Virtual therapy for Black professionals

You've done
everything right.
Now what?

The person behind the performance deserves attention too

Virtual  ·  Statewide North Carolina
Aetna  ·  BCBS  ·  Cigna Insurance accepted
Evening sessions Available for working professionals
HIPAA-Compliant Fully confidential

Why GoldAura

There's a version of you no one see's

High-achieving Black professionals don't need a generic framework. They need something built for the unique weight they carry

Made for Black professionals

Built around the specific pressures you navigate: the code-switching, the invisible labor, and the exhaustion of excelling in spaces that were never designed with you in mind.

Sessions with Substance

Every conversation works toward something: building clarity, shifting patterns, and making real change between appointments, not just during them.

Fits into a working professional's actual week

Evening appointments available across North Carolina. No commute, no waiting room just therapy that doesn't ask you to rearrange your life to access it.

Melvin, LCMHC — founder of GoldAura Therapy
The Practice
The right fit changes everything.

GoldAura Therapy is a virtual private practice in North Carolina specializing in high-achieving Black professionals. We work with people who have mastered the art of performing well, and who are ready to understand themselves better.

Black professionals already know that performing well is its own kind of exhaustion. This is a private, virtual, intentional space where you don't have to explain your ambition or your exhaustion. You can truly be yourself.

The work here is specific to you and we work on what has actual meaning to you, and move at a pace that fits the goals you're working towards.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor  ·  North Carolina
Telehealth only  ·  Sessions from anywhere in NC
Accepting new clients
Specialties

What we focus on

What I offer
Individual Therapy

One-on-one sessions to explore your specific patterns, stressors, and goals. A private space to do real work without having to perform.

Couples Therapy

A structured space for two people to do honest, focused work together on communication, conflict, and what you're building toward as a pair.

Coaching for Professionals

Goal-focused work on leadership, identity, and performance for executives and founders who want to operate from a clearer, steadier place.

How It Works

What to expect when you start

Evidence-based therapy designed for people who are ready to challenge themselves and finally make the change they've been wanting.

Step 1

Free Consultation

A 30-minute call to see how we would work togther and get your questions answered. No forms or committment just an open conversation.

Step 2

Initial Assessment

The first session establishes where you are, what patterns are recurring, and what you're working toward.

Step 3

Ongoing Sessions

Weekly 50-minute sessions built around what's actually going on in your life. We track progress, adjust as you grow, and keep the work grounded in what matters most to you.

Before you book

Still have questions? Reach out directly.

Individual sessions are $130 for 50 minutes. Couples sessions are $150.
Yes. GoldAura Therapy accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna. If your plan is out-of-network, I can provide monthly superbills for potential reimbursement. Not sure about your coverage? Bring it up on the consultation call and I'll help you through it.
All sessions are conducted via a HIPAA-compliant video platform. You'll receive a secure link before each session. All you need is a private space and a reliable internet connection.
Individual sessions are 50 minutes. Initial intake sessions may run slightly longer to allow for a thorough assessment of your needs and goals.
Absolutely. GoldAura serves all Black professionals, regardless of gender. The practice is especially well-suited for those navigating identity, professional pressure, and the emotional weight of high performance.
That's completely okay, and honestly not uncommon for the people I work with. The free consultation call is designed to feel low-stakes. We just talk. No commitment required.