Is Good Therapy Too Inaccessible to POC?

This DoubleBlind article looks at the practical and emotional barriers involved in finding mental health care, including insurance restrictions, limited provider availability, and the need to “shop around” for a therapist who is a good fit. The piece highlights how these challenges can be more pronounced for Black women, especially when trying to find a therapist who understands race-based trauma and shared lived experience. It also discusses the broader lack of diversity in the U.S. psychology workforce and how that affects access to culturally responsive care. The content is written as a personal essay and commentary rather than a formal training program, so it is most useful for readers interested in therapy access, racial equity in mental health care, and the patient experience of finding support.