Online Therapy in Maryland and Mississippi for Those Carrying Too Much for Too Long
ACT Wellness Institute provides trauma-informed online therapy in Maryland and Mississippi for Black women, BIPOC clients, helping professionals, educators, veterans, couples, and individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, and major life transitions.
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Meet the Team
ACT Wellness Institute is a multi-state trauma-focused group practice and training institute serving Black, Indigenous, and other people of color, with specialized support for helping professionals, social workers, educators, and veterans. We provide culturally grounded, evidence-based therapy to help you heal trauma, recover from burnout, and move from survival mode to sustainable wellness.
Why ACT Wellness?
Why Clients Choose Us
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Veteran-led + trauma-trained -
Deep experience supporting Black and other people of color -
10+ years working in education and school systems -
Multi-state therapy availability (MD, MS, and NC in 2026) -
Evidence-based and body-aware trauma approaches -
Faith-sensitive care available upon request -
Focus on long-term healing, not quick fixes -
Identity-affirming + culturally grounded environment
Our Mission
Through personalized care and a holistic approach, we aim to create a safe and welcoming space for healing, growth, and self-discovery. Together, we strive to dismantle barriers to mental health care and cultivate a community where wellness is a shared reality for all.
Our Services
Online Therapy Services in Maryland and Mississippi
ACT Wellness Institute provides trauma-informed, culturally responsive virtual therapy for individuals, couples, Black women, BIPOC clients, educators, helping professionals, veterans, and adults navigating stress, anxiety, burnout, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Individual Therapy for Adults
Support for adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, grief, burnout, self-esteem, trauma, and major life transitions. Online therapy is available for clients in Maryland and Mississippi.
Trauma Therapy for Adults
Trauma-informed therapy for adults healing from painful experiences, chronic stress, childhood trauma, relationship trauma, military-connected trauma, and patterns of survival mode.
Therapy for Black Women
Culturally responsive therapy for Black women navigating burnout, overfunctioning, anxiety, relationship stress, identity pressure, trauma, and the emotional weight of always being strong.
Therapy for Educators & Helping Professionals
Support for educators, school staff, social workers, healthcare workers, leaders, and helping professionals experiencing burnout, compassion fatigue, overwhelm, work stress, and identity exhaustion.
Couples Therapy
Support for couples working through communication issues, emotional disconnection, conflict, trust concerns, life transitions, and patterns that keep them feeling stuck.
Our Values
Our practice is dedicated to providing culturally responsive psychotherapy for
marginalized individuals and communities.
Collaboration and Community
Healing happens in connection. We believe in working alongside our clients, team members, and community partners with respect, openness, and shared purpose. Together, we create spaces where people feel supported, understood, and empowered to grow.
Integrity and Excellence
We show up with care, honesty, and accountability. Our work is grounded in ethical practice, ongoing learning, and a deep commitment to providing thoughtful, high-quality support that honors each person’s story and needs.
Holistic Healing
We believe healing involves the whole person. Our approach considers the mind, body, relationships, culture, identity, and lived experience so clients can build deeper wellness, meaningful growth, and a stronger connection to themselves.
Cultural Humility & Inclusion
We meet people with openness, curiosity, and respect. We honor each client’s culture, identity, background, and lived experience while creating space where people feel seen, valued, and safe to show up as their full selves.
Evidence-Based & Multidimensional Care
We use approaches that are grounded in research while still honoring the complexity of real life. Care is personalized, practical, and responsive to the emotional, relational, cultural, and physical factors that shape each person’s healing.
Our News and Blog
Our Latest Posts
Guided by our mission—“Empowering Wellness
Through Action and Connection”—our blog delves into issues that matter most to
marginalized communities and beyond.
The Role of Community & Culture in Healing
Beyond the Grade: Building Trauma-Informed Classrooms That Heal
