By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT In Part 1, we named what so many Black women in New Jersey and beyond quietly carry: the pressure to be unbreakable. To keep going no matter the cost, and to silence our needs in the name of strength. We explored how the strong Black woman myth shapes our identities, emotionalContinueContinue reading “How Black Women in NJ Are Healing the Strong Black Woman Myth With A BIPOC Therapist”

By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Have You Felt This Too? Have you ever caught yourself pushing through, even when you’re running on empty? Wondered why rest feels so far out of reach, even when your body is begging for it? Do you ever feel like you’re the glue holding everything together, but no one sees whatContinueContinue reading “The “Strong Black Woman” Myth: An NJ BIPOC Therapist’s Take”

By Jaunai Staton, LAMFT Overcoming the Stigma of Therapy in the Black Community For many Black women, the cultural stigma around mental health can make seeking help feel daunting. With the weight of work, family responsibilities, and financial pressures, therapy might seem like just another burden especially when looking for a black female therapist. TheContinueContinue reading “Non-Negotiable Needs for Black Women in Therapy”