Rosenna BakariDr. Rosenna Bakari, a Philadelphia native, is an empowerment expert psychologist. Her professional background varies from working as an addiction recovery counselor to training preservice teachers and counselors. In 2010, she founded Talking Trees, Ic., the only international organization that focuses exclusively on empowering adults who experienced sexual abuse before the age of 18. She developed the Living Openly Model of Advocacy and Support based on her work with survivors worldwide. One of Dr. Bakari's goals is to support the shift of psychology from a focus on mental illness to mental wellness and break down barriers to wellness resources. As an empowerment coach, she works with clients worldwide using her 8-week empowerment curriculum that restructures power in the help-seeking relationship.Dr. Bakari graduated from Cornell University and earned her Master's degree from SUNY at the age of 22. She later earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado. Her most recent professional presentation was for the 2021 American Counseling Association Conference, where she presented on Online Advocacy. Read More Read Less