Kim Honeycutt, MSW, LCSW, CCFC, LCAS
Kim Honeycutt, MSW, LCSW, CCFC, LCAS
Dr. LaTonya Summers: From Foster Care to Ph.D
Dr. LaTonya Summers: From Foster Care to Ph.D
Dr. LaTonya Summers: From Foster Care to Ph.D
Tuesday 17th November 2020
Kim Honeycutt talks with Dr. LaTonya Summers about her inspiring journey from foster care to mental health advocacy in this episode of 'Flip Your Lid'.
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Get the buttons here!Dr. LaTonya Summers: Triumph Over Trauma and Advocacy for Black Mental Health
You get to determine that the odds that are stacked against you are wrong. I switched home, but it was from her home that I was adopted at like, who gets adopted at 14? Even before I had a relationship with God, though so interesting, I've always believed in God, although I had lots of evidence to believe that it didn't exist.
Ever wondered how someone can turn a life filled with adversity into one of triumph and advocacy? In this episode of 'Flip Your Lid', Kim Honeycutt chats with Dr. LaTonya Summers, an award-winning professor and mental health advocate, whose journey from foster care to a Ph.D. is nothing short of inspiring. Dr. Summers opens up about her childhood experiences, including time spent in foster care and being kidnapped twice.
She shares how these traumatic events shaped her path towards becoming a clinical mental health counselor. With 24 years of experience under her belt, Dr. Summers discusses the importance of culturally-matched counseling and the unique challenges faced by the Black community in the mental health field. She also highlights the impact of racism and white privilege on mental health and the need for culturally specific skills in therapy.
Her work through the Black Mental Health Symposium aims to equip mental health professionals to better serve Black communities. Through resilience, humor, and a deep commitment to her work, Dr. Summers' story is a testament to the power of healing and advocacy. Tune in to hear how she has flipped her lid and what keeps her motivated to champion mental wellness.