MotherlandCo., LLC

05/20/2026

Something we talk about often at MotherlandCo. is how helping professions are built on care, but too often, students entering those professions are asked to survive systems that rely on unpaid labor, sacrifice, and invisible barriers.

Today, I’m excited to share the launch of the MotherlandCo. Learning Lab Mutual Aid Fund🤎

This fund was created to support our Learning Lab interns through internship stipends, books, technology access, wellness resources, and emergency needs that can impact a student's ability to thrive.

We currently support 4 incredible interns, with another joining this fall. Together, they are building futures in social work, reproductive mental health, and community care.

Because workforce development is a justice issue.

Because talent should not be determined by financial privilege.

Because investing in one intern creates ripple effects for generations.

Whether you can give $25, sponsor books, support a stipend, or simply share this with your community—every contribution matters.

Learn more and support here: https://www.motherlandco.com/donate

*we are currently seeking fiscal sponsorship*

05/14/2026

Today, MotherlandCo., LLC turns 7 years old. 🖤

Seven years of building, learning, grieving, pivoting, healing, creating, failing, dreaming, and beginning again.

When I looked into the significance of the number 7 in numerology, it felt deeply aligned with the season of life I’m currently in. The number 7 is often associated with introspection, wisdom, spiritual growth, higher learning, and transformation. It represents a period of reflection before stepping into a new level of purpose and alignment.

And honestly? That feels fitting.

I started MotherlandCo. as a therapist and clinical social worker with a vision rooted in reproductive justice, collective healing, and liberation-centered mental health care for Black communities. Over the years, this work has evolved far beyond therapy sessions. It has expanded into clinical supervision, workforce development, curriculum design, practicum education, organizational consulting, reproductive mental health advocacy, and leadership development.

Now, as I move toward the completion of my PhD journey, I find myself reflecting not only on what I’ve built, but on what I want the next chapter to become.

I’m increasingly interested in the systems that shape workforce sustainability, leadership, organizational culture, and equitable care within reproductive, maternal, family, and women’s health spaces. I want to continue bridging clinical practice, strategy, education, and innovation in ways that support both providers and communities.

This next season feels less about proving and more about alignment, intentional impact, and building meaningful, sustainable change.

To everyone who has referred a client, attended a training, trusted me as a supervisor, collaborated on a project, invited me into a classroom, supported MotherlandCo., or simply spoke my name in rooms I wasn’t in — thank you.

Seven years later, I’m still here.

Still evolving.
Still dreaming.
Still committed to liberation, healing, and community.

Here’s to Year 7 and whatever this next chapter holds. ✨

Enjoy some pictures from over the years of being out in the community, whether it was for MotherlandCo. or the orgs that I co-founded, The Bloom Collective and PSI's Alliance for People of Color.

04/16/2026

Tune into this conversation:

Join BMMA, Inc. on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 6 PM ET for Beyond the Binary—Black Trans Family Building in a World Not Built for US, a conversation highlighting how Black trans families build, protect, and sustain themselves within systems not designed for their existence—centering joy, chosen...

08/20/2025

If you're a birthworker seeking mental health support, check out this resource:

Rescue Breath Collective is an organization that will pay for the first 6 therapy visits for birthworkers seeking support. They will pay any coinsurance/copay/deductible expenses if you are insured or $100 per visit if you're uninsured.

Rescue Breath Collective. Where birth workers find hope.

03/20/2025

Excited to announce that I am now a Board Approved Supervisor in Virginia!

Are you a licensed social worker seeking supervision? I am accepting new supervision clients in VA along with DC, MD, WA or WI via Motivo Health. I have been a Board Approved Supervisor in MD since 2020 and supervising graduate MSW interns since 2014. Email me to learn more or visit my Motivo profile:

[email protected]
https://app.motivohealth.com/supervisor/desiree-israel-2

02/13/2025

Are you a licensed social worker seeking supervision? I am accepting new supervision clients in DC, MD, WA or WI via Motivo Health. I have been a Board Approved Supervisor in MD since 2020 and supervising graduate MSW interns since 2014. Email me to learn more or visit my Motivo profile:

[email protected]
https://app.motivohealth.com/supervisor/desiree-israel-2

01/27/2025

If you’re in Nevada and interested in becoming an IBCLC, this is for you.

We are excited to announce our scholarship for those working towards becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC). This scholarship will be for those who are pursuing Pathway 3. Applications are NOW OPEN and close on February 15, 2025.

Use the QR code or link in our bio to learn more and apply.

11/16/2024

COMMUNITY RESOURCE (I am not affiliated): Application opens on 11/18/2024

Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/240065321628147?mc_cid=091a9f442d&mc_eid=5171722e1a

10/03/2024

Excited to share that I am officially accepting clients in Wisconsin. This includes therapy, lactation, herbal and professionals for consultation and supervision towards licensure.

Elated to bring my services to the Midwest!!

05/15/2024

✨Held space for 200+ people
✨Licensed across 3 states
✨Consulted with 10+ organizations
✨Assisted 40 birthing families reach their lactation goals
✨Numerous community events
✨Helping radical bodies who desire to heal for 5 years!

Looking forward to the next 5 years!

Gimme 5 by helping to continue to expand our services! There’s more to come!

Donate $5 via Venmo: