Are you ready to harness your strength, honor your journey, and head toward a future where you don't just survive — you thrive?
We grasp the intricacies of being a melanated womxn+, acknowledging the intersectionality that weaves through each unique layer of your being. Our therapy goes beyond just talk; it's holistic and honest, focused on genuine connection and practical steps toward healing. Because thriving shouldn't be a solo endeavor, and with us, it isn't.
At gatHER & HEAL,
we recognize that therapy isn't a one-size-fits-all journey.
That's why we're here — to offer support, understanding, and the tools necessary for self-discovery and healing, allowing you to lead a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Therapy is a personal pathway that’s unique as the individual walking it.
Our online therapy services are available to melanated women in Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; Tampa, Florida; and throughout these states, ensuring accessible care tailored to your needs.
"This was the first time all day I felt joyful and really light hearted. Every time you come on the screen I feel your energy and am comforted. I wanted to share that with you and let you know I appreciate you. Thank you!”
Meet Vanessa
Your Guide on This Journey of Healing
Hello, I'm Vanessa, the heart and soul behind gatHER & HEAL.
My journey began with a passion — a deep, burning desire to create spaces where melanated women and BIPOC individuals could feel seen, heard, and deeply understood.
As a licensed therapist, intuitive life coach, and certified FLOW breathwork facilitator, I bring a wealth of expertise to our sessions, but it's my own experiences and innate compassion that form the foundation of my practice.
How OUR THERAPY SERVICES Can Help
If you're tired of grappling with anxiety's tight grip, battling the shadows of depression, or striving for self-esteem while society tries to write your narrative, you're not alone.
Maybe you're navigating the complexities of motherhood, facing past trauma that continues to echo in your present, or simply seeking a safe affirming space as a member of the LGBTQIA+ or TNBI2S community.
Whatever your struggle, we specialize in diverse areas to meet you where you are in your journey.
The weight of the world feels like too much to bear
- You find yourself becoming hyper-focused on a specific task, stuck trying to make it perfect.
- This never-ending to-do list is constantly running through your mind, telling you to just finish “one last thing.”
- Lately, you feel on-edge all the time, worried that you’re going to snap at the next person who says the wrong thing to you.
Your relationships are overwhelming
- It seems like the people in your life always want something more from you.
- You feel like retreating within yourself, but when you do, they shame you and call you “selfish” (the audacity!)
- You try to set up boundaries, but just as soon as you do, they find loopholes around them.
Lack of Support
- It’s EXHAUSTING being “on” 24/7, always making sure that everyone around you is doing okay.
- But who is making sure that you are okay?
- Who checks in and really listens and supports you – not just once in a while – but with the same consistency, compassion, and thoughtfulness that you show them?
You are ready for a change
- This simply isn’t sustainable.
- You know that if you keep going down this path, you’ll never live the life you deserve.
- So, here you are, ready for the first step to figuring this “ish” out.
TESTIMONIALS
“Thank you so much Vanessa for your presence, attunement, wisdom and guidance, you were truly God’s gift to me! ❤️”
"This was the first time all day I felt joyful and really light hearted. Every time you come on the screen I feel your energy and am comforted. I wanted to share that with you and let you know I appreciate you. Thank you!!”
"Thank you for EVERYTHING!!! You have been so instrumental in helping me mke such a big move! ❤️❤️❤️"
