Woman of Color Therapy

Woman of Color Therapy Holistic wellness center in Valley Glen uniquely designed for teens and women of color.

02/02/2026

my FYP had other plans...

who else can relate? 😭

Lead with calm, teach with purpose.Step into your full Yin Yoga potential. .yoga’s 4-week Teacher Training is open with ...
01/29/2026

Lead with calm, teach with purpose.

Step into your full Yin Yoga potential. .yoga’s 4-week Teacher Training is open with a special early bird discount $350 off until the end of February. Limited spots available.

This 4-week Yin Yoga Teacher Training is designed to deepen your practice, sharpen your teaching, and ground you in the true essence of Yin.

🗓 April 1–26, 2026
4-Week Program | 60-Hour Yoga Alliance Certified
Hybrid Training: In Person + Virtual

📍 5927 Cantaloupe Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401

You’ll explore Yin Yoga lineage, functional anatomy, meditation and breathwork, intelligent sequencing, and practical teaching application. Everything is intentional, embodied, and rooted in real-world experience.

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to commit, this is your sign.

✨ Early bird special $350 off full training until February 28
Regular price: $1350

Send us a DM to reserve your spot.

What if the little things you do every day are quietly making someone fall harder for youSometimes love isn’t in grand g...
01/29/2026

What if the little things you do every day are quietly making someone fall harder for you

Sometimes love isn’t in grand gestures or dramatic moments. It is in the way someone’s attention quietly follows you, noticing what makes you feel safe, seen, or understood. That subtle care doesn’t scream for recognition, it whispers that you matter, that your world matters to them.

When connection feels effortless, it is because someone is meeting you where you are, not where they think you should be. The little unnoticed rhythms of attention, the timing of a word, the way moods are matched, the unspoken understanding, these are the things that make hearts open and trust deepen. They make someone feel that love is steady, reliable, and real.

This kind of presence sparks something deeper than attraction. It activates a sense of safety in your nervous system. Over time, it allows someone to relax, to let go of doubt, and to fall harder without even realizing it. Love that feels subtle but intentional does not demand drama, it cultivates a quiet certainty that the connection is genuine, mutual, and sustaining.

Sometimes the deepest love is the one that doesn’t demand, doesn’t pressure, and simply allows you to be fully yourself.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, restless, angry, or just plain exhausted from trying to “stay calm,” that’s a real...
01/26/2026

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, tense, restless, angry, or just plain exhausted from trying to “stay calm,” that’s a real body response to what’s happening around us. When our communities feel unsafe, nervous systems don’t just reset because we want them to.

Right now, we are witnessing or hearing about heavy, traumatic events, fear in neighborhoods, headlines that hit hard, loss and violence that don’t feel abstract. This reaches into our communities and into our bodies, even when we aren’t directly experiencing the trauma ourselves. That’s not overreacting, that’s being human.

If your nervous system feels frayed…
If sleep feels light or broken…
If your mind keeps circling back to scenes we’ve seen or news we’ve heard…
We’re not imagining it. We’re not weak. We’re responding.

💬 Comment below if you’re angry, scared, or grieving right now.
Share what’s on your mind, or if words feel too heavy, drop a 🔥 or 🖤.
We see you. We’re reading every reply.

📩 If you need privacy, feel free to message instead.
This space is for holding each other up, without judgment, without shame.
We are not alone.

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01/24/2026

“I’m a bird, yet I can’t fly… so I reach for the mountains, hoping to touch the sky.”

Sometimes life feels exactly like this.

There’s a viral clip going around called the “Nihilist Penguin,” a lone Adélie penguin from Werner Herzog’s 2007 documentary Encounters at the End of the World that turns away from its colony and begins walking hundreds of kilometers toward the icy mountains instead of the sea. Scientists don’t really know why. It’s not typical penguin behavior and wildlife experts caution that we shouldn’t project intention or meaning onto it. But the internet saw something deeper, a symbol of quiet courage, burnout, or the urge to break away and find one’s own path.

And then there’s the anglerfish, legendary deep-sea dwellers built for darkness, rarely seen near light. These mysterious creatures evolved to thrive in the ocean’s depths by adapting in ways we’re only beginning to understand. Their bioluminescent lure, a glowing beacon in the blackest waters, reminds us that even in the darkest places, organisms find a way to create light.

What do these two have in common?

