Our Story & Mission

Closing the Gap in
Mental Health Access
for Underserved Communities

ARMMOR Wellness Group is a licensed, telehealth-based mental health practice dedicated to delivering culturally responsive, evidence-based therapy to adults — with a focus on those who face the greatest barriers to quality mental health care in Texas, Illinois, and Washington.

Community-Centered PracticeTelehealth AccessibleNeurodivergent-AffirmingEvidence-Based Care
ARMMOR therapist in a telehealth session

Our Mission

A Protective Space for Every Person

The name ARMMOR is intentional. We believe every person deserves a layer of protection — a space where they can be fully themselves, explore what is difficult, and emerge with greater strength and clarity.

ARMMOR Wellness Group was founded to address a documented gap in mental health care: the persistent underservice of adults who face compounding barriers — including limited provider availability, financial constraints, geographic distance, and the absence of affirming, culturally humble care.

Through telehealth delivery, we remove geographic and logistical barriers, meeting clients where they are across Texas, Illinois, and Washington. Every service we provide is grounded in evidence-based modalities, trauma-informed principles, and a deep commitment to meeting each person as a whole human being.

Our Reach & Impact

Measurable Community Impact

3 States

Service Area

Texas, Illinois & Washington

100%

Telehealth Delivery

Removing access barriers

Community-Led

Practice Ownership

Founded to serve those most in need

Evidence-Based

Clinical Framework

Trauma-informed & culturally responsive

The Need We Address

Bridging the Mental Health Equity Gap

Millions of adults across the U.S. live in communities where quality mental health care is difficult to access — due to provider shortages, cost, stigma, or a lack of affirming, culturally humble practitioners. ARMMOR Wellness Group was built to close that gap.

Access Barriers

Geographic distance, provider shortages, and cost prevent millions of underserved adults from accessing quality mental health care. Our telehealth model eliminates these barriers entirely.

Cultural Competency Gap

Many individuals disengage from care when they cannot find a provider who understands their lived experience. ARMMOR delivers affirming, culturally humble care that meets clients where they are.

Neurodivergent Underservice

Adults with ADHD, autism, and related conditions are frequently misdiagnosed or underserved. Our neurodivergent-affirming approach centers their strengths and unique needs.

Organizational Qualifications

Built for Accountability & Partnership

ARMMOR Wellness Group is a licensed, professionally credentialed mental health practice with the infrastructure, clinical oversight, and community focus required for grant-funded program delivery.

We are committed to data-informed practice, outcome tracking, and transparent reporting — making us a strong partner for behavioral health initiatives, community health programs, and workforce development grants.

Licensed clinicians in TX, IL & WA

Woman-owned, community-centered practice

Telehealth infrastructure serving rural & urban populations

Culturally responsive, trauma-informed clinical model

Commitment to outcome measurement & quality improvement

Serving Medicaid-eligible & underinsured populations

What Guides Us

Our Core Values

Protection

We create a safe, confidential space where every client feels genuinely protected — free from judgment, pressure, or expectation.

Clarity

We believe healing begins with understanding. We help clients see themselves and their patterns with honesty, compassion, and fresh perspective.

Partnership

Therapy is a collaboration. We walk alongside our clients as equal partners, honoring their expertise in their own lives.

Excellence

We hold ourselves to the highest clinical and ethical standards — continuously learning, growing, and refining our practice.

Our Practitioners

Meet the Team

Each member of our team brings deep expertise, genuine warmth, and an unwavering commitment to your well-being.

Anequa Blakely

LPC, LMHC

Anequa Blakely

Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor

Anequa founded ARMMOR Wellness Group with a vision of creating a protective, affirming space for every client. She specializes in culturally responsive care, trauma-informed therapy, and supporting adult women navigating anxiety, burnout, and life transitions. Her approach blends clinical expertise with genuine warmth — because healing is a relationship, not a transaction.

Specialties

Anxiety & BurnoutTrauma-Informed CareLife TransitionsCulturally Responsive Therapy
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Dr. DeAnna Dotson

DHS, LCSW

Dr. DeAnna Dotson

Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Dotson brings deep clinical expertise and a commitment to excellence in mental health supervision and practice. With advanced training in social work and human services, she is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical, evidence-based care. Dr. Dotson is currently available for clinical supervision inquiries.

Specialties

Clinical SupervisionEvidence-Based PracticeSocial WorkEthical Standards
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Ready to Take the First Step?

Our team is here to listen. Schedule a free 15-minute consultation and find the right fit for your journey.