Therapy for anxious and burnt-out women of color
Helping exhausted overachievers and people-pleasers find their true identity and value.
Women display incredible determination, courage, and beauty when they feel supported and valued.
Like many young girls, you learned that your worth is tied to your productivity and that your actions should reflect positively on your family’s reputation.
Now that you’re a woman, you are often encouraged to put others first and sacrifice your own needs, frequently praised for being “so selfless.” It’s understandable that you’ve become someone who hesitates to accept help when offered, because you believe you’re supposed to handle everything on your own and “not accept handouts.”
Are you silently suffering, feeling emotionally drained, and ignoring your limits because everyone needs you?
This cultural experience is more common than you think. But it sounds like you’re tired of your current situation and finally ready to challenge it to make a change.
Have you struggled to understand your family relationships, establish boundaries to prevent conflicts, or express your emotions effectively?
Have you ever wanted to explore your past but needed a safe place and someone to help you do it?
“I Empower Anxious and Burnt-Out Women of Color to Reclaim Their Worth, Energy, and Passion.”
Amanda Herrera, M.A.
Founder and Owner of Ameliorate Counseling, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (TX)
Supervised by Mark Cagle, LPC-S
Does this sound about right?
Your family and friends see you as their primary source of support and guidance.
While you’re their go-to person, you feel that asking for any help in return could seem unfair or unreasonable. You feel like your life isn't truly yours, which makes you feel isolated, even though everyone relies on you.
You feel obligated to carry everyone’s burdens because you’ve spent your whole life pressured to be the perfect, obedient daughter.
You keep taking on more tasks even when you're overwhelmed because saying “no” feels like you’d be letting everyone down.
When you hit small milestones, there’s always that little voice in your head trying to convince you that you don’t deserve recognition or praise.
You are searching for connection, purpose, and a deeper understanding of yourself. It feels like pieces of you are scattered, and you’re unsure how to fit everything together.
You experience strong emotions that make you doubt your future. You have moments where life feels brutal and bleak, and you struggle to see any hope.
You want your life to improve, but you don’t know how to make it happen.
“Yes, Amanda, I’m tired of feeling tired!
How can you help me?”
Being the woman who works tirelessly to remain strong for everyone can be exhausting.
It’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by life’s constant demands when it seems like the world is against you. You’re a woman constantly balancing your personal goals with family duties.
It's completely natural to feel lonely, drained, and even question the meaning of your life when you've been wearing a brave face this whole time.
Despite the challenges you’ve faced, you deserve the opportunity to transform. Life should not just be about “getting by” but about thriving.
You deserve to prioritize your mental health, not as a luxury but as an essential need.
Being your therapist means giving you the emotional support you genuinely deserve and have never received.
I aim to create a welcoming environment where all women can explore their identities, heal from past experiences, and discover their strength and resilience. I want to help you find your passion for life and your place in the world.
Your story is worth exploring and living boldly and confidently!
Click the links below to find out more about beginning the therapy process!
“Can online therapy benefit women of color like me?”
Yes! Online counseling provides women of color with convenience and an opportunity to explore their identities, share their stories, and discover their authentic selves.
In counseling, you will have someone to talk to who can help you heal from past experiences and provide guidance toward a more hopeful future path. Your therapist will support you in exploring your self-awareness and helping you build your confidence.
Ready to embrace confidence, empowerment, and resilience?
It would be a true honor to serve as your advocate and guide!
Not sure if you’re ready?
If contacting a mental health professional for the first time feels daunting, I want you to know I fully understand your concerns. Being stuck in a vicious cycle can feel defeating, and exploring new options can be just as unnerving.
I embrace all these feelings with open arms, but taking that first step shows incredible courage.
By working with me, I aspire to guide you in developing effective coping strategies and uncovering the deeper issues at play. Together, we will create a space where you can finally experience a profound sense of understanding and validation.
Let's start with your first consultation call if you’re ready to take the first step towards healing and personal growth.
a·me·lio·rate (verb)
to make a bad or unpleasant situation better