therapist professional development, culturally responsive mental health training, culturally grounded therapy, community-centered healing, restorative mental health care, diaspora healing spaces, culturally affirming therapy, ethical leadership in mental health, liberatory mental health practice 

Shannon Rapalo Medina, LICSW is a licensed psychotherapist providing culturally responsive therapy in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Her work integrates trauma-informed care, CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing with faith-informed and culturally grounded practices. Specialties include trauma recovery, behavioral accountability, relationship boundaries, and mental health support for Black, African, and diaspora communities. 

Black therapist Minnesota / Wisconsin, culturally responsive therapy, trauma therapist Minnesota, faith-integrated counseling, behavioral change therapy