66. Therapy In the Black Community with Shawnnell Batiste

Alicia and Shawnnell had an amazing conversation that focused on mental health in the Black community. Shawnnell is such a wealth of knowledge and it was a pleasure to have her on the podcast! Shawnnell is Your Barrier Breaking, High Accountability, No Bullshitting licensed professional counselor. She founded Choosing Empowerment with the aim of removing barriers that hinder marginalized and disenfranchised communities from seeking mental health assistance. Their primary focus is on providing mental health and wellness services to groups such as BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, foster/adoptive families, and formerly incarcerated individuals who experience marginalization and disenfranchisement. Choosing Empowerment provides virtual psychotherapy to people of all ages in Louisiana, Texas, and internationally, and extends mental health and wellness life coaching services beyond the boundaries of their licensed states. At Choosing Empowerment LLC, the foundation is based on the power of choice and healthy relationships. Shawnnell takes her responsibilities seriously as a mental health advocate, speaker, author, and community leader. She remains committed to being honest, informative, straightforward, compassionate, non-judgmental, and understanding. The organization believes in promoting accountability and empowering clients and those around them to put in the necessary work to heal and become their best and highest selves. Choosing Empowerment understands that breaking cycles is difficult and offers support and encouragement throughout clients' wellness journeys. They welcome anyone who wishes to start or continue their healing process in the safe space provided at The Cyclebreaking Village. Where to find Shawnnell! Website: ⁠https://www.choosingempowerment.com/ Linktree: ⁠https://beacons.ai/choosingempowerment Stay in contact with Alicia! Linktree: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/aliciachristian?utm_source=linktree_profile_share%3Csid=dcb7684d-474b-4764-aa39-a5999069addf&fbclid=IwAR3VtRY1z1JQnCqTn9z5PrHmttIuI8nU3L2gjGmksZcPWrKz-QA6OHoujqk⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/Divaleesh⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thealiciachristian/⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@thealiciachristian?lang=en⁠