A must-read book for counselors, therapists, and other helping professionals who work with Black and African American clients in a variety of settings. Overlooked uses excellent workmanship to shine light on often overlooked and critical issues that help illuminate life in Black America. Through Dr. Collins, we have been given a phenomenal gift designed to enhance our multicultural and social justice counseling practices.

Taunya Marie Tinsley, PhD, DMin, NCC, LPC, author of Four Quarters: A Cultural and Developmental Approach to Transforming your Spiritual Autobiography

I feel seen! Let's get this book into the hands of every mental health professional who works with Black clients. It is a powerful unveiling of the nuances of the Black experience that must be addressed to effect change. #OverlookedNoMore

LaTonya M. Summers, PhD, LCMHC, LMHC, assistant professor, Jacksonville University. founder of Black Mental Health Symposium

What sets Dr. Collins apart is her unwavering commitment to advancing the mental health and wellness of Black/African American individuals. Recognizing the inadequacies of Euro-centric, mono-cultural approaches in counseling, she developed a three-tier model that encompasses individual counseling, training for counselors, and the development of national trainers. This model is designed to move critical issues out of the shadows and elevate counselor awareness about the unique aspects of the Black experience.
Dr. Collins’ work shines a light on overlooked identity issues, historical contexts, counselor biases, strengths, and losses that are often ignored when counseling Black clients. Her approach is encapsulated in her book, OVERLOOKED: Counselor Insights for the Unspoken Issues in Black American Life, which has become a cornerstone of her practice and a guide for counselors seeking to provide more culturally sensitive care.

The US Times