In this week’s episode of ‘Therapy-ish, we sit down with Amber "A.J." Jones, a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing out of Sappho Sessions in Austin, TX, who specializes in working with clients who have experienced race-based trauma and those within LGBTQ+ communities of color. This episode is all about the the general experience of Black Americans in the modern mental healthcare system. Asha and A.J. talk everything from navigating micro-aggressions, to the value of finding a therapist who looks like you or comes from a similar background, and the importance of occasionally gatekeeping sacred experiences and events within a culture. Therapy-ish was created with the mindset of removing the stigma around mental health and to help bridge the gap from the streets to the office. Our goal is to educate listeners on new ways to go about seeking help, becoming more aware of where we are, discuss therapy in traditional and non-traditional ways with expressing new ways to move forward in the world. Find A.J.! Sappho Sessions: https://sapphomentalhealth.com PsychologyToday: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/amber-a-j-jones-austin-tx/725464 Support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/therapy-ish/support Find us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cravecounse... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cravecounseling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CraveCounseling Twitter: https://twitter.com/CraveCounseling DISCLAIMER: While we are so thankful you've chosen to join in on our conversation between licensed mental health professionals, this podcast is not meant to substitute a relationship with a licensed mental health professional. Should the material of this episode be triggering or if you begin experiencing a mental health crisis, please visit your nearest mental health hospital, emergency room, or dial 911. And always remember we are human first and therapist second.