Black Americans face unique challenges in America that impact their mental health. Research as specifically shown that Black therapist experience unique challenges within work with clients due to microaggressions and holding space for other people of color related to racial trauma. There is an established body of research pertaining to therapist mental health but limited research pertaining to the mental health of Black mental health therapist especially pertaining to addressing this populations mental health needed. The purpose of this study was to examine the lived experiences of twelve Black therapist who have sought personal therapy. This topic was explored to better understand the needs of Black therapist related to addressing their mental health needs. Through using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) and the lens of Intersectionality, four main themes emerged. These findings add to the mental health field, including mental health educators and training programs, related organizations, along with current therapist and counselors-in-training. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]