11/24/2025
✨ I’m honored, y’all. ✨
Voyage Michigan invited me to share my story as part of their Hidden Gems series, and the interview is officially live!
In it, I talk about how this journey started, what led me to build Family Matters Counseling, and why supporting Strong Black Women in releasing the burden of strength has become my life’s work.
If you’ve ever connected with my workshops, my journal, my posts about vulnerability, or the mission behind my practice, this feature offers a deeper look into the “why” behind it all.
I’m grateful for the chance to uplift our stories and remind Black women everywhere that softness, rest, and joy are not optional… they’re necessary.
💛 Read the full interview here:
https://voyagemichigan.com/interview/hidden-gems-meet-la-toya-s-gaines-of-family-matters-counseling-and-psychological-services-inc
Thank you for celebrating with me. 💛
Today we’d like to introduce you to La-Toya S. Gaines. Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?You know, my journey really started long before I ever became “Dr. La-Toya.” I grew up [...
