About Dr. Abena Berry

Dr. Abena Berry is a licensed clinical psychologist, therapist, life coach, content creator, speaker, and author. She has had multiple appearances on Good Morning America ABC. She has studied psychology and human development since her childhood. These interests were a calling brought on by her own trauma and evolved into a career that is part of her soul’s purpose. One of her greatest life goals is to help as many people as possible grow, heal, and live authentically, as she continues to do the same. She recently released her new book - Bold. Black. & Becoming: A Psychology Guide to Heal & Thrive. Her book was written in honor of Black mental health to provide a needed resource to Black communities and help decrease stigma; however, all are still invited to benefit from the mental health knowledge shared in her book, as the first page is titled "A Special Message to My Non-Black Readers." This allows allies of the Black community to be aware of some of our lived experiences and the impact this is having on our mental health outcomes. This way, more humans of all identities can fight for the change that is desperately needed in the world by increasing empathy and social awareness, all while learning invaluable knowledge to improve their own mental health to keep healing and thriving! 96% of the book focuses on mental health information that applies to all humans. The other 4% focuses on relatable lived experiences of Black people and people of color, allowing for increased representation, social awareness, and empathy. Ultimately, her book is an excellent resource for anyone on a healing and growth journey who desires to deepen their understanding of how to work with their brain, better navigate their human experiences, and support their own mental health while supporting the mental health of others. The book covers many topics, including healing from trauma, help with discovering your authentic self, anxiety and depression management, how to improve decision-making/problem-solving, how to manage intrusive thoughts, etc. Unlike other self-help books that focus on one area, each chapter of her book covers a part of psychology that all humans need to know and understand, as well as how to actively apply this information to their life so things can improve. Each chapter also builds off of the last to further deepen the reader's understanding of themselves and others. Her book is available through all major online retailers, including Amazon, TikTok Shop, and Barnesandnoble.com Dr. Berry is of Caribbean (Antiguan) descent and is originally from Bronx, New York, but was primarily raised in Chicago, Illinois. She currently lives in Illinois with her husband, Javon, and their son, Elliott.