Therapy to support
grief & trauma
Society has conditioned us to believe that as BIPOC Women, we are eternally resilient, that through all the adversities that we face that we are to remain STRONG. We are told that we can’t cry or fall apart because the communities we hold so dear and the family members around us NEED us to hold it together. So we swallow our grief, tears, loneliness, and fear. We put on the “It’s all Good” mask and trudge ahead.
I want to invite you into a space where it is safe to remove that mask. A space where all parts of you are not just tolerated but welcomed with open arms. A place for you to be seen and heard. A space to process grief, prioritize rest and cultivate joy while honoring your roots.
Whether this is your first time coming to therapy or you’ve been to therapy before, I want to welcome you. Therapy provides a space to acquire clarity, discover new insights, and gain the courage to heal. I am committed to walking alongside you to find hope and healing as you navigate perinatal grief, loss, or trauma.
As A Black Woman, I am deeply aware that traditional talk therapy just doesn’t cut it. Laying on a couch and talking about your childhood doesn’t honor the traditions of BIPOC people’s lineages. It doesn’t allow you to tap into ancestral roots to identify ways to heal.
I help clients navigate:
Within those areas, I also help clients with challenges that arise surrounding:
- Communication Challenges
- Strong Black Woman Trope
- Expected Cultural Resilience Pressures
- Trauma
- Sexual Wellness after birth Trauma
- Body Image
What is Perinatal Mental Health?
Did you know perinatal mood and anxiety disorders are the most common complication in pregnancy and the first 12 months after delivery? But did you also know that BIPOC birthing people are routinely underscreened, which causes them to be underdiagnosed and therefore undertreated?
Perinatal Mental Health encompasses the challenges that a birthing person may face during pregnancy and up to two years after childbirth. Often, postpartum depression is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about the perinatal timeframe, but there are many different layers and intersections that come into play. At Imani’s Light, we support people during pregnancy and postpartum, but also through infertility, perinatal loss, adjusting to parenthood, or processing trauma endured during pregnancy or birth.
Perinatal Group Therapy
We heal in community, and group therapy is a great way to build community. Being with others who have experienced the same thing allows you to remember you are not alone. It is an opportunity to gain skills in a group of about 5 – 8 people. Groups can be such a great healing space. We respond positively to being a part of something and feeling connected to others. Also, we can give and receive feedback about what we bring to the session, and this furthers our healing process. Group therapy builds support and skills. As the saying goes, there is strength in numbers. As a member of a group, you will not feel alone.
Schedule a FREE 30-minute Therapy Meet & Greet to get to know each other and see if we are a good fit.
My practice centers the care of Black Women & Femmes; however, I do provide individual and group therapy to Black, Indigenous, and POC women and birthing people who live in Washington State. Imani’s Light therapy services are currently 100% telehealth through a secure and confidential platform.