Meet Zoe Stuckey

At first I was skeptical and hesitant to try therapy. There was a big stigma in the black community. I’ve even been told that’s more of a “white people thing.” But it’s not, it’s for everyone who needs a safe space, an outlet, a place to grieve. I lost my grandmother, one of my main caregivers right before graduating high school and attending college.

It wasn't until I had something SO vulnerable look me right in the face, along with some encouragement from peers who cared about me, that I finally decided to give therapy a chance. And even then, I was hesitant. I was still figuring out what therapy meant for me and what it might look like to let someone into the parts of my story I had worked so hard to keep tucked away.

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But what I found on the other side was worth it.

That experience shaped not only how I see therapy, but also the kind of therapist I strive to be. I understand that reaching out for support isn't always easy, especially when you've grown up feeling like you should be able to handle everything on your own.

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Outside of therapy, you can usually find me playing The Sims, spending time with my fiancé, or hanging out with our two cats, Spock and Kibby.

Ultimately, one of my favorite parts of being a therapist is getting to hear people's stories and witness them grow, challenge deep-rooted patterns, and blossom right where they're planted. Wherever you are in your journey, my hope is that you feel seen, heard, and empowered to write the next chapter in a way that feels true to you."