Womxn of Color Wellness Center Expansion

My name is Tamika Lewis, Clinical Director and Founder of Womxn of Color Therapy. In 2009, a beloved friend of mine tragically passed due to an unfortunate battle with depression. This experience marked the second loss of a college mate to depression. Despite appearing strong and resilient, these women were battling mental illness in silence. I became interested in understanding the disconnect between how we as women present to the world and what we're dealing with inside.

In further research, I learned that treatment rates for major depression are lowest in Hispanic communities and lower in Black communities due to access to and lack of culturally competent care providers. This inspired me to open the doors of WOC Therapy to help bridge the gap in mental health services for people of color.  

This fall, the Womxn of Color Wellness Center is opening its doors, providing teens and women of color access to counseling, energy healing, yoga, plant medicine retreats, and more. Womxn of color are transforming the world in remarkable ways, but we still face disproportionate rates of depression, anxiety, and physical illness. 

At the heart of our approach lies our dedicated healers who strive to integrate cultural beliefs and practices into the treatment planning. Our clinicians create a safe and welcoming environment where clients can find solace and healing. The womxn we support feel heard and understood, leading to more effective mental health treatments and a renewed sense of hope.

WOC Therapy Team

Your support allows us to expand our current practice into a home. We have the unique opportunity to secure a residence in our local community below market value at a 2% interest rate.  This is a unique, time-bound opportunity with only one thing standing in the way.  We need to raise $58,000 towards the down payment.  This will allow us to start renovations by June and open the doors of the WOC Wellness Center by September. The new WOC Wellness Center is committed to merging conventional therapy with culturally rooted practices such as sisterhood, storytelling, body movement, and plant medicine to heal future generations.

Thank you in advance for your support!