Therapy in Real Life: Breaking the Stigma Around Mental Health | Essence Festival Live

Mental health isn't just something to think about in times of crisis—it's something we should prioritize every day. In this special live episode from Essence Festival 2026 , Loren LoRosa sits down with Dr.

Mimi , psychiatrist, entrepreneur, Married to Medicine star, and mental health advocate, for an honest conversation about therapy, stress, burnout, boundaries, and protecting your peace. Together they discuss: Why preventative mental health care matters How to know when stress is becoming something more Finding the right therapist (and why it's okay if the first one isn't the right fit) Setting healthy boundaries without guilt Breaking the stigma surrounding therapy in the Black community Managing anxiety caused by the news and social media Practical ways to check in with yourself every day See for privacy information.