THE INSIGHT JOURNAL

Welcome to our blog — a space for reflection, validation, and connection.


Here, our therapists and collaborators explore the complexities of mental health, identity, relationships, and resilience through a culturally attuned lens.

Whether you're a client seeking support, a clinician wanting to grow, or a curious reader longing for insight, these writings are for you.

We write to name what often goes unnamed, to normalize what’s been pathologized, and to make space for all the parts of you.

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We’re Not Crazy, We’re Grieving: Black Women, Mental Health, and What Gets Missed in Therapy

Expert therapist and clinical supervisor Raquele Williams, LCSW, shares a powerful perspective on how Black women’s pain and exhaustion are often mislabeled in therapy. This post speaks directly to the grief behind high functioning depression, anxiety, and strength. If you're a Black woman struggling silently, you are not alone, and you're not broken.

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