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MentalHealthEmergencyFund.Com
by Jessica A. Smith
Over 27 million adults in the United States with a mental illness are untreated, according to Mental Health America. And out of that number, only 1 in 3 Black adults seek help who need it. We want to provide solutions to one of the biggest barriers to individuals being able to access these resources, which is finances.
Episodes
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Jessica A. Smith Solo Episode
Jessica Smith is a mental health advocate and community builder based in Baltimore, MD. She is the Founder of The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc., which helps provide financial assistance to marginalized community members experiencing a mental health crisis. She is an MSW student at Howard...
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Dance My Pain Away
Marquis Carrington is a multi-disciplinary artist and mindfulness practitioner. He is based in Baltimore, Maryland and uses music, creative writing, photography, yoga, and podcasting to bring a variety of offerings to professional and communal spaces. He is the author of three poetry books and…
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The Power of Community as an Artist
Ivory Haze is a singer-songwriter and mental health advocate from Washington, DC, whose music blends emotional honesty with powerful storytelling. Through raw lyrics and soulful melodies, she's been building to create songs that speak to healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Offstage, Ivory…
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Grace in Your Mental Health Journey
Dr. Kimberly R. Mayes, LCSW is the Founder & Clinical Director at Essence Therapy & Wellness Center, where she supports clients with individual therapy, corporate training, and culturally responsive interventions. With over 20 years of professional experience, Dr. Mayes has held leadership roles...
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Finding Her Voice through Music
Maya Elizabeth, the co-creator of From M.E. to You: A Mental Health Concert, is a singer-songwriter, artist, mentor + a member at the Recording Academy (DC Chapter). Maya studied marketing at Howard University and graduated in 2016 as the School of Business Valedictorian. Then, she launched Maya...
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The Importance of Self-Disclosing as a Psychologist
Brittany J. Crawford, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Mind Bend Foundation. With years of experience in mental health, she witnessed firsthand how financial barriers prevent individuals from accessing the care they need. Recognizing the gap between affordability and quality...
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Motherhood as a Communal Practice
Dr. Richardson is a mama, healer, and licensed psychologist with over 12 years of experience providing therapy in clinical, academic, and community-based settings. She brings a relational and culturally grounded lens to her work, centering the lived experiences of Black and Brown women and…
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The Science of Behavioral Analysis
Brandon Logan is a Licensed Behavior Analyst, transformation coach, and founder of 4 The Collective and The Thrive Nation Podcast. He serves on the board of AMINGA, a nonprofit dedicated to providing youth in the Global South with access to holistic education and sports training, fostering...
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The Importance of Rest for Your Soul
Based in Baltimore, MD, Rachel Darden is a social media director currently pursuing a divinity degree and building Chosen by Grace, an emerging nonprofit dedicated to helping women discover and walk boldly in their God-given purpose. She believes in the power of healing and the practice of rest…
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Finding the Beauty in Your Struggle
Tiffany Snead-Rose is a dynamic creative and youth advocate from Baltimore, Maryland. With over 12 years of experience supporting youth and young adults, she is the founder of multiple platforms including Finding the Beauty in Your Struggle, TMI Consulting and Seasons of Singleness the Podcast...
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Girl Get Up
Marjhoree Washington is the founder of Girl Get Up, a movement dedicated to breaking the stigma around mental health and empowering women to rise. As a wife and mother of three, Marjhoree is passionate about creating safe spaces for healing and growth while pursuing her bachelor's degree in...
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Supporting Moms Experiencing Infant Loss
Sadija A. Smiley, MBA, is the Founder and CEO of Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. With over 20 years of nonprofit leadership experience, Sadija blends her personal journey of loss with professional...
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Wellthy Living with Elssa Kenfack, LCPC
Elssa Kenfack is many things to many people and rooms but one thing that she hopes she is remembered as she walks out of rooms or fades into memories of others is that she loves the Lord. Elssa has served in many capacities as a therapist, community development advocate, creative, friend…
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Economic Empowerment with Survivor Ventures
Quintina Sonnie is a Lived Experience Expert in human trafficking and somatic practitioner who has been providing survivors with tools for healing for the past eight years. She is currently the Chief Operations Officer and Holistic Care Director at Survivor Ventures, a nonprofit based out of...
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Healing Trauma with Self-Love
Janelle Carrington, LCSW-C, is the owner and a licensed clinical social worker at Alchemy Therapy and Holistic Wellness Space, LLC. She began her social work career in 2017, working with teens and young adults with autism and behavioral issues. In 2021, Janelle transitioned to private practice,...
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Overcoming Impostor Syndrome
Autumn Walker is a Mental Health Therapist licensed in Maryland. After obtaining her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Johns Hopkins in 2020, she founded The Soul Reasons LLC as a call to action to center mental wellness in response to the sociopolitical climate. Today, she equips...
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Beautification of the Inside
Shountee Turner is the founder of The Write Narrative, LLC. Balancing responsibilities with the need for flexibility and supplemental income led Shountee to start her writing services business as a side hustle. What began as a necessity quickly grew into a passion for helping women and minority...
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Unpacking Grief with Shardae Carter, LCPC
Shardae Carter, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and the founder and clinical director of Dae to Dae Counseling Services. She considers herself a Grief Relief Strategist and in this episode, we talk about the many forms of grief, debunk some myths and talk about ways to cope…
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Mindset Coaching for your Personal Style
Christen is the CEO, Founder of SCB Luxury Styling where she helps sophisticated women harmonize their inner beauty with their outer appearance. She believes that understanding your body shape and lifestyle is the key to curating a capsule wardrobe that works. She also focuses on shifting her...
