Beyond Therapy: How Chivonne Clairmont Builds Resilient Families and Communities
Chivonne Clairmont blends expertise in family therapy with a passion for community advocacy, mentoring future therapists, and building stronger connections.
Chivonne Clairmont has always believed that healing is more than just therapy, it’s about building resilient communities, nurturing strong relationships, and fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive. As the Founder and CEO of Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions, Chivonne has spent her career helping individuals and families navigate life’s toughest challenges while also using her platform to uplift others and create meaningful change.
Her personal journey as a therapist, mentor, and community advocate is rooted in an unshakable commitment to healing, understanding, and empowering those she serves. Today, she’s a respected leader in the therapeutic community, but her story began far from the therapy room, growing up in a family that valued resilience, cultural diversity, and connection.
A Journey of Resilience and Service
Chivonne’s career as a therapist and business owner was shaped by her own experiences with personal and family challenges. Born to a British, Jamaican and Cuban heritage, Chivonne’s journey into therapy was influenced by her understanding of diverse cultural backgrounds and the importance of seeing the person behind the problem.
Her academic path took shape with a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2012, followed by a Master’s Degree in Family Therapy from Nova Southeastern University in 2015, where she graduated with honors. But her education didn’t stop at theory. Chivonne worked tirelessly in the real world, gaining experience in addressing anxiety, grief, trauma, and family dysfunction, issues she encountered both professionally and personally.
She didn’t simply want to treat the problem, she wanted to create lasting change, especially for families and individuals who were stuck in cycles of trauma and stress. Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions wasn’t just about therapy; it was about providing long-term support, building strong family units, and fostering community wellness.
Building Stronger Families: The Heart of Chivonne’s Work
One of Chivonne’s most notable areas of expertise is in working with families facing serious challenges, such as infertility, marital struggles, relationship issues, and grief. She specializes in areas that can often feel overwhelming, offering compassionate, effective solutions to help people regain control of their lives and rebuild their relationships.
Chivonne’s approach combines a strong therapeutic foundation with a client-centered philosophy. Her training in trauma-informed care and certifications in Gottman Method Therapy, anxiety, and grief counseling allow her to approach each case with empathy and understanding.
Her ability to work with couples dealing with affair recovery is another area that sets her apart from many of her peers. Chivonne recognizes that affairs don’t just disrupt marriages, they disrupt identities and life plans. Her sessions are focused on restoring trust, communication, and intimacy, offering couples a safe space to heal and rediscover their connection. She believes that even in the toughest situations, there is hope for healing when both partners are committed to working through their challenges.
Her work has also expanded to helping individuals struggling with issues such as self-esteem, social anxiety, and sexual abuse. Through tailored therapeutic techniques, Chivonne empowers her clients to confront their fears, develop coping strategies, and, ultimately, regain their confidence.
The Role of Advocacy: Creating Change Beyond the Therapy Room
What sets Chivonne apart is her ability to blend her therapeutic work with a deep commitment to advocacy. Whether it’s supporting veterans with cancer, working with foster care and adoption communities, or raising awareness for mental health issues, Chivonne uses her platform to build communities of care and compassion.
As the Public Relations Chair for the Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, Chivonne brings attention to issues that affect families and communities on a larger scale. Her work with Broward County’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas School following the tragic shooting in 2018 reinforced her ability to lead with compassion in crisis situations. She provided therapeutic support to the survivors and families, ensuring they had access to the help they needed during a time of unimaginable pain.
Empowering Future Therapists: Mentorship and Supervision
Chivonne’s commitment to mental health extends beyond her own practice. As a National Supervisor for therapists in Georgia and Florida, she mentors those seeking licensure in marriage and family therapy. Her dedication to supporting the next generation of therapists ensures that high-quality care continues to be provided in communities for years to come.
Her focus on business growth coaching and development for therapists has further amplified her impact. Chivonne doesn’t just treat clients; she also helps build future leaders in therapy, teaching them how to run their practices ethically, effectively, and compassionately.
Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions: What Makes It Different?
Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions offers a unique approach to therapy that places equal emphasis on the individual, the family, and the community. Chivonne believes that therapy should be holistic, addressing the mind, body, and spirit, which is why her practice incorporates mindfulness techniques into her counseling services.
The foundation of Chivonne’s work is rooted in the idea that healing is a journey, not a destination. She works with her clients to help them not only overcome challenges but also thrive in all aspects of their lives. Whether through individual therapy, couples counseling, or family therapy, the goal is always the same: to help individuals and families achieve a lasting sense of well-being.
The Call to Action: Start Your Healing Journey Today
If you’re struggling with relationship issues, personal trauma, or any of the challenges that many families face, Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions is here to help. With Chivonne’s extensive experience and compassionate approach, you can start on the path to healing today. Don’t wait to take that first step toward building a stronger, more resilient future for yourself and your loved ones.
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New Partnership with Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions to Expand Counseling Services for Patients, Survivors, Veterans, and Their Families
An Atlanta-based nonprofit supporting individuals affected by breast cancer, has announced a new partnership with Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions to expand access to trauma-informed mental health services for patients, survivors, veterans, and their families across Georgia and Florida. Through this collaboration, clients will receive licensed counseling support—including individual, couples, family therapy, and wellness workshops—both in-person and virtually.
I Will Survive, Inc., a leading nonprofit organization providing support to individuals affected by breast cancer, proudly announces a new partnership with Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions to offer professional counseling services for patients, survivors, veterans, and their families. This collaboration reflects a shared commitment to holistic care and emotional healing—providing licensed mental health support across Georgia and Florida, both in-person and through virtual sessions.
Through this strategic partnership, I Will Survive, Inc. is expanding access to trauma-informed mental health care for communities impacted by cancer, service-related trauma, and systemic disparities. Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions, known for its personalized and culturally responsive therapy models, brings a network of licensed professionals to meet the needs of clients navigating grief, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions related to illness or military service.
“This partnership is a game-changer for the communities we serve,” said Anisa Palmer, MPA, CEO of I Will Survive, Inc., a U.S. military veteran who lost her mother to breast cancer. “Mental health is an essential part of healing. Together with Mindful Discovery, we are making sure no one fights alone—not our survivors, our veterans, or their families.”
Clients will have access to individual, couples, and family counseling, as well as group therapy and wellness workshops under I Will Survive’s Beyond the Diagnosis Mentoring Program. Services are available immediately to residents in Georgia and Florida, with telehealth options to increase accessibility and eliminate barriers to care.
“We are thrilled to partner with I Will Survive, Inc. to provide pro bono mental health services to those in need,” said Chivonne Clairmont Owner of Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions. “Our team is eager to make a meaningful impact and support clients on their journeys toward resilience and healing.”
This partnership marks a critical step forward in I Will Survive, Inc.’s mission to support the entire person—mind, body, and spirit—on their path to healing.
For counseling referrals or more information about available services, please visit:
I Will Survive, Inc. – www.iwillsurviveinc.org
About I Will Survive, Inc.
Founded in 2010, I Will Survive, Inc. is a nonprofit based in Atlanta, GA, committed to providing support to those affected by breast cancer through financial assistance, wellness education, and community empowerment.
Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions Announces Expansion of Mental Health Services
Empowering Mental Health and Families Through Counseling
Chivonne Clairmont, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, has transformed lives through her work as the Founder and CEO of Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. For over a decade, she has provided exceptional therapeutic services that address a variety of mental health challenges. These challenges include anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues, all of which are addressed with a focus on emotional well-being and personal growth. With a deep commitment to improving the mental health of individuals, couples, and families, Chivonne’s work has impacted many communities across Florida, Georgia, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean.
Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions specializes in providing therapy for individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, and grief, as well as couples facing challenges such as affair recovery, communication breakdowns, and pre-marital counseling. The practice also offers family therapy, assisting families in overcoming trauma, domestic violence, and addiction. Through her services, Chivonne helps clients navigate their personal and relational challenges, guiding them toward emotional resilience and healing.
A Journey Rooted in Passion and Resilience
Chivonne’s path to becoming a renowned mental health professional is rooted in resilience and dedication. Born into a culturally rich British, Jamaican and Cuban family, she is now a U.S. citizen with a profound understanding of the complexities involved in navigating both personal and professional challenges. As the spouse of a military Army veteran and an IVF fertility warrior who successfully became a mother, Chivonne’s journey has been shaped by overcoming obstacles and developing resilience. Her international perspective, having lived in different countries, has given her a unique ability to empathize with and support a diverse range of clients from all backgrounds.
Her academic journey also reflects her commitment to the field of mental health. After obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Phoenix in 2012, Chivonne went on to graduate with honors from Nova Southeastern University in 2015 with a Master’s Degree in Family Therapy. Her continued focus on education and professional development allows her to stay at the forefront of therapeutic methods. Chivonne is certified in trauma therapy, Gottman Method therapy, and grief counseling. She is particularly passionate about working with couples, offering them the tools to heal from affairs, improve communication, and build stronger relationships.
“I strive to create a safe space for individuals to be heard, to heal, and to grow,” said Chivonne. “By helping people rebuild their relationships and regain control of their mental health, I believe we can create a stronger, more compassionate world.”
Community Leadership and Advocacy
Chivonne is also deeply involved in advocacy and philanthropy. In her role as the Public Relations Chair for Delta Education and Life Development Foundation, she works tirelessly to empower underserved communities, particularly in areas such as cancer, veterans’ services, and foster care. In addition, Chivonne was selected as one of the therapists following the tragic events at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where she provided essential counseling to survivors and families of the mass shooting. Her work as a trauma therapist in these crisis situations further demonstrates her ability to provide support in times of profound emotional pain.
Beyond her therapeutic work, Chivonne advocates for mental health awareness and the importance of counseling. Through her business development coaching, mentorship initiatives, and public speaking, she has empowered fellow therapists to establish and grow their own practices. She provides aspiring mental health professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed in their careers while ensuring they provide high-quality, compassionate care to their clients.
Expanding Her Reach: Accepting Therapy Supervision Candidates
As part of her commitment to advancing the field of therapy, Chivonne is now accepting new therapists for licensure supervision in both Florida and Georgia. Through her role as a National Supervisor for the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT), Chivonne helps new therapists navigate the licensing process and develop the skills necessary to deliver effective and ethical therapy. Her mentorship ensures that the next generation of therapists is equipped to support individuals, couples, and families in overcoming challenges.
About Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions
Mindful Discovery Therapeutic Solutions, Inc. is dedicated to providing high-quality therapeutic services to individuals, couples, and families. With a focus on emotional well-being and relational healing, the practice offers personalized counseling for a range of mental health challenges, including trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship difficulties. The practice is committed to helping clients heal and grow in a safe and supportive environment, fostering emotional resilience and well-being.
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10 Things to Know About What It Means to Get Left on Read
Put your phone down, bestie!
One of the many horrors of dating in our current era (Ghosting! Endless talking stages that lead nowhere! Life-altering three-month situationships! It’s brutal out here, friends!) is the dreaded phenomenon of getting left on read. (*Cue ominous music.*) Even if it’s never happened to you before—in which case, wow, please tell me your secrets—you likely already know what being left on read is because, well, it’s pretty much what it sounds like.
