When your Haitian mom puts you in therapy in the 1990s, you know she's ahead of her time.Licensed therapist Grace Lamour takes us through her mental health journey - from being one of the few kids in therapy in elementary school to becoming a clinician serving Black and Brown communities today.This conversation gets real about:✓ Why only 4% of therapists are Black or Brown✓ The uncomfortable truth about therapy work✓ Breaking generational curses in immigrant families✓ Family pushback on mental health treatment✓ Balancing spirituality with mental health✓ The savior complex in mental health professions✓ Self-care strategies for therapists✓ Setting boundaries with friends and familyGrace doesn't sugarcoat the healing process: "You're not going to like me," she tells clients upfront. "Healing isn't butterflies and rainbows - sometimes you'll leave wondering why I asked you that question."From working with kids kicked out of preschool to running her own practice across four states, Grace shares the real challenges and rewards of mental health work in underserved communities.Connect with Grace Lamour:Practice: The Glamour MethodWebsite: TheGlamourMethod.comEmail: [email protected] in: NY, FL, MD, VACurrently accepting new clients for individual therapy sessions.Hosted at NOM Studios

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