Deeper Than Color

03/31/2026

We would like to welcome Dr. Shanara Ellis, Psy.D. to the team at Deeper Than Color: Social Justice & Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting!

Dr. Shanara Ellis is a registered psychological associate with advanced training in perinatal and women’s mental health, medical trauma, and health equity. Her clinical expertise includes perinatal and postpartum adjustment, trauma recovery, anxiety, depression, racial stress, and identity transitions. She is especially committed to working with BIPOC women and birthing people navigating the emotional challenges and systemic barriers that shape health and healing. Dr. Ellis’s approach integrates trauma-informed and culturally responsive care with systems-level strategies to expand access to equitable mental health services.

03/31/2026

Deeper Than Color is growing. 🌱

We are thrilled to welcome Shanara Ellis, PsyD to our team as a Registered Psychological Associate specializing in perinatal mental health, women's mental health, and health equity.

Dr. Ellis brings advanced training from her postdoctoral fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) in San Francisco, where she specialized in perinatal mental health and NICU psychology. Her work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in Liberation Psychology — centering the full humanity of BIPOC women and birthing people navigating reproductive transitions, racial stress, and systemic barriers to care.

She is now accepting individuals, parents, and families in California. If you or someone you love is seeking support for postpartum mental health, anxiety or depression, transitions, or are dealing with issues related to identity, Dr. Ellis is available.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/shanara-ellis-oakland-ca/1697183

Shanara Ellis, Registered Psychological Associate, Oakland, CA, 94612, (510) 592-5358, I am deeply committed to providing culturally responsive, liberation‑focused care for Black, Latine/a/x, Indigenous, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other People of Color, as well as LGBTQIA+ com...

03/27/2026

We’re growing, and so is our reach. As our team expands, we’re able to offer care in more states, connecting even more communities to culturally responsive and social justice oriented psychotherapeutic support. Grateful for what’s ahead and who we get to serve next.

03/24/2026

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, a visionary psychologist whose research helped share our understanding of race, identity, and mental health.

03/10/2026

We are so excited to have Dr. Brianna Baker Ph.D. on the team at Deeper Than Color: Social Justice & Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting!

Dr. Brianna Baker is a pre-licensed psychologist whose clinical focus includes trauma, relational healing, and women’s mental health across the lifespan. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, where she specialized in Black family systems, identity development, and prevention science. Throughout her work, Dr. Baker has provided psychotherapy to individuals and families dealing with trauma, depression, family stress, and identity-related issues. Her work is rooted in a culturally responsive and relational approach that thoughtfully considers how social context, culture, and social systems influence emotional well-being. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.

Check out her Psychology Today page (link in bio)

02/19/2026

We are so excited to welcome 3 incredible clinicians to the Deeper Than Color team! Each bring deep clinical expertise, meaningful lived experience, and a strong commitment to thoughtful, culturally responsive care. We are thrilled to have them join our clinical team!

Swipe to learn more about each of their speciality areas and visit our website to dive deeper into their backgrounds and experience.

02/10/2026

We would like to welcome Dr. Kim Arrington, Psy.D. to the team at Deeper Than Color: Social Justice & Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting!

Dr. Kim Arrington is a psychologist, educator, and former dancer whose work bridges clinical expertise with cultural insight. With over 20 years of experience, she brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for identity and lived experience to every therapeutic relationship. Her approach is collaborative and grounded in cultural humility, helping clients explore the patterns that shape their lives and build the skills they need to move forward.

Check out her Psychology Today page (link in bio)

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02/10/2026

We would like to welcome Dr. Cheryl Ellis, Psy.D. to the team at Deeper Than Color: Social Justice & Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting!

Dr. Cheryl Ellis is a licensed clinical psychologist based in Hartford, Connecticut. Over the past 30 years, she has provided individual, group, and family psychotherapy across outpatient clinics, community-based programs, in-home reunification services, inpatient settings, and school-based clinics. Her clinical expertise includes supporting children, adolescents, young adults, and families in navigating depression, trauma, and the impact of gendered and racialized stress.

02/03/2026

We would like to welcome Dr. Brianna Baker Ph.D. to the team at Deeper Than Color: Social Justice & Strength-Based Psychotherapy and Consulting!

Dr. Brianna Baker is a pre-licensed psychologist whose clinical focus includes trauma, relational healing, and women’s mental health across the lifespan. She earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Columbia University, where she specialized in Black family systems, identity development, and prevention science. Throughout her work, Dr. Baker has provided psychotherapy to individuals and families dealing with trauma, depression, family stress, and identity-related issues. Her work is rooted in a culturally responsive and relational approach that thoughtfully considers how social context, culture, and social systems influence emotional well-being. She is committed to creating a space where clients feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal and grow.

Check out her Psychology Today page (link in bio)

01/20/2026

Take a moment to check in with yourself about how you’re feeling going into the new year. What do you need to make this year successful for you?
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01/09/2026

New Year’s resolutions can feel daunting and negative, focusing on things that were done wrong and need to change. This year that’s reframe our minds and instead set our intentions going forward. What are some of your New Year’s intentions?
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01/08/2026

Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all. We encourage you to constantly redefine what wellness means to you over time — beyond productivity or appearance. This year, wellness might mean rest, boundaries, or asking for help. Using one word, reflect on what wellness means to you this year in the comments below.