Resources
Resources
Tools and Support for Every Step of Your Journey
Finding the right tools can make the journey feel a little lighter. This page brings together books, podcasts, articles, and community resources that you can return to whenever you need encouragement or guidance.
Books & Tools
Recommended Reading: Thoughtful selections on healing, self-discovery, and growth.
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A powerful exploration of how trauma lives in the body and how healing is possible through both therapy and body-based practices.
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Written by a Black therapist, this book offers practical, compassionate guidance for creating healthy boundaries in relationships and everyday life.
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A collection of essays and speeches by Audre Lorde that explores identity, self-expression, and the intersections of being a Black woman navigating the world.
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An evidence-based guide to building self-kindness and letting go of harsh self-criticism, especially useful for clients managing anxiety or perfectionism.
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A deeply human conversation about how trauma shapes us and how understanding it can lead to healing and growth.
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From the founder of The Nap Ministry, this book invites readers—especially Black women—to see rest as a form of healing and liberation.
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A practical, easy-to-understand look at attachment styles in relationships and how they influence intimacy and communication.
Deeply Rooted Conversations is a space where healing meets honesty. Join me as I share real conversations about mental health, self-care, and personal growth. Therapy talk without the therapy room. Listen on Apple Podcast and Spotify
Where My Voice Meets Community, Creativity, and Connection
Speaking, Media, and Collaborations
I love connecting with audiences through conversations that are real, approachable, and rooted in mental health awareness. If you are looking for a guest on your podcast, a panelist for your event, a speaker for your workshop, or a contributor to your article, I would be honored to collaborate.
Please reach out at connect@deeplyrootedmhc.com to start the conversation.
Media Features & Publications
As Deeply Rooted MHC continues to advocate for mental health awareness and equitable care, we are honored to contribute to important conversations surrounding mental health, healthcare systems, and community wellness.
BlackDoctor.Pro
Why Black Physicians Are Experiencing Moral Distress
Featuring insights from Yonette Eversley, LMHC, on the emotional impact of navigating healthcare systems and supporting wellness among professionals.
Community Support
Community Support
For Black/BIPOC Communities
Call BlackLine®
Peer support and crisis line with a focus on BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Black experiences. 1 (800) 604-5841 Call BlackLine—Crisis Call Line
Black Mental Health Alliance
A nonprofit that offers culturally relevant education, forums, and referral services specifically for Black communities. Not One More Vet
BIPOC Crisis Connections
Support line focused on Black, Indigenous, Brown, and Muslim communities: call or text (800) 604-5841 Crisis Connections
Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation
Offers free therapy sessions (up to five) to Black men and communities of color through its programs. NAMI Westside LA
Black Girls Smile
Helpline and support resources tailored to Black girls & women. Text SMILE to 741-741 Black Girls Smile Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-HOPE Black Girls Smile
For LGBTQ+ / Queer Communities
The Trevor Project
A 24/7 support network for LGBTQ youth. You can call, text, or chat any time. The Trevor Project+1
Trans Lifeline
Peer support hotline by and for transgender people. 1-877-565-8860 libguides.davenportlibrary.com+2Recovery Research Institute+2
LGBT National Hotline
Confidential, anonymous peer support for LGBTQ people of all ages. 1-888-843-4564 The Mental Health Coalition+1
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline
Support line for older LGBTQ adults: 1-877-360-LGBT (5428) afsp.org
National LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
An educational resource hub that provides trainings, publications, and consultation for LGBTQ-affirming care. LGBTQIA+ Health Education Center
National Coalition for LGBTQ Health
Advocacy and resource network promoting health equity for LGBTQ individuals. healthlgbtq.org
Black Men Mental Health
Black men carry a lot that often goes unseen and unspoken. The pressure to stay strong can make it hard to slow down, ask for help, or tend to emotional well being.
IAMHIM creates space for honest conversations, culturally grounded support, and practical tools that center the mental health of Black men.
Mental health is not weakness. It is care, growth, and self respect.
Birth Equity & Family Wellness
NYC Birth Village is a community-centered organization dedicated to improving birth outcomes and supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey. Through education, advocacy, resources, and culturally responsive support, NYC Birth Village works to empower parents, promote birth equity, and strengthen communities.