About this episode

Dr. Jonathan Mathias Lassiter discusses his work as a psychologist and author, focusing on the challenges faced by Black mental health professionals.

Dr. Jonathan Matthias Lassiter is an American African-centered psychologist, award-winning author, and Black LGBTQ mental health expert who joins Erick for a powerful conversation about his 2025 book, How I Know White People Are Crazy and Other Stories: Notes from a Frustrated Black Psychologist . Dr. Lassiter unpacks the whiteness mindset, the decolonization of mental health, and why Black same-gender-loving men are underrepresented in psychology. He also discusses his groundbreaking book Black LGBT Health in the United States and his New York-based practice, Lassiter Health Initiatives. A must-listen for anyone seeking culturally informed therapy and honest conversations about Black mental health. Rate, comment, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , Acast , and YouTube . For more information, go to Our Black Gay Diaspora . Thank you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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