R.A.I.N. Sound Wellness & Clinical Consulting, LLC
Yolonda M. Young-Adisa, ASW CA Associate Clinical Social Worker, #111278
Nancy Heilner, LCSW CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker , #21410
Dear Future Clients,
R.A.I.N. Sound Wellness & Clinical Consulting LLC provides a compassionate approach to mental health care that prioritizes the voices of women, BIPOC, and queer individuals. Focusing on holistic wellness, your lived experiences will be valued and respected rather than viewed as pathological. As a mental health clinician, I offer a distinctive and effective style of coaching that combines psychodynamic principles with culturally responsive, trauma-informed care, acknowledging the damaging effects of colonization and systemic discrimination. My primary goal is to provide care that fosters genuine connections, rooted in empathy and unconditional positive regard, for individuals, couples, families, organizations, and communities.
I look forward to building a trusting relationship with you and guiding you on a path toward healing, supporting your self-care, and empowering you to take brave steps toward your destiny.
Sincerely,
Yolonda Young-Adisa, MSW, ASW
Are you tired of carrying invisible burdens that no one else seems to understand?
You're not broken.
Embrace clarity, connection, and change!
About R.A.I.N. Sound Wellness & Clinical Consulting LLC
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A Black and woman-owned practice that specializes in micro (individual), mezzo (community), and macro (organizational) approaches, co-creating and fostering an authentic flow of healing experiences.
Regeneration: Supports individuals and communities in restoring and renewing their mental health and social well-being.
Awakening: Encourages individuals to realize their full potential by increasing self-awareness, releasing ego-driven limitations, and shifting their mindset from a narrow view to a broader, more compassionate, and transformational perspective of themselves and others.
Integration: Promotes mental wellness and holistic health by recognizing and cultivating the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit.
Nourishment: Emphasizes the importance of self-care and community care by fostering a holistic sense of well-being that considers all aspects of a person’s life and their connection to all living things.
Meet The Founder
Yolonda M. Young-Adisa, Psychodynamic Coach & Psychotherapist Associate (ASW)
I welcome the opportunity to co-create with you! I am passionate about being a catalyst for positive change! My expertise includes Creatives and Women of Color in Leadership, Women over 50, LGBTQ individuals & couples, and those coping with the loss of independence due to aging and illness.
I aim to support individuals navigating life with ADHD, providing a non-judgmental space as a mental health coach to explore themes of self-care and self-compassion. As a certified Trauma of Money Coach, I empower individuals to dismantle money-related shame, guilt, and self-blame while fostering clarity, joy, and abundant self-esteem.
Trained as a psychodynamic clinical social worker/ therapist at Smith College School for Social Work, I have over 12 years of professional experience in mental health counseling and organizational consulting.
Now, as a mental health coach, I employ a holistic approach to tackle complex challenges, cultivate self-awareness, and foster transformation.
My work is guided by heart, and my values are empathy, humility, and social justice. As a mental health professional, I aim to recognize and honor the diverse cultural backgrounds and histories that shape the lived experiences of socially marginalized people.
Previous
Organizational
Clients
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Center for Empowering Refugees & Immigrants (CERI)
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West County Wastewater (WCW)
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Anti-Defamation League
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Fordham University
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Smith College School for Social Work
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Amherst College
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MacArthur Foundation
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Ford Foundation
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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CocoKids Childhood Champions
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Pretrial Justice Institute (PJI)
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San Francisco Girls Chorus
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East Bay Agency for Children (EBAC)
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San Francisco Therapy Collective
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Hope Hospice
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Lyon-Martin Health Services
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ServiceNet
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Walden Behavioral Care
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University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMASS)
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Youth Action Coalition
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
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My Psychodynamic Coaching Approach
Drawing from advanced clinical training and deep understanding of social justice, I offer something different: Psychodynamic Coaching for Women of Color. This isn't cookie-cutter advice, it's a personalized journey into understanding the unconscious patterns that may be creating inner conflict. What makes this different:
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Socratic Questioning
that helps you discover your own truth rather than accepting someone else's answers. Through carefully crafted questions, we challenge assumptions, clarify meaning, and reveal the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.
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Mindfulness and Somatic
Awareness
to reconnect with your body's wisdom. Sometimes we'll meditate together, practice breathing exercises, or explore what your physical sensations are telling you about your choices.
