Individual Psychotherapy
Release survival mode. Reclaim your peace. Redefine strength.
At Yemaya Wellness Center, our individual therapy is created for the Black woman who’s been carrying everything the career, the family, the expectations, the emotional labor; and still showing up like it doesn’t hurt. Our work goes beyond “talk it out.” This is a space to unravel the stress you’ve normalized, release the patterns you’ve outgrown, and finally be held in ways you’ve never been allowed to be.
It’s not just “stress” and “being tired.”
It’s the chronic, bone-deep exhaustion that comes from being the responsible one, the strong one, the high-achieving one often with no real support.
Stress also shows up as:
Irritability: snapping at people you love because your system is overloaded
Numbness: feeling disconnected from joy, pleasure, or even your own accomplishments
Detachment: going through the motions while feeling miles away from yourself
Restlessness: feeling that you’re running on fumes but can’t stop pushing through the day with a tight chest, a tired mind, and no space to fall apart
For Black women, stress is often tied to being overworked, overlooked, and expected to carry twice as much with half the resources.
You deserve a space where you don’t have to shrink, translate, or explain yourself; a space where your lived experience is understood and your healing is centered. This is that space.
For the Women Who Hold It All Together and Are Ready to Heal
Here’s the truth you’ve been avoiding:
You can’t out-think trauma.
You can’t outwork emotional exhaustion.
You can’t affirm your way out of a dysregulated nervous system.
You can’t heal in environments you have to survive.
And you definitely can’t keep pouring into people who never pour back.
What you can do is finally explore how your emotional safety intersects with every area of your life, your relationships, your boundaries, your body, your choices, your ambition, your peace.
What You’ll Experience
Culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy that blends:
Talk therapy for insight and clarity
Hypnotherapy and body-based practices for nervous system healing
Narrative and expressive approaches for deeper self-expression and liberation
Each session is personalized to meet you where you are and help you return to who you’ve always been — whole, worthy, and powerful.
Why Yemaya Wellness Center Is Different
We don’t believe in “fixing” you; we believe in helping you come home to yourself.
Our approach is holistic, grounded in cultural humility, and led by therapists who understand what it means to move through a world that often demands too much.
Our team includes English and Haitian Creole–speaking clinicians, serving women and professionals across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We focus on healing, not just coping with tools that restore softness, rest, and joy.
🌿 Now Welcoming New Clients 🌿
Healing is possible and it’s waiting for you.
Ease Into Coverage
Curious about your insurance coverage?
You can use our secure Mentaya tool to instantly check whether your plan includes out-of-network benefits for therapy at Yemaya Wellness Center.
If it does, we’ll take care of submitting your claims directly through Mentaya so you can receive reimbursement for your therapy investment — no extra paperwork required.
✨ Quick, private, and hassle-free clarity — just mention Mentaya during your consult to get started. 🌿
FAQs
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You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you need immediate support, here are trusted community-based resources ready to listen:
Peer Support Warmlines (Confidential & Compassionate)
📞 Peer Warm Line (Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community)
7 days a week | 4 PM – 8 PM
📞 877-733-7563
🔗MBRLC Peer Support Line
Spanish-speaking operators available Sundays & Tuesdays📞 Southeastern Recovery Learning Community Warmline
7 days a week | 4 PM – 8 PM
📞 877-733-7563
🔗 Southeastern RLC
Initially serving Southeastern Mass residentsCrisis & Suicide Prevention Support
Samaritans Statewide Helpline: 1-877-870-4673
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
SafeLink (Domestic Violence Hotline): 1-877-785-2020
The Network/La Red (LGBTQIA+): 1-800-832-1901
New Hope, Inc: (Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Hotline): 1-800-323-4673
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: 1-800-841-8371
📞 Call 2 Talk (24/7, Confidential)
📞 508-532-2255
🔗 Call 2 TalkIf you're in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
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Therapy is beneficial if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking personal growth. If you’re unsure, we encourage you to schedule a consultation to explore whether our services align with your needs.
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We integrate multiple evidence-based and culturally affirming therapeutic approaches to support your healing journey, including:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encourages psychological flexibility and values-driven living.
