Black Adjacent Community Members

Being part of the Black adjacent community means you share cultural ties and experiences with Black individuals. Black adjacent community members are non-Black individuals who are intricately connected to Black communities through marriage, family, or professional involvement. You may have Black family members, Black children, work in predominantly Black spaces, or serve predominantly Black communities, often holding influence within these contexts.

Common Issues and Manifestations

Black adjacent individuals may face unique challenges related to multiculturalism, privilege, oppression, and identity. In this context, psychological distress can manifest as feelings of isolation or guilt associated with your identity or anger that identity is a point of discussion. Additionally, personal stressors related to family, work, and life experiences may affect you and your impact on Black communities, despite your positive intentions. This distinction between intention and impact is crucial, as actions may inadvertently cause harm or tension.

Our Approach

At Eye In Me, our therapists are trained to understand and address the complex and nuanced dynamics faced by Black adjacent community members. We provide personalized, direct, and empathetic support to help you navigate these challenges, fostering a therapeutic environment where your identity and experiences are acknowledged, respected, and sometimes challenged. Our goal is to support you in managing personal stressors, understanding your role and impact within your communities of influence, and promoting mental and emotional well-being.

Eye In Me is dedicated to creating easy access to culturally responsive therapy for Black people and adjacent communities. Our mission is to create easy access to culturally responsive therapy for Black people and adjacent communities, promoting its use for prevention, treatment, and some emergencies. Our staff are not just professionals; they are allies who walk with you on your path to mental wellness. Let us help you navigate life’s challenges with strength, balance, and a renewed sense of hope.

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Shatiea Blount, DSocSci

(She/Her)

Clinical CEO

I support those who support others. Whether you’re a leader in your family or workplace, a business owner, or the one who keeps everything running smoothly, people rely on you to have the answers. There’s little room for uncertainty, so you figure it out—again and again. But even the strongest need space to set their burdens down. My goal is to provide that space, helping you care for yourself as well as you care for everyone else—sustainably, and with support.

Licensed in: LCSW-C, LICSW, LISW

Practicing in: Maryland, Washington, DC, Virginia, US Virgin Islands

Fee Range: $$95-$200

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Walter Stamp, PhD

(He/Him)

Private Practice Incubator Clinician

My approach is to meet you where you are, operating from the viewpoint that individuals have within themselves vast resources for self-understanding and for altering their self-concepts, basic attitudes, and self-directed behavior

Licensed in: Psychological Associate Under Supervision w/ Carlton Greene, PhD

Practicing in: Maryland, Washington

Fee Range: $$200-225

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Sarah Russ, MSW

(she/her)

Staff Clinician

I specialize in short-term EMDR sessions to support trauma resolution. I’m passionate about supporting adults as they navigate life’s challenges. My approach is integrative and collaborative, designed to help you process your experiences and heal. I am accepting internal referrals only.

Licensed in: LCSW-C, LICSW, LCSW

Practicing in: Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, New York

Fee Range: $$125- $145

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