Dr. Janelle Posey-Green, LCSW
Co-Owner, Magnolia Wellness, LLC
Dr. Janelle Posey-Green, LCSW, is a dedicated therapist, healer, and educator who merges holistic and African indigenous healing practices with psychotherapy to create a well-rounded, transformative healing experience. As co-owner of Magnolia Wellness, LLC, located in New London, Connecticut, she specializes in supporting women and female adolescents (ages 16+) on their journeys of self-discovery, empowerment, and healing.
Janelle is a trauma-informed therapist with advanced training in EMDR, DBT, and CBT, providing specialized care for those experiencing race-based stress, self-esteem challenges, and emotional trauma.
Her approach integrates sound healing, energy balancing, and ancestral wisdom, helping clients reconnect with their inner strength and divine selves.
Beyond her clinical work, Janelle is a cultural competency trainer and consultant, equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills to serve diverse communities with cultural humility. She is also the founder of the Southeastern CT Naturalistas, an organization that empowers people of color to embrace and care for their natural hair. Through this initiative, she launched the "Embrace Your Crown" event, celebrating Black beauty, culture, and wellness.
In 2020, Janelle responded to the double pandemic of COVID-19 and racial injustice by creating the CT BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness Initiative, offering free healing forums for people of color. Her passion for social justice and mental wellness is further reflected in her Doctorate in Social Work from Simmons University, where she focused on healing from gendered racism experienced by Black women.
ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS
✔ Bachelor’s in Social Work
University of Texas, El Paso
✔ Master’s in Social Work
University of New England, Maine
✔ Doctorate in Social Work
Simmons University, Boston, MA (Concentration: Healing from Gendered Racism Experienced by Black Women)
✔ Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)
Supporting women in their breastfeeding journeys
✔ Cultural Diversity & Competency Trainer
Trained through DMHAS’s 10-month cohort program
✔ Holistic Practitioner
Offering tarot and ancestral readings, herbal oils, and smudge sticks
✔ EMDR Trained
Through Trauma Recovery, EMDR Humanitarian Assistance Programs (2019)
✔ EMDR Part 1
August 2019
✔ EMDR Part 2
November 2019
SERVICES I OFFER
Janelle currently accepts Husky insurance and self-pay for clinical therapy appointments.
📩 Contact her today to begin your healing journey.