Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, joins Dr. Alexandra to discuss her mission to make mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women. They also discuss what to look for in a new therapist, the personal growth that comes from breakups and new beginnings, and a listener question from a single mom who's struggling with FOMO.

Resources worth mentioning from the episode:

• Therapy for Black Girls (including the online therapist directory): https://therapyforblackgirls.com/
• Dr. Joy's website: https://hellodrjoy.com/
• Therapy for Black Girls Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-for-black-girls/id1223803641

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