma therapy for Black, Person of Color, and immigrant clients navigating stress, sleep struggles, life transitions, and “I’m not good enough” beliefs.
Learn more about Florence
Catriana Pineiro, LAPC
Therapist
Supports adults and teens with anxiety, life transitions, grief, self-esteem, and identity-related challenges, including first-generation, bicultural, and LGBTQ+ experiences. Blends CBT and person-centered care in a culturally affirming, trauma-informed space.
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Amy Huang, LAPC
Therapist
As a child of Chinese immigrants, Amy supports first-generation American and BIPOC clients, adult children of immigrants, and bi-cultural individuals with anxiety, depression, relationships, identity, and life transitions.
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Brooke Scott, LSW
Therapist
A space to show up without masks or pressure to explain yourself. Supports women of color and LGBTQ+ clients with anxiety, depression, relationships, and identity-related stress.
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Florence Kyomuhendo, LAPC
Therapist
A trauma-informed therapist who helps clients name and process emotions after trauma, with art therapy for those who prefer creative expression. Also supports depression, anxiety, grief, relationship conflict, and women’s issues, with a culturally informed perspective as a Ugandan immigrant.
Learn more about Florence
Jisu Pyo, LAPC
Therapist
Supports Asian-American and Person of Color clients with anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, and bicultural identity, using CBT and mindfulness. Sliding scale for those who qualify.
Learn more about Jisu
Jaimee Sheppard, LPC
Therapist
A trauma therapist who creates a safe, affirming, and honest space for healing from early attachment wounds, trauma, and substance use. Uses CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and somatic approaches, with certification in Prolonged Exposure therapy for PTSD.
Learn more about Jaimee
Ona Grant, LAPC
Therapist
A trauma-informed, person-centered therapist who helps clients manage life changes, build self-advocacy, and feel seen and understood. Supports trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, chronic illness or pain, and LGBTQIA+ identities.
Learn more about OnaFrequently Asked Questions:
What are your rates?
Individual Therapy – $155 for each appointment. For more details view our Rates & Insurance page.
What are your insurance details?
The practice is in-network with Aetna, Highmark, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Anthem, and Federal Employee Program. If you are unsure if we are an in-network provider for your plan, feel free to contact us for more information.
If you have an insurance that the practice is not in-work with (e.g., Independence Blue Cross, Keystone, Personal Choice, Cigna, United Health Care, etc), you can contact the member services or Behavioral/Mental Health number on the back of your card, and ask if your have out of network benefits. If you have out of network benefits, the practice can provide you with a Superbill after each therapy session to submit to your insurance provider.
The following questions can be asked to determine if you have out of network benefits:
- Does my health insurance plan include out of network mental health benefits?
- Do I have a deductible? If so, what is it and how much has been accumulated so far?
- Does my plan limit how many sessions per calendar year I can have? If so, what is the limit?
- Do I need written approval from my primary care physician in order for services to be covered?
- What would be covered if I worked with an out-of-network provider?
- What is the process to be reimbursed for out of network benefits?
How do you accept payment?
Major credit cards are accepted. We also accept payment from a Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flex Spending Account.
What is your cancellation policy?
If you are unable to attend a session, please make sure you cancel at least 24 hours beforehand. Otherwise, you will be charged a $95 missed session fee.
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