Turning Pain into Purpose: Why I Founded Our Mental Health Agency.

Mental health is deeply personal. For me, Yelison wasn’t just a professional decision, it was a calling rooted in lived experience, compassion, and a desire to create lasting change.

I’ve witnessed the silent struggles of individuals and families trying to navigate a system that often feels overwhelming and inaccessible. I’ve seen the toll that untreated mental health challenges can take not just on individuals, but on entire communities. And I knew something had to change.

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Inspired by Yèlì-sóó: Stories That Transform

Our agency is inspired by the African adage Yèlì-sóó, meaning “uplifting stories birth transformation.”

We believe that our words create life, and that transformation begins with the stories we create for ourselves. Every healing journey starts with a story - one that deserves to be heard, honored, and rewritten with hope and truth. Through clarity and rewiring your internal stories, you can transform your life 

We are committed to helping people create their own stories of purpose, wholeness, and growth. 

So whether you're navigating personal challenges or leading an organization, your story matters and we’re here to help you shape it with intention, compassion, and care.

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A Vision of Healing and Wholeness

Our agency was born from a simple but powerful vision:

To provide a haven where every individual and organization receives the highest quality of care to live fulfilling lives and build healthy communities.

This vision guides everything we do. We believe that healing begins in safe, supportive spaces - where people feel seen, heard, and valued. Mental wellness isn’t a luxury; it’s a foundation for a fulfilling life and a thriving society.

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Meeting People Where They Are

We designed our services to remove barriers and meet people where they are - physically, emotionally, and culturally. Our offerings include:

Psychological Evaluations Delivered to the Client

We bring assessments directly to individuals, ensuring accessibility and convenience without compromising quality. We use gold-standard assessment tools delivered in-person or via secure virtual platforms to help you gain the clarity you’ve been searching for - whether it’s attention problems, social problems, mood problems, or personality patterns. 

Therapy Services

Our therapists provide trauma-informed, culturally responsive  care tailored to each person’s unique journey. We use evidence-based tools and methods to help each person on their healing and self-discovery journey. 

Workplace Wellness Programs

We partner with organizations to foster emotionally healthy work environments, reduce burnout, and promote resilience. We use researched tools to help employers make smart and quick hiring decisions, and build healthy and psychologically safe work environments. 

Whether you're seeking personal healing or organizational transformation, our team is here to support you.

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The Road Wasn’t Easy, But It Was Worth It

Starting Yelison came with its share of challenges—logistical hurdles, emotional weight, and plenty moments of doubt. But every time a client tells me, “I have finally gotten my life back” or “ can believe in myself again”, I’m reminded why we began.

This work is sacred. This work is meaningful.  And it’s worth every step.

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Hope Is the Heartbeat of Our Mission

Yelison exists to break stigma, build bridges, and offer hope to all. If you’re reading this and struggling, please know:

You are not alone. Healing is possible. Support is here. And your story matters.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you’re a client, a partner, or someone just beginning to explore mental health, we’re honored to walk alongside you.

Let’s keep building a world where healing is honored, and hope is never out of reach.