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Expressive Arts Integration
because healing happens through creativity too. We might explore how literature, music, or art resonates with your experience, using bibliotherapy and creative expression as pathways to insight.
The Healing Tides Legacy Collective functions as the umbrella for non-therapy group programs that support queer (LGBTQIA+) and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color)
Yolonda creates healing-centered programs that foster growth, connection, and resilience. Rooted in social justice and community care, each program is tailored to the needs of the group. Participants leave empowered with tools to transform themselves and their communities.
Trauma of Money Group for Black Women in Leadership
A supportive space for Black women leaders to explore the impact of systemic oppression on money, power, and identity. Through reflection and dialogue, participants will reframe limiting beliefs and build healthier financial practices. The group fosters empowerment, resilience, and values-based leadership.
Coming soon
This virtual community care group is for queer, gender-expansive BIPOC individuals who are actively working to challenge social and economic systems of oppression—such as activists, educators, movement leaders, cultural workers, medical and mental health providers, advocates, and creatives dedicated to disrupting these systems. Our community’s work is heartfelt, yet it is filled with grief.
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Affinity Group for Entrepreneurs of Color with ADHD
A supportive community for entrepreneurs of color navigating the unique challenges of ADHD. This group provides strategies for focus, organization, and self-compassion while addressing the impact of systemic and cultural pressures. Participants will share experiences, build practical tools, and strengthen both resilience and entrepreneurial success.
Coming soon
Your Transformation Awaits
When you engage in this work, you become more aware of what your real barriers are to creating the life you want. You develop the tools to make better decisions that support your desired outcomes—not from a place of shoulds and external expectations, but from deep self-knowledge and authentic choice.
Yolonda Young-Adisa is an extraordinary teacher who calls upon the traditions of the ancestors to facilitate deep understanding leading to inclusion. Her tactics uncover the ways we are connected, alike, and steeped in our own traditions to bring about incremental change in attitudes and approaches to consider how diversity actually lives in the workplace. Equity becomes the meal shared once the table is set to welcome all. In the griot's tradition, Yolonda makes every story singular and important by calling forth the voices of Bell Hooks, Audre Lorde, Octavia Butler and others to inspire and pull back the veil of inequity. She is masterful and kind in her restoration and commitment to lead us into healthy diverse relationships. Now, it is a pleasure to take our learning to the next level as she leads the curation of our journey. Utilizing the arts to deeply reflect our equity journey is the next phase of our joy!
Wendy Blackwell Fortune Senior Associate, Pretrial Justice Institute
Clients Testimonials
Over the many years that I have known Yolonda, she has consistently demonstrated a strong passion for addressing the emotional and psychological impact of racism, and she has continually worked towards improving her understanding of implicit racial bias and how it impacts the well-being of those subjected to it. Now, as a clinical social worker; psychotherapist, leadership coach and DEI Consultant she continues to expand that inquiry to include the exploration of strategies for improving the quality of life for people of marginalized communities. Without any hesitation, I recommend Yolonda Young-Adisa to your organization. I believe that you will find her to be a creative thinker, resourceful, and fiercely passionate about making a positive difference, locally and beyond.
Gail Benson
Quality Improvement Facilitator Contra Costa Child Care Council
Clients Testimonials
Having sessions with Yolonda has been healing and grounding. I started coaching during a time of transition in my life. From our work together this past year and a half, I have a deeper sense of inner balance, no matter what's happening day to day. I'm clearer on the next steps for the future and I feel more empowered to take them. Yolonda's thoughtful approach makes me feel deeply supported as a woman of color. Our sessions feel like regular gifts for me!
Dr. Naya J.
An Author, Professor, and Entrepreneur
Clients Testimonials
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Since I started my self-work with Yolonda, I have gained a deeper sense of trust and clarity around my inner voice and instinct. She provides the most honest, safe, and unconditional space for true introspection and self-exploration in a way I have never experienced before. Daily, I am grateful for Yolonda and the invaluable support she lovingly provides.
Tammy L. Hall, a Grammy award-winning pianist, composer, arranger, lecturer, and musical director
Clients Testimonials
We were very intentional about who we wanted for a couple's therapist, as we are a mixed-race, gay couple and the nuance that comes with. Yolonda was a rare find and someone who really understood the dynamics of our relationship. She was able to point out blind spots and help us to understand one another more deeply and intimately. We will never forget the work we did with her, and I’m happy to say that we now refer to each other as HUSBANDS!
Carson Johns, Senior Executive
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