Fear is a natural reaction to moving closer to the truth.

— Pema Chödrön

  • Liberation-Based Therapy LCSW, PLLC is certified as a NYC Minority Women-Owned Business Enterprise (M/WBE)

    This community of therapists was created with the goal of centering the notion that systemic and structural issues are not personal failures. We believe that within the therapeutic process, we can center reassurance, relief, resistance; and ways toward rest and creative activism. These ideals can be considerations for all of us to feel more connected to ourselves and our relationships.

    We reflect who we work with - everyone and anyone who sees themselves at the intersections or the crossroads.

    Beyond individual, couple and family/group therapy practice, we offer wellness work, executive coaching with arts, cultural and other organizations.

  • Our work is individualized, integrative, creative and centered on you for growth and healing. We focus on liberation in mental health and wellness through a mix of psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral, evidence-based psychology and other healing practices.

    We will approach you with curiosity and in the spirit of compassionate collaboration as healing comes through a deep integration of your story.

    Additionally, the practice offers clinical support, supervision and mentorship to BIPOC/LGBTQIA2S+/GNB social workers, therapists, counselors and healers who desire to be seen and heard. Many in the field have not received intentional supervision from a place of acknowledgment. Carrying a quadruple burden within these systems - often for a variety of reasons - leaves many unable to receive clinical licensure.

Mentors and Affiliations

The Liberated Us

The late Sippo Small, LCSW
Diversity in Social Work Program - Ackerman Institute for the Family
Dr. Willie Tolliver, Silberman School of Social Work, Hunter College
Dr. Rhea Almedia and The Institute for Family Services  and dounder of The Liberation-Based Healing Conference
Erika Thorne, Training for Change
Calvin Cruz, MD, MSW
Dr. Eleni Toumarides, LCSW
Jason Walter, LCSW
Sunny Macguire, The Ethical Dilemma 

Natasha R. Johnson, JD/RYT, Founder Globalizing Gender