Shalonda Ibrahim-AbubakarClinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

About

My ideal client is a high-achieving African American/Black woman who appears strong and capable on the outside but feels emotionally exhausted on the inside. She struggles with perfectionism, people-pleasing, and setting boundaries without guilt. She has spent years carrying others and minimizing her own needs. She wants relief from burnout, anxiety, and constant self-criticism. Her goal is to reconnect with her authentic self, create healthier boundaries, and live with more ease, clarity, and emotional freedom without having to perform or explain herself. I offer culturally affirming, trauma-informed therapy focused on helping you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and create a life rooted in clarity, balance, and emotional freedom.