Dr. Charmain Jackman

New episode is out now with Dr. Charmain Jackman (@askdrcharmain ), CEO and founder of Innopsych and author of The Black Therapist Guide to Private Practice and Entrepreneurship. Together, they explore the ongoing need to make mental health care accessible. Available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts 🎧

What if building a private practice that truly honors your values, culture, and well-being wasn’t about endless hustle, but about making smart, soul-nourishing moves? In stressful times, launching or growing a private practice can feel overwhelming as you struggle with balancing self-care, finances, and delivering quality services to your clients. This interactive virtual workshop invites therapists and entrepreneurs to reimagine growth and redefine success on their own terms 😌 Award-Winning Psychologist, TEDx Speaker, and Visionary Entrepreneur , Dr. Charmain Jackman will be teaching this workshop! Join us in the new year on Friday, January 30th! Registration 🔗 in our bio ~ #privatepractice #privatepracticetherapist #values #mentalhealthprofessionals #cliniciansofcolor #tedxspeaker

In celebration of #blackhistorymonth, we're offering insights from Black mental health experts and authors. Today, we're sharing key tips to support healing from financial trauma in Dr. Charmain Jackman's upcoming book, THE BLACK THERAPIST'S GUIDE TO PRIVATE PRACTICE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. By understanding systemic barriers and acknowledging and healing from financial trauma, Black and Brown professionals can shift to a healthier mindset to build wealth. In her new book, @askdrcharmain , founder of @innopsych , provides a blueprint for Black professionals to build and run a successful mental health practice. In stores May 20th, you can pre-order and learn more via link in bio.

Happy Mother’s Month! Moms, you do so much to get your children where they need to be in school, activities, and life. It’s a thankless job, but we pour into our children and family members. So for this, I think we need more than a day. Here’s to celebrating you this month. Happy Mother’s Month💕💕 #happymothersmonth #mentalhealth #innopsych #wellbeing

I’ve made a big decision, y’all. After navigating peri menopause and now menopause for the last 5+ years (maybe even more) I’ve decided to try hormone therapy (HT). A combination of estrogen and progesterone. Same hormones I used during my IVF cycles. I’m tired of restless nights brought on my hot flashes and the constant brain fog, halted metabolism , and many more symptoms that I’m not even aware of. I’m tired to suffering through it. I really did, but I’m fine suffering. Thanks to @drlucylomas who shared info about hormone therapy during a program we led about menopause and mental health. It’s so important to have friends whose advice you trust. My Ob/Gyn is great and had suggested HT last year. Now I’m finally ready. I was surprised at the cost. Another pink tax for women. These medications should be free!! I’ll try it for 30 days. Hoping to experience some relief. Stay tuned for updates #menopause #hormonetherapy #mentalhealth #blackwomen #pinktax

It’s May…that means at least one thing: 🥁🥁🥁it’s Mental Health Awareness Month. It’s every therapist’s dream. We get to talk about mental health all month long!! Send me any questions you have about mental health and psychology.

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Rehearsal room vibes… and leadership lessons. 🎭 I recently traveled to NYC to observe a rehearsal for the upcoming musical production of Black Swan at @americanrepertorytheater — and what I witnessed reminded me of everything I believe about what it means to lead well. This is what brave leadership actually looks like: ✨ Feedback given with kindness. No defensiveness. No tension. Just trust. 🎨 Experimentation welcomed. Trial and error wasn’t a risk — it was the work. 🍰 Inclusion in every detail. Gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free pastries on the break table. Everyone was considered. 💃🏾 Emotions on full display. Dancing. Laughter. A birthday circle. As my colleague @Zena Collins says — emotions are data. When joy disappears from a team, leaders should pay attention. Black Swan explores heavy themes — depression, psychosis, suicide, grief, and burnout. So I spoke with the ensemble about caring for themselves during this process. This is exactly why @innopsych provides short-term therapy services to artists and Audience Support Resources for arts organizations — so everyone in the room, on stage and in the seats, has access to the care they need. Brave leadership doesn’t always look like bold declarations. Sometimes it looks like a rehearsal room where people feel free to play, to be heard, and to eat the pastries without worry. 🖤 And, I ended the work day with a lunch date with hubby before getting back on the train to Boston. ❤️ That’s a win in my wellbeing playbook! 🎨 My Arts & Leadership Program launches April 30th! Link in bio to register. @americanrep 📍NYC #ArtsAndWellbeing #InnoPsych #WorkplaceWellbeing #MentalHealth #ArtsLeadership

Congratulations to @cassprosper 🎉🎉 You dared to dream, you persisted and you succeeded! Let your light continue to shine as you step onto the @wnba @washmystics courts in a few weeks. The WNBA will take on a whole new meaning as your little cousins cheer you on! We are so proud of you! You and @omaxprosper are making history!

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Did you know it’s National Public Health Week—and that mental health is public health, too? I’m excited to join a powerful panel, hosted by the @americanpublichealth , “Building Well-being, Promoting Community Life, and Supporting Neighbors,” a free community conversation on how we care for our minds, our communities, and our neighbors. When I started @InnoPsych , I was focused on supporting individuals and families. I never imagined it would lead me into the public health space—but centering community well-being and equity made that path crystal clear. I’m honored to be in conversation with Tremaine Sails-Dunbar, PhD Candidate, University of South Carolina, Brett Harris, DrPH, New York State Public Health Association, and Lisa M Carlson, MPH, MCHES, Emory University and to collaborate with public health colleagues who are reimagining how our communities can truly thrive. 📅 Thursday, April 9 🕐 1–2 p.m. ET 💻 Free virtual event 🔗 Tap the link in my bio to register. 💌 Know a community leader, educator, or neighbor who cares about mental health and belonging? Share this post and invite them to join us! #NationalPublicHealthWeek #MentalHealth #CommunityCare

I spent the weekend in both the classroom and the community.” Grateful to present on AI Literacy for Mental Health Professionals—and even more grateful for the depth of engagement in the room. We explored: ✨ Ethical considerations in AI ✨ Environmental justice ✨ How to talk with clients about their AI use The questions? Thoughtful. Nuanced. Necessary. And I was also poured into: 💡 @imtiffanyyu — powerful keynote that expanded my understanding of disability and advocacy 💡 Dr. Rose Ashraf — a critical conversation on protecting immigrant families and the policies impacting access to care 💡 Dr. Naomi Dugan + Melissa Levin — reimagining care through a neurodiversity-informed lens Dr. Naomi’s story—being diagnosed with autism at 40 while navigating cancer—was a reminder of how much we still have to learn and unlearn. I’m leaving with: 🌀 A deeper understanding of “spoon theory” 🌀 More affirming language for care 🌀 A new appreciation for “Autism Joy” And honestly? One of the highlights was seeing two women of color leading the organization. That matters. Also got to catch student sessions + reconnect with colleagues and mentees 💛 This is what it looks like when learning, leadership, and community come together. Thank you Massachusetts Psychological Association for creating this space. 👇🏾What’s one thing you’ve learned recently that shifted your perspective?