Shima Baronian|Therapy
Healing Generational Trauma: Start your journey today
As a Black, 1st gen Caribbean woman and a therapist, I work with people, especially Black and Caribbean women, who are carrying generational trauma, wrestling with identity, or burning out under the weight of financial stress.
I got into this work because I watched the patterns repeat: people working hard on their trauma in therapy but still stuck financially, or managing money "fine" but emotionally exhausted. I realized money stress and emotional pain aren't separate issues, they're tangled together. That's why I became a Certified Financial Social Worker, and why I built my practice around both.
I believe therapy should be a safe, affirming space for everyone, especially for those who've felt unseen in traditional mental health settings. My approach is grounded in what I've learned as a Black woman myself: your culture matters, your real constraints matter, and healing shouldn't require you to choose between emotional safety and financial survival.
I work with trauma-informed and somatic practices, CBT, and strengths-based approaches. I'm also deeply attuned to neurodivergence, high sensitivity, financial stress, and the complex intersections of race, culture, and mental health. This is a space where you can show up fully as yourself - without judgment.
No sugarcoating. No endless venting with no solutions. I'm here to help you understand what you've been carrying, build real strategies, and break the cycles that have kept you stuck.
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My Approach & Experience
Therapy should be real, relatable, and actually helpful. My work combines my professional training with real-life understanding. As a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Certified Financial Social Worker (CFSW), with 5+ years of experience helping people through mental health struggles, financial stress, and generational trauma.
My approach includes:
Culturally Responsive Therapy
Your experiences matter -
I create a space where you feel seen and understood.
Trauma-Informed & Somatic Practices
Healing isn’t just in your mind it’s also in your body. We’ll use mindfulness and body awareness to help you feel more in control.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
A simple, effective way to understand and change unhelpful thought patterns.
Financial & Life Stress Support
Understanding how your past, culture, and emotions shape your views on money and success.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
A practical, strengths-based approach to create real change.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helping you let go of struggles and focus on what really matters in your life.
Neurodivergent-Friendly Therapy
If you’re ADHD, highly sensitive, or struggle with emotional regulation, we’ll create tools that fit how your brain works.
