Foundation
African-Centered Psychology

My wellness practice is deeply rooted in African-Centered Psychology, a polycentric and holistic exploration of the human soul and its facets—emotional, intellectual, and behavioral. This approach, derived from ancient Egypt, acknowledges the profound impact of historical invasions and cultural distortions on wellness practices.

The Yoruba and Bwiti traditions are central to my philosophy. In Yoruba culture, ceremonies involving plant medicine are sacred rituals.These practices are designed to align with the principles of Maat, the holistic order encompassing the personal, moral, divine, artistic, and geometric minds.

Bwiti ceremonies, particularly those involving Iboga, are another cornerstone of my practice. These rituals facilitate deep spiritual journeys, helping individuals confront their innermost selves and heal from past traumas. The Bwiti tradition honors the interconnectedness of all life, seeing plant medicine as a bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.

Contrasting sharply with the Euro-American psychological paradigm, my practice rejects the materialism, individualism, and anti-spirituality that have permeated Western psychology since the Greco-Roman era. The Greco-Roman doctrine shifted away from the African principles of spirituality and collectivism, emphasizing instead a fragmented view of the human experience. This distortion continued into the foundations of modern Western psychology, which has often been rooted in white supremacist ideologies. Granville Hall, the father of American Genetic Psychology and founder of the American Psychological Association (APA), infamously supported eugenics and viewed Africans, Indians, and Chinese as members of "adolescent races" in a state of incomplete growth.

Decolonizing my healing practice is challenging yet essential soul-shifting work that heals beyond generations. My approach focuses on the economic and systemic influences of generational trauma within disenfranchised communities. I emphasize understanding cultural competencies behind mental well-being and healing from the multi-layered, intersectional effects on our nervous system. This is particularly vital when working with BIPOC, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, immigrants, and any person from a minority status.

In my practice, trauma is seen through the lens of its original meaning—derived from the Greek word for "wound." It is an experience that disrupts the physiological being, a response to perceived threats. By using African-centered modalities rooted in earth's medicine, we tend to the wounds in our nervous system, validating your unique way of being. This is soul retrieval, a process that reconnects us with our authentic selves and the wisdom of our ancestors.