The Essential Guide for Counseling Black Women

Dr. Plummer says the quiet part out loud–Black women are not being fully seen or understood by the therapeutic community–and provides a comprehensive framework for therapists interested in giving Black women what they deserve: to be seen in all of their complexity, lived experience, joy, and possibilities.–Pamela Fuller, ICF-certified coach and best-selling author of The Leader’s Guide to Unconscious Bias
In this groundbreaking work, LaNail Plummer offers clinicians a powerful, more informed approach to supporting and healing Black women clients. By exploring the historical context and lived experiences of Black women–and integrating these insights into solid clinical practice–she helps therapists engage clients with greater empathy. Both educational and inspirational, [this book] encourages therapists to deepen their personal and professional awareness as they build fluency in culturally attuned care. Plummer provides a needed, wise, and knowledgeable voice to the field of counseling.–Lynn Grodzki, LCSW-C, MCC, author of various books including Building Your Ideal Private Practice
This book offers valuable insights into the unique contextual factors influencing Black women’s lives. Dr. Plummer’s firsthand experience working with clients, therapist tips, and opportunities for therapists’ introspection allow the reader to embark on a journey of clinical- and self-discovery alongside the material. The theoretical grounding, research-driven information, and emphasis on practical interventions make this book essential for any clinician looking to strengthen or refine their work with Black women clients.–Shavonne J. Moore-Lobban, PhD, ABPP, coauthor of A Black Women’s Guide to Overcoming Domestic ViolencePreventing Child Maltreatment in the U.S.
Within these pages is a sanctuary of affirmation for Black women. Dr. Plummer offers a validating overview of our achievements and testaments to our inner light, presented alongside a chronicle of the genuine challenges that persist within our community. For the clinicians who do not personally know this lived experience, this is a required read–an opportunity to more deeply understand the unique, expansive, and ever-nuanced lived experiences of Black women, and how to support Black women in reclaiming the wholeness they’ve always held inside.–Nityda Gessel, LCSW, E-RYT, author of Embodied Self Awakening

LaNail R. Plummer, EdD, LPC, LCPC–S, NCC, ACS, BC–TMH, is the CEO and founder of Onyx Therapy Group and has over 18 years of experience working with a multitude of clients, specializing in the care of young women; Black & Brown communities; and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Headquartered in Washington, DC, Dr. Plummer and her team service the DC area as well as Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana and South Africa.

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