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Author: Kristle Williams Manuel LCSW

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  • Kristle Williams Manuel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience across various sectors, including community health, non-profits, child and family services, mental health, and healthcare. Born and raised in South Central Los Angeles, she is the visionary founder of a Black-owned private therapy practice, currently operating under an established entity while finalizing her own DBA. Her mission is to address mental health disparities by providing accessible, culturally informed care to marginalized communities. Kristle's expertise encompasses child and family welfare, intensive mental health, crisis management, domestic violence advocacy and treatment, and hospice/home health care. As a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance, she integrates mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and trauma-informed techniques to promote healing and well-being. She is also trained in trauma-informed and restorative yoga, as well as evidence-based practices like Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Seeking Safety. After experiencing the limitations of 1099-based positions, Kristle pursued entrepreneurship by establishing a professional corporation to gain autonomy in her practice. She is dedicated to creating safe spaces where clients can explore therapy without fear of judgment, ensuring they feel seen, heard, and empowered in their healing journeys. Kristle advises aspiring therapists, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, to "not hesitate to ask for help, collaborate, and let passion lead, not profits, to attain the best success."

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