real liberation coaching and consultation services
This solution provides a meaningful impact because it provides people from all walks of life the opportunity to experience high-quality, culturally competent, mental health coaching in the context of a nonjudgmental and affirming relationship.
REAL Liberation offers pro-bono sessions and opportunities to receive discounted services for individuals. We also partner with organizations and companies to provide access to information and services to underserved populations and communities. This venture seeks to "do no harm" and to leave a lasting, positive imprint on every person and entity who crosses our path. We lead with love and prayer prior to each session or encounter with clients and seek to use our gifts to help heal and uplift others. We also seek continued counsel, feedback, and advising from trusted advisors.
Redemptive Opportunity
REAL Liberation addresses trauma and relational challenges in the world, and specifically the Black community. I support this mission by providing individual, couples, and group sessions; workshops/classes; expertise and guidance through consulting; speaking engagements; and other opportunities to serve the community, that serve to educate, empower, and engage, and advocate for the healing and upliftment of the Black community. This venture contributes to the advancement of God's kingdom on earth through helping people to have a fair chance to have healthy relationships, fulfilling careers, and finding true joy and freedom from the psychological chains that can keep us bound.
dr. seleena smith
Dr. Seleena Smith is the owner and founder of REAL Liberation Coaching and Consultation Services and brings over 15 years of mental health experience to her work. Dr. Seleena earned her BS and M.Ed. from her beloved Howard University and earned her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Oklahoma. She has served as a therapist in a variety of settings such as: the nonprofit sector, higher education, the largest women’s prison in Oklahoma, community mental health, and within her community supporting social justice warriors and advocates. Each of those opportunities provided her with rich experiences and connections with people from all walks of life. Dr. Seleena provides services focusing on areas such as: self-care, grief and loss, setting boundaries, learning healthy communication skills, work-life balance, relational (family, romantic, friends, work) challenges, and much more. She is passionate about helping the Black community find healing and finds it both an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to walk alongside her clients every day on their healing journeys. She believes that there is no way for her to do this intentional work with such amazing clients without mirroring their growth, evolution, and authenticity. Dr. Seleena feels that her life is positively transformed and enhanced by each client she serves. She is originally from San Marcos, TX and currently resides in Oklahoma City, OK with her 5-year-old daughter, Legacy.
REAL (Restore, Empower, Align, Love) Liberation Coaching and Consultation Services is a Life and Relationship Coaching practice that provides virtual coaching specifically targeting high-achieving, Black people who are accomplishing the “firsts” in their lineage. They are blazing new trails, leading corporations, leaving the workforce, starting businesses, leading the way in politics, the arts and entertainment, and in the sciences, and fighting and advocating for the rights of others, all while trying to balance familial and romantic relationships with friendships, and their own self-care. REAL Liberation was developed to provide high-quality and accessible virtual and in-person mental health coaching to help this demographic realize that it is possible to have balance and thrive in life, while also helping clients create the blueprint for bringing their goals and dreams to fruition.
Contact: drseleena@realliberation.com
Business Model
My mental health coaching business helps Black people establish healthier relationships and reach their personal and professional goals. My virtual and in-person services provide a safe and affirming space for people to process and unpack psychological trauma as they strive to heal and achieve their goals for life. We are mirrors of each other--when you shine, we all shine. I am here to help support you as you find your light again. I am a Black woman with a strong background in mental health services, with over 10 years of experience as a therapist and psychologist in a variety of settings. My doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology and expertise with working within the Black community serve as competitive advantages over other Mental Health Coaches. In addition, my experiences working in community mental health, with colleges and universities as both a psychologist and a professor, a women’s prison, and with veterans, gives a wide range of experiences and provides me with opportunities to help people from diverse backgrounds. My capital plan consists of meeting with my accountant monthly to review my spend curve and make adjustments and revisions as needed.