A safe place for healing
WHO WE ARE
Melanated Healing is a Black woman owned Pennsylvania-based therapy practice offering culturally affirming and empowering services for teenagers and adults. We recognize and address the unique challenges faced by people of color in accessing mental health care, providing a supportive environment where cultural identity is celebrated and communal healing is prioritized. Our dedicated team of therapists share lived experiences with clients, fostering genuine connection and growth in a safe and understanding space.
WHAT WE DO
We create a nurturing and inclusive space where you can flourish without fear of judgment. Our mission is to promote mental well-being, challenging stigmas surrounding seeking help, and empowering individuals to embrace their journey toward holistic wellness.
WE VALUE
We value love, honesty, vulnerability, respect, family, dedication, faith, and professionalism.
OUR GOAL
Our therapists will guide you through your path to healing by addressing intergenerational trauma, behavior patterns, grief/loss, and daily stressors. In therapy, we offer alternative life perspectives through awareness, education, with unconditional support and acceptance.
WHY WE DO IT
The mission of Melanated Healing is to provide and support holistic healing for all—mind, body, spirit. We know that life’s circumstances can be challenging. We treat folx who are looking to navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and more. We use various therapeutic techniques to increase self-awareness and develop the skills to cope with life as it comes.
OUR OBJECTIVE
Our objective is to empower you to create a life of love, healthy relationships, and mental wellness.
Meet the team.
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AMBER SMITH-LAVENTURE, LCSW
FOUNDER & CEO
Amber is the founder & CEO of Melanated Healing. She believes in creating spaces for holistic, individualized care that also serves as a cultural affirmation for people of color, where every person is welcomed with warmth and embraced with compassion.
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BEBE MARTINEZ, LSW
THERAPIST
Bebe is a therapist who fosters a therapeutic environment centered on the client, providing a safe haven for exploring thoughts, emotions, and recreating personal narratives with authenticity and support. Experience holistic healing tailored to your unique journey.
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SHEKIAH BRABHAM, LSW
THERAPIST
Shekiah is a therapist who is deeply committed to fostering safety and providing trauma-informed, inclusive therapy for individuals navigating life's challenges, ensuring everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered on their journey to healing.
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ANGELA LONG, LSW
BLOG AUTHOR
Through the Melanated Healing Blog, Angela channels her passion for education to destigmatize therapy, offering strategies and support for your healing journey, while cherishing moments of self-care outdoors with loved ones on her days off.
”Healing takes time, and asking for help is a courageous step.” — Mariska Hargitay
"Emotional pain is not something that should be hidden away and never spoken about. There is truth in your pain, there is growth in your pain, but only if it's first brought out into the open." —Steve Aitchison
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Disclaimer
The information obtained from Melanated Healing is designed to provide general information on the subjects discussed. Melanated Healing is not meant to be used, nor should it be used, to diagnose or treat any medical condition. The information on this website is not, nor intended to replace mental health services or therapy. This website does not constitute a client/therapy relationship. For diagnosis or treatment of any medical or mental health concern, consult your own medical or mental health provider. Melanated Healing or its contributing author is not responsible for any specific mental or physical health needs that may require medical and/or mental health supervision and is not liable for any damages or negative consequences from any treatment, action, application or preparation, to any person reading or following the information on this website. If you are in a crisis please call 911, report to your nearest emergency room, or contact your local crisis services or 24 hour crisis hotline.