Aya Psychotherapy & Consulting

Strong Black Woman? Really?

5/1/2017

"Black women live at the intersection of gendered racism that provides a unique experience that Black women alone face"

Allow me to share a twist on this narrative.
Follow with me.

Black men do cry...or at least they should

3/1/2017

"In a world in which having an emotional reaction to racism can result in death, or at the very least, criminalization, we teach Black men to hide themselves."

I once saw a video of a father (I presume)
and child at the doctor's office.
Maybe you've seen it.

The Power of Sisterhood

2/1/2017

"We need to foster real connections with people in our lives"

We all need relationships...

Losing Friends Over Politics

12/1/2016

"In a democracy,
someone else’s voice has weight on
what my life will look like"

It’s no secret that the 2016 presidential election season was tense. Regardless of who or what you voted for, most people have been shocked by the responses of friends and family members whom they respect and admire.

where is food on the mental health pyramid?

11/1/2016

"One of the best ways to jumpstart positive mental health is to get good sleep, exercise, and eat
nutritious food"

No, I’m not talking about weight loss.

"Give light and people will find a way"
-Ella Baker

Strong Black Woman? Really?

Black men do cry...or at least they should

The Power of Sisterhood

Losing Friends Over Politics

where is food on the mental health pyramid?

Shatina Williams, PhD

"Give light and people will find a way"-Ella Baker

Strong Black Woman? Really?

Black men do cry...or at least they should

The Power of Sisterhood

Losing Friends Over Politics

where is food on the mental health pyramid?

​​Shatina Williams, PhD

"Give light and people will find a way"
-Ella Baker

Shatina Williams, PhD