a safe space

for Black women who have done the healing work but still feel stuck—to heal deeply and feel relief faster.

Trauma Therapy & Somatic Healing for Black Women in Virgina, north carolina and Florida

You’ve Mastered Survival—But What About Living?

Let’s be honest…

You know how to show up, perform, succeed, and keep going—no matter what.


You wear the mask so well, most people wouldn’t even know you’re struggling.

But here’s the truth:

  • You’ve learned how to be strong, but do you actually feel safe?

  • You know how to support everyone else, but when was the last time you felt held?

  • You’ve survived everything life has thrown at you, but are you truly living in the present?

This is your space to finally exhale.

No more masks. No more shrinking. No more carrying it all alone.

Keep reading—because this is where things shift.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You carry the weight of everyone else’s expectations—at work, in relationships, even in your own mind. And honestly? It’s exhausting.

You’ve spent so long being the strong one that putting yourself first feels unnatural—maybe even impossible. Your needs? They’ve been buried under responsibilities, expectations, and the never-ending pressure to hold it all together.

  • You’re accomplished. Self-aware. You’ve done the work. But somehow, it still doesn’t feel like enough.

  • You check off every box of success, yet the self-doubt lingers.

  • Your inner critic still whispers, "What if I’m not doing enough? What if I’m not enough?"

And that question—the one you can’t shake—“Why do I still feel stuck?”

You are the person everyone depends on—the rock, the problem-solver, the one who keeps it all together. But when was the last time someone showed up for YOU?

When was the last time you felt fully seen, deeply heard, and truly supported?

mmhm.. *taps foot*.. i’ll wait…

You Can’t Think Your Way to Healing. You Have to Feel Your Way There

You’ve done all the right things. The therapy, the journaling, the self-reflection. You’ve read the books, had the conversations, and intellectually, you get it.

So why do you still feel stuck?

Maybe the missing piece isn’t about doing more, pushing through, or figuring it all out. Maybe it’s about feeling your way into the life you want.

  • ✔ What if healing wasn’t about analyzing your past, but actually feeling safe enough to release it?

  • What if you could drop down into your body, connect with all the parts of yourself—the ones you’ve intellectualized, avoided, or dismissed—and finally experience true healing?

  • What if instead of trying to think your way into peace, you could actually feel what peace feels like?

This is your space for that.

A space that doesn’t just listen to your thoughts but helps you experience your emotions fully—so you can stop carrying the weight of them alone.

A space where:

  • Your growth is prioritized.

  • Your voice is heard.

  • You’re guided back to yourself—not just in theory, but in practice.

You’ve already spent so much time, energy, and money trying to feel whole again.

Isn’t it time to choose a path that actually delivers the relief you deserve?

Hey there, I'm America!

I Help Black Women Take the Mask Off—For Good.

I specialize in helping Black women break free from the cycles of self-silencing, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion so they can finally return home to themselves.

As a trauma-focused therapist, somatic healer, and relational trauma expert, I understand the weight you carry—not just because of my clinical expertise, but because I’ve lived it, too.

  • The (strong) Black woman who holds it all together, even when she’s breaking inside.

  • The (exhausted) eldest daughter who learned early that rest had to be earned.

  • The (anxious) perfectionist who never feels like she’s doing enough.

  • The (guilt-ridden) achiever who’s afraid to slow down, afraid to disappoint.

I know what it’s like to carry self-doubt, perfectionism, and the weight of unspoken pain—while making it look effortless.

But here’s what I also know:

Healing isn’t about doing more.
Healing isn’t another thing to check off your to-do list.

It’s about slowing down, unlearning, unraveling, and reclaiming who you actually are.

at suNu Healing Collectively, I don’t just help you “manage” your emotions—I help you release what was never yours to carry.

This is the space where you get to stop performing and start feeling

True healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about rediscovering the wholeness that’s always been within you.

But when you’ve learned to suppress your needs, silence your voice, or carry everyone else’s burdens, reconnecting with that wholeness takes intentional healing.

That's where I come in.

  • Overthinking, Analyzing, Rationalizing—But Rarely Feeling.

    You don’t just feel emotions—you dissect them.
    You process your pain like a research paper, trying to find the “right” answer before you allow yourself to move forward.
    You use logic to make sense of your experiences, to protect yourself, to stay in control.

    💡 Sound familiar? You might be an intellectualizer.

    ✔ You understand your emotions conceptually—but actually feeling and moving through them? That’s where things get complicated.
    ✔ You can articulate your trauma, name your triggers, and explain why you are the way you are—yet somehow, you’re still stuck in the same patterns.
    ✔ You know what healing should look like, but feeling safe enough to let go? That’s the hard part.

    🚨 That’s where this work comes in.

    In therapy, we’ll move beyond just thinking about your emotions and into actually experiencing, processing, and integrating them.

    Not by abandoning your intellect (because, let’s be real, your mind is sharp), but by learning how to balance logic with embodiment—so you can reconnect with your emotions in a way that feels safe, expansive, and aligned.

