Miyume McKinley LCSW, Therapist, Speaker & Mental Health Expert Los Angeles

Miyume McKinley, LCSW
Licensed Mental Health Therapist

Public Speaking | Workshops | Training Sessions | Talkshow Host | tv | radio

Supporting you on your journey to healing, hope and peace of mind.

Miyume is a charismatic and energetic mental health therapist, educator and public speaker who is passionate about making a difference in her community and beyond.

Using her insights and knowledge as a professional therapist, Miyume educates and inspires listeners on topics such as: making mental health more accessible, promoting mental health awareness and addressing mental health challenges that affect Black, Indigenous and Communities of Colour in America.

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Miyume’s passion to help people on their way to better mental health extends into all the projects in her life.

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Epiphany Counseling, Consulting & Treatment Services offers **counseling and therapy services** to individuals, couples, families, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors in San Pedro and surrounding areas in Los Angeles County. Miyume and her experienced team offer individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and couples therapy.

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Raw+Talk — RAW Talk

RAW Talk is my new YouTube show, designed for those who are ready and willing to face their emotional wounds in an effort to heal. RAW Talk is going to help so many people and encourage anyone who is struggling with emotional wounds to start their journey to healing by sharing their story. No more running. No more hiding. No more suffering in silence.

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Founded and hosted by Miyume, The Epiphany Radio Show aims to **break the negative stigmas associated with mental health** by educating listeners on various mental health diagnoses and sharing **tips and tools** on how to improve their emotional health. Miyume also interviews guests who share their personal experiences in **overcoming mental health challenges.**

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Through her non-profit, The Healing & Hope Foundation, Miyume aims to make mental health treatment and support **more accessible** to individuals and families directly impacted by mental illness. Those that are brave enough to seek treatment oftentimes have limited supports and tools in place and often times the family and friends of those diagnosed do not understand the challenges their loved ones face.

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The Healing Black Intergenerational Trauma Center was developed by Miyume to **aid the Black community** in overcoming mental, emotional, educational, economic, and financial challenges faced daily as a result of systematic racism and multi-generational oppression. **For many in the black community, every day is a fight** to survive which takes its toll mentally and physically.

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Read Miyume’s blog posts

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DEALING WITH GRIEF DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Many view the holidays as a time of fellowshipping with family, hugging the loved ones you haven’t seen in a while, and reunions with those we care for. However, though we cherish and appreciate our loved ones who have traveled from near and far; our absent loved ones cannot cross the chasm of loss that looms before our tear filled eyes.

INTERVENTIONS FOR AUTISM

Autism Spectrum Disorder looks different for every individual dependant on the severity. There are many non-pharmalogical and pharmaceutical therapies that are used to support those with autism.

HOW CAN I IMPROVE MY MENTAL WELLBEING?

Mental health is something that isn’t visible, however it is just as important as your physical health. If you are feeling down, whether it’s due to the tough year we have all had, or a major life event that has affected you deeply, your feelings are valid and they should all be attended to. This past year has affected us all in a number of different ways and checking in with ourselves and our mental health is something that we should all be doing regularly.

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RELATIONSHIPS - VALENTINES DAY EDITION

In this episode of Epiphany Talk Radio, Miyume talks about relationships. Everyone has a different expectation for Valentine's day, some people celebrate and some of us don’t - and that’s ok! Miyume gives her tips on how to build a strong relationship and how to maintain good lines of communication. Listen here →