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@dr_ayanna_a

I’m Dr. Ayanna Abrams and I am a licensed clinical psychologist in Atlanta, GA.

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Saturday May 9, 2026 - Bouquets for Black Girls in Brooklyn
Saturday June 6, 2026 - Black Girls Smile's Safe Space Saturday

Recent Features

TODAY.com [FEATURE] Can Sour Candy Help Alleviate Anxiety?
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Real Simple [FEATURE] The “Soft Start” Morning Routine Therapists Recommend to Ease Winter Stress
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SWAGHer Magazine [FEATURE] Page 9 - Pour Into Others
The New York Times [FEATURE] 6 Self-Help Books That Therapists Read Themselves
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TODAY.com [FEATURE] 1 Phrase to Avoid When Comforting Someone, per a Psychologist

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Blog, Show & Podcast Features

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CNN [FEATURE] Facing the holidays without family ties or the romantic partner of your dreams? Here’s how to make this season fulfilling
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ESSENCE [FEATURE] Here's Why Stronger Boundaries Are A Must For A Drama-Free Summer
PARADE [FEATURE] - 14 Surprising Things You Should Never, Ever Reveal About Yourself to Your Boss and Why, According to Psychologists
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TODAY.com [FEATURE] - Summer seasonal depression — how to treat it
MindBodyGreen [FEATURE] Resentment: What It Is, What Causes It & How To Deal With It
Heard Business School [FEATURE] Ep 11: Building a Therapy Practice for Black Women
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Parade.com [FEATURE] 9 Things High-Level Thinkers Notice, Psychologists Say
Therapy For Black Girls [FEATURE] Mental Health Terminology
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WONDERMIND [FEATURE] How to Make the Most of Your Therapy Sessions
MINDBODYGREEN [FEATURE] 4 Ways To Quiet Intrusive Thoughts, From A Psychologist
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VOX [FEATURE] How to deal with racial trauma, according to Black experts
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Parent Data [FEATURE] Your Postpartum Support Team | Five professionals you may need after birth
MINDBODYGREEN [FEATURE] Why Anxiety Screenings Are Now Recommended For Most Adults
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WONDERMIND [FEATURE] 13 Therapists Share Why They Go to Therapy
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Brown Table Talks: Black Women & Self Love
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WONDERMIND [Feature] How to Get to the Bottom of What You’re Feeling—Without a Therapist
Peace of Mind with Taraji - Social Media Bullying with Chloe Bailey -
Therapy For Black Girls [FEATURE] Am I My Therapist’s Favorite Client? And Other Things You Might Be Wondering
VOX [FEATURE] How to Handle a Lopsided Friendship
MINDBODYGREEN [FEATURE] Gratitude Journaling
Therapy For Black Girls [FEATURE] The Dynamics of Black Women Working With Black Women Therapists

Ascension Behavioral Health

Learn more about Dr. Ayanna's Psychotherapy + Consultation Practice
Mental Health & Wellbeing Resources

Book Features

Emotionally Focused Therapy with African American Couples: Love Heals
A Handbook on Counseling African American Women

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