Who We Are
We Are All Things Therapeutic. We Pour Into Each Other.
CHICK Therapy is a support group that brings women and girls together who are going through or have gone through similar experiences.
A support group provides an opportunity for people to share personal experiences and feelings, coping strategies, or firsthand information about where they are in life.
Often times those with a confident exterior can be hiding a painful inner secret. For many people, a support group may fill a gap between medical treatment and the need for emotional support.
A person's relationship with a doctor or other medical personnel may not provide adequate emotional support, and a person's family and friends may not understand the impact of a disease or treatment. A support group among people with shared experiences may function as a bridge between medical and emotional needs.
We form strong and successful relationships and partnerships within our group and are proud of the heights we reach together.
While CHICK Therapy supports all women from all walks of life, as an African American woman or girl, it can sometimes be hard to feel like you’re seen, heard, and supported. Depending on where you live, you might even feel like you’re discriminated against or treated differently because of your identity.
Whether it’s at work, in a group, or even in a school setting, it’s important to have a circle of emotional support.
Thankfully, no matter how frustrating and lonely things can feel at times, there are resources you can rely on to find the support you deserve so you can surround yourself with the right people who build you up, rather than tear you down.
Sometimes, friend groups can seem unsupportive simply because they aren’t well-versed in the inequalities that can occur for people of color.
Unfortunately, that can lead to ignorant comments or assumptions that end up hurting and making you feel worse.
If you already have a strong friend group, but need their support, start by educating them on your experiences. Share your pain and let them know your needs.
If finding consistent emotional support isn’t easy in your area, or you’re struggling with loneliness or feeling misunderstood, don’t hesitate to reach out for professional help.
We are modern day missionaries of sorts.
~Yanda Watts, Vice President
HEAL THE ROOT SO THE TREE IS STABLE
Our Story
A group of women came together for brunch simply to dine, sip on mimosas and enjoy each other's company. Over brunch they engaged in open conversations that led to motional releases. Our founder, Angela Washington, realized in that moment, that as women we often suffer in silence and. Angela realized there was a lack in outlets and that a safe place for women to vent was needed. Form that, CHICK Therapy, a women's support group was born.
Angela realized the importance of fostering a strong sense of community and empowering one another through shared experiences. Each woman had her own unique story to tell, and they found solace in knowing they weren't alone in their struggles.
CHICK Therapy symbolizes our collective journey towards personal growth, resilience, and self-empowerment. We openly share our joys, sorrows, dreams, and challenges.
CHICK Therapy consists of women and girls from various backgrounds, ages, and walks of life. From young entrepreneurs striving to balance career aspirations with family responsibilities to single mothers who have recently returned to work after a long hiatus, seeking guidance in navigating back into the professional world to an artist, grappling with self-doubt and seeking support in embracing her creative voice. And there were many more incredible women, each with their unique stories, united by their shared desire to uplift and empower one another.
During our gatherings, we engage in heartfelt discussions, sharing their triumphs, setbacks, and everything in between. We celebrate each other's achievements, offering words of encouragement and cheering on our sisters in their personal and professional pursuits. We also provide a shoulder to lean on during tough times, offering advice, understanding, and empathy.
Beyond our regular meetings, we organize various activities and workshops to promote personal growth and empowerment. Our invited guest speakers share their own inspiring stories, imparting wisdom and guidance to the group. We've held skill-building workshops where women learned new techniques, explored their passions, and discovered hidden talents. Together, they attended seminars and conferences on personal development, leadership, and entrepreneurship, expanding their horizons and igniting their ambitions.
CHICK Therapy extends its reach beyond its members. We've initiated community projects, collaborating with local organizations to uplift women facing challenges, such as domestic violence, financial struggles, and mental health issues. CHICK Therapy organizes fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and volunteers their time and skills to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need.
Over time, the bond among us women has grown stronger. We've become confidantes, allies, and a source of strength for each other. We've laughed together, cried together, and celebrate each other's victories, both big and small. CHICK Therapy became a sisterhood, a network of empowered women who uplifted one another and made a difference in their own lives and in the wider community.
Our stories have intertwined, forming a tapestry of resilience, perseverance, and shared growth. As the years passed, the women of Rise and Shine continued to inspire others with their strength, determination, and unwavering support. The stories of women and girls alike became a beacon of hope for women everywhere, reminding them that through unity and support, they could overcome any obstacle and achieve their dreams.
