In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the emotional toll that racial trauma takes on Black individuals and communities. From daily microaggressions to systemic injustice, the experiences of racism leave deep and lasting wounds—not just psychologically, but spiritually and emotionally as well. Healing from this kind of trauma requires more than traditional mental health support. It requires culturally affirming care—an approach that many Black therapists and African-American therapists are uniquely positioned to provide.