The Team
Who We Are
MEET THE TEAM
Our team is comprised of therapist who are movement builders and leaders in the community. All members of our executive leadership team are practicing clinicians listed in our directory and actively serving the communities we support.
We actively and intentionally promote the normalization of healing and access to mental health care equity in the Black community. With a wide array of clinical experience and specialties, we are dedicated to expanding the reach of Black mental health voices and supporting Black therapists and clients to be heard.
As a team, we recognize that Black Therapists Matter is MORE than a directory, it is a movement dedicated to healing, representation, and community empowerment. We make it clear that our movement is rooted in the Sankofa principle of honoring the past while building a healthier and more empowered future. Black Therapists Matter acknowledges historical and generational barriers to mental health care while actively creating new pathways for healing, professional growth, and community connection.
While we represent less than 10% of the field, Black therapist are here and ready to serve. We are BECAUSE of our ancestors!
Director of Marketing &Visibility
Damani Anderson
(LMFT-Associate)
"My Big Black Therapist"
Cultural competence isn’t a buzzword for me, it’s lived experience. My work is about making sure our community is seen, understood, and trusted in a system that wasn’t built with us in mind. "My Big Black Therapist" stands ten toes down in living in your authenticity and showing the world, that you can be YOU. Let's take off the veil and let the world know about the great work you are doing. I am here to make sure the BTM voice is heard and seen across the globe!
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Director of Education &Clinical Supervision
Dr. NaRicia Futrell
"The Slightly Hood Therapist"
Hey I’m Dr. Futrell, Yo Favorite Slightly Hood Therapist and Yogi! A multi-state licensed therapist and clinical supervisor who loves all things yoga, mental health and Memphis. An Orange Mound Vet who doesn’t play when it comes to self-care and healing and therapist development.
Director of Collaboration & Sponsorship
Dr. Umieca Hankton
"Ms.Thriving on Purpose"
My heart’s work is rooted in helping people move from surviving to thriving in ways that are unapologetic, purposeful, and grounded in choosing themselves again and again. I believe in wellness that is intentional, joyful, and lived fully without apology. Being a clinical psychologist with abilities to provide telehealth in over 40 states, I am all about collaboration and growth.
Director of Collaboration & Sponsorship
Jamil Matthews, LCSW
"The Coparenting Whisperer"
Being a proud Black man and father, has inspired my clinical work in family restoration. My passion and research are centered around helping fathers and parents to remain mentally and emotionally healthy while in the lives of their children. With an extensive wealth of experience linking people together through collaborative work within the community, is now extending to serve on a larger scale. Running a group practice in multiple states, I value expansion, growth, and partnership.
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Director of Community Engagement
Denise Moore, LMHC
"The Revolutionary Trauma Healer"
Through my work as a licensed mental health counselor and group practice owner, I have been committed to helping people find their true voice. Survival was your first story but healing is your second, so keep going. As we heal, our community can break cycles of generational trauma and inherit generational healing. Engaging my community on wellness and providing psycho education are essential tools to that cycle breaking.
Director of Member Engagement
Tandra Carter-Williams, LCSW
"The Whole Body Therapist"
As a therapist and practice owner, I am committed to supporting women and communities of color through culturally responsive, trauma-informed care. Rooted in Memphis and guided by a deep belief in holistic wellness, I integrate clinical expertise, somatic awareness, and community advocacy to help clients build resilience and reclaim their voice. My mission is to provide that same level of support to our BTM community members.
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