This is me.

Hello all! Thank you so much for visiting my website and blog.

My name is Meena Statz, and I am a mental health therapist recently transplanted to Raleigh, North Carolina.

I came here from Marshfield, Wisconsin and am currently serving clients state-wide in North Carolina, Wisconsin, as well as Minnesota.

I was born and raised in Racine, WI (yes, we have the best Kringle) by my parents who immigrated to the United States from India in the 1980s. I attended UW-Madison for my undergraduate degree and Penn State University for my Master’s… but Wisconsin is always where my heart has been. Besides being a therapist, my husband and I enjoy hiking in the woods with our two beagles and son. I am an avid reader and I love yoga, coffee, and a good campfire.

My clients are people who are ready to make a change in their life.

These changes range from career transitions and understanding themselves better; to improving their ability to cope with mental health, alcohol abuse, or physical illnesses. I think it’s fun to provide engaging and uniquely personalized service. I am passionate about advocating for and providing therapy to women, BIPOC, and the queer and trans communities. I am acutely aware of intersectionality and how our identities come together; therefore, I use a combination of evidence-based interventions and culturally competent/individualized practices.

As a therapist, coach, and wellness provider; I believe that social justice is critical and am dedicated to promoting racial equality and creating safe spaces for those who identify as LGBTQA. I also specialize in working with Second Generation Immigrants of Asian descent and African American women. I actively work towards creating a decolonized practice that addresses inequalities in the mental health system, as well as privilege in the provider-client relationship. 

My hope for my blog is to normalize seeking out and receiving behavioral health care. Finding a therapist, adopting a self-care practice, and learning about ourselves should be everyday and common conversations in our communities.

Let’s strive to be the best versions of ourselves together.