Culturally Attuned Therapy in Pennsylvania
Online therapy from Black & BIPOC therapists who see, hear, and honor millennial women serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and beyond.
Therapy for Women in Pennsylvania
To the eldest daughter, the overwhelmed mom, and the cycle-breaker: we see you and you don’t have to hold it all together on your own. We provide a validating, trauma-informed space for Black and BIPOC women to heal.
About AWA Counseling Services
AWA Counseling Services was built on a foundational belief: you deserve a healing space where you do not have to translate your culture or explain your exhaustion.
Grounded in a deeply person-centered approach, we show up authentically so you can, too. We know firsthand the weight of carrying generational expectations. Our practice is dedicated to helping Black and BIPOC women soften, heal, and step into their most authentic, unburdened selves. We offer virtual therapy across Pennsylvania that is easily accessible for busy lifestyles. Individual, couples and group therapy is available during daytime, evenings, and weekends to meet your needs. Our team of Black female therapists has been carefully vetted to meet the needs our community.
Online Therapy in Pennsylvania
Flexible, Accessible Telehealth for the Busy Woman
You are already juggling careers, families, and endless responsibilities. Your therapy shouldn't be another stressful item on your to-do list. AWA Counseling Services offers fully secure, HIPAA-compliant online therapy for residents throughout the entire state of Pennsylvania, serving every city, state, and county. Whether you are squeezing in a session during your lunch break or from the comfort of your couch after the kids go to bed, our telehealth platform brings culturally affirming care directly to you.
Our Specialty Focuses
We see you in your fullness. Our practice specializes in navigating the unique intersections of identity, culture, and mental health.
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For the woman whose inner critic never sleeps. We help you untangle your worth from your productivity and learn to rest without guilt.
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Breaking cycles is heavy work. We provide a safe container to explore racial, cultural, and family expectations so you can redefine your own narrative.
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When the exhaustion is more than just physical. We offer a warm, person-centered approach to help you rediscover your joy and energy.
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For the mothers navigating the invisible mental load. We hold space for the complexities of modern motherhood without judgment.
Services Offered in Pennsylvania
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions tailored to your unique lived experience, moving at a pace that feels safe and grounded.
For the eldest daughter, the overwhelmed mom, and the cycle-breaker holding it all together. Our one-on-one sessions offer a warm, validating space to untangle high-functioning anxiety, process intergenerational trauma, and navigate racial or cultural expectations. We move at a pace that feels safe, helping you uncover the roots of your perfectionism and truly heal from burnout.
Small group sessions that offer a supportive environment where participants can share experiences, gain insights from others, and receive compassionate feedback from both peers and a trained therapist
You do not have to heal in isolation. Our group therapy offerings provide a deeply relational, validating community for Black and BIPOC women to share their lived experiences. Whether we are navigating the invisible mental load of motherhood or redefining our boundaries, group sessions provide a powerful reminder that your struggles are valid and you are not alone in this work.
Group Therapy
Couples Therapy
Relationships carry the weight of our unspoken histories, and it takes so much courage to pause and look at those patterns together. At AWA Counseling, we provide a culturally attuned, validating space for couples at every stage of their journey. Whether you are dating, seeking pre-marital guidance, or navigating the complexities of marriage, we are here to help. From proactive prevention and cycle-breaking to deep repair and rebuilding intimacy, we support you in creating a partnership where you both feel truly seen.
Therapeutic Approaches We Use
Each therapy session is tailored to your unique experiences so you feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow. With compassion and evidence-based care, we’ll walk alongside you on your path to healing.a
Person Centered Therapy
Focuses on building a trusting relationship with your therapist to help you explore your thoughts and feelings, embrace your journey, and make meaningful changes at your own pace.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A structured, goal-oriented therapy that helps you identify and reframe negative thoughts to improve your mood and navigate life with greater confidence and control.
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Counseling that creates a safe, supportive space that recognizes the impact of trauma on your life, focusing on compassion and empowerment to help you heal and thrive.
Meet the PA Team
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Adara Anderson, LPC
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR
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Tajae Reese, LAPC
LICENSED ASSOCIATE COUNSELOR
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Latoya Noble, LAPC
LICENSED ASSOCIATE THERAPIST
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Suhayla Millington
GRADUATE INTERN THERAPIST
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