Mental Health Resources

Serene Life Counseling & Wellness does not provide on-call 24/7 support or crisis services.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening crisis, psychiatric emergency, or safety concern, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, dial 911, or proceed immediately to your nearest emergency department..

Crisis & Immediate Support

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text) trained counselors are available 24/7.

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support.

Find a Therapist

Looking for a therapist who aligns with your identity, values, or specific needs? These directories can help you find culturally responsive and affirming care.

Therapy for Black Girls

Inclusive Therapists

Psychology Today

Latinx Therapy

Asian Mental Health Collective

Community & Support Organizations

Healing happens in connection. These organizations provide education, advocacy, community support, and may provide financial assistance for mental health services.

The Loveland Foundation (therapy fund and resources for Black women)

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI

NAMI Wake County

The Trevor Project (suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth)

LGBTQ Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-7233, or text START to 88788

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline

1-800-656-4673

Recommended Reading

Carefully selected books that offer insight, encouragement, and practical tools for healing, personal growth, relationships, and overall well-being.

Black Women’s Healing

Black Girls Breathing by Jasmine Marie

Rest is Resistance by Tricia Hersey

Sisters of the Yam by bell hooks

All About Love by bell hooks

Sister Outsider by Audre Lorde

Trauma & Healing

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, M.D.

My Grandmother’s Hands by Resmaa Menakem

Set Boundaries, Find Peace by Nedra Glover Tawwab

Relationships & Attachment

Attached by Amir Levine, M.D. and Rachel Heller

Hold Me Tight by Dr. Sue Johnson

Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson

From the Blog

Thoughtful reflections and practical insights on healing, burnout, relationships, emotional well-being, cultural responsiveness, and living with greater intention. heal. balance. restore.

heal. balance. restore.
Intergenerational Trauma: The Stories We Carry From People We Never Met
Intergenerational Trauma: The Stories We Carry From People We Never Met

Have you ever wondered why you react to things the way you do, even when nothing dangerous is actually happening? This post explores intergenerational trauma, what it means, how it lives in the body, and how naming it can be the beginning of freedom.

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Why Your Nervous System Still Feels Stuck (Even When Life Has Changed)
Why Your Nervous System Still Feels Stuck (Even When Life Has Changed)

Many people expect to feel better once life improves, yet their body still feels stuck in survival mode. Learn why this happens and how healing helps your nervous system experience safety again.

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Slow Mornings: A Perspective on Choosing Ease, Balance, and Intention
Slow Mornings: A Perspective on Choosing Ease, Balance, and Intention

For years, I believed waking up overwhelmed was an expected part of adulthood. As a therapist and someone who has navigated burnout and health challenges, I eventually realized my nervous system had mistaken constant urgency as normal. This reflection explores how slow, intentional mornings can support nervous system regulation, healing, and a more compassionate start to each day and to reclaiming your emotional well-being.

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heal. balance. restore.
Intergenerational Trauma: The Stories We Carry From People We Never Met
Intergenerational Trauma: The Stories We Carry From People We Never Met

Have you ever wondered why you react to things the way you do, even when nothing dangerous is actually happening? This post explores intergenerational trauma, what it means, how it lives in the body, and how naming it can be the beginning of freedom.

Read more →
Why Your Nervous System Still Feels Stuck (Even When Life Has Changed)
Why Your Nervous System Still Feels Stuck (Even When Life Has Changed)

Many people expect to feel better once life improves, yet their body still feels stuck in survival mode. Learn why this happens and how healing helps your nervous system experience safety again.

Read more →
Slow Mornings: A Perspective on Choosing Ease, Balance, and Intention
Slow Mornings: A Perspective on Choosing Ease, Balance, and Intention

For years, I believed waking up overwhelmed was an expected part of adulthood. As a therapist and someone who has navigated burnout and health challenges, I eventually realized my nervous system had mistaken constant urgency as normal. This reflection explores how slow, intentional mornings can support nervous system regulation, healing, and a more compassionate start to each day and to reclaiming your emotional well-being.

Read more →

Dr. Hollins Recommends

A collection of favorite resources, books, wellness practices, and recommendations that I often share with clients, students, and colleagues.

Favorite Podcasts for Black Women

Therapy for Black Girls

Black Girl in Om

Balanced Black Girl

The Nap Ministry Podcast

Favorite Wellness Practices

Rest

Mindfulness

Journaling

Reading

Coffee + authentic connection

Movement (i.e., walking and yoga)

Creative expression (i.e., crafting, dancing, and listening to music)