As a long time provider in Phoenix I have made myself available to my community through community events, church community engagement, business partnerships and collaborations, providing training, mentoring, and supervision to therapists of color, and personally sought out counseling for myself in times of challenge and difficulty. I understand and have heard so many times and at so many different levels the desire for African Americans to find the therapist that serves as a witness, a companion, a guide, and counselor as we strive to overcome, to build and develop ourselves and our families. It has pained me many times that these connections failed and for various reasons that seemed preventable. I have connected people to providers and have heard of wonderful stories of success and transition where the feeling of support lasted long beyond the time of care. While mental health treatment is not a magic pill; there is no magic in what we do, it is a uniquely personal and profoundly impactful opportunity to change and share our experience as we walk this life. As I enter a new phase of professional reflection and intention about my contribution to this work, I want to, as much as is possible for me, to facilitate the discovery of this working relationship for those who are seeking it out. This is one way to advocate for and support the process.