California Based therapist providing
Compassionate therapy for women healing from the effects of an absent father.
Guiding you to heal father wounds, find inner peace, and build lasting confidence to thrive in love and relationships.
Have you ever thought to yourself?:
No one will ever love me.
Something must be wrong with me.
I’m not good enough.
This relationship is too good to be true.
Once they get to know me, they will leave me.
You’re not alone. You’ve done all the “right” things—college, career, travel, friendships—but something still feels missing. You question your worth, second-guess your decisions, and find it hard to trust yourself or others. And as a woman of color, you’ve had to prove your worth twice as hard, all while navigating racial trauma, microaggressions, and systemic biases.
These thoughts and feelings often trace back to the father wound—emotional pain caused by an absent, neglectful, or emotionally unavailable father. At Peaceful Thoughts Therapy, my mission is to help women of color feel seen, heard, and valued. You belong here. You matter. You are safe.
Services
Therapy Available Both In-Person & Virtually:
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Individual Therapy
Heal the father wound, rebuild self-esteem, and create healthier relationships.
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EMDR Therapy
Release trauma without reliving every detail, using a culturally responsive approach.
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Immigration Evaluations
Compassionate, detailed reports that help protect and reunite families.
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Daughters Connected Group
A 4-week virtual healing circle for women impacted by father absence.
You're In the RIght Place
Hey Sis, I’m Mpho Perras, M.A., LMFT
I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 20 years of experience (10 years licensed). I specialize in trauma-informed therapy for women of color navigating the impact of absent, emotionally unavailable, or inconsistent fathers.
My approach is calm, non-judgmental, and safe—a place where you can speak your truth and be your authentic self. And if you’re not sure who that is yet, we’ll figure it out together.
As Featured In:
Therapy for Black Girls | Inclusive Therapists | Psychology Today
Affiliations:
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Licensed in: California
Why Choose Me
Girl, I’ve Been Where You Are. The Absent Father. The feelings of shame, self-doubt, sadness, and low self-esteem. The fear of rejection, abandonment and not being good enough. And what about those relationship struggles? Chile, please! I was the queen of first dates. The endless tears and constantly asking myself “What is wrong with me?” I know more than just theory. I’ve lived the healing process and can guide with hope and empathy.
My expertise the Father Wound and how father abandonment affects every area of your life. This trauma can show up in your career, education, relationships and sense of self-worth.
As a woman of color, I SEE you in a world that may make you feel invisible and overlooks all you have to offer the world. You are not just another client. When we work together, you will feel seen, heard, and supported. I’m not a “mmhmm” or “uh huh” therapist. I will interact with you. You will feel truly heard.
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