Therapy For My Sistahs

I offer compassionate and culturally affirming therapy for individuals and couples navigating fertility (including miscarriage, pregnancy and baby loss), infertility and the journey to pregnancy.

We often face unique challenges that can contribute to low self-esteem, including the pressures of societal beauty standards, colorism, and the impact of racism and sexism. Low self-esteem can influence all aspects of their lives, from their relationships and career decisions to their mental and physical health.

For instance, it might lead to self-doubt in professional settings, preventing them from pursuing leadership roles, or cause difficulty setting boundaries in personal relationships. Additionally, internalized negative stereotypes may result in feelings of unworthiness, making it harder to seek support or prioritize self-care.

We often carry the weight of intergenerational trauma, systemic oppression, and personal life experiences, which profoundly affect their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Trauma can manifest in various ways, such as chronic stress, anxiety, or depression, and often influences key areas of life, including relationships, career, and health.

For example, unresolved trauma might lead to difficulty trusting others, impacting intimate or professional relationships, or result in physical symptoms like fatigue or high blood pressure.

Mother wounds can stem from generational trauma, emotional neglect, or strained relationships with maternal figures, often compounded by societal expectations placed on mothers. These wounds can deeply affect a woman’s sense of self-worth, relationships, and emotional well-being.

For example, unresolved mother wounds might manifest in difficulty trusting others, especially in romantic relationships, or in an overwhelming sense of inadequacy as a mother herself.These experiences may also lead to challenges in setting healthy boundaries, as we may feel compelled to care for others at the expense of their own needs.