ABOUT US
Meet Our Team
Find a Therapist Who Gets You
You don’t have to explain your background, your family, or your identity from scratch here.
We work with BIPOC women and QTBIPOC clients navigating trauma, burnout, family dynamics, and identity.
Start by choosing someone you feel drawn to.
Not sure who to pick?
You can choose based on who feels like the right fit, or book a consult and we’ll match you.
Our Therapists
AJ Johnson,
AMFT
CLINICAL THERAPISTWorks with:
QTBIPOC clients
Trauma, attachment, and family-of-origin wounds
Folks navigating identity, chronic stress, or relational harm
You might resonate if you:
Feel like you’re holding a lot but don’t have space to process it
Keep ending up in the same emotional patterns
Are trying to understand yourself in a deeper way
Uses EMDR and somatic approaches when deeper processing is needed
Monique Jacobo-Evans, LCSW
CLINICAL THERAPISTWorks with:
Black women, Pinay women, and first-generation clients
New moms and those navigating motherhood
Clients processing anxiety, depression, and relational dynamics
You might resonate if you:
Feel pressure to hold everything together for others
Are navigating your relationship with your mother or family
Are adjusting to new roles or life transitions
Offers a grounded, relational space with options for deeper trauma work when needed
Jessica Hernandez, LCSW
CLINICAL SUPERVISORWorks with:
QTBIPOC clients
Trauma, grief, and identity exploration
First- and second-generation clients navigating family and cultural dynamics
You might resonate if you:
Feel like parts of your past are still showing up in the present
Are carrying grief, even if it’s hard to name
Want to explore your identity in a way that feels safe and understood
Integrates EMDR, parts work, and relational approaches for deeper processing
Vanessa Solis, LCSW
FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTORWorks with:
Clients navigating identity, self-worth, and relationships
Mixed-race experiences and racial trauma
Imposter syndrome and internalized self-doubt
You might resonate if you:
Question your worth, even when you’re doing well
Feel caught between different identities or expectations
Want to feel more grounded in who you are
Offers insight-oriented and relational work focused on long-term growth
Our Support Team
Leah Tagatac, Practice Manager
Leah supports the practice behind the scenes so therapists can focus fully on their clients. With a background in healthcare operations and systems, she helps create a steady, organized foundation for care.
Ashanti Taylor, AMFT
Community Care Coordinator
Ashanti supports clients in getting connected to care and brings a relational, creative, and body-based approach to community wellness. Their work is rooted in liberation-centered and somatic practices.
How We Can Help
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Gain a better understanding of yourself, your goals and values. Change old behavior patterns and develop new ways to deal with the tough stuff.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) is a special type of therapy that is focused on breaking down negative thoughts and beliefs about yourself, that stem from traumatic or disturbing events.
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Brainspotting is a special type of therapy that is focused on bypassing the "thinking" part of our brain, to access the deeper emotional and body-based parts of the brain.
Not sure where to start?
We can match you with a therapist based on what you’re going through and what you’re looking for.
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