As Black women, we often carry more than our fair share. Whether it’s the pressure to excel in professional spaces, the emotional labor of being the ‘strong one’ in our families, or the deep-rooted stress from generational trauma—it’s a lot. And yet, when we talk about anxiety, the conversation often skips us.

Let’s be real: Anxiety doesn’t just show up—it sneaks in, sets up shop in your mind, and starts rearranging the furniture. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and just over it, you’re not alone. At 2BE Well, we see you. We are you. And we’re here to help Black women heal, grow, and reclaim their peace with culturally compassionate care.

Let’s be real—anxiety doesn’t just pop up out of nowhere. It often has deep roots, and a lot of those roots trace back to your childhood. Whether you grew up in a household filled with love but high expectations, or in an environment where emotions were swept under the rug, your upbringing plays a major role in how you experience anxiety today.

At 2BE Well, we believe in getting to the core of your experiences with a culturally compassionate and person-centered approach. We’re here to help you understand that your anxiety isn’t random—it's deeply connected to your past, and healing it requires a holistic approach that blends evidence-based techniques with empathy and collaboration.

How Your Childhood Shapes Your Anxiety

Growing up, did you feel like you had to be perfect to receive love?

Or maybe you were constantly walking on eggshells, afraid of making mistakes?

These experiences create deeply ingrained beliefs that show up in adulthood as self-doubt, people-pleasing tendencies, and that constant fear of "messing up."

Here’s how different childhood experiences can influence anxiety in adulthood:

• High Expectations & Pressure: If your caregivers expected perfection, you might find yourself overwhelmed by anxiety in professional or personal settings.

• Emotional Neglect: If emotions weren’t openly discussed, you might struggle with expressing your needs, leading to bottled-up stress and fear of conflict.

• Inconsistent Support: Growing up in unpredictable environments can lead to hypervigilance and an overactive fight-or-flight response.

• Overprotection: If you were shielded from challenges, stepping into adulthood may feel terrifying, making everyday stressors feel insurmountable.

Breaking Free From the Past

Healing from childhood-influenced anxiety isn’t about blaming your parents or guardians—it’s about understanding and rewriting your inner narrative. Through our signature group therapy programs and evidence-based approaches like CBT, DBT, and EFT tapping, we help you:

• Recognize negative thought patterns that stem from your upbringing.

• Develop healthier coping strategies that align with your values and lifestyle.

• Build emotional resilience to handle stress without spiraling into anxiety.

• Foster deeper, more meaningful relationships by addressing attachment wounds.

Why Cultural Compassion Matters

As Black women, we know that anxiety isn’t just about our personal experiences—it’s also about the generational and societal expectations we carry. At 2BE Well, we embrace cultural humility and competence, creating a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences without judgment. We understand the pressure to be the "strong one" and the real need to prioritize self-care without guilt.

I’ve been told by clients that I’ve helped fill, helped feel, helped understand, and helped sit with very difficult & unprocessed feelings. That stagnant energy, especially for women are stored in our hip and womb area, which makes my work with women dealing with postpartum very insightful. If family dynamics and background are still something you struggling with into adulthood, lets book our 1-on-on consultation, to see if we’re the team to work with.