    Using EMDR and IFS, you’ll learn to:

    ✔ Recognize when you’re analyzing instead of feeling.
    ✔ Move emotions through your body instead of just thinking about them.
    ✔ Develop self-trust beyond logic and control.
    ✔ Release the need to “figure everything out” before allowing yourself to heal.
    ✔ Use your intelligence as a tool for healing—instead of a shield from discomfort.

    This is for the deep thinkers, the self-analyzers, the ones who always have the right words—but still feel disconnected from themselves.

    Your mind has protected you long enough. Let’s help your body feel safe enough to let go.

  • Always saying “yes” when you want to say “no.” Overanalyzing every decision. Feeling like you have to be “perfect” just to be worthy.

    If this sounds like you, you're probably tired—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. You carry the weight of everyone’s expectations, avoid disappointing others at all costs, and replay conversations in your head, wondering if you should have said something different.

    In therapy, we’ll get to the root of these patterns—because people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overthinking aren’t just bad habits. They’re survival strategies. They helped you stay safe, be accepted, or prove your worth. But now? They’re keeping you stuck.

    You’ll Learn To:

    ✔ Set boundaries without guilt or over-explaining
    ✔ Let go of the pressure to be “perfect” and embrace being human
    ✔ Stop overthinking and trust yourself more
    ✔ Recognize and break free from the patterns that keep you small
    ✔ Move from self-doubt to self-trust and confidence

    You don’t have to overperform to be enough. You don’t have to overthink to be safe. And you don’t have to put everyone else first to be love

  • Struggling to feel secure in your relationships? Caught in cycles of emotional ups and downs, or afraid to trust others fully?

    If your relationships are a source of anxiety, if you find yourself pushing people away or clinging too tightly, this could be the impact of attachment trauma—experiences that shaped how you relate to yourself and others. These patterns might leave you feeling disconnected, unworthy of love, or constantly afraid of rejection.

    In therapy, we’ll dive into the heart of these relational challenges. This isn't just about learning to communicate better—it’s about healing the wounds that keep you from feeling safe, valued, and connected in your relationships.

    You’ll Learn To:

    ✔ Understand how past experiences influence your relationship patterns
    ✔ Build healthy, secure attachments with others
    ✔ Trust yourself and others without fear of abandonment
    ✔ Identify and release old emotional wounds that keep you from deep connection
    ✔ Develop self-compassion and confidence in your relationships

    You deserve relationships that feel fulfilling, supportive, and emotionally safe. Healing from attachment trauma means breaking old patterns, creating new ways of relating, and finally allowing yourself to experience genuine love and connection.

  • Painful or distressing past experiences are extremely common. These experiences don’t have to have power over you and you don’t have to let them define you or the life you live. Together, we can get you back in the driver’s seat and live the life you want and deserve.

  • Self-doubt, insecurities, or that constant feeling of not being good enough—it’s exhausting, isn’t it? But here's the thing: it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together, we'll dig deep, face the real stuff head-on, and help you move from just surviving to actually embracing who you are. It's about shifting from "maybe I'm enough" to knowing you truly are—flaws, strengths, and all.

  • having a baby and parenthood has a way of turning your whole world upside down and changing everything: physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, personally, and professionally. you can get back to feeling like you and living the life you always envisioned.

  • I know that the weight of anxiety, the mood swings, or just that constant feeling of being ‘off’ can be a lot to carry.

    But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we’ll get to the bottom of what's really going on, break down those overwhelming feelings, and help you regain a sense of control, calm, and confidence. It’s time to stop just coping and start living fully again.

“You don’t need to fix yourself. You were never broken. Healing is about shedding the weight of expectations, old narratives, and survival strategies so you can finally live as your fullest, freest self.”

— A Message from America

Healing in Their Own Words

  • "You are a blessing to so many people, I’m sure, but for me, you have literally saved my life. I knew I needed to work on myself, and I knew I needed help. I went through four different therapists, and I can confidently say that you have been the very best. Not only are you relatable, but I never feel judged or guilty for my feelings or actions. I feel heard and seen, but most importantly, understood. I’m forever grateful for the work you do—for others and for me! I wouldn’t change a single thing about the way you do your work. Simply amazing!"

  • “One thing about America is you can tell she is invested in my progress. She gets to the root of your concerns with compassion + care. Throughout my work with her, I have felt seen + heard. I have been able to take these tools and apply them. As a result, I am having the healthiest relationships I ever had! I’m setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and getting my needs met” — DR

  • “Thank you for providing a safe space for all of us. You are appreciated beyond measure.“— JB

  • " I went from multiple emergency room trips due to panic attacks to not having any panic for the last 7 months. Working with America has helped me to better understand myself & all the emotions. Her somatic and nervous-system approach showed me how I can tap into my body and regulate my emotions.” — AS

i’m based In Durham, North Carolina & therapy happens 100% online. Our sessions take place using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows you the flexibility to have therapy from the comfort of your own space.

No commute. no waiting room. No added germs. You don't need to get dressed or take off your bonnet.

Just the support you need so you can show up as you are.