Why Tesfa-House Exists?

Mental health services remain difficult to access for many individuals within African, immigrant, refugee, and diaspora communities.

Many people face barriers such as:

• Limited availability of culturally responsive providers
• Language barriers
• Stigma surrounding mental health care
• Difficulty finding providers who understand immigration, refugee, and cross-cultural experiences
• Challenges navigating mental health systems and resources

Tesfa-House was created to help bridge these gaps by bringing together mental health professionals who serve diverse African and diaspora communities in one trusted directory.

Find Support for Common Concerns

You can search for providers who specialize in:

• Anxiety and Stress Management
• Depression and Mood Disorders
• Trauma and PTSD
• ADHD and Executive Function Challenges
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Couples and Relationship Counseling
• Family Therapy
• Grief and Loss
• Addiction and Recovery
• Refugee and Immigration-Related Stress
• Cultural Identity and Acculturation Challenges
• Men’s Mental Health
• Self-Esteem and Personal Growth
• Psychosis and Severe Mental Illness

Find Care in Your Preferred Language

Communication matters. Many providers in this directory offer services in multiple languages, including:

• Tigrinya / Tigrigna
• Amharic
• Arabic
• Somali
• Swahili
• French
• Oromo
• Yoruba
• Igbo
• Portuguese

English Use the language filter to identify providers who can offer services in your preferred language whenever possible.

Why Cultural Understanding Matters

Effective therapy is built on trust, safety, and understanding.

While every therapist is different, many clients find it helpful to work with providers who understand the cultural values, family expectations, migration experiences, faith traditions, community dynamics, and identity-related concerns that shape their lives.

A culturally responsive provider can help clients feel understood while respecting their unique experiences and perspectives.