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The Rest and Joy Fund
Fatima M. Smith identifies as a Black woman who is a relentless advocate for anti-violence in our communities & community. She is also the Co-Founder of Collective 365, a grant-making, membership-based organization that serves Black and Brown changemakers in DC, MD and VA. She is a firm believer...
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How The Four Agreements can Help our Healing Journey
Sharda Smith is a certified life coach, public speaker, and workshop facilitator, who is passionate about helping others reach their ultimate potential. She is committed to sharing the knowledge and personal experience she gained through her self-development journey to empower women, build their...
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Body, Soul and Spirit: Mental Health from a Biblical Lens
Doreen Boateng, LCPC, brings extensive experience in trauma-informed care, ensuring that all services are delivered with empathy, evidence-based practices, and a deep understanding of cultural sensitivity. Her mission at Hope Restored Counseling Services is to create a nurturing environment where...
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The Importance of Advocating for Black Maternal Health
Kiara (Anese) Barnett, M.Ed is a third-year doctoral student in the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program at George Washington University. Throughout Anese's academic and professional career, her work has focused on supporting both mothers and children. Anese is also a volunteer with Postpartum…
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A Safe Environment for Transformation
D'Shawn Harris, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the State of MD and Founder of Safe Haven Therapy. Drawing on systemic and family-centered approaches, D'Shawn creates a professional and safe environment where clients can embark on their journey toward transformation. With a...
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Holistic Health for Complex Trauma
Jayden Aubryn (they/them), LICSW, is a Black, queer, non-binary, and ethically non-monogamous psychotherapist, personal trainer, and consultant. They specialize in the holistic healing of trauma by integrating mental, physical, spiritual, and sexual health. They aim to make healing both…
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Rediscovering Yourself after Loss
Cynthia Issac is a personal growth and transformation mentor, EFT practitioner and personal development trainer. She is a widow whose purpose in life is to encourage, equip and empower widows worldwide to grow beyond their grief and loss so they can heal hurt and heartache, rediscover their real...
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Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy
Kiara Hartwell Opara, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor based in Virginia Beach, VA and is also licensed in Maryland. In 2017, she opened her private practice where she helps millennial and gen-z aged women heal from anxiety, depression, life adjustments, and trauma by...
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"Definitions Matter"
Charles Robinson-Snead was born and raised in Delaware but recently relocated to the DMV to pursue a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Howard University. Charles is a licensed therapist and a wellness coach, a role in which he enjoys working with individuals and groups from Black and Brown…
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Breakdown or Breakthrough?
This special solo episode features our very own Jessica Smith, Founder and Executive Director of The Mental Health Emergency Fund, Inc. and Host of The Mental Health Emergency Fund Podcast. She shares her personal journey of becoming a nonprofit founder, resulting from what felt like a…
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Anti-Oppressive, Inclusive and Accessible Therapy
"Anti-Oppressive, Inclusive and Accessible Therapy" Badia Khalid-Manning, LCPC, is the Owner of Larada Counseling Services. She holds certifications as a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), Certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and Level 1 Emotionally Focused Individual...
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Trusting Therapy
Mavlyn is a native of Saint Croix, United States Virgin Islands (U.S.V.I.). In 2007, she earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Hampton University and a Master's of Social Work in May 2021 from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, specializing in community action and social policy....
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Validating Where You Are Now
New York native, Trina Murray, LCSW, has been a Licensed Clinical Social worker since 1994. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of Old Westbury and obtained a Master's Degree from Fordham University. With more than 20 years of professional experience, she has serviced a…
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The Importance of Technology in Therapy
Dr. Orlando Wright is a behavioral scientist with a Master of Social Work and a Ph.D. in Behavioral Science.He is a seasoned public speaker, practitioner, and professor. He has 20 + years of experience. He is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT),...
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MHEF-PODCAST-INTRO-JAS
"1 in every 8 people, or 970 million people around the world are living with a mental disorder, with anxiety and depressive disorders." (World Health Organization 2019). Over 27 million adults in the United States with a mental illness are untreated, according to Mental Health America. This...
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From Better to Best
Tunisia Buise, LCSW-C was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Baltimore City Public Schools before entering undergraduate studies at Clark Atlanta University in Atlanta, Georgia. At Clark Atlanta, Tunisia studied Political Science and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Tunisia's...
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The Small Wins Are Important
Rachael Lindo, LMSW is from Baltimore, MD. She graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from Coppin State University in 2018 and in 2022 from Morgan State University School of Social Work, receiving a MSW. Rachael describes herself as always being a helpful person who would listen to others' needs and...
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Overcoming Society's Stigmas and Barriers
Overcoming Society's Stigmas and Barriers -Johnzelle Anderson, LPC In therapy, the vehicle for change is found in the therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the client. It's important for you to feel comfortable and to develop trust in me. Establishing that rapport will be my goal…
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Awareness Through Life's Journey
Awareness Through Life's Journey - JaAlah-Ai Heughan JaAlah-Ai Heughan, MS, LCPC, LPC | Board Approved Supervisor Baltimore City native, creating opportunities that provide equitable mental health treatment. Psychotherapist offering a therapeutic approach grounded in Culturally Affirming…
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Learning to Set Boundaries
Learning to Set Boundaries Latoya Stewart is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Private Practice Owner in the State of Maryland. Latoya is a wife, mother, daughter and is heavily connected through kinship within family and community dynamics. This Goes Out to You, LLC is a Holistic Private...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Over 27 million adults in the United States with a mental illness are untreated, according to Mental Health America. And out of that number, only 1 in 3 Black adults seek help who need it. We want to provide solutions to one of the biggest barriers to individuals being able to access these resources, which is finances.
HOSTED BY
Jessica A. Smith
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