15 Minutes on the Couch

15 Minutes on the Couch


The Strong Black Woman with Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Psy.D.

July 07, 2020

Today in the guest chair, we have Dr. Ayanna Abrams, Psy.D. Dr. Ayanna Abrams is a licensed clinical psychologist in Atlanta and Founder of Ascension Behavioral Health, LLC. Her specialties include working with black women with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders that affect functioning, and clients who struggle to get their needs met in personal and professional relationships. “Because that is ingrained in our community, it feels innate, it feels hereditary but it is a learned behavior”She has extensive experience with black couples addressing emotional disconnection and dissatisfaction. Dr. Abrams has been featured on several global platforms including Essence, AfroPunk, Therapy for Black Girls, Silence the Shame and WeWork as a podcast guest, article contributor or mental health speaker. She is the co-founder of Not So Strong, an initiative to improve the mental health and relationship functioning of black women through vulnerable storytelling. Follow her on Instagram or visit her website. Resources from this episode:LiberateHeadspaceCalmInsight TimerBurn OutCodependent No More*Disclosure: Some of the links are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you. BFT will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase.