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Josephine Ampaw

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Group Practice Owner, Trauma Therapist & Consultant

Hi! My name is Josephine(she/her), but most call me Josie! I am a wife, mom, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, group practice owner, therapist, social worker, marriage & family therapist candidate, addictions counseling candidate, and so much more!

My work is twofold! As a therapist,I specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families who continue to be minoritized due to the intersections of their identities based on the traumatic experiences they face and the relationships that impact them. What does this mean? This means that the clients I see tend to be placed on the margins of society and because of this, It impacts their view of themselves and their relationships. In our therapy, we seek to work through the impacts of identity and heal the traumas caused by It and caused by relationships.
As a speaker and trainer, I focus on supporting organizations that strive to create equitable and inclusive spaces with a focus on equity, inclusion, belonging, and clinical development. I also provide training and consultation to educational organizations that want to incorporate mental health services and perspectives into their work.

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April 13, 2025

Boundaries, Burnout and Black Educator Wellness with Josephine Ampaw-Greene

In this episode of "The Exit Interview," host Dr. Asia welcomes Josephine, a family therapist and former educator, for a candid conversation about wellness, education, and community. Josephine shares her journey from working as a para in special education to earning dual master's degrees in education and social work, and eventually founding her own group therapy practice. She discusses the importance of self-care, resisting burnout, and building supportive communities—especially for Black educators facing racial battle fatigue and workplace stress. Josephine explains her innovative group practice model, which emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and encourages clinicians to develop their own dreams rather than live in someone else's. She offers practical advice for educators and their families on setting boundaries, prioritizing well-being, and supporting one another through challenges. The episode also touches on the value of rediscovering hobbies, maintaining healthy relat…