Happy BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month!

Happy BIPOC Mental Health Awareness Month!

This month we honor and celebrate the resilience, mental wellness, and unique experiences of all individuals from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities.

I absolutely adore working with this population and have dedicated my career to providing care to all!

The world is a gorgeous place with you in it and we shall fight for mental health equity and every single human right for you forever and ever.

Let's celebrate BIPOC mental health this July and everyday as we advocate for all human rights!

FIND A CULTURALLY AFFIRMING THERAPIST

Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists

Inclusive Therapists: inclusivetherapists.com (@inclusivetherapists)

Therapy for Black Girls: therapyforblackgirls.com (@therapyforblackgirls)

Therapy for Black Men: therapyforblackmen.org (@therapyforblackmen)

Latinx Therapy: latinxtherapy.com (@latinxtherapy)

Asian Mental Health Collective: asianmhc.org (@asianmentalhealthcollective)

Therapy for Queer People of Color: therapyforqpoc.com (@therapyforqpoc)

Black Therapists Rock: blacktherapistsrock.com (@blacktherapistsrock)

NQTTCN (National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network): nqttcn.com (@nqttcn)

Melanin & Mental Health: melaninandmentalhealth.com (@melaninandmentalhealth)

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & THERAPY FUNDS

The Loveland Foundation: thelovelandfoundation.org Therapy funds for Black women & girls

BEAM: beam.community Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective

The AAKOMA Project: aakomaproject.org Mental health for diverse teens & families

We R Native: wernative.org Wellness for Indigenous youth, by Indigenous youth

SAMHIN: samhin.org South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network

NAAPIMHA (National Asian American Pacific Islander Mental Health Association): naapimha.org

One Sky Center: oneskycenter.org (The American Indian/Alaska Native National Resource Center for Health, Education, and Substance Abuse)

Black Girls Smile: blackgirlssmile.org (Mental wellness education and therapy assistance for young Black women and girls)

CRISIS & IMMEDIATE SUPPORT (Save these numbers!)

The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org | Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 (24/7 crisis support tailored for LGBTQ youth, including queer youth of color)

Call Blackline: callblackline.com | 1-800-604-5841 (Prioritizing BIPOC individuals)

StrongHearts Native Helpline: strongheartshelpline.org | 1-844-7NATIVE (Indigenous safe space for domestic/sexual violence)

Naseeha: naseeha.org | 1-866-627-3342 (Support for Muslim & non-Muslim communities)

Crisis Text Line: crisistextline.org | Text HELLO to 741741 (Free 24/7 support)

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988lifeline.org | Call or text 988

#BIPOCMentalHealthMonth #therapist #psychologist #mentalhealth #InclusiveCare

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Memorial Day

I am honored every day that I get to support and work with our Veterans from various cultural and diversity backgrounds who have experienced so many difficulties during and after their time in service.

Today, I remember those that have been lost, whose stories live on with our Veterans, and know that they are remembered even by those of us who never had the honor of knowing them directly. Thank you to all who lost their lives and I hope we can live up to your memory.

April 6th is Asexual Awareness Day 💜

April 6th is Asexual Awareness Day 💜

A moment to recognize, respect, and celebrate the asexual community—people who experience little or no sexual attraction AND have rich, meaningful lives, relationships, and identities.

Asexuality is not a disorder, not something to pathologize, and not something that needs to be changed. It’s a natural variation of human experience.

If you’re asexual: you are valid, seen, and deserving of understanding today and every day.

April Is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Let’s Talk About It

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and honestly…this is one of those topics that people know about, but don’t always talk about. Sexual assault is often pushed into the background because it’s uncomfortable, heavy, and hard to face. But for many individuals, it’s not something in the background it’s something that shows up in their daily lives, their relationships, their thoughts, and even their bodies.

Sexual trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect it to. It’s not always obvious, and it’s definitely not something that people just “get over.” The impact can show up as anxiety, depression, difficulty trusting others, feeling disconnected from your own body, or constantly being on edge. Sometimes people don’t even realize that what they’re experiencing is connected to past trauma they just know something doesn’t feel right.

Survivors are speaking up more, but there’s still a lot of fear, fear of not being believed, fear of being judged, or even fear of facing what happened. Because of that, many people carry their experiences quietly for years.

And here’s the thing, your brain and body are doing exactly what they were designed to do: protect you. That hyper-awareness, the overthinking, the emotional shutdown, the difficulty relaxing…those aren’t signs that something is “wrong” with you. They’re signs that your system adapted to something overwhelming. The problem is those survival responses don’t always turn off when the danger is gone.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is about bringing these experiences into the light. It’s about understanding that healing doesn’t look one specific way. For some people, it means talking about it. For others, it means slowly rebuilding a sense of safety. For many, it means learning how to feel in control of their life again.

As a psychologist, one of the most important things I can offer is a space where people don’t have to filter themselves. A space where they’re believed, where nothing they say is “too much,” and where healing can happen at their pace, not anyone else’s.

It’s also worth saying, this work can be heavy, not just for survivors, but for those supporting them. If you’re a clinician, a partner, a friend, or a family member, taking care of yourself matters too. You can’t pour from an empty cup, and showing up consistently requires care on your end as well.

Sexual trauma is more common than people think, but it’s also one of the most misunderstood experiences. And while it can deeply impact someone’s life, it does not define them. Healing is possible. It might take time, it might feel messy, and it might not be linear, but it is possible.

If this month does anything, let it be this: start the conversation, reduce the stigma, and remind people they don’t have to carry this alone.

Resources for Support

• National Sexual Assault Hotline (U.S.): 800-656-HOPE (available 24/7)

• Online chat support through national sexual assault services

• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)

• National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)

• 1 in 6 (support for male survivors)

• Local crisis centers and mental health providers