(un)becoming
for the woman who holds it all—and is finally ready to let go.
↓ let’s begin

what does it mean to (un)become, (un)do, (un)learn, (un)mask?

it means you’re done shrinking to be palatable.
done over-explaining to be understood.
done breaking your back to be chosen.

you’ve built the life. now it’s time to feel safe living in it.
this is where you come back to your body.
this is where you stop performing healing—and actually embody it.

trauma-focused somatic therapy
for black women
In North Carolina, Florida & Virginia

(telehealth only)


let’s be honest… you’ve held it together long enough

you know how to show up.
you know how to lead.
you know how to survive—even with a smile on your face.

you wear the mask so well, most people would swear you’re thriving.

but here’s the question no one asks:

you’ve learned how to be strong—but do you feel safe?
you support everyone else—but when was the last time you felt held?
you’ve survived it all—but are you actually living?

this is the space where you exhale.
where your body finally gets to come out of defense mode.
where you don’t have to explain the intersection of high achievement and high anxiety.

no more shrinking. no more shape-shifting. no more doing it alone.

keep reading—because this is where it all starts to (un)do.

Does This Sound Familiar?

You’re the go-to for everyone else.
The one who’s “got it” even when you’re running on fumes.

And still…

  • You lie awake at night replaying every conversation, wondering if you said too much—or not enough.

  • You’ve got the title, the degrees, the achievements… but it still doesn’t feel like enough.

  • You carry your mother’s pain, your father’s absence, your lineage’s silence—and no one’s ever asked how your body’s been holding all of that.

  • You say “I’m fine” so often it feels like a script you can’t stop performing.

  • You’ve done therapy before, but it didn’t go deep enough. It didn’t touch the part of you that never learned safety in the first place.

  • You want more—more rest, more pleasure, more softness—but don’t fully trust that it’s safe to have it.

You are brilliant, self-aware, and deeply tired.
You don’t need surface-level healing.
You need a space where you can (un)learn the performance, feel what’s real, and begin again—in your body, on your terms.

you can’t think your way to healing.
you have to feel your way there.

you’ve done the therapy.
you’ve journaled, read the books, joined the webinars.
you understand your patterns—but the relief hasn’t followed.

maybe healing isn’t about doing more.
maybe it’s about doing things differently.

✔ what if healing wasn’t about overanalyzing your past—but feeling safe enough to release it?
✔ what if you could finally hear the parts of you you’ve silenced—and reconnect with what they’ve been trying to say?
✔ what if peace wasn’t something to earn—but something your body could actually feel?

this is that space.

a space where your nervous system is seen.
where your grief, your rage, your joy—are all welcome.
where healing doesn’t just live in your head, but lands in your body.

this is where:
– your growth is prioritized
– your story is honored
– your softness is protected
– your self-trust is rebuilt

you’ve already spent time, energy, and money trying to feel whole again.
now it’s time for the kind of healing that actually delivers the relief you’ve been craving.

Hey there, I'm America!

i help Black women take the mask off—for good.
not just in theory, but in practice.
not just with words, but in the body.

i work with high-achieving Black women who are exhausted from holding it all together—
even when it’s breaking them apart.

as a trauma-focused therapist, somatic healer, and relational trauma expert,
i help you break free from the cycles of self-silencing, self-doubt, and emotional exhaustion—
so you can finally come home to yourself.

and i get it.
not just clinically—but personally.

i know what it’s like to be:
– the (strong) Black woman who never lets it show
– the (eldest daughter) who learned that rest has to be earned
– the (perfectionist) who keeps producing even when her body is screaming to stop
– the (achiever) who’s terrified to disappoint anyone—so she disappoints herself instead

i know what it’s like to carry self-doubt, over-functioning, and generations of unspoken pain…
and still show up like everything’s fine.

but here’s what i also know:
healing isn’t a to-do list.
it’s a homecoming.

at suNu Healing Collectively, we don’t just talk about emotions.
we (un)burden the body.
we honor the nervous system.
we return to the parts of you that never stopped trying to keep you safe.

this is where the mask drops.
this is where the real you finally gets to breathe.

True healing isn’t about fixing yourself; it’s about rediscovering the wholeness that’s always been within you.

But when you’ve learned to suppress your needs, silence your voice, or carry everyone else’s burdens, reconnecting with that wholeness takes intentional healing.

That's where I come in.

  • Overthinking, Analyzing, Rationalizing—But Rarely Feeling.

    You don’t just feel emotions—you dissect them.
    You process your pain like a research paper, trying to find the “right” answer before you allow yourself to move forward.
    You use logic to make sense of your experiences, to protect yourself, to stay in control.

    💡 Sound familiar? You might be an intellectualizer.

    ✔ You understand your emotions conceptually—but actually feeling and moving through them? That’s where things get complicated.
    ✔ You can articulate your trauma, name your triggers, and explain why you are the way you are—yet somehow, you’re still stuck in the same patterns.
    ✔ You know what healing should look like, but feeling safe enough to let go? That’s the hard part.

    🚨 That’s where this work comes in.

    In therapy, we’ll move beyond just thinking about your emotions and into actually experiencing, processing, and integrating them.

    Not by abandoning your intellect (because, let’s be real, your mind is sharp), but by learning how to balance logic with embodiment—so you can reconnect with your emotions in a way that feels safe, expansive, and aligned.

