Flamingo Trauma Recovery, New York, NY (2026)

04/04/2026

If your faith matters to you, your decisions will reflect that.

So it makes sense that therapy wouldn’t feel like a casual choice.

The question isn’t whether you should get support. It’s whether you feel prepared to receive it in a way that honors both your healing and your faith.

That’s what Before the Couch is here for.

We help you build practical readiness so you can walk into therapy with clarity, confidence, and language for what you need.

Enrollment closes on 4/4/26 by end of day. Click the link in our bio and register now to secure your spot.

If you’ve been circling this decision, you don’t have to stay there.

This could be your step forward 🤍

04/01/2026

You’ve already done the hard part: surviving without the help you actually needed.

Through the Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Programs, we meet you halfway. Starting with education that speaks your language and ending with funding that backs it up.

When you show up to Before the Couch sessions, you’re not just getting information; you’re getting one step closer to 6 to 12 weeks of sponsored therapy with a therapist who understands your faith, your culture, and your capacity.

How it works:
1. Choose a program with sessions that align to your needs the most
2. Accept the Calendar Invites to Join Sessions
3. Get help with choosing the right therapist for sponsored services

Sessions:
On Sunday evenings, you’ll meet one of the clinicians leading our groups, learn how they work, and get tools and language on how to advocate for the work you need done.

Not every therapist is your therapist and that’s okay. You’ll learn how to spot the therapist that’s your type and has the expertise that you need.

If you’re serious about therapy but tired of wasting time and money, this is your halfway point. We bring the education and funding. You bring your story.

Follow to learn more about her work and approach to self-care, burnout, and self-compassion!

Apply and register at flamingorecovery.org/education

03/30/2026

Sometimes it’s not about the scrolling.

It’s about what we’re avoiding.

The decision we haven’t made yet.
The support we haven’t reached for.
The place where we know something needs to shift… but we don’t feel ready.

So we stay in motion
taking in more information, more content, more noise -
hoping clarity will come with it.

But readiness doesn’t come from consuming more.
It comes from being supported in what to do next.

If you’ve been circling the idea of therapy but don’t know where to start, this is your invitation to prepare - gently, practically, and with support.

Comment BROCHURE to get more information about our Before the Couch Readiness Program and how you can qualify for 6 weeks of sponsored therapy.

03/27/2026

You don’t have to choose between God and getting support.

Scripture already shows us that wisdom, counsel, and support are a part of how God cares for us.

Therapy isn’t a replacement for God.
It’s one of the ways we can steward what’s happening internally - with honesty, wisdom, and support.

Prayer matters.
And so does having language, tools, and safe spaces to process what you’re carrying.

If you’ve been feeling the nudge to go deeper in your healing but don’t know where to start, you’re not behind - you just might need guidance.

We created Before the Couch with you in mind. To help you step into therapy with clarity, confidence, and support.

And for those who qualify, we offer 6 weeks of sponsored therapy.

Healing and faith were never meant to compete. They can work together.

Comment BROCHURE to learn more

03/25/2026

Choosing a therapist is stewardship of your emotional, spiritual, and relational life.

And for many Black and Brown women, that choice isn’t always presented as something we get to be intentional about.

We’re often taught to push through.
To make it work.
To not start over.

Even when something doesn’t feel right.

But therapy is a relationship—and the right fit matters.

Not every therapist will be equipped for your lived experience, your needs, or the kind of growth you’re seeking.

And recognizing that isn’t failure. It’s discernment.

Readiness for therapy isn’t just about being willing to go there emotionally or spiritually.

It’s also practical.

It’s having the tools, language, and support to advocate for yourself and choose wisely.

If you’ve been thinking about therapy but feel overwhelmed by where to start—or worried about ending up in the wrong dynamic—you’re not alone.

There are hundreds of women in this community asking the same questions.

And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.

Comment BROCHURE to learn more about our Before the Couch Readiness Program.

We’d love to connect 🤍

03/24/2026

You’ve already done the hard part: surviving without the help you actually needed.

Through the Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Programs, we meet you halfway. Starting with education that speaks your language and ending with funding that backs it up.

When you show up to Before the Couch sessions, you’re not just getting information; you’re getting one step closer to 6 to 12 weeks of sponsored therapy with a therapist who understands your faith, your culture, and your capacity.

How it works:
1. Choose a program with sessions that align to your needs the most
2. Accept the Calendar Invites to Join Sessions
3. Get help with choosing the right therapist for sponsored services

Sessions:
On Sunday evenings, you’ll meet one of the clinicians leading our groups, learn how they work, and get tools and language on how to advocate for the work you need done.

Not every therapist is your therapist and that’s okay. You’ll learn how to spot the therapist that’s your type and has the expertise that you need.

If you’re serious about therapy but tired of wasting time and money, this is your halfway point. We bring the education and funding. You bring your story.

Follow to learn more about her work and approach to family and youth mental health care (The Ultimate Social Worker!)

Apply and register at flamingorecovery.org/education

03/20/2026

Repentance, surrender, and forgiveness are often talked about in ways that leave people feeling ashamed of their struggles.

