Michelle Tillman-Cureton

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping Black women navigate relationship trauma, chronic stress, and the emotional toll of high-functioning expectations. My work focuses on attachment patterns, emotional regulation, and restoring a grounded sense of self. I practice through a trauma-informed, culturally responsive lens and prioritize a therapeutic alliance built on trust, empowerment, and shared decision-making. Healing requires both safety and accountability — and I hold space for both. My clinical background includes collaborative work within integrated care models, partnering with psychiatric providers to ensure comprehensive biopsychosocial treatment planning. I value coordinated care that honors both scientific rigor and relational depth. In addition to clinical practice, I serve as Board Member and Co-Chair for BraveWorks, contributing to strategic leadership and mental health advocacy initiatives. I am currently pursuing certification through the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT), expanding my clinical expertise in relational and sexual health through specialized training and supervised practice. I am also a mental health writer and speaker focused on trauma-informed care, emotional resilience, and relational healing for Black women. I welcome opportunities for workshops, panel discussions, podcast interviews, and professional collaborations centered on culturally responsive mental health care.

You deserve a space where your story is honored, your strengths are recognized, and your healing is prioritized. I specialize in supporting African American women navigating relationship trauma, high‐functioning professionals facing burnout, and individuals carrying the weight of generational trauma. Many of my clients appear successful on the outside while privately managing exhaustion, self‐doubt, or emotional overwhelm. Together, we work to create alignment between who you are, how you feel, and how you want to show up in the world.

My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and grounded in emotional wellness. I help clients deepen their emotional intelligence, build healthier relationship patterns, and develop tools to manage ADHD‐related challenges in both personal and professional spaces. Whether you’re healing from past wounds, navigating complex family dynamics, or simply ready to reconnect with yourself, therapy with me is a place to breathe, reflect, and grow.

You don’t have to hold everything together alone. Healing is possible, and you’re allowed to take up space in your own life. If you’re ready to begin that journey, I’m here to walk with you.

• Trauma and Recovery: Containment, Ego-State Work, and Somatic Grounding.
• Identity & Professional Growth: Navigating the unique pressures of Black women and high-achieving professionals.
• Life Transitions: Creative rejuvenation and navigating identity shifts.
• Spiritual Integration: Aligning clinical health with spiritual depth and purpose.

My approach is collaborative, culturally responsive, and trauma‐informed. I integrate evidence‐based practices with a deep understanding of how identity, family history, and lived experience shape emotional health. Together, we explore the roots of stress, relationship patterns, and internalized expectations so you can move from survival mode to intentional, grounded living.

I draw from modalities such as cognitive‐behavioral strategies, mindfulness‐based practices, emotional intelligence development, and strengths‐focused work. Sessions are designed to help you gain clarity, build practical tools, and reconnect with your sense of self. My goal is to create a therapeutic space where you feel seen, supported, and empowered to heal.