Neither was meant to follow the crowd. Neither had a story that made sense on paper. Yet whether it’s a penguin walking into the unknown or an anglerfish lighting up the deep, they both became mirrors, reflecting our own moments of fear, confusion, solitude, and discovery.

Maybe right now you feel like the penguin stepping away from the familiar. Maybe you feel like the anglerfish, emerging from darkness toward light that feels unreal or impossible.

But there’s beauty in the search itself.
There’s courage in every step you take when no one else sees your path.
Every reach for your own “mountains” matters.

Sometimes the path that scares you the most is the one that leads you to growth.

💜 Stay curious. Stay brave. Keep seeking your light.
Remember, your journey may not make sense to anyone else, but it is exactly what you were meant to walk.

Anglerfish video by .natura

💭 Would you share your deepest feelings with an AI?It can feel private, safe, and nonjudgmental. Typing out your emotion...
01/21/2026

💭 Would you share your deepest feelings with an AI?

It can feel private, safe, and nonjudgmental. Typing out your emotions can bring immediate clarity but clarity alone does not equal growth. Relief is not the same as healing.

From a therapeutic perspective, AI can help organize thoughts, prompt reflection, and guide grounding exercises. It can give structure to feelings that feel overwhelming. But it becomes risky when it replaces human connection. True emotional growth requires real relationships with people who can support, challenge, and hold space for you.

Intent matters more than the tool. Ask yourself: am I using AI to process my feelings or to avoid them? Reflection leads to insight and growth. Avoidance leads to isolation. The same tool produces very different outcomes depending on how it is used.

Short-term relief is a step. Connection is the staircase. Combine AI reflection with conversations with a therapist, friend, or mentor. This is how insight becomes resilience, clarity, and real emotional growth.

💬 Question for you: When you use AI are you reflecting or escaping? Save, share, or tag someone who needs to pause and reflect on this.

💭 Feeling stuck? Reflecting or avoiding? Start a real conversation. Book your free 15-min consult in bio.


01/19/2026

Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
and the lasting impact of his words, courage, and faith.

May we continue to pursue a world rooted in dignity, equality,
and love toward one another. 🖤

Credits: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (original speech audio & archival footage)

🌿 Reconnect with Plant MedicineJoin us for an intimate, guided plant medicine experience on January 30–31, 2026. This re...
01/15/2026

🌿 Reconnect with Plant Medicine

Join us for an intimate, guided plant medicine experience on January 30–31, 2026. This retreat is for those ready to reconnect with themselves, restore balance, and awaken inner healing.

In this intimate, guided journey, you will:
✨ Set intentions and open the heart
✨ Harmonize energy through sound and grounding
✨ Nourish the body with intentional foods
✨ Explore inner landscapes with the guidance of plant medicine
✨ Reflect and integrate insights in a safe, supportive circle

📍 5927 Cantaloupe Ave, Valley Glen, CA 91401

💚 Ready to step into your inner journey?
DM us to reserve your spot.
For full details and registration, visit:
👉 https://woctherapy.zoholandingpage.com/PlantMedicineJourney/

✨ Limited spots available. RSVP today

Before you label it “love,” pause and check what it does to your nervous system.From a therapeutic perspective, love is ...
01/12/2026

Before you label it “love,” pause and check what it does to your nervous system.

From a therapeutic perspective, love is not meant to keep you in a constant state of alert. It is not supposed to train your body to brace, wait, or worry. When connection consistently brings anxiety, confusion, or self-doubt, your system is not being dramatic; it is responding to a lack of safety.

Many people mistake emotional intensity for depth. They confuse unpredictability with passion. But what often gets overlooked is this: safety is not boring, and anxiety is not a sign of love. Healthy love supports regulation. It allows room for honesty without fear of withdrawal. It does not require hypervigilance to maintain connection. You do not have to stay small, silent, or “low maintenance” to keep it.

If being close to someone repeatedly dysregulates you, that is not a personal failure. It is information. Your body holds wisdom your mind may still be catching up to. A calm connection is not something you settle for; it is something you deserve.

If this resonates, let it be an invitation to reflect, not judge. Awareness is not about blame. It is about choosing relationships that support your well-being, not erode it. Healing does not mean tolerating less pain. It means learning what safety actually feels like and honoring it.

If reading this made you pause or wonder about your relationships, you’re not alone. WOC Therapy is here for a free 15-minute conversation to help you find clarity and grounding.

01/11/2026

It’s the new year, and yes.. it’s time to lose weight!! 🥺

This year is for light hearts and unstoppable you. 💛

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