Shalayne McMillian

Do not give up again.

Feeling that you have lost your inner peace, confused about what steps to take next, or simply not feeling like yourself can be uncomfortable. Being in this season of your life that brings sadness, joy, hurt, pain, happiness, struggle, and success is not meant to be done alone. You may need a space to gain back hope, hold yourself accountable and celebrate your wins.

I became a mental health therapist to reach those who need a space to talk, feel, laugh, cry, and grow on their own time. My goal is to provide a safe and nurturing environment as a Black woman. I aim to be available, ready to listen, understand, encourage, educate, and advocate for Blacks/POC in a way that may not always be readily accessible. I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can feel confident by simply being themselves. Throughout my journey, I have had the privilege of working with individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, religions, ages, and genders, guiding them to discover their true selves, understand their needs, learn to ask for help, and prioritize their mental and emotional well-being.

I have dreamed of this since I was 15 years old, and I continue to love the importance of mental health. I focus on relationship development and maintenance, individual self-love, trauma, family dysfunction, mindfulness and acceptance, and life transitions by using a direct approach that demonstrates commitment, respect for their current emotional state, and understanding of their mental health. My personal goal is to create space for them to find their “why” and identify ways to cope with their stressors.

Our work together will be supportive and challenging. We will use these sessions to learn how to work through adversities, identify feelings and express ourselves by working toward the goal of gaining a better understanding and connection with ourselves.

Make the selfless decision to choose yourself! Reach out for a free phone consultation, and let’s start the work!