Using Womanism Counseling to Support Black Girls

Black girls have had to navigate adultification, criminalization, and marginalization at significantly higher rates. The application of frameworks rooted in womanist tenets has the ability to create safe and affirming spaces that can empower Black girls and foster resilience while promoting their socioemotional development. Consequently, the authors explore how womanism can be integrated into mental health practices to support the academic, social, and personal development of Black girls. Five womanist‐based strategies are presented: building communal connections, developing critical consciousness, engaging in creative expression, embracing holistic well‐being, and pursuing empowerment and leadership. Implications and research recommendations are discussed.