Our Purpose

Bridging the Gap in Black Mental Health Access
Offering Gender-Affirming Care
Utilizing a Healing-Centered Approach to Break the Cycle of Gun Violence & Community Violence
Challenging the Criminalization of Black Girls in the Education System
Addressing the Adverse Effects of Incarceration and the Carceral System on Mental Health
Tackling the Maternal Mental Health Crisis Among Black Mothers
Advocating for Trauma-Specific, Identity-Affirming, Integrative, and Holistic Paths to Healing
Reducing Barriers to Education, Training, Supervision, and Mentorship for Black Therapists and Mental Health Professionals
Decolonizing Mental Health within Wellness Spaces.

Sankofa Healing Studio specializes in therapy informed by social justice, centering the needs of underserved youth and adults who have experienced trauma and involvement with oppressive systems. Sankofa believes that comprehensive treatment approaches are essential to disrupt re-traumatization and break the cycle of intergenerational trauma. We provide culturally affirming and emotionally focused healing environments that embrace a strength-based perspective.

At Sankofa Healing Studio, we acknowledge the traumatizing impact of incarceration. The system of mass incarceration operates through structures that perpetuate gender and racial discrimination, disproportionately affecting the Black Community. Our mission is to liberate individuals from the physical and emotional chains of trauma. We firmly believe that person-centered treatment approaches can heal the wounds of trauma experienced during and prior to incarceration.

We are committed to transformative justice. Transformative justice addresses not only the specific conflict between the harmed and the harmer but also the myriad of social issues that are causally and intricately connected to that conflict. Mass incarceration, as a manifestation of structural racism, subjects Black Women and Femmes to unique stressors that undermine their well-being, the well-being of their children, and erode the foundation of the Black Family unit.

The prevalence of community violence and the disproportionate rates of victimization in Black communities are direct outcomes of structural racism. Racial trauma pervades and corrodes society. Research has demonstrated that racial trauma within the Black community is directly linked to shorter lifespans, higher poverty rates, limited access to quality education, health disparities, increased maternal mortality, mental health challenges, and a diminished sense of hope. This traumatic stress is often amplified by the lack of spaces to acknowledge, express, and heal from it.

Sankofa Healing Studio recognizes the transformative power of community. Our Healing Circles are deeply rooted in principles of wellness for the Black Community and are designed to address immediate emotional and somatic needs resulting from historical trauma, race-related stress, racial fatigue, alienation, and isolation. Healing Circles embody traditional spaces that honor the holistic connection between individuals, their communities, and the world. We believe that representation is crucial for holistic healing, as it centers cultural roots and fosters a sense of belonging.

Remember, healing is not a linear process. There may be setbacks, challenges, and moments of vulnerability. However, through our therapeutic partnership, you will discover your inner strength and resilience. Together, we will celebrate your progress, acknowledge your growth, and embrace the journey towards a more fulfilling life.

Social-Justice Informed Therapy for Liberated Mental Health

Black JOY is our Birthright

Our Purpose

Sankofa Healing Studio - 501(c)(3) org

Social-Justice Informed Therapy for Liberated Mental Health

Black JOY is our Birthright

Our Purpose

Sankofa Healing Studio - 501(c)(3) org

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