Congratulations on taking this step in your healing journey! And thank you for considering You Got This! Counseling Services to support you through it. This offering exists to intentionally create healing space for (QT)BIPOC – (Queer & Trans) Black, Indigenous, & People of Color, with the understanding that when we center the needs of the most marginalized among us, everyone gets uplifted.

I know that searching for a therapist can be a scary and even wildly disappointing process. My goal is to make your experience as smooth and helpful as possible – even if this offering is not the best fit for you. 

Who Am I?

Call me AMJ or Alabún'mí (pronounced "ah-la-BOON-ME" – it means "white cloth provides for me.") Yes, I am an ordained priest of Obatalá. I am also a tarot/oracle & bone reader, level 2 reiki practitioner, & rootworker. 

PRONOUNS: they/them/theirs

As an ABOLITIONIST, I believe in *literally* abolishing police, prisons, & all other forms of state violence. I am happy to discuss in-depth via consult but for now, know that my view of 'safety' is grounded in community care. The safety planning process prioritizes identifying & developing ways to engage members of your community over involving outsiders. 

As a RESOURCE MAVEN, I facilitate linkages to information & resources to support people’s wellbeing. Meaning I actually make the calls with you, etc., if wanted/needed. This type of support is a major source of joy for me & something that I often find to be more therapeutic than "typical" therapy!

I’m a FACILITATOR of JOY because, as a Queer, Disabled, Neurodivergent, Fat, Gender Nonconforming, Black person, I place special emphasis on helping marginalized folx find and (re)create joy in a world that denies us joy. 

Personality wise, I'm kind of a big ole goofy nerd. Autism has bestowed upon me an immense capacity for holding tons of information. AD(H)D gifted me with the capacity to forget where I put it. Laugh with me. Living life has taught me to appreciate the levity.

I also highly appreciate my ability to make connections between things that others can't see. With a lil bit of curiosity + willingness to trust the process, the magic can unfold.

FURPEOPLE WHO MAY MAKE AN APPEARANCE