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Black Male Therapists of Charlotte, Inc. 501(c)(3)
A place where men of color who are mental health therapists gather and execute collective community work.
To educate others on mental health: "heal the stigma!"
The mission of Black Male Therapists of Charlotte, Inc is to positively impact mental wellness within the Greater Charlotte community.
To inspire a generation of culturally aware clinicians that have the volition and ambition to positively impact the Greater Charlotte community.
OUR FOUNDER
A. Maurice Harvey, LCSW, LISW-CP, LCAS-A
A. Maurice Harvey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving the Greater Charlotte community with expertise in adult life transitions and couples therapy. After earning his Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from UNC-Charlotte in 2008 and his Master of Social Work (MSW) from Winthrop University in 2013, Maurice built diverse experience across human services—from group homes and community mental health agencies to transitional housing programs and county social services. As a former Mecklenburg County Social Worker, he supported formerly homeless individuals transitioning into stable housing.
Today, Maurice owns and operates Choose B.E.T.T.E.R. 4 U, PLLC, where he provides therapy services, speaks at professional events, and offers consulting through a lens of clinical development.
In 2022, he founded Black Male Therapists of Charlotte, Inc. (BMTCLT), realizing his decade-long vision to create a network of licensed Black male clinicians committed to improving individual and community mental health throughout Charlotte.
Connect with BMTCLT on social media using #BMTCLT.
Our Board of Directors
President: O'Neil Walker, LCSW-A
"Being a Man of leadership should always be the goal."
~O'Neil Walker~
Vice President: John Burton Jr., MDiv
"The greatest homecoming in life is not returning to a place, it's returning to the person God crafted before other's opinions taught you to perform."
~John BUrton Jr. ~
Secretary: Jon Baldwin, LMFT
“Don't be afraid to start over. This time you're not starting from scratch, you're starting from experience.”
~unknown~
Treasurer: Jarret Evans, LCMHC
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them.
~Maya Angelou~
Parlimentarian: Brandon Allison, LCMHC
"Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced."
~James Baldwin~
MAL & Former President: John Goodwin, LCMHC
In life true change occurs when we realize the conflicts we face begin internally.
~A Talk With John~
Member-At-Large: Damion Harmon, LCMHC, LCAS-A
My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where my clients can feel heard, understood, and empowered to take control of their mental health.
~Not Your Average Therapist~
Member-At-Large: Adrian White, LCSW, LCAS
"True strength is having the self-awareness to revcognize when you need help and the courage to ask fo it"
~ Adrian White~
Member-At-Large: De'Erik Bradley, LCSWA
"As long as you have breath, you have options" ~Imani Cohen~