We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Tasha Hunter a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Tasha , thanks for joining us today. Setting up an independent practice is a daunting endeavor. Can you talk to us about what it was like for you – what were some of the main steps, challenges, etc.

While being a therapist I’ve learned how to show up authentically, how to stay true to my own goals and alignment. I’ve found that by staying true to Self imposter syndrome, perfectionism, and pressures to compare myself to others have decreased.

Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.

I believe healing comes when we have people in our lives who hold space for us, allow us to show vulnerability, offer hope, and encouragement. I believe that we can manage almost anything if we have people in our lives to walk with us through the insurmountable circumstances that come our way.

I believe many of the world’s problems exist because of relationship and communication failures. I believe that healing cannot happen without fully acknowledging what hurts, who hurt us, and how it’s impacted our lives. I believe that we should all find our voice and live in our own truth—whatever that might be.

I identify as Black, cis-gendered female, and queer. I believe in the power of therapy so much that I also have my own therapist to help me navigate life’s ups and downs. I have survived many things in my life some of which includes childhood trauma, religious trauma, and military-related trauma. I support pro BLM, pro-choice, social justice, intersectionality, equality, and equity. I am deeply invested in the work of dismantling any beliefs about womanhood/personhood which are steeped in white supremacy, patriarchy, or capitalistic views. I use my own power and privilege to advocate for vulnerable populations.

There specialize in working with women, Black women, and the LGBTQ community. I help people who have experienced child abuse/neglect, sexual orientation, religious/spiritual trauma, grief, legacy burdens, imposter syndrome, life transition, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, inner critic, psychedelic integration.

If you could go back, would you choose the same profession, specialty, etc.?

Yes, I would but I would pursue private practice immediately following graduate school. I would also do more research early on regarding trauma-informed modalities.

Other than training/knowledge, what do you think is most helpful for succeeding in your field?

Establishing safety with clients— processing what ways I can help them to feel safe in the therapeutic environment. Building relationships with others in the field has been instrumental to my success.
Staying connected on social media allowed me to build community and market my services.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.tashahunterlcsw.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tashahunterlcsw/