Improving THE relationship with
yourself
At MotherlandCo., we provide transformative mental health care that centers the reproductive, racial, and relational wellbeing of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, especially those who are Queer, Trans, and navigating parenthood, loss, or life transitions. Grounded in abolitionist, liberatory, and ancestral frameworks, we offer therapy, supervision, and education that honors the full humanity of our clients and communities. Our mission is to create brave, culturally-rooted spaces for healing, reclamation, and collective care—where rest is resistance, joy is medicine, and every body belongs.
A radical return to self
* rooted in care *
A radical return to self * rooted in care *
What we do
We support individuals navigating the psychological and emotional impact of racism and systemic oppression, addressing both acute and cumulative stress held in the body, relationships, and sense of safety.
We provide care for emotional and mental health concerns related to fertility, pregnancy, loss, postpartum experiences, and parenting, with attention to how identity, culture, and systemic factors shape these experiences.
We support clients through periods of change, grief, and role or identity shifts—such as relationship changes, career transitions, or relocation—centering meaning-making, self-definition, and alignment with personal values.
HOW WE DO IT
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1:1 Therapy
We will work with you to create a tailored, personalized approach that suits your unique needs. We offer 45-60 minute sessions where we will explore your challenges, identify your goals and process emotions.
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Lactation support
Feeding a baby can be challenging, but it doesn't have to be. Desirée provides lactation support for all bodies. With an empathetic and non-judgmental, together we will find strategies tailored to your unique situation.
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Herbal Support
Experience the benefits of herbal therapy with Desirée's personalized approach. Desirée will work closely with you to create a personalized plan that includes referrals to medication support, where necessary. We're committed to helping you achieve your wellness goals.
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Clinical Supervision
As a board approved social work supervisor in DC, MD, VA, WA & WI, Desirée provides clinical supervision to pre-licensed social workers to gain hours towards their clinical license. With her expertise and guidance, social workers can develop their clinical skills and become licensed professionals.
our Framework
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We ground healing in an analysis of systemic oppression, offering care that liberates rather than pathologizes. This includes:
Centering power, privilege, and history in the therapeutic process.
Co-creating care plans rooted in autonomy and dignity.
Naming and challenging structural violence within and beyond the clinical space.
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We understand reproductive mental health as political, personal, and cultural. Our approach honors the full spectrum of reproductive experiences, including abortion, loss, infertility, parenting, and pleasure.
Every body has the right to informed choice, rest, and care.
We affirm all paths to and away from parenthood.
We provide care that resists medical racism and affirms bodily autonomy.
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Healing is not a solo act—it is relational, political, and generational. We facilitate connection, reflection, and community care:
Use of sound, breath, ancestral practices, and somatics as legitimate clinical tools.
Supervision and therapy spaces that support mutual care and vulnerability.
Care models that hold rage, grief, joy, and rest with equal reverence.
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We look to the past to inform the present and future. The principle of Sankofa teaches us to reach back and retrieve what has been forgotten, stolen, or suppressed. At the same time, Ubuntu—"I am because we are"—reminds us that our humanity is bound in the humanity of others. We heal not in isolation but in relationship and responsibility to one another.
Clinical practices rooted in Indigenous, African, and diasporic traditions.
Valuing storytelling, spiritual practice, and cultural wisdom as evidence.
Honoring Black queer futures as sacred, possible, and urgent.
Embracing collective identity, shared accountability, and radical interdependence.
Our Process
Step 1: Complete the Contact FormStep 2: Schedule Your Vibe Check
During the vibe check, we’ll talk through your needs, answer questions, and make sure we’re a good fit. If so, we’ll get you scheduled for your first appointment.
Step 3: Vibe Check CallStep 4: Attend Your First AppointmentMeet with us virtually for your first session and begin care in a supportive, intentional space—right from where you are.
One of our interns will reach out to schedule a brief vibe check call—a low-pressure conversation to connect and gather a bit more information.
Start by filling out our contact form. This helps us understand what you’re looking for and ensures we can support you thoughtfully.