Jessica Sanchez

Let’s cut the shit: finding a therapist is exhausting. It’s even more exhausting when you’re a Black or Latina woman. You aren't just looking for someone with a degree on their wall; you’re looking for someone who won’t make you explain the basic math of your existence. You’re looking for someone who understands that your "anxiety" might actually be a very logical response to a world that wasn't built for you. Searching for culturally responsive therapy shouldn't feel like a second job. It...

Let’s cut the shit: finding a therapist is exhausting. It’s even more exhausting when you’re a Black or Latina woman. You aren't just looking for someone with a degree on their wall; you’re looking for someone who won’t make you explain the basic math of your existence. You’re looking for someone who understands that your "anxiety" might actually be a very logical response to a world that wasn't built for you. Searching for culturally responsive therapy shouldn't feel like a second job. It...

Every mother deserves the opportunity to experience a healthy pregnancy, safe childbirth, and quality postpartum care. Yet across the United States, Black women continue to face significant disparities in maternal health outcomes that cannot be explained by income, education, or personal choices alone. Black women are more likely to experience pregnancy-related complications, maternal mortality, and barriers to accessing quality healthcare. These disparities are influenced by a complex...