But the Gospel was never meant to produce shame.

Repentance restores alignment with truth.
Surrender releases control so God can lead.
Forgiveness frees us from condemnation.

Each of these practices points back to identity, authority, and agreement with what God says is true.

And when shame is removed from the conversation, healing becomes much more accessible.

For women of faith who are curious about therapy but unsure where it fits with their beliefs, our Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Program helps prepare you for the journey so therapy can actually work for you.

Participants who complete the program may also qualify for 6 weeks of therapy support to help them get started. Find out more by commenting “BROCHURE”

Healing doesn’t require abandoning your faith.
It simply invites you to stop carrying everything alone.

03/18/2026

You’ve already done the hard part: surviving without the help you actually needed.

Through the Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Programs, we meet you halfway. Starting with education that speaks your language and ending with funding that backs it up.

When you show up to Before the Couch sessions, you’re not just getting information; you’re getting one step closer to 6 to 12 weeks of sponsored therapy with a therapist who understands your faith, your culture, and your capacity.

How it works:
1. Choose a program with sessions that align to your needs the most
2. Accept the Calendar Invites to Join Sessions
3. Get help with choosing the right therapist for sponsored services

Sessions:
On Sunday evenings, you’ll meet one of the clinicians leading our groups, learn how they work, and get tools and language on how to advocate for the work you need done.

Not every therapist is your therapist and that’s okay. You’ll learn how to spot the therapist that’s your type and has the expertise that you need.

If you’re serious about therapy but tired of wasting time and money, this is your halfway point. We bring the education and funding. You bring your story.

Follow to learn more about her work and approach to faith-integrated clinical care (she’s also trained and certified in Trauma-Informed Spiritual Intervention!)

Apply and register at flamingorecovery.org/education

03/17/2026

Join Before the Couch Therapy Readiness program to meet and learn from therapists and receive therapy sponsoring at the end of your program.

Get the most out of therapy with Flamingo Trauma Recovery. Learn how to advocate for yourself in session, set expectations and vet therapists for the best hire (for you)

Comment “BROCHURE” or click the link in bio to stay incognito 🥷🏾

03/12/2026

If you’ve been exploring therapy, you’ve probably come across terms like free therapy, sliding scale therapy, and sponsored therapy.

Each one exists to help make mental health care more accessible, they just work a little differently.

One of the ways we’re working to close the gap is through therapy sponsorship, helping individuals receive the support they need without carrying the financial weight alone.

Because healing shouldn’t be limited by access.

If you’re interested in receiving sponsored sessions or supporting someone else’s healing, comment “BROCHURE” for more details.

Ministry leaders can receive more information about the Flamingo Care Collective to learn how to create access for members you care for by sending the DM “CARE” 🙏🏾

We’d love to connect 🫶🏽

03/11/2026

You’ve already done the hard part: surviving without the help you actually needed.

Through the Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Programs, we meet you halfway. Starting with education that speaks your language and ending with funding that backs it up.

When you show up to Before the Couch sessions, you’re not just getting information; you’re getting one step closer to 6 to 12 weeks of sponsored therapy with a therapist who understands your faith, your culture, and your capacity.

How it works:
1. Choose a program with sessions that align to your needs the most
2. Accept the Calendar Invites to Join Sessions
3. Get help with choosing the right therapist for sponsored services

Sessions:
On Sunday evenings, you’ll meet one of the clinicians leading our groups, learn how they work, and get tools and language on how to advocate for the work you need done.

Not every therapist is your therapist and that’s okay. You’ll learn how to spot the therapist that’s your type and has the expertise that you need.

If you’re serious about therapy but tired of wasting time and money, this is your halfway point. We bring the education and funding. You bring your story.

Follow to learn more about her work and approach to faith-integrated clinical care (Nigeria stand up! 🤎)

Apply and register at flamingorecovery.org/education

03/06/2026

Have you ever left a therapy session feeling unseen?

For so many Black and Brown Christian women, this doesn’t feel like a one-time experience—it feels normal. When you’re used to your faith, your culture, and your story being misunderstood or sidelined, it can be hard to believe that therapy could ever feel different.

That’s the gap we’re closing.

Most people aren’t told that it’s possible to receive mental health care that makes room for all of who you are—your faith, your questions, your culture, and your trauma. They only know what they’ve already lived: spiritual language used to rush past their pain, or “neutral” care that ignores the role God and church have played in their story.

There is another option.

Understanding the difference between spiritual bypassing and trauma-informed spiritual care helps you name what has harmed you and recognize what actually supports you. It’s the difference between being told to “have more faith” and being invited to explore what your nervous system, your beliefs, and your story need in order to heal.

We sponsor therapy for women who are ready to get their money’s worth—women who are done settling for care that doesn’t see them.

Apply to the Before the Couch Therapy Readiness Program, where you’ll:
- Meet and learn from licensed clinicians who respect your faith and your culture
- Ask real questions about what proper care should look like for you
- Work through culture and trauma in ways that actually matter to your life and relationship with God

It’s $0 to apply at flamingorecovery.org/education.
Comment “BROCHURE” for more information.

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