Mental Health & Wellness Blog for BIPOC Communities

Have you ever felt like you grew up too soon? Or maybe you catch yourself being overly-critical of yourself. Many of us move through life and view the world through a lens influenced by our early childhood experiences and our relationships with caregivers. This blog explores gentle, body-based ways to rebuild connection with yourself and support restoration after stress or burnout.

Being the “strong one” may have been necessary at one point, but it doesn’t have to define you forever. You can hold space for others and for yourself. Growth in this area is not about becoming less reliable, it’s about becoming more balanced. You don’t have to navigate this shift on your own This blog explores gentle, body-based ways to rebuild connection with yourself and support restoration after stress or burnout.

In celebration and remembrance, we highlight four trailblazing LGBTQIA+ icons who have courageously used their voices, art, and advocacy to pave the way for equity, healing, and mental wellness.

At Wellness Tree Counseling, we believe therapy is for everyone, especially for those who’ve been conditioned to carry pain alone.

In recent years, the conversation about mental health has gained much-needed attention, but there's one area that often gets overlooked—race-related stress, particularly its effects on Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.

therapy continues to be stigmatized in many communities, particularly in cultures where seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness.

Microaggressions, though subtle, can have a lasting impact on our self-esteem and overall well-being.

From Shirley Chisholm's political aspirations to Rihanna's redefining beauty standards, these icons have pushed us to embrace our power.

Pride Month is a time for celebration, reflection, and affirmation of our true selves. Here are some tips to help you affirm yourself.

In recent years, a lot of progress has been made in breaking down some of the barriers around mental health, however stigma still remains a significant issue. Today we will discuss stigma in women’s mental health, how it impacts women, and what we can do to address it. The Impact: Historically women were viewed as overly emotional, dramatic and lacking in logical thinking. This false narrative has a strong impact because viewing women from this tainted lens can cause misdia

Did you know June is Pride month? Pride month is a time when the LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to celebrate the history, contributions, and diversity of the community. It is also a time to raise awareness of the ongoing issues faced by the community and to advocate for equality and acceptance for all. The LGBTQI+ community is diverse, and we constantly look for ways to make our spaces more inclusive. With this, the BIPOC LGBTQI+ community is no exception—and it is

We often find ourselves stuck in a place full of hurt and pain. When I created my Instagram, I had no structure in mind but I knew I wanted to create a platform to promote mental wellness and spark conversations surrounding mental health in the black community. Many go through mental health crises alone out of fear of being "labeled" or "medicated" forgetting the power in therapy; the power in speaking out about your own struggles with mental health because you never know who

I recently attended an event amongst other black and Caribbean people. The room was dominated by women discussing mental health specific in Haitian culture. The common themes in the room were trauma, suicide, loss, gender roles and expectations, self-esteem and relationship insecurities. One woman stood out to me as she shared her views on therapy. Her point was: 'I don't really need to go to therapy because I have my girlfriend to talk to.' Building a sister circle is cruc