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CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE, RELATIONSHIP-CENTERED CARE

Therapy for meaningful lives & relationships.

Understand your emotions, explore the patterns keeping you stuck, and strengthen your connection with yourself and the people who matter to you.

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YOU SHOULDN’T HAVE TO CARRY IT ALL ALONE.

There is room for your whole story here.

Meaningful Emotion was created because too many Black and brown individuals, couples, and families have faced their struggles without support that understands their experiences. Here, your culture, identity, family history, and community belong in the conversation. You deserve care that makes space for all of who you are.

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START WITH WHAT MATTERS TO YOU

There are different ways to work with us.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRACTICE

Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials. It is about connection.

Our therapists bring different expertise, lived experiences, and ways of showing up in the room. Explore our team and find a therapist who feels like a fit for you.

Dr. Lastenia Francis, founder of Meaningful Emotion Therapy

Lastenia Francis, PhD, LMFT, 
AAMFT Approved Supervisor

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Annalise Barnette, therapist at Meaningful Emotion Therapy

Annalise Barnette, PhD, LMFTA

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A few things you may be wondering.

A space to feel seen, deepen connection, and experience meaningful change
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Contact

(Text is preferred)

Office Hours

Monday-Wednesday 8am -4pm
Thursday & Friday 8am-8pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
Sunday: Closed
Hours vary by clinician.
By appointment only.

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