The Prism Initiative
Shaping the Future of Mental Health—One Therapist at a Time
Black and Brown communities face significant mental health challenges—but remain deeply underrepresented among licensed therapists. Prism is a transformative initiative to change that. Led by Our Therapy Lab, Prism builds pathways for underrepresented individuals to become empowered mental health professionals.
Why Prism?
Over 70% of licensed mental health professionals in the U.S. are white.
Clients of color are more likely to drop out of therapy due to cultural mismatch.
Systemic barriers—like the cost of education and lack of mentorship—prevent many aspiring therapists from completing their training.
What We Do
Exposure & Early Pipeline : Connect high school & college students to careers in mental health
Financial & Academic Support: Fund tuition, exams, supervision, and unpaid internships
Mentorship & Advanced Training: Pair students with experienced Black and Brown clinicians
Career Advancement & Organizational Support: Guide job placement, private practice setup, and long-term sustainability
Therapist Wellness & Community Building: Host retreats, offer self-care stipends, and create healing spaces
Our Impact Goals
Support 50 students and early-career professionals in Year 1
Provide financial and professional support to 20 pre-licensed therapists annually
Increase minority therapists in Marion County by 25% over 10 years