Feminist Therapy – Examines the impact of societal structures on mental health, empowering women to reclaim their voices.
Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) – Highlights the importance of meaningful connections in healing.
Narrative Therapy – Helps reframe and reclaim your personal story in a way that aligns with your growth and empowerment.
Dance/Movement Therapy (D/MT) - the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being.
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Our approach is culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in community, healing, and empowerment. We don’t offer one-size-fits-all therapy; we honor the lived realities of Black women and women of the African diaspora.
At Yemaya Wellness Center, we integrate evidence-based therapy with a deep understanding of how racism, gendered expectations, family roles, and the Superwoman Schema impact your mental health, body, and relationships. Sessions may include talk therapy, body-based awareness, creative expression, and mindfulness to help you not just cope, but reclaim ease, softness, and self-trust on your own terms.
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Yes — Yemaya Wellness Center currently accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBS MA) for individual therapy sessions. If you are a BCBS MA member, you can use your in-network benefits for care with our clinicians.
What if I don’t have BCBS MA? Can I still work with you?
Absolutely. If we are not in-network with your insurance plan, you may still be able to receive partial reimbursement for sessions through your out-of-network (OON) benefits. Many clients use this option successfully.
Out-of-network benefits simply mean your insurance company may cover a portion of your session fee even if your provider is not in their network. Clients are often surprised by how much their plan will reimburse.
If you’re unsure whether you have OON coverage, we can help you check.
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We partner with Mentaya, a HIPAA-compliant platform that handles all OON claim submissions on your behalf.
Here’s how it works:
• After each session, Mentaya automatically submits the claim for you.
• They track, manage, and follow up on reimbursement so you don’t have to.
• You receive the reimbursement directly from your insurance company.
• Mentaya charges a small percentage fee only when you get money back.This saves you time, eliminates paperwork, and increases the likelihood that you’ll receive the full reimbursement you’re entitled to.
If you choose to use Mentaya, we’ll send you the link to activate your account. It takes less than two minutes.
Can you help me understand my coverage?
Yes. We know insurance can be overwhelming, and we’re happy to support you.
Our team can help you:
• Check your OON benefits
• Understand your deductibles and reimbursement rates
• Navigate both BCBS MA and private-pay options
• Set up Mentaya if you choose to use itWe believe clarity supports healing — and you deserve ease at every step.
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Yes, we offer private pay options for those who prefer to self-pay for services. This option allows for more flexibility and privacy in your treatment.
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You can schedule an appointment by filling out our contact form, booking a consultation online here or by emailing us at healing@yemayawellnesscenter.com.
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Your first session is an intake session where we discuss your history, concerns, and therapy goals. It’s a space to explore what brings you to therapy and how we can best support your healing journey.
How long are therapy sessions?
Sessions typically last 50–55 minutes.How often will we meet?
The frequency of sessions depends on your needs. Many clients start with weekly sessions and adjust as progress is made.Do you offer virtual therapy?
Yes! We offer secure virtual therapy for clients based in Massachusetts. -
We honor your time—and ours—by holding your session exclusively for you.
Because of this, we require a 48-hour notice for all cancellations and rescheduled appointments.
Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will incur a cancellation fee, as the time cannot be offered to another client.
If you ever need support or have questions about your appointment, you can reach us anytime at info@yemayawellnesscenter.com.
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Yemaya Wellness Center offers flexible hours to support the schedules of busy professionals, with intentional time reserved for rest and holiday honoring.
Current Hours:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday: 11am – 7pm
• Wednesday & Saturday: ClosedWe pause on major holidays to honor rest, culture, and community care.
Need support or have questions?
You can reach us anytime at info@yemayawellnesscenter.com, and our team will respond as soon as possible.
“Yemaya Wellness Center is a sanctuary for women navigating trauma, burnout, and the Superwoman Schema. Through culturally affirming therapy, movement, and community, we help you reclaim joy, set boundaries, and thrive unapologetically.”
Jasmine Dowery, R-D/MT, LMHC
