Therapy & Counseling
1:1 online counseling for adults ready to heal patterns, not just put out fires. Licensed clinical care for individuals, couples, and families.
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Counselor · Therapist · Life Coach · Speaker
Self-awareness that actually sticks.
I help people untangle toxic patterns, set real boundaries, and build lives that feel emotionally honest and sustainable — without the shame spiral.
Ways to Work Together
Four doors into the same work.
Therapy, life coaching, speaking, and media. Different formats, different depths — the same commitment to honest, sustainable growth.
Life Coaching
Forward-focused, goal-driven sessions for people ready to build new patterns on purpose — boundaries, confidence, and follow-through.
Start coaching →Speaking Engagements
Keynotes, workshops, and panels on mental health, boundaries, and real-life growth — shaped to the room, not pulled off the shelf.
Book Assata →Podcast & Media
Guest appearances and interviews on relationships, healing, and emotional honesty — clinical grounding, unscripted.
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The Weekly Wrap-Up
One letter. Every week.
A short, practical note from me every week — what I'm reading and rethinking, where I'll be speaking next, and one thing you can actually use. You'll get a round-up too, so nothing gets lost if life gets loud.
Free. No daily emails. No filler. Unsubscribe any time.
Subscribe and you'll get
- A welcome pack of practical tools you can use straight away
- First access to Mental Health Matters dates
- One short letter a week — no filler
Meet Assata
Growth without the performance.
I'm a counselor, therapist, life coach, and speaker. Through therapy, coaching, live talks, workshops, community, and online content, my work centers one thing: helping you feel safe enough to grow.
Not the polished version of growth. The honest one — where you name the pattern out loud, hold the boundary anyway, and stop punishing yourself for being a work in progress.
What People Say
Trusted by clients, communities, and audiences.
Assata is no pressure and no judgement. She is honest in a supportive way. She feels more like a friend or family member who cares. She allows one to see the error of their own ways without pointing a finger or reaching conclusions of her own. Being in this space with her feels safe for myself and my partner — we are closer and understand each other better as a result of working with her. Thanks Assata!
Verified Client ReviewI specifically requested a therapist of color, male or female, and she is knocking it out of the park. It's super easy and comfortable speaking with Assata. She provides such great avenues of how to go about things differently that while a bit scary, have been effective when implemented. 5 stars across the board. I appreciate you Assata!
Verified Client ReviewAssata is such an incredible therapist. Her expertise and compassion have helped me through the toughest time of my life. I'm more at peace because of our talks and the knowledge she shares with me.
Verified Client ReviewAssata Thomas is knowledgeable and experienced with working with couples of all ages. She pays attention to detail and does an amazing job of holding you accountable and recognizing what you bring to the relationship. Assata will provide you with the tools and resources for success.
Verified Client Review · CouplesAssata is no pressure and no judgement. She is honest in a supportive way. She feels more like a friend or family member who cares. She allows one to see the error of their own ways without pointing a finger or reaching conclusions of her own. Being in this space with her feels safe for myself and my partner — we are closer and understand each other better as a result of working with her. Thanks Assata!
Verified Client ReviewI specifically requested a therapist of color, male or female, and she is knocking it out of the park. It's super easy and comfortable speaking with Assata. She provides such great avenues of how to go about things differently that while a bit scary, have been effective when implemented. 5 stars across the board. I appreciate you Assata!
Verified Client ReviewAssata is such an incredible therapist. Her expertise and compassion have helped me through the toughest time of my life. I'm more at peace because of our talks and the knowledge she shares with me.
Verified Client ReviewAssata Thomas is knowledgeable and experienced with working with couples of all ages. She pays attention to detail and does an amazing job of holding you accountable and recognizing what you bring to the relationship. Assata will provide you with the tools and resources for success.
Verified Client Review · CouplesI first started speaking with Assata when I was going through a divorce. She is now helping me throughout my day to day post-divorce and I feel like I need her in my life now to stay sane. She is absolutely wonderful. I appreciate her expertise. Assata is great.
Verified Client Review · IndividualAssata Thomas has a special gift. She distills your story down to its issues and speaks to them directly with confidence.
Verified Client ReviewI need Assata in my life! She is professional, compassionate and simply fantastic. I'm grateful for her.
Verified Client ReviewVery pleased with the way Ms. Thomas responds when my daughter is being difficult. I am grateful to have her help.
Verified Client Review · FamilyI first started speaking with Assata when I was going through a divorce. She is now helping me throughout my day to day post-divorce and I feel like I need her in my life now to stay sane. She is absolutely wonderful. I appreciate her expertise. Assata is great.
Verified Client Review · IndividualAssata Thomas has a special gift. She distills your story down to its issues and speaks to them directly with confidence.
Verified Client ReviewI need Assata in my life! She is professional, compassionate and simply fantastic. I'm grateful for her.
Verified Client ReviewVery pleased with the way Ms. Thomas responds when my daughter is being difficult. I am grateful to have her help.
Verified Client Review · Family7+Years in Practice
LMHCNY Licensed, Diagnostic Privilege
2017M.S., LIU Brooklyn
4Ways to Work Together
Community
Rooms where you don't have to explain yourself.
Alongside the one-to-one work, Assata hosts and joins gatherings where the conversation goes past small talk.
Mental Health Matters
A community session on set dates — no longer weekly. The next one is December 8, with seats released from the waitlist.
Join the waitlist →Brunches & Pop-Ups
In-person gatherings hosted with partner communities, announced first to the Weekly Wrap-Up list.
Hear about them first →Guest Facilitation
Already run a group? Assata joins as a guest facilitator for one session or a full series.
Invite Assata →Ready when you are.
Tell Assata what you're carrying and which format you're after. You'll hear back within 2–3 business days.