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Rashida Black

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Magellan, and Quest Behavioral Health

Specializes in

Cultural & Ethnic Issues, Identity Issues, Substance Use / Addiction, Trauma, and Women's Issues

Great to meet you!

Rashida N. Black, LCSW, specializes in trauma, identity, and substance use disorders. With a background in music and mental health, she helps artists navigate the unique challenges of creative careers, including burnout, shame resilience, and emotional regulation. Rashida’s work focuses on building sustainable, holistic practices for well-being, particularly in high-pressure industries.

A bit about my approach to therapy

Rashida's therapeutic approaches address a wide range of challenges including racial injustice, gender and sexuality issues, shame, grief, religious trauma, and somatic symptoms.

What you can expect from our first session

Clients can expect to leave sessions with greater self-awareness, practical coping strategies, and a deeper sense of empowerment. My approach is holistic, meaning we’ll explore not just thoughts and emotions, but also how physical well-being, social connections, and spiritual practices contribute to mental health. Whether working through past trauma, navigating life transitions, or building resilience, clients will gain insight, tools for self-regulation, and a clearer path toward healing and personal growth.


Rashida's style is

Affirming
Humorous
Challenging

Insurance carriers Rashida accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Magellan
Quest Behavioral Health

More about Rashida

MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Chicago
License type: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Black or African descent
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress, Grief, Loss, Relationship Issues, PTSD, and Transgender Issues
Modalities: Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Psychodynamic, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Jungian, Transpersonal, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play, Relational, Humanistic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Attachment Based, and Narrative Therapy

Location

2424 Vista Way Ste 315
Oceanside, CA 92054