Clinical Psychologist & Mental Health Advocate; Founder & CEO of Therapy for Black Girls; Author of "Sisterhood Heals"
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Biography
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of Therapy for Black Girls, a digital mental health platform based in Atlanta, Georgia. Harden Bradford earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation counseling from Arkansas State University, and a Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Georgia. She has practiced as a mental health professional and previously worked as a college counselor before establishing Therapy for Black Girls. Her work centers on making mental health topics accessible and relevant for Black women, often incorporating pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts.
Therapy for Black Girls is a digital mental health platform that features a therapist directory, podcast, blog, and a Facebook community called the Thrive Tribe. Harden Bradford initially launched Therapy for Black Girls as a blog to share mental health information with Black women, later expanding to include a therapist directory and podcast. The podcast has garnered more than 46 million downloads, and the platform lists over 6,000 therapists in its directory. Harden Bradford has emphasized the importance of normalizing therapy in Black communities. The organization has grown to include a team of more than 15 Black women.
The "Therapy for Black Girls" podcast has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, winning multiple awards such as the Webby Award for Health & Wellness Podcast, the Ambies Award for Best Wellness or Relationships Podcast, and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lifestyle/Self-Help Podcast. Harden Bradford has also co-hosted a reunion special for the MTV show "Teen Mom: Young + Pregnant."
In addition to her work with the podcast and platform, Harden Bradford is the author of "Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community." In this book, she explores the psychological significance of Black women's friendships and the impact of nonromantic bonds. Her work has been featured in Essence, Oprah Daily, The New York Times, HuffPost, Black Enterprise, and Women's Health. Through her various platforms, Harden Bradford contributes to the ongoing conversation about mental wellness for Black women and girls.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Speaking Topics
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Sisterhood is the Secret Ingredient
Adapted from themes in her forthcoming debut book, Sisterhood Heals, Dr. Joy shares tangible ways Black women can strengthen relationships they have with one another, how to spot and overcome barriers that create relational difficulties, and how sisters can go further in community together.
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Managing Stress in the Pandemic
In these conversations, Dr. Joy offers gentle suggestions, tips and exercises that employees and employers can use to help alleviate fatigue and anxiety resulting from the pandemic, with an emphasis on finding community and utilizing healthy support systems.
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford Videos
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford On Black Women
Dr. Joy Harden Bradford founder of Therapy for Black Girls joins Felicia Pride to talk sisterhood healing.
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Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Sisterhood is the Secret Ingredient, Managing Stress in the Pandemic, Corporate Wellness, Wellness Circles for Black Employees, Being Kinder To Yourself and How to Train for Mental Wellness. The estimated speaking fee range to book Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for your event is $30,000 - $50,000. Dr. Joy Harden Bradford generally travels from Decatur, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Whitney Dodds, Christine Michel Carter, Farah Harris, Dr. Jackie Walters and Suneel Gupta. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Dr. Joy Harden Bradford for an upcoming live or virtual event.
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