Today we’d like to introduce you to Brittany Boudreaux.
Hi Brittany, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Sure! I was born and raised in Houston and have lived here all my life, except during my college years. I took a leap and left home to attend Hampton University, where I majored in Architecture. However, after one semester, I made the difficult decision to return home. That was the first time I truly noticed my mental health declining.
I come from a very supportive family, but mental health wasn’t something we talked about often. Despite the challenges I faced, I’m forever grateful for my time at HU—I met incredible people and experienced the Black community in a way I never had before. But for my own well-being, I knew I had to leave. I transferred to Texas State University and changed my major to Psychology, which is where my mental health journey truly began and my passion for the field started to grow.
To my surprise, coming home didn’t immediately fix how I felt. I struggled with depression, social anxiety, panic attacks, and an abusive relationship. At 18, I decided to seek therapy for the first time. I was fortunate to have a great experience with my clinicians, along with strong support from my parents and friends. But I quickly realized that not everyone had that same positive experience when reaching out for help.
That realization fueled my passion. Throughout my healing journey, I learned how to ask for help and gained a deeper understanding of mental health. I wanted others to have access to the same support and education that I had once needed—resources to recognize the signs of declining mental health and guidance on how to seek help. This led me to start Bobcats Breaking the Stigma (BBS), a student organization at Texas State dedicated to providing students with the knowledge and support I once longed for. BBS became a space where students could learn, connect, and see that they weren’t alone in their struggles.
Through my work with BBS, I realized I didn’t want to leave the mental health field behind after graduation. I learned what it would take to become a therapist and applied to graduate school. By the time I graduated, my résumé was filled with hands-on experience in the mental health field, and my own mental health had improved significantly. I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of St. Thomas in Houston.
Since then, I’ve become certified in trauma-informed care and have worked with individuals from all backgrounds, including the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, helping clients navigate life transitions, trauma, relationships, anxiety, and depression. I began my professional career at a Black-owned private practice, which deepened my passion for serving my community. Now, I work at the University of Houston-Downtown, providing counseling services to students on campus.
Additionally, and most proudly, I own my private practice, Moon Wellness Space—a lifelong dream come true.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Not at all. I’ve been very blessed but as I mentioned before, I faced my own mental health struggles, experienced abuse, and navigated a level of stress I had never encountered—thanks to graduate school. However, I would go through graduate school again for the life I have now and the privilege of being one of the few Black women therapists in this field.
While those experiences were far from pleasant, they taught me invaluable lessons that have shaped my values and the way I carry myself today. For that, I am truly grateful.
We’ve been impressed with Moon Wellness Space, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
The name holds deep significance for me. The moon symbolizes constant change and the ability to find light in the darkness. It represents intuition, transformation, the cycles of life, and new beginnings—all of which reflect the human experience. Life is full of phases, challenges, and moments where we seek guidance through uncertainty. My hope is that my clients find some of those same characteristics when they work with me.
Through Moon Wellness Space, I provide virtual therapy to adult individuals, teens (13+), and couples living in Texas. I specialize in relationships, anxiety & depression, trauma & PTSD, Black American experiences, coping skills, and life transitions. My books are currently open for new clients!
In addition to providing therapy I also do speaking engagements, outreach, & events.
What sets me and my practice apart is that, in addition to providing quality therapy, my ultimate goal is to break the stigma surrounding mental health. This mission started back in undergrad with my campus organization, Bobcats Breaking the Stigma, and remains at the heart of my work today.. I want to make conversations about mental health more approachable and encourage these discussions in spaces where they might not typically happen. One way I do this is by hosting mental health and wellness events throughout Houston, creating opportunities for the community to come together in a reimagined way. My next event is actually coming up on April 12th!
One of the things I’m most proud of, brand-wise, is the name itself—along with the fact that I designed my logo, website, and all other marketing materials myself! A hidden talent of mine is that I’m pretty tech-savvy and love creating graphics.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
I see success as a journey, not just a destination. The meaning of success is not absolute. To me, success means showing up for yourself and your goals every step of the way—while also recognizing that rest is an essential part of the process. Too often, I see people chasing success only to find themselves burnt out once they reach it.
So, for me, success is about accomplishing my goals while also prioritizing my well-being. I want to be able to look back at everything I’ve achieved and know that I never left myself behind in the process.
Pricing:
- All pricing can be found on my website
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.moonwellnessspace.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britt.moonwspace
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyboudreaux?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app
Image Credits
Event photos & personal photo: Jaylon Thomas
Black woman therapist photo: Chino Angles
