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WE STAY CURIOUS ABOUT YOUR STORY

Therapy for meaningful lives and relationships.

You are so much more than just a symptom or a singular issue. Your experiences, relationships, cultural background, family history, and sense of identity all contribute to who you are. We recognize and honor all those aspects of you. Together, we take time to explore the patterns beneath the surface, giving you the opportunity to make choices that feel true and intentional. If you're ready to start this journey, we invite you to connect with a therapist who's right for you.

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TELETHERAPY ACROSS • NY • NC • VA • VT • MD • MA

INDIVIDUALS • COUPLES • FAMILIES • CLINICAL SUPERVISION

CONNECTION IS AT THE HEART OF WHAT WE DO

You deserve relationships where you can show up as your full self .

Meaningful Emotion exists because many Black and brown individuals, couples, and families have had to bear their struggles alone. We have created a space where you can feel seen, understand what you carry, and strengthen your relationships with yourself and those who matter to you. We believe that healing occurs in relationships: with yourself, with your loved ones, and within your community.

START WITH WHAT MATTERS TO YOU

There are different ways to work with us.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PRACTICE

Finding the right therapist is about more than credentials. It is about connection.

Our therapists bring different expertise, lived experiences, and ways of showing up in the room. Explore our team and find a therapist who feels like a fit for you.

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Lastenia Francis, PhD, LMFT, 

AAMFT Approved Supervisor

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Annalise Barnette, PhD, LMFTA

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

A few things you may be wondering.

COST OF THERAPY • TELETHERAPY • GETTING STARTED

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Service Area
Providing teletherapy from the comfort of your home — available to anyone physically located in New York, North Carolina, Vermont, Maryland, Massachusetts, or Virginia at the time of the session.​

How to reach us
As a small practice, we prioritize care for our current clients. Please reach out in this order:

  1. Current client? Use the schedule button above to book your next session.

  2. New Client? Use the "Find your therapist" button above to get paired with a therapist.

Contact
Text or call: 347-970-2670 or

919-551-3217
We prefer text for the fastest reply. Calls are answered between sessions.

Email: Meaningfulemotion@gmail.com
Fax: 919-289-3217

Hours:
Mon–Wed: 8am–4pm

Thu–Fri: 8am–8pm

Sat: 8am–12pm

Sun: Closed
Hours vary per clinician. Appointments made upon request.

© 2026 by Meaningful Emotion Therapy LLC

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