How is psychological therapy perceived in the African American community?
The African-American community has a longstanding distrust of psychological therapy. This distrust stems from fears that racist attitudes will get in the way of treatment and the idea that talking to a stranger might not be helpful according to Dr. Monnica Williams.Lack of UseMental health facilities are under-utilized in African-American communities according to Dr. Monnica Williams’ article on African Americans and Psychotherapy.Fear of RacismDr. Williams goes on to say that the limited number of African American therapist also deters clients from seeking therapy. Dr. Williams also believes that taking a color-blind approach to therapy causes more harm than good because it can cause white therapist to miss minority specific issues that may affect mental health.PerceptionsMany African-Americans think that therapists will lack the cultural understanding and sensitivity that is needed to help them according to the Education Resources Information Center website.Prayer Over TherapySome Af
