Queenspace Counseling and Wellness

08/25/2025

Another episode! Dr. Shekyra DeCree is a powerhouse in the field of mental health. In this conversation, we dive into real and raw discussions about why mental health truly matters and how we can break the silence surrounding it

Dr. DeCree brings wisdom, compassion, and practical strategies that anyone can relate to. Whether you’ve faced struggles yourself or know someone who has, this episode is for you.

Stay tuned—this is only Part 1, and there’s so much more fire coming in Part 2. You don’t want to miss what’s next.

🎧 Watch now and join the conversation on Innovation Somalia Podcast.

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Dr. Shekyra DeCree is a powerhouse in the field of mental health. In this episode, we dive into some real and raw conversations about what mental health trul...

06/04/2025

Join Soul Care guides, Dr. Shekyra DeCree, LPCC-S founder of Queenspace Counseling and Wellness, and Lisa Hendrix owner and founder of Divine Impact Fitness for two evenings of heels, healing, and sisterhood. Beauty Unboxed is the space YOU deserve. Reserve your spot today!

https://beautyunboxed.eventbrite.com

You’ve spent enough time shrinking.
Enough time dimming.
Enough time holding space for everyone but you.

Beauty Unboxed is your divine reminder:
✨ You deserve to be seen.
✨ You deserve to feel good in your skin.
✨ You deserve to invest in your joy.

📅 Two transformative Fridays: June 20 & 27 6pm-8pm
👠 Heels, choreography, floorwork, self-growth, and confidence workshop
📍 Soul Care Social | 1125 E. Main, Columbus
💰 $200 for the full series (includes refreshments + a journal)

And best of all? You’ll move, heal, and rise beside other radiant women—because sisterhood is part of the soul work.

This is soul care worth splurging on.
Because your healing isn’t optional—it’s overdue.

Powered by Divine Impact Fitness and Queenspace Counseling and Wellness, and hosted by your Soul Care guides Lisa Hendrix and Dr. Shekyra DeCree, LPCC-S.

🔥 Space is limited—claim your place TODAY!
https://beautyunboxed.eventbrite.com/

03/31/2025

What an absolute honor to partner with an organization that’s changing the game for girls’ mental health and wellness!

Huge thanks to Charity Harrison and the powerhouse, Beautifully Flawed for inviting Queenspace Counseling and Wellness into your mission.

The work you’re doing is bold, beautiful, and so necessary — a true gift to every girl you reach! 👑✨️💜

03/22/2025

This time last year, I walked away.

👑I walked away from spaces that were psychologically unsafe for me as a Black woman.
👑I walked away from environments where I was mishandled, misunderstood, and where I just didn’t fit.
👑I walked away from the exhausting pressure to impress people who relentlessly chased an empty flex rooted in comparison, competition, and compromise.
👑I walked away from fear — and never turned back.

I made the life-changing decision to PROTECT 👑 MY 👑 CROWN 👑💜

And look at God — because a year later, THIS happened.🙌🏾

In addition to my private practice, Queenspace Counseling and Wellness, I’ve expanded the vision.

Alongside my sisters Lisa Hendrix and Rina Reid, we’ve birthed Soul Care Social — a space to connect, belong, and rise.

A space for those of us who’ve struggled to find our place, our people, our community — you’ll find it here.

Soul Care Social isn’t just a space — it’s a sanctuary. A beautifully crafted vibe designed by the creative brilliance of Generated By Excellence, the coldest renovation artists in Central Ohio (and beyond). They didn’t just renovate — they brought the vision to life.

👑Its also a sacred place dedicated to promoting the mental health and holistic wellness of Black women and girls. A place where we don’t have to shrink, "smile" to make others feel comfortable, code-switch, or wear the "strong" mask. Where we can just be — fully, freely, unapologetically.

👑It’s a space for healing, connection, and community — but also a hub for continuing education and transformative workshops for mental health professionals, community leaders, and change-makers.

👑A space where culture meets wellness, and where we rise, together.

👑And yes, it's a space that unapologetically champions Black culture. With intention. With boldness. With pride — no chaser.

For anyone who’s ever felt unseen or unheard, Soul Care Social welcomes you too. Come as you are. 💜

We’re here. We’re rising. And we’re not asking for permission.

Join us for our Community Open House:
Saturday, April 5th | 4:30pm - 6pm
1125 E. Main Street, Columbus, OH 43205 (Olde Towne East)

This is just the beginning.

If you come for my crown, you better not miss. 👍🏾👑 Because I’m just gonna keep rising.✨️☝🏽

12/23/2024

Our New Year’s EVOLUTION 👏🏾🙌🏾🖤👑

Two years ago, Dr. Shekyra DeCree, founder and owner of Queenspace Counseling and Wellness envisioned a space where Black women could prioritize their wellness—mind, body, and spirit. Today, that dream is becoming a reality. In January 2025, Queenspace Wellness Studio will open in Olde Towne East Columbus, as an expansion of Queenspace Counseling and Wellness in Gahanna, OH. We are beyond excited to be a part of the vibrant culture and deep-rooted community of Olde Towne East Columbus.

Why this space?

