Tameka Whittlesey

You may find yourself feeling like you just aren't good enough at the whole "adulting" thing, especially when you are trying to juggle children, work, finances, relationships, social life, and everything in between. You begin to feel as if your relationships and career might be in jeopardy because of all that you have on your plate. When the load gets heavy, realize that you don't have to carry it all on your own; I can help. I provide a space that is safe so that you can be vulnerable and so that we can re-package this trauma to make it easier to carry. I help by assisting folx in breaking generational trauma, focusing on their mental health needs, and addressing concerns that impact them. I specialize in Perinatal Mental Health for folx who are currently navigating experiences related to family planning, parenting, and pregnancy. My additional areas of focus surround pregnancy loss and infertility, as I understand the additional complexities surrounding this type of grief. I also routinely focus on areas that include establishing & maintaining boundaries, effective communication strategies, role balance, mindfulness, burnout prevention, and self-compassion and empathy. I am aware of how intersectionality can cause differences in experiences as it applies to my client’s sex, gender, orientation, race, religion, nationality, etc., and welcome all folx. I am passionate about assisting women through their mental health needs because I myself identify as one, and understand the struggle and what we face. As a Black Woman, I understand how the pressure to continue to produce & “show up” despite not being at 100% is even more detrimental to our mental wellbeing of us, as we already have to deal with the “Strong Black Woman” archetype assigned to us by society. This is why I am passionate about making a space for Black Women, as our mental health matters too.