Replay, May is Mental Health Awareness Month Special Guest-Shenna Gaddis, Mental Health Therapist, MSW, LVSW-LiSW-CP, ACM-SW

In this special Mental Health Awareness Month episode of Sound Off Radio, host Claudine Schofield and co-host Corey Ford Brown welcome mental health therapist Sheena Gaddis, MSW, LVSW-LiSW-CP, ACM-SW, to discuss the critical importance of mental health, particularly within Black and Brown communities. Gaddis shares her journey into therapy, emphasizing the need for representation and reducing stigma around seeking help. She addresses common misconceptions—such as the belief that therapy is only for severe issues or that one must lie on a couch—and highlights how therapy is a collaborative, empowering process focused on mindset shifts and self-empowerment. The conversation explores early signs of mental health struggles, the role of self-care, the impact of technology and social media on access to care, and the value of support systems. Gaddis also reflects on the emotional rewards of her work, especially supporting women through fertility and postpartum challenges. She concludes with practical advice: seek therapy when needed, prioritize self-care, and know that help is available—both in person and virtually.