Ava McEachern

I specialize in therapy for BLACK WOMEN and girls as well as individuals from other marginalized communities who struggle to identify self-worth, manage stress, and meet familial and societal expectations while navigating the complexities of life transitions.

I'm dedicated to providing you with a safe space to find and use your voice, establish healthy boundaries, and create a fulfilling life based on your personal aspirations, not those placed upon you by others' expectations.

My Areas of Expertise:

• Anxiety therapy and depression counseling for women of color

• Identity and self-worth counseling

• Life transitions therapy (college, career, relationships)

• Intergenerational trauma therapy

• Young adult mental health and college student support

• Culturally responsive counseling for BIPOC communities

• Stress management and boundary setting

My approach to therapy is rooted in collaborative, person-centered, narrative care with a trauma-informed and intersectional therapy approach. As someone who has learned to advocate for myself, speak my truth, and shape my life around my personal desires, I know how transformative therapy can be.

I'm passionate about empowering you to connect with yourself on a deeper level because no one knows your story better than you, and no one should have the power to write your story for you.

I lead every session with a humanistic approach grounded in unconditional positive regard and non-judgment, while also integrating aspects of CBT and DBT to offer concrete tools as needed.

I believe true healing begins when you feel safe to say the quiet parts out loud.

My personal experience with therapy began when I was 13 years old. It was the first time I had ever felt safe, empowered, and entitled to speak my truth without judgment. Therapy helped me boost my self-esteem, advocate for myself, and write my own story.

Through therapy, I was able to shift my perspective from taking a path that felt "assigned" to embarking on a journey that felt aspirational. This fuels my passion to empower other BIPOC teens and young adults to integrate confidence, authenticity, and graciousness into every aspect of their lives.

Individuals: $130

Families: $150

Limited sliding scale options and package discounts may be available
Out of Network benefits verification available - please inquire