And so, our support group, continues to create a ripple effect of empowerment, transforming lives, and leaving an indelible mark on the world, one woman and one girl at a time!
You Have To Be Able to Feel in Order To Heal
Our sisterhood is amazing. To see us in action growing, glowing and healing together has been
something kind of wonderful! God is moving.
~Twyla Cook, Deputy Director
CHICK Therapy is a women led nonprofit organization committed to empowering, mentoring, and supporting girls and women of all ages through healing centered programs, meaningful connections, and community based support. We believe every girl and woman deserves access to safe spaces where they feel valued, encouraged, and inspired to become the best version of themselves. Our mission is to help girls and women build confidence, strengthen emotional wellness, develop life skills, and discover their purpose while navigating life’s challenges with resilience and support.
At CHICK Therapy, we recognize that many girls and women face barriers that can affect their self esteem, mental wellness, personal growth, and overall sense of belonging. From societal pressures and emotional hardships to limited resources and support systems, these challenges can often impact how individuals see themselves and their futures. Our organization exists to help break those cycles by providing mentorship, advocacy, education, and empowerment opportunities that encourage healing, growth, and long term success.
We are deeply rooted in the belief that women supporting women creates lasting and transformational change. Through sisterhood, compassion, collaboration, and community, we strive to create environments where girls and women feel safe enough to be vulnerable, courageous enough to grow, and supported enough to pursue their goals unapologetically. We believe healing happens through connection, honest conversations, shared experiences, and intentional support from people who genuinely care.
Our programs and mentorship approaches are designed to meet the unique needs and experiences of those we serve. Through one on one mentorship, support groups, workshops, wellness initiatives, leadership development activities, and community events, participants are encouraged to develop confidence, emotional intelligence, self awareness, and healthy coping skills. We create opportunities for girls and women to explore their identities, strengthen communication skills, build healthy relationships, and develop the tools needed to thrive personally, academically, and professionally.
CHICK Therapy addresses a wide range of important topics including self care, mental wellness, body positivity, emotional healing, leadership development, career exploration, academic support, healthy relationships, self advocacy, and personal growth. We also work collaboratively with schools, families, local organizations, and community leaders to ensure girls and women have access to comprehensive resources, meaningful opportunities, and supportive networks within their communities.
Our mentors and leaders are compassionate women who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others. They are selected for their experience, dedication, authenticity, and commitment to uplifting and empowering girls and women from all walks of life. By serving as mentors, role models, advocates, and support systems, they help create lasting impacts that extend far beyond our programs.
At CHICK Therapy, we believe that when girls and women are empowered, entire communities are strengthened. By investing in emotional wellness, mentorship, education, and personal development, we are helping build a future where girls and women are not only surviving, but truly healing, thriving, leading, and walking confidently in their purpose. Through empowerment, advocacy, and genuine sisterhood, we remain committed to creating lasting change for generations to come.
“I have met myself and I am going to care for her fiercely.” ~Glennon Doyle
CHICK Therapy motivates, inspires, empowers and guides young girls towards an understanding of their value. We strive to uncover their hidden or unknown gifts and talents leading them to the discovery of their life's passion.
CHICK Therapy provides a powerful leadership program, designed for girls of all ages.
CHICK Therapy is a program designed to teach girls the skills they need to become leaders in their schools, communities, and beyond. With our facilitator guides, you can easily implement our program in your school and watch your students flourish.
Our facilitator can either be onsite or provide the necessary tools needed to provide personnel with everything needed to run a successful in-house program smoothly and effectively. Tools include lesson plans, activities, and discussion prompts that are specifically tailored to the needs of young girls. With our guides, you can feel confident that you're providing your students with the support and guidance they need to become the leaders of tomorrow.
The CHICK Therapy program is based on the idea that every girl has the potential to be a fearless leader, regardless of her background or experiences. Through our program, girls will learn important skills like communication, problem-solving, and decision-making, as well as the confidence they need to put those skills into practice.
By participating in CHICK Therapy, girls will develop a sense of empowerment and a belief in their own abilities. They'll learn to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to use those insights to become better leaders. And most importantly, they'll learn to support and encourage each other, building a community of strong, confident young women.
