Decolonizing Therapy with Mao Beckett LCSW, LICSW

Mao Beckett (she/they) LCSW, LICSW is a liberation-centered, EMDR-certified practitioner, somatic-spiritual therapist and guide. She supports individuals in healing relational wounds, overcoming internalized oppression, and improving interpersonal connections. Through ancestral and spiritual practices, she helps folks reconnect with themselves and reclaim their voice. Her decolonized, non-pathologizing approach fosters transformation in mind, body, spirit, and community, guiding people to build ecosystems rooted in collective care and resistance to systemic harm.

In this conversation, Mao shares her journey as a second generation Khmer American, reflecting on her cultural identity, family dynamics, the impact of her upbringing on her mental health, and her time in the US military.
Her experiences ultimately guided her towards a career in mental health, where she aims to help others navigate their own challenges and break cycles of trauma.

Mao’s website https://www.resetandresilientwellness.com/

Connect with Mao on Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/maobeckett_resetresilient/

Decoding Crime and Culture Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0yC4yT4IJx90SecgGIBYrp?si=2a3f90f1239d407f

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