Tameka Whittlesey, LCSW, LCASA (she/her)
Therapist in Charlotte, NC
EMDR trained and *now* offering Therapy Intensives
We live in a world that constantly tells women who they should be, with ever-changing expectations around family, career, and identity, while political shifts and systemic barriers add even more uncertainty. These deeply personal experiences should be met with choice, opportunity, autonomy, and support but instead, they’re often met with stigma, silence, and isolation.
I work with women navigating the complexities of their lived experiences, trauma, and identity, especially at the intersection of womanhood and the many challenges it carries. Whether it’s the emotional toll of reproductive choices related to family planning, the weight of intergenerational expectations, the impact of systemic oppression, or the burden of advocating for understanding in hormonal and gynecological health, these struggles don’t exist in isolation. For Black women and other women of color, the compounded layers of grief, survival, and resilience can make healing feel even more out of reach. If you’ve felt like the world wasn’t built to hold space for your grief, your rage, or your uncertainty, I see you.
On the outside, it may seem like you have it all together with a stable career, a home, and relationships but inside, there’s a heaviness that won’t let up. You might feel stuck between grief and resentment, exhausted from the burden of holding it all in, and unsure of how to move forward when the world keeps demanding more. Trauma and loss don’t just live in your thoughts; they also show up in your body through anxiety, numbness, fatigue, hypervigilance, or a sense of emotional disconnection.
I don’t believe in quick fixes or forcing yourself to “Get over it and think positive.” Instead, I offer a space where you can exhale, process what’s really going on, and reconnect with the parts of yourself that have been pushed aside. My approach is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and liberation so that we can work as a team to challenge harmful societal narratives, honor your emotions, and create space for healing on your own terms.
I lean on using Somatic Experiencing (SE), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) to support a holistic healing process that honors the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit. Healing isn’t about “Fixing” yourself as you are already whole. It’s about reclaiming your truth, at your own pace, with someone who truly sees and supports you.
You don’t have to carry this alone. Whenever you’re ready, I’m here to walk with you.