Can We Talk?
Can We Talk? is a no-cost mental health support program designed for Black women aged 55 and older in the Greater Pittsburgh area. Through guided therapy sessions facilitated by licensed counselors, the program provides a safe, confidential space for participants to share their experiences, receive emotional support, and develop strategies to improve their mental well-being. By addressing systemic challenges, reducing stigma around mental health, and removing financial barriers to therapy, Can We Talk? empowers women to navigate life’s demands while fostering a sense of connection, healing, and resilience
The
Mission
“Can We Talk’s?” mission is to provide a supportive space for Black women ages 50+ to explore and discuss life transitions in a safe, non-judgemental, and confidential environment.
Meeting topics may include:
Lonliness
HOW IT WORKS
Can We Talk? is a cohort-model program consisting of six (6) weekly, two-hour group therapy sessions, held on the first Saturday of each month. In order to “graduate” from the program, participants must attend 3 sessions. After an initial opening session where the parameters of the group are discussed and agreed upon, each session provides an opportunity for participants to “dump their buckets” in a confidential environment with other women from their peer group. Psychologists or licensed counselors facilitate the group–providing group counseling, strategies, and discussion tools to help the women with their mental health journeys.
OUR FOCUS
While Can We Talk? focuses on Black women, the organization does not discriminate on the basis of race, political orientation, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age,national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or mental or physical disability or any other status prohibited by applicable law.
“Can We Talk?” helps women have conversations about their lives, and hidden feelings that have come out. The result of deep conversations has brought healing for some of us. Grief comes in many ways and in some ways we all have Grief that we hold inside of us.”
Meet The Team
Dr. Darla Timbo Psy.D., LPC is a professional psychologist, licensed professional counselor, and owner of Atlas Counseling Services located in the East End of Pittsburgh, PA. She has over 15 years of experience in the field of psychology and counseling, including leadership experience and research.
Within Atlas Counseling Services, Dr. Timbo primarily serves underrepresented groups of people, including but not limited to, Black clients, transitional age clients, and clients who are recently released from incarceration.
In addition to owning and managing her private practice, Dr. Timbo Currently services as Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Psychology at Penn West University - California University Campus, where she teaches in the undergraduate psychology program. Dr. Timbo’s research interests include multiculturalism, diversity, Black client’s response to mental health treatment, and client outcomes in counseling settings.
Dr. Darla Timbo
The Facilitator
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CONFIDENTIALITY
We want to foster an environment that promotes sisterhood and unity, where women feel safe and comfortable to voice their innermost thoughts and feelings, therefore as a group we have a covenant of sisters to keep.