Dr. Lourdes Dolores Follins, Ph. D., LCSW-R

(she/her/hers)

EMDR Certified Therapist

Online Therapy

About Me

I am a Black lesbian psychotherapist who provides trauma-informed relationship therapy to Black, Indigenous, and other people of color who are LGBTQI and same-gender loving.

Education & Experience

Doctor of Philosophy of Clinical Social Work, New York University, 2003, Master of Social Work, New York University, 1993. Trained in the Gottman Method (Levels 1-3). Extensive experience working with QTPOC and consulting with LGBTQ CBOs (1993-present). Former tenured college professor and behavioral science researcher (2004-2018).

Professional & Volunteer Affiliations

ZAMI NOBLA: National Organization of Black Lesbians on Aging (board member)

Specialty Area

  • Abuse/Neglect
  • Grief/Loss/Mourning
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Traumatic Incident

Population Served

  • Adults
  • BIPOC
  • Couples
  • Immigrants
  • LGBTQ+
  • Seniors

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • Does Not Accept Insurance
  • Sliding Scale