Hi, I’m Dr. Abena Berry!

I am a licensed clinical psychologist, therapist, life/mental health coach, speaker, and author. I am also a wife and mom. 💕

My fascination and passion for understanding psychology, the brain, and human development has been with me since I was a child. My own trauma steered me to this path, but I wholeheartedly believe that doing this work was always part of my purpose. My goal is to help as many people as I can heal themselves and become who they were always meant to be. To educate them on how understanding the science behind their humanness is the key to better navigating the human experience. After all, how can we expect to be a good manager of self when we do not have foundational knowledge on how to do so? Everyone is capable, but not everyone was taught the skills and information needed to understand and work well with themselves, but thankfully it’s never too late! I love helping people rediscover what trauma has broken within them so they can live authentically and confidently as they create the most fulfilling life uniquely designed for them.

I received my bachelor’s in psychology from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana. I then went on to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where I completed my Master’s and Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.)

I work with people of ALL identities and backgrounds, so come as you are, and you will be embraced with loving arms and a safe, supportive space! I currently work in private practice and see all my clients (therapy and coaching) remotely via Zoom.


My Approach

Whether working with my therapy or coaching clients, I firmly believe in customizing my treatment to the individual. I always take the time to truly get to know you as a person, and I tailor my approach to your needs, personality, and goals. You are a beautiful human, not a diagnosis. I will teach you skills and knowledge to help you better understand and manage your mental and behavioral health. We are a team that will work collaboratively, where you have the important role of being the expert of you, and where I am the expert of psychology and the human brain. Together, we can accomplish so much for your life!

Authenticity

You were born a whole person destined to go on a self-discovery journey to uncover who you were meant to become. However, trauma and toxic conditioning may have disrupted your journey, causing you to live life according to other people’s expectations rather than your inner guide. My goal is to help you reconnect with your authentic self and to teach you the skills to better navigate the human experience so you can begin living your most fulfilling life.

The Journey

The healing and growth journey is meant to be lifelong. It is a commitment and a lifestyle. We are meant to continuously evolve into better versions of ourselves, as this is the shared purpose of the human experience: to seek knowledge from life events that we apply going forward and to remain a student of life since we are learning new things about humans and the world every day. It is important to have an open mindset, as there is so much for us all to learn. A fixed mindset stunts our growth and greatness because it doesn’t allow us to continue to gain the wisdom needed to perpetually evolve.