Inner Coach Counseling, LLC

Greetings, my name is Gena Golden, LCSW, NBCFCH. I am a life coach, holistic and culturally attuned psychotherapist, and a board-certified fellow of clinical hypnotherapy. I work with adults and couples from a decolonial lens that focuses on healing the black community and other groups that have been historically marginalized, especially those who struggle with ruminating thoughts and negative self-beliefs – perpetuated by familial, cultural and societal expectations.

Whether a student, parent, career woman, leader, healer, or change agent, I will support you in transforming the inner critic {internal oppression & imposter syndrome} and explore ways to outwit the outer critics {naysayers and systemic oppression} to become your ancestors’ wildest dreams.

I practice from a holistic (mind, body, soul-centered) approach seen through a cultural and liberation-focused lens. I act as a conduit for healing that validates and normalizes your humanity and lived experiences. Whether I am working with individuals, couples, or families, we can explore intergenerational and ancestral traumas and triumphs that shaped who you are. I aim to honor you and your people’s cultural nuances, practices, and traditions.

I received my Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Temple University (1991) and my Masters of Social Work (MSW) from Clark Atlanta University School of Social Work (1993) and my training includes Solution-Focused Therapy, DBT-Informed, Hypnotherapy, Brainspotting, Tapping (EFT), Integrative Medicine, Somatic and Mindfulness Practices. My walk with you is also informed by complementary modalities such as: Reiki, Integrative and Energy Medicine, Mindfulness Meditation, ‘Sacred Women’ work, Crystals and Essential Oils.

I also conduct Immigration Evaluations for immigrant clients seeking Asylum, U-Visa, I-Visa, VAWA, and Extreme Hardship waivers.