Black Woman Be Whole

What It Is

Black Woman Be Whole is an organization dedicated to assisting Black women on their emotional and mental health journey. Founded by Ednesha Saulsbury, a licensed clinical social worker, and Kimberly Moore, who brings nonprofit strategy and community development expertise, BWBW operates nationally with no state restrictions on who can join its programs.

The organization's philosophy centers on sisterhood and shared experience. The company's site explains its mission in stark terms: it was created to serve "the most disrespected, unprotected and neglected person in America," addressing the reality that Black women's voices and emotions are often minimized, silenced and disregarded. BWBW operates without an administrative structure or clinical hierarchies; the founders participate directly in sessions alongside community members.

What You Get

Black Woman Be Whole offers three distinct pathways into mental health support, none requiring a therapist matching process or credentials verification.

Therapy Directory. The site hosts a curated list of external therapy directories and clinician databases rather than a directory of therapists directly employed or vetted by BWBW itself. These include Psychology Today, BetterHelp, Talkspace, GoodTherapy, Therapy for Black Girls, and specialized networks like the National Queer and Trans Therapist of Color Network, the Association of Black Psychologists, and Ayana Therapy. The list also includes reduced-fee options like Open Path Collective and directories serving specific identities like Inclusive Therapists (which offers a reduced-fee teletherapy subset). This approach gives readers access to a broad network without BWBW claiming to vet or endorse any provider.

Workshops and Experiences. The company's own primary service is group workshops designed to combine education, guided reflection, meaningful conversation and practical tools. Its FAQ clarifies that "workshops are designed to be experienced, not simply attended" and describes the content as combining "education, guided reflection, meaningful conversation, and practical tools to create experiences that stay with you long after the workshop ends." The site lists upcoming workshops under an Experiences section, though specific upcoming dates were not visible on the captured pages. Workshops happen both virtually and in person; the FAQ confirms "we host workshops and experiences in other states as well as virtually" and invites requests to bring events to other states.

A signature program is "Hey Sis, Are You Okay?", a workbook available for standalone purchase and also distributed through a referral program called Share the Love, Sis. The site describes the workbook as giving "women space to pause, reflect, and tell the truth about how they feel." The referral program is building toward a goal of placing the workbook in 10,000 women's hands.

Community Resources and Crisis Support. The site lists a dedicated Crisis/Helplines section. Though the captured pages do not detail which helplines or what support is listed there, the presence of this category signals BWBW's commitment to connecting readers to immediate crisis resources.

Podcast. Black Woman Be Whole publishes a podcast featuring "honest conversations about emotional well-being, relationships, identity, leadership, purpose, and the realities of being a Black woman."

What the Pages Show

Prices and Plans. The FAQ directly addresses cost: "The cost of our workshops and experiences vary. Please visit the Services page for more details on each program." The captured Services page lists categories like Communication and Sisterhood but does not detail specific prices. The site explicitly does not publish pricing online without accessing the Services section. There are no refunds, but canceled registrations can be applied as credits toward future workshops or experiences if canceled at least 3 days before the event.

Who Runs It. Ednesha Saulsbury is identified as LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker who has worked with women who have experienced trauma from family, friends, intimate partners, racism and sexism. She has been featured in Allure, Forge and The Lily. Kimberly Moore brings fifteen-plus years of nonprofit experience in fundraising, cultivation, strategy and events. The site emphasizes that both founders participate in the group setting and that the philosophy centers on "sisterhood and a shared experience of growth, no matter where women are in their personal development."

Geographic Reach. The FAQ confirms "no, we don't only serve the State of New York," and describes hosting workshops "in other states as well as virtually." No comprehensive state list is provided. The organization says it can be reached at info@blackwomanbewhole.com or through a contact form to discuss bringing workshops to other states.

Therapy Directory Details. The Therapy Directory page lists about twenty external directories, databases and clinician-matching services, none of which BWBW operates, split into a group focused on Black and queer-affirming providers and a second group of general-purpose platforms. The page carries no disclaimer language of its own about vetting or liability; it is simply a curated list of outbound links, so readers evaluate each listed provider on their own.

Staff and Hiring. The FAQ confirms that BWBW is hiring and states: "If you are a therapist, we could use extra hands to help us facilitate workshops and experiences." Inquiries go to info@blackwomanbewhole.com.

What the Site Does Not Say

BWBW publishes no pricing tiers, sliding scales, or payment plans. Readers interested in workshops must visit the Services page or contact the organization to learn costs. The site does not break out which specific conditions or diagnoses its workshops address or how content varies between offerings. It also does not describe a formal matching or intake process; workshop registration appears to be first-come enrollment. The site does not claim to connect readers with individual therapists; its therapy directory is a navigation tool, not a service BWBW provides. There is no statement about insurance coverage, as the workshops appear to be out-of-pocket purchases rather than billable clinical services. Academic credentials for facilitators beyond the two founders are not listed.

Who It Fits

Black Woman Be Whole is designed for Black women seeking community-based mental health support and group healing work. The site addresses readers who are "celebrated for their strength, their ability to lead, nurture, persevere and carry more than their share" and invites them to also prioritize their own "joy, rest, connection and well-being."

The workshops require comfort with group settings and active participation in reflection and conversation. The fact that workshops happen both in-person and virtually means both options exist, though availability varies by location.

A reader looking for one-on-one therapy with a licensed therapist can use BWBW's directory to find external therapist-matching platforms rather than receiving a direct referral from BWBW. A reader who needs crisis support can access the Crisis/Helplines section.

A reader seeking diagnostic assessment, psychiatric medication management, or clinical evaluation of a mental health condition should look elsewhere; workshops are peer-led and peer-focused, not clinical assessments.