👑Black women are disproportionately impacted by chronic stress, with research showing that stress-related health issues like hypertension and heart disease are more prevalent in our community.

👑Studies indicate that culturally affirming wellness spaces significantly improve mental health outcomes and foster resilience.

👑Data shows that Black women are less likely to feel safe and supported in traditional wellness and healthcare spaces, highlighting the need for affinity spaces.

Queenspace Wellness Studio is designed to meet those needs. While all people are welcome, this space will specialize in the unique holistic wellness needs of Black women, offering:

👑Fitness, mindfulness breathing
and yoga classes
👑Sister circles
👑Culturally inspired wellness
workshops
👑Continuing education initiatives,
and more...

This vision was born from Dr. DeCree's personal journey through spaces feeling unseen, dismissed, and excluded, along with hearing the voices of Black women and girls longing for culturally affirming spaces. These experiences inspired an effort to create a space that celebrates authenticity—a place where Black women feel empowered, supported, and truly connected.

Queenspace Wellness Studio will also be collaborating with Divine Impact Fitness to offer weekly dance fitness classes that celebrate joy and community.

Queenspace Wellness Studio is more than a space—it’s a movement. A space to pour into yourself, authentically and unapologetically.

This space is dedicated to every Black woman who has ever felt mishandled, unseen or out of place and seeks an environment where wellness, joy, affinity and belonging reign heavy. We see you and we’ve got you. 👑

PROTECT YOUR CROWN 👑

Stay tuned. The journey is just beginning. 🖤👑🙌🏾

08/20/2024

At Queenspace Counseling and Wellness, we hear the struggle of Black women who yearn for connection and sisterhood where they feel seen, heard, and embraced. So many of our sisters express a deep sense of disconnection and long for a space where they can truly belong. They're tired of feeling like outsiders, weary of the cliques, and desire a community where they can show up as their authentic selves without judgment.

If this resonates with you, know that you are not alone. The Color Purple Collective study is a space designed just for you—a 7-session journey where the themes from The Color Purple (2023) movie will guide us into deeper healing, connection, and belonging. Here, you will join a cohort of powerful Black women, all committed to growing and supporting one another in a safe and nurturing environment.

This is your invitation to step into a circle of sisterhood, reclaim your space, and be part of something transformative. Space is limited, so don't wait. Visit the website, complete the survey, and secure your place in this journey today.
https://protectblackgirls.my.canva.site/colorpurplecollectivepilotstudy?fbclid=IwY2xjawEwz4hleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHen8VlX5ToC6c9Kg4a6C8UGz9kVzl-MYpdcBbwRXb9RBcpEYfPe5bdjmbQ_aem_ojv39A8clXvOcbrs5FYCXA

08/12/2024

💜🪻Hey, Sis! 💜🪻

Are you ready to step into a circle of sisterhood where your mental health and wellness are the focus? Queenspace Counseling and Wellness has been blessed with a grant from Kent State University to create something truly special just for us. We're launching The Color Purple Collective, a 7-week journey where Black women aged 18+ can come together, inspired by Alice Walker's powerful work and the American Psychological Association's study guide.

This is more than just a study—it's a chance to connect, belong, and thrive with other Black women who get it. No cliques, no drama—just pure sisterhood, love, and healing. And guess what? You can earn up to $60 while you're at it!

Spaces are limited, Sis, so don't wait! Click the link to join us now and be part of this incredible journey. 💜✨

protectblackgirls.my.canva.site/colorpurplecollectivepilotstudy

Information website for The Color Purple Collective Mental Health Pilot Study for Black Women

07/31/2024

This Saturday, August 3rd, Queenspace Counseling and Wellness invites you to join us in the heart of Bronzeville for the Bronzeville Push for Peace, powered by Bethany Presbyterian Church. Let's come together in the spirit of community, connection, and harmony. Your presence matters. See you there! ✨🕊️

Join us August 3, 2024 for a praise and worship festival designed to bring the Bronzeville community, and the City of Columbus, together for a time of prayer, fellowship and celebration. This event was created to unite the community while focusing on the rising gun violence and crime.

07/24/2024

The heartbreaking murder of Sonya Massey calls us to action. We must stand together to protect Black women and ensure they receive the love, support, and justice they deserve. Let's honor Sonya by committing to uplift and safeguard the wellbeing of every Black woman.

07/19/2024

Queenspace Counseling and Wellness was honored to support the Real Men Real Talk: Mask Off event with the incredible Killer Mike, hosted by the The African American Male Wellness Agency! 🙌🏿✨

We were thrilled to hold space for the women attending, promoting the mental health of Black men while also supporting their own wellbeing. Together, we are fostering a community of mental wellness and empowerment. 💪🏿💚🖤🧠

07/15/2024

Real talk: Did you know that Black men are 20% more likely to face serious mental health challenges? Let's change that narrative together! 🚨

Join us for Real Men Real Talk: Mask Off with Killer Mike this Thursday, 7/18 at 5pm at East High School, powered by The African American Male Wellness Agency. We're diving deep into this crucial issue, together. Queenspace Counseling and Wellness will be there in partnership and solidarity holding space for the women attending, because Black men's mental health is our collective strength.

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