Healing isn’t a one-size-fits-all plan, and this conversation proves it. We sit down with therapist and community builder Riechelle McAllister-Williams who left a 20-year career in finance to follow a calling into mental health serving children, BIPOC families, and neurodivergent clients with a blend of clinical skill and cultural humility. Her philosophy is simple and powerful: collaborate with clients, honor their pace, and create spaces where stories lead the way.

We explore the heart of play therapy and why it’s the most natural language for kids. You’ll hear how symbolic play helps children process grief and trauma, build confidence, practice self-regulation, and carry those skills into school and friendships. For adults, we talk about identity, anxiety, depression, and life transitions, grounding it all in trauma-informed care that respects family history, culture, and community ties.

Access is a central theme. From in-person sessions to virtual care and a sliding scale, the goal is to remove barriers and make mental health support truly reachable. We also highlight a new six-week therapeutic and support group designed for eldest daughters especially BIPOC women—who often hold leadership and caregiving roles without rest. The group centers storytelling, boundaries, cultural narratives, and the radical idea that rest is sacred. If you’ve ever felt responsible for everything and everyone, this is a timely invitation to rebuild from a full cup.

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