Shaunese Dumas - Licensed Mental Health Counselor

05/06/2026

It’s the Wednesday before Mother’s Day, and for some that stirs up a sense of dread…. If Mother’s Day is a hard day for you, you’re not doing anything wrong — you’re human. Grief, distance, complicated relationships, longing, or loss… all of it can make this day feel heavier than people realize.

Give yourself permission to step back from the pressure.
Mute the posts. Protect your peace. Let your feelings be what they are without judgment.

Offer yourself compassion. Do something that soothes your body and comforts your heart. You don’t have to perform strength today. If this day is tender for you, you’re not alone. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve care too.

04/30/2026

So many of us feel like we don’t have “time” to rest — but rest doesn’t have to be big or complicated. Self-care doesn’t have to wait for the perfect day or the perfect schedule. Use what you have. Start where you are. Your body deserves ease. Your mind deserves space. And your future self will thank you for making these intentional commitments to yourself now.

04/22/2026

Collective grief is real — especially in marginalized communities. It’s the weight of generational trauma, the exhaustion of navigating systems that weren’t built to protect us, and the emotional impact of constantly seeing people who look like us being mistreated or dehumanized.

This grief doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like fatigue, irritability, numbness, or feeling “on edge” for reasons you can’t explain.

If you’ve been feeling heavier lately, it’s not just you.
Your body is responding to what your community has carried for generations — and what we continue to witness today. Naming it is a step toward healing.

04/21/2026

BIG NEWS!! The First‑Time Moms Group is officially open nationwide. Because motherhood shouldn’t feel like something you have to “figure out” alone. If you’ve been carrying the mental load quietly… If you’ve been trying to stay strong even when you’re exhausted… If you’ve been craving a safe space to breathe and be honest… This group is for you.

Join and me for a supportive therapy group created just for first‑time and pregnant moms. You deserve community. You deserve care. You deserve support.

Comment GROUP for link to register.

04/16/2026

Black maternal health matters. Not because it’s a trend.
Not because it’s a statistic. But because Black moms deserve to be heard, supported, and protected.

You deserve care that sees all of you. You deserve safety.
You deserve care. You deserve support that honors your whole experience. Interested in getting started? Link in bio.

04/16/2026

04/14/2026

You deserve support. You deserve safety. You deserve a space where you can breathe, be honest, and feel understood. If this spoke to you, this group is for you. Join and I for this journey together. Your village is waiting. Comment GROUP for sign up link.

04/14/2026

Therapy isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about understanding you… Supporting you. It’s about helping you feel less alone in what you’re carrying. This is what therapy really is. Want to learn more? Links in bio

04/03/2026

I’m stepping into a new season — and I’m so grateful to share it with you.

As of April 1, I’m doing full‑time private and group practice work. So, I’m opening daytime virtual therapy appointments for adults across Florida.

I’m a Black Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in life transitions, burnout, grief, trauma, postpartum recovery, and relationship challenges. I operate from a faith‑based, trauma‑informed, and culturally responsive lens.

My work integrates nervous system regulation with cognitive awareness, offering compassion, honest feedback, accountability, and practical tools you can actually use in your daily life.

If you’ve been wanting a safe, affirming space to heal — without waiting until the end of an exhausting day — daytime sessions are now available.

Your healing deserves room to breathe. Links in bio to get started.

04/01/2026

Sometimes we get so used to surviving that we forget what “okay” even feels like. This is for the first‑time FL moms holding it all together and running on empty.

Want support, tools to cope, and a space where you don’t have to be perfect? Comment “group” for link to join our 8‑week virtual support group for first‑time moms.