Is a Support Group Right For You?
If you long to connect with other women in a deeper way, you're in the right place.
Maybe you’re exhausted by surface-level conversations and craving something more genuine. Maybe you’re longing to reconnect with yourself, to explore the parts of you that have been silenced by expectations, responsibilities, pressure, or the unspoken rules society places on women about how we should think, feel, love, heal, and exist.
Perhaps you are moving through a season of change. Life transitions, heartbreak, motherhood, relationships, grief, healing, self-discovery, burnout, loneliness, or simply trying to figure out who you are beyond what everyone else needs you to be. And while you may desire connection with women who understand these experiences, it can feel difficult to know where to turn or where to find a space where you can truly be seen without judgment.
At CHICK Therapy, we want you to know that there is a place for you here.
This is a safe and supportive space where women can show up honestly, speak freely, heal openly, and grow authentically. A place where masks can come off. A place where you do not have to pretend to have it all together. Here, you are allowed to be vulnerable, emotional, hopeful, uncertain, evolving, and completely yourself.
Within CHICK Therapy, you will experience meaningful connection, heartfelt encouragement, emotional support, and empowering conversations that help guide you back to your own wisdom, voice, strength, and truth. Together, we create a community rooted in healing, sisterhood, self-love, accountability, and authenticity.
In our intimate circles of like-minded women, you will find the kind of community many women have been searching for — one built on compassion, understanding, encouragement, and real connection.
Through CHICK Therapy, you can:
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Go beyond small talk and build genuine, meaningful connections with other women
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Release unrealistic expectations, pressures, and the constant need to be everything for everyone
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Feel supported and grounded during difficult life transitions and emotional seasons
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Rediscover who you are beneath survival mode and societal expectations
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Strengthen your confidence, voice, inner peace, and emotional well-being
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Nourish yourself through authentic sisterhood, support, and community
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Reignite your imagination, passions, purpose, and personal growth
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Share your story, your gifts, and your experiences while also receiving support from others
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Create a life that feels aligned with your values, your healing, and what truly matters to you
At CHICK Therapy, healing happens through connection, honesty, community, and conversation. You do not have to walk through life alone.
IF I CAN BE HONEST, I'M TIRED OF BEING STRONG AND RESILIENT, OF HAVING FORTITUDE, OF ENDURING WHAT OFTEN FEELS UNENDURABLE.
Our Impact
CHICK Therapy was created from the belief that healing is not weakness, vulnerability is not failure, and every woman and girl deserves a safe place where she can simply exist without fear of judgment. At CHICK Therapy, we believe healing begins with honesty, compassion, connection, and community. We exist to provide supportive spaces where women and girls can breathe deeply, speak freely, unpack their pain, embrace their truth, and begin the lifelong journey of healing and becoming whole again.
Too often, women are expected to carry the weight of everyone around them while silently neglecting themselves. Society teaches women to be resilient, nurturing, accommodating, and strong, yet rarely provides room for softness, rest, emotional release, or healing. Many women have spent years surviving difficult circumstances, masking emotional pain, suppressing trauma, battling self doubt, or carrying responsibilities that have left them emotionally exhausted. CHICK Therapy was founded to interrupt that cycle.
We intentionally create spaces where women and girls can show up exactly as they are. No masks. No pretending. No pressure to have it all together. No expectation to be perfect. We believe there is power in authenticity and freedom in finally being seen, heard, and understood. Through supportive conversations, healing centered programs, mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement, we remind women and girls that their stories matter, their emotions are valid, and their healing deserves to be prioritized.
At CHICK Therapy, healing is approached with compassion rather than criticism. We understand that many unhealthy behaviors, emotional struggles, insecurities, and coping mechanisms often stem from unresolved pain, trauma, neglect, grief, rejection, abandonment, or difficult life experiences. Instead of asking “What is wrong with you?” we believe in asking “What happened to you?” That shift creates room for empathy, growth, accountability, and restoration.
Our mission centers around emotional wellness, self love, mental health awareness, confidence building, empowerment, and community support. Through healing circles, mentorship programs, youth empowerment initiatives, volunteerism, creative expression, community outreach, advocacy efforts, and wellness focused conversations, CHICK Therapy works to help women and girls reconnect with themselves in meaningful ways. We encourage emotional awareness, healthy communication, self reflection, and the understanding that healing is a process, not a destination.
