FAQs

  • You don’t have to navigate this alone. If you need immediate support, here are trusted community-based resources ready to listen:

    Peer Support Warmlines (Confidential & Compassionate)

    📞 Peer Warm Line (Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community)
    7 days a week | 4 PM – 8 PM
    📞 877-733-7563
    🔗MBRLC Peer Support Line
    Spanish-speaking operators available Sundays & Tuesdays

    📞 Southeastern Recovery Learning Community Warmline
    7 days a week | 4 PM – 8 PM
    📞 877-733-7563
    🔗 Southeastern RLC
    Initially serving Southeastern Mass residents

    Crisis & Suicide Prevention Support

    Samaritans Statewide Helpline: 1-877-870-4673

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

    SafeLink (Domestic Violence Hotline): 1-877-785-2020

    The Network/La Red (LGBTQIA+): 1-800-832-1901

    New Hope, Inc: (Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Hotline): 1-800-323-4673

    Boston Area Rape Crisis Center: 1-800-841-8371

    📞 Call 2 Talk (24/7, Confidential)
    📞 508-532-2255
    🔗 Call 2 Talk

    If you're in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.

  • Therapy is beneficial if you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or seeking personal growth. If you’re unsure, we encourage you to schedule a consultation to explore whether our services align with your needs.

  • We integrate multiple evidence-based and culturally affirming therapeutic approaches to support your healing journey, including:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – Helps identify and change unhelpful thought patterns.

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) – Focuses on emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and mindfulness.

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Encourages psychological flexibility and values-driven living.

    • Feminist Therapy – Examines the impact of societal structures on mental health, empowering women to reclaim their voices.

    • Relational-Cultural Theory (RCT) – Highlights the importance of meaningful connections in healing.

    • Narrative Therapy – Helps reframe and reclaim your personal story in a way that aligns with your growth and empowerment.

    • Dance/Movement Therapy (D/MT) - the psychotherapeutic use of movement to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual, for the purpose of improving health and well-being.

  • Our approach is culturally affirming, trauma-informed, and deeply rooted in community, healing, and empowerment. We integrate evidence-based therapy with a deep understanding of the unique experiences of Black women.

  • Yes, we accept the following insurance plans:

    • Aetna

    • Anthem EAP - Bank of America

    • Carelon Behavioral Health

    • Cigna

    • Oscar (Optum)

    • Oxford (Optum)

    • Point32 Healthcare (Harvard & Tufts)

    • Quest Behavioral Health

    • United Healthcare (Optum)

    • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

  • Yes, we offer private pay options for those who prefer to self-pay for services. This option allows for more flexibility and privacy in your treatment.

  • You can schedule an appointment by filling out our contact form, booking a consultation on your therapist’s page, or by emailing us at healing@yemayawellnesscenter.com.

    We are currently waitlisting new clients with a 4-month waiting period. Please note, that a consultation does not guarantee being added on as a client.

  • Your first session is an intake session where we discuss your history, concerns, and therapy goals. It’s a space to explore what brings you to therapy and how we can best support your healing journey.

    How long are therapy sessions?
    Sessions typically last 50–55 minutes.

    How often will we meet?
    The frequency of sessions depends on your needs. Many clients start with weekly sessions and adjust as progress is made.

    Do you offer virtual therapy?
    Yes! We offer secure virtual therapy for clients based in Massachusetts.

  • We require a 48-hour notice for cancellations. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance will incur a cancellation fee.