I am a writer, poet, healer, social worker, and advocate. As a current cycle breaker I fight for voice and power redistribution. I’m a radical abolitionist who is queer, gender nonconforming, Black, neurodivergent, and disabled.
I want to start by saying welcome! You are here because you are meant to be so. I am a former mental health therapist turned healing justice and wellness coach, and a former student of western medicine who has decided to return home to community.
I first learned to listen and uplift voices as a child. I am the 7th generation born of Kansas, descended from a long line of black spiritual, religious, activist, educator, advocating folx. I am a community worker who has taken on the work of cycle breaking, truth speaking, self honoring, trauma healing, balance seeking, and grounding in our innate voice and wisdom. I am here to help you navigate obstacles, barriers, oppression, hopelessness, fear, doubt, and so much more. I come with tools to help you move your healing journey forward from the space that traditional therapy left you. I am here to guide you to thriving in your power.
For those who want traditional labels, I have ADHD and am in recovery from depression, anxiety, and complex trauma. I am a reflection of the identities and experiences of community. I am also familiar working with and helping folx like this and me thrive. Now, let’s take this next step together.
How I Offer Support
Behavioral coaching/neurodivergent identity support
Setting goals
Navigating life transitions
Processing through grief and trauma
Navigating race, gender, and sexual identity
Improving interpersonal relationships
Increasing self esteem
Improving low mood/managing mood
To learn more about coaching visit here:https://makaylawrites.com/services/
What To Expect From Our Sessions
I offer my services on a sliding scale that is low cost depending on need and capacity. I encourage you to reach out and let me know, I am happy to talk over what works best for you based on your income and capacity.
Sessions will be structured based on your goals, issues coming up that day, and will be paced to ensure that you see progress within the first 3 months of coaching wellness sessions. I consider these sessions to be helpful if you are someone who wants to process, is transitioning out of therapy, or has been in therapy but wants to see a more holistic approach that is flexible, affordable, and solutions oriented.
My Past Experience
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