For women, CHICK Therapy serves as a reminder that it is okay to rest. It is okay to seek therapy. It is okay to cry, to grieve, to heal, to ask for help, to rediscover joy, and to dream again. Women deserve spaces where they can be cared for just as much as they care for others. We strive to cultivate environments where women feel emotionally safe, supported, uplifted, and empowered to reclaim their voices, boundaries, confidence, and sense of self.
For girls, CHICK Therapy is an introduction to self worth, emotional intelligence, healthy self esteem, and positive identity development. We want girls to grow up knowing they are valuable, capable, intelligent, deserving, and enough exactly as they are. We provide examples of leadership through love, resilience through hardship, and healing through community. We aim to pour into girls in ways that help them build confidence, strengthen their voices, navigate life’s challenges, and understand that their future is not defined by their circumstances.
CHICK Therapy also believes strongly in the importance of sisterhood and community connection. Healing should never happen in isolation. There is power in women supporting women, uplifting one another, and creating environments rooted in love, accountability, encouragement, and understanding. Through collective healing and shared experiences, women and girls begin to recognize that they are not alone in their struggles and that support systems truly matter.
Everything we do is rooted in the belief that emotionally healthy women and girls create healthier families, stronger communities, and brighter futures. Our goal is not only to support healing, but also to inspire transformation, encourage self discovery, and empower women and girls to walk confidently in their purpose.
At CHICK Therapy, we are not simply building programs. We are building safe spaces. We are building confidence. We are building community. We are building healing. Most importantly, we are reminding women and girls that even after pain, heartbreak, trauma, disappointment, or struggle, they are still worthy of love, peace, joy, growth, and a life filled with purpose.
Restoring Hearts. Rebuilding Confidence. Redefining Strength.
The impact of CHICK Therapy is both personal and collective. Women who join us often find renewed purpose, stronger relationships, and deeper faith in themselves. Girls who participate see positive changes in confidence, self-expression, and emotional resilience and . Communities become stronger.
Because Every Woman and Girl Deserves a Safe Space to Heal.
We are building a movement rooted in healing, authenticity, and belonging. Every event, every workshop, and every conversation is designed to help women and girls step out of survival mode and into self-discovery. We believe that when a woman heals, her family heals. When girls are nurtured early, their future expands.
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Healing Women. Empowering Girls. Changing Generations.
CHICK Therapy is more than an organization, it’s a sisterhood. It’s a reflection of love, resilience, and restoration. We are changing the way women and girls see themselves, and by doing so, we are changing the world, one heart, one story, and one healing journey at a time.
In Loving Memory
Jayda Mayberry
Rest in Paradise, Beautiful Angel. Gone Too Soon, Forever in Our Hearts.
Some people come into our lives and leave an impression that time can never erase. Jayda was one of those beautiful souls.
Jayda was more than just a young lady we had the privilege of mentoring. She was someone I welcomed into my home, someone I spent time with, poured into, encouraged, and genuinely cared about. She was a bright light with so much life ahead of her, so much potential, and a future filled with possibilities.
As her mentors, we had the opportunity to get to know her beyond the surface. We saw a young woman whose life mattered, whose presence mattered, and whose story deserved so many more chapters.
When you open your home and your heart to a young person, they become more than someone you're mentoring. They become part of your life, your memories, and your purpose. That is what Jayda was to us.
Losing her is a heartbreaking reminder of just how precious and fragile life truly is. No young person should have their story end so soon. There were still dreams to chase, milestones to celebrate, lessons to learn, and beautiful memories yet to be made.
Through CHICK Therapy, our mission has always been to reach, uplift, empower, and remind young women of their worth. Jayda is one of the reasons that mission remains so deeply personal to me. She reminds me why showing up, opening our doors, listening, loving, and investing in our young people matters so much.
Jayda, I wish there had been more time. More conversations. More laughter. More opportunities to remind you how special you were and how much your life mattered.
Although your time here was far too short, the light you brought into this world will never be forgotten.
You were seen. You were valued. You were loved. And you will always be remembered.
Rest peacefully, beautiful Jayda. Your wings came far too soon, but your memory will forever live in our hearts.
Forever Our Angel. Forever a Part of the CHICK Therapy Family.
