—— Clinical Healing Department
Access to Care Should Never Be a Privilege
BMHV's Clinical Department provides culturally affirming therapy, group care, case management, and medication management — meeting Black Tennesseans where they are, at costs they can afford.
Our Team.
Transforming Mental Health Care for Our Community
At Black Mental Health Village, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, culturally responsive, and affordable mental health care. Guided by expert supervisors, our team is dedicated to breaking down barriers and building a healthier, more inclusive future—one person at a time.
Together, we’re making a difference.
Meet the dedicated team behind this mission below!
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OUR CLINICAL INTERNS
Therapy Access Program
Finding a therapist who truly understands you shouldn’t be this hard.
We’re here to make it easier. Explore our tools to simplify your search, or let us connect you with the right therapist. Just fill out the intake form below, and we’ll take it from there.
—— Need Mental Health Support? Start Here
Ready to Start? Let's Connect.
How to Get Started
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Fill out our intake form
Reach Out Directly
Intake Form
Phone
Give us a Call → 615-669-7015
Share a little about yourself and what you're looking for. It takes just a few minutes and there's no commitment required.
Get matched by our team.
Our team will reach out within 3-5 business days to connect you with a therapist or service that fits your needs, preferences, and schedule.
Begin your healing journey
Show up as you are. Your provider will meet you where you are, at a pace that feels right for you. If the match doesn’t feel like a good fit, let us know and we will get you connected with another provider.
Frequently asked questions
Resources
Dr. Chanel Thomas, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHN-PBC
Black. Queer. Rooted in Community.
Hey y’all, I’m Dr. Chanel Thomas—a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner born and raised in Nashville, TN. As a Black, queer woman, I know firsthand how hard it can be to find mental health care that feels safe, affirming, and actually helpful.
I created Blue Sage Wellness because our communities deserve care that doesn’t gaslight, pathologize, or ignore us. This is a space where your culture, your queerness, your neurodivergence, and your truth are assets—not barriers. Together, we can break cycles, reclaim rest, and build sustainable healing.
—— THE VILLAGE WORKS TOGETHER
Clinical care is one part of the whole
Healing doesn't happen in isolation. The Clinical Department works in concert with every other department in the village — because your mental health is connected to your community, your story, and your rights.
