About Assata
Mental health, but human.
I became a therapist because I knew what it was like to carry more than anyone could see. For years, I was the strong one, the responsible one, the friend everyone called—but I didn’t have a safe place to fall apart.
Therapy changed that for me. It gave me language for what I was feeling, tools for what I was facing, and the relief of not having to hold it all alone. That experience is what fuels my work today—as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, speaker, and creator.
From private pain to public conversations
My work started in the therapy room—sitting across from people who were high-functioning on the outside and overwhelmed on the inside. I saw how often we minimize our pain, normalize chaos, and label ourselves “toxic” without understanding what’s really going on underneath.
Over time, I realized these conversations needed to exist beyond my office. That led me to speaking on stages, hosting workshops, guesting on podcasts, and creating content that helps people feel less alone in what they’re feeling and more equipped to change it.
Whether I’m with one client or a room full of hundreds, my goal is the same: to create a grounded, judgment-free space where truth-telling leads to real growth.
Credentials
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Master’s degree in Counseling / Mental Health (details added here)
- Years of clinical experience supporting adults and young adults
- Advanced training in trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
Roles I hold
- 1:1 counselor and private practice clinician
- Speaker and workshop facilitator
- Course and training creator
- Podcast and media guest
- Digital content creator and educator
What guides my work
Honesty without shame
We name what’s real—not to judge you, but to give you power to change it.
Culturally aware care
Your story doesn’t exist in a vacuum. We honor culture, identity, and context in every conversation.
Practical, not performative
No fluffy advice—just grounded tools, clear language, and next steps you can actually take.
Private Practice & Counseling
Therapy for when you’re done pretending you’re fine.
Assata offers 1:1 online counseling for adults who are high-functioning, deeply responsible—and quietly exhausted. Together, you’ll sort through the patterns, pressure, and pain you’ve been carrying alone.
Note: Counseling availability is limited. We’ll follow up with current openings and next steps.
What the clients are saying
A selection of feedback from therapy clients who have worked with Assata.
Podcast & Media
A candid, thoughtful guest for real conversations.
As a therapist and storyteller, Assata blends clinical insight with lived experience and grounding humor. She’s an ideal guest for shows and platforms that want honest, nuanced conversations about mental health, relationships, and personal growth.
Logos of podcasts, media outlets, and platforms will be featured here as they are confirmed.
Speaking & Events
Bring grounded mental health conversations to your audience.
Assata is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and speaker who makes complex emotional topics feel accessible, relatable, and actionable—for workplaces, communities, schools, and events that care about the whole person.
Contact & Booking
Let’s talk about what you need.
Use the form below to share what you’re reaching out about—speaking, media, counseling, trainings, or something else. You’ll receive a response within 2–3 business days with next steps.
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