therapy for black women
According to John Hopkins Medicine, women are twice as likely to report experiencing a major episode of depression but Black women are much less likely to seek support. Stigma, feeling the need to be strong, afraid to be seen as “crazy”, and fear of the process are all reasons some Black women steer away from getting support for anxiety and depression.
Women tend to put other’s needs before their own without fully recognizing the impact this can have on our own physical, mental, and emotional health. Learning to care for ourselves and making space for our own health is important and can be done. Therapy specifically for women of color can help. Creating a life that you both feel proud of and enjoy is possible but requires making a decision and taking steps toward your own well-being.
How therapy can help
Therapy can be the rare space dedicated completely to your own needs and well-being. Navigating the feelings of anxiety and depression in addition to the unique struggles of being a Black woman can sometimes be overwhelming. These experiences can be difficult to process and many people search specifically for a Black therapist to feel both supported and understood. I work often with Black women experiencing anxiety and depression as well as navigating experiences of racism and sexism in their lives.
