"When I learned of Melanin & Mental Health's existence through the happy hours and Instagram posts, I was immediately impressed that Eliza and Eboni had assembled such a platform for local therapists of colour to congregate, advertise, and have a little fun in the process. So when I decided to re-open my private practice, the directory was a non-brainer. I have been listed at this point for over a year and love the fact that this site and its directory exist for clients to be able to find therapists who look like them and 'speak their language.' "

"I discovered Melanin and Mental Health about a year ago when I first started my private practice. What sparked my interest is the focus on promoting therapy to POC. I feel that it is important to promote mental health in this community because there are many stereotypes and misconceptions about therapy. A lot of POC feel that getting help from a mental health professional is a sign of weakness and I love being apart of a movement that is changing the narrative.  "