    Using EMDR and IFS, you’ll learn to:

    ✔ Recognize when you’re analyzing instead of feeling.
    ✔ Move emotions through your body instead of just thinking about them.
    ✔ Develop self-trust beyond logic and control.
    ✔ Release the need to “figure everything out” before allowing yourself to heal.
    ✔ Use your intelligence as a tool for healing—instead of a shield from discomfort.

    This is for the deep thinkers, the self-analyzers, the ones who always have the right words—but still feel disconnected from themselves.

    Your mind has protected you long enough. Let’s help your body feel safe enough to let go.

  • Always saying “yes” when you want to say “no.” Overanalyzing every decision. Feeling like you have to be “perfect” just to be worthy.

    If this sounds like you, you're probably tired—mentally, emotionally, and even physically. You carry the weight of everyone’s expectations, avoid disappointing others at all costs, and replay conversations in your head, wondering if you should have said something different.

    In therapy, we’ll get to the root of these patterns—because people-pleasing, perfectionism, and overthinking aren’t just bad habits. They’re survival strategies. They helped you stay safe, be accepted, or prove your worth. But now? They’re keeping you stuck.

    You’ll Learn To:

    ✔ Set boundaries without guilt or over-explaining
    ✔ Let go of the pressure to be “perfect” and embrace being human
    ✔ Stop overthinking and trust yourself more
    ✔ Recognize and break free from the patterns that keep you small
    ✔ Move from self-doubt to self-trust and confidence

    You don’t have to overperform to be enough. You don’t have to overthink to be safe. And you don’t have to put everyone else first to be love

  • Struggling to feel secure in your relationships? Caught in cycles of emotional ups and downs, or afraid to trust others fully?

    If your relationships are a source of anxiety, if you find yourself pushing people away or clinging too tightly, this could be the impact of attachment trauma—experiences that shaped how you relate to yourself and others. These patterns might leave you feeling disconnected, unworthy of love, or constantly afraid of rejection.

    In therapy, we’ll dive into the heart of these relational challenges. This isn't just about learning to communicate better—it’s about healing the wounds that keep you from feeling safe, valued, and connected in your relationships.

    You’ll Learn To:

    ✔ Understand how past experiences influence your relationship patterns
    ✔ Build healthy, secure attachments with others
    ✔ Trust yourself and others without fear of abandonment
    ✔ Identify and release old emotional wounds that keep you from deep connection
    ✔ Develop self-compassion and confidence in your relationships

    You deserve relationships that feel fulfilling, supportive, and emotionally safe. Healing from attachment trauma means breaking old patterns, creating new ways of relating, and finally allowing yourself to experience genuine love and connection.

  • Painful or distressing past experiences are extremely common. These experiences don’t have to have power over you and you don’t have to let them define you or the life you live. Together, we can get you back in the driver’s seat and live the life you want and deserve.

  • Self-doubt, insecurities, or that constant feeling of not being good enough—it’s exhausting, isn’t it? But here's the thing: it doesn’t have to stay that way. Together, we'll dig deep, face the real stuff head-on, and help you move from just surviving to actually embracing who you are. It's about shifting from "maybe I'm enough" to knowing you truly are—flaws, strengths, and all.

  • having a baby and parenthood has a way of turning your whole world upside down and changing everything: physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, personally, and professionally. you can get back to feeling like you and living the life you always envisioned.

  • I know that the weight of anxiety, the mood swings, or just that constant feeling of being ‘off’ can be a lot to carry.

    But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we’ll get to the bottom of what's really going on, break down those overwhelming feelings, and help you regain a sense of control, calm, and confidence. It’s time to stop just coping and start living fully again.

“You don’t need to fix yourself. You were never broken. Healing is about shedding the weight of expectations, old narratives, and survival strategies so you can finally live as your fullest, freest self.”

— A Message from America

Healing in Their Own Words

  • "You are a blessing to so many people, I’m sure, but for me, you have literally saved my life. I knew I needed to work on myself, and I knew I needed help. I went through four different therapists, and I can confidently say that you have been the very best. Not only are you relatable, but I never feel judged or guilty for my feelings or actions. I feel heard and seen, but most importantly, understood. I’m forever grateful for the work you do—for others and for me! I wouldn’t change a single thing about the way you do your work. Simply amazing!"

  • “One thing about America is you can tell she is invested in my progress. She gets to the root of your concerns with compassion + care. Throughout my work with her, I have felt seen + heard. I have been able to take these tools and apply them. As a result, I am having the healthiest relationships I ever had! I’m setting boundaries, having difficult conversations and getting my needs met” — DR

  • “Thank you for providing a safe space for all of us. You are appreciated beyond measure.“— JB

  • " I went from multiple emergency room trips due to panic attacks to not having any panic for the last 7 months. Working with America has helped me to better understand myself & all the emotions. Her somatic and nervous-system approach showed me how I can tap into my body and regulate my emotions.” — AS

i’m based In Durham, North Carolina & therapy happens 100% online. Our sessions take place using a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform that allows you the flexibility to have therapy from the comfort of your own space.

No commute. no waiting room. No added germs. You don't need to get dressed or take off your bonnet.

Just the support you need so you can show up as you are.