“Getting ‘left on read’ refers to one person sending a text communication to someone else without getting a response back, though the sender can see that the other person received the message,” says Moe Ari Brown, Love and Connection Expert at Hinge. While I’d hazard that most of us don’t have read receipts on these days unless you’re a sociopath or, like, someone’s middle-aged uncle, you don’t have to literally see that harrowing little “read” label under your unacknowledged text to know that you’ve fallen victim to this tragic fate. If you’ve sent a message that you anticipated a response to and haven’t heard anything back in a significant amount of time (although what constitutes “significant” can vary somewhat depending on the context—more on that later!), congrats, you can consider yourself left on read. (Sorry!)
While anyone can technically leave you on read, we tend to talk about it most often when it happens with someone you’re romantically (or potentially romantically) involved with, whether it’s a new match you’ve just started chatting with on a dating app, your crush, or even a long-term partner. Why? Because that tends to be the most stressful context for it to happen in, one that “can trigger feelings of rejection, anxiety, and confusion,” says Rachel DeAlto, relationship and communication expert at The League.
But! Before you allow yourself to slip into that full-on “do they hate me?” spiral, there are a few things the experts would like you to know about what it really means to be left on read and how to deal if it happens to you. Because, no, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they’re “just not that into you.” Take a deep breath and prepare to embrace some wisdom.
1. Generally, it means you may not a priority at this time.
Simply put, this is the crux of what being left on read means, as Chivonne Henry, MS, licensed marriage and family therapist explains. Okay, this seems harsh, but think about it—“this time” could mean “within this minute, hour,” etc. or, if it’s been a few days, within this period in their life.
We’ve all done the thing where we freak out over someone not responding, only to feel foolish when they eventually do respond, and it’s clear they were just tied up in something at the moment and not purposefully trying to be rude. Being left on read for an hour or even a day in the appropriate circumstances shouldn’t be cause for you to totally give up on a person, but if it’s been a few days with nothing on their end, you’ll probably feel better yourself if you start to move on.
2. Understand that different people have different texting habits.
This is an especially important thing to keep in mind if you’ve only recently started dating or talking to this person. We’re not all on the same screen time schedule, nor do we all have the same remote communication style, and it can take a bit to find your texting groove with a new partner.
“Not everyone is on your timeline or shares your speed of communication,” says DeAlto. “Some are naturally more connected to their phones and quicker to reply.” Maybe they’re busy, maybe they just don’t alway reply right away, or maybe they’re someone who prefers phone calls or face-to-face communication. Which brings us to…
3. Have a conversation about your preferred communication styles.
If this is someone you’ve been chatting with for a minute now and it seems like your desired text cadence just isn’t lining up, it may be worth having a little chat about it to see if you can get on the same page—or at least reassure yourself that this communication gap is more about personal preference than it is reflective of their interest in you.
“If you are bothered by being left on read and still dating this person, let them know that it doesn’t feel great,” says DeAlto. “We often end up in a natural cycle of communication patterns based on precedent, but people are capable of adapting if you approach it correctly.”
As for how to do that, Brown suggests simply being as transparent as possible without shaming or blaming the other person for falling short of your expectations: “The communication could go something like this: ‘Hey, I have enjoyed getting to know more about you, and I’d love to keep connecting with you if you’re also interested. I typically like to communicate consistently over messaging (within 24 hours) and I’m flexible to another form of communication that better suits our schedules. I would love to know your thoughts.’”
4. Reexamine the text to see if your last message even needed a response.
Henry suggests looking at your last message again and seeing if your last text even needed a response. Sometimes there’s no response because the convo just kinda died or because your last message was a bit vague. No stress! If they’re interested, they’ll find a reason to text you again with a fresh conversation thread.
In the future, if you wanna nix any concern about vagueness in your messages, go with a more direct approach when texting. Instead of saying, “Let’s hang out soon,” try being more clear with “I’m interested in you and I want to spend time with you and get to know you,” as Tennesha Wood, matchmaker and dating expert explains. Ask for what you want directly with “I want to see you— can we meet up tonight?” instead of an open-ended “WYD.”
5. Be patient.
“Many times we can simply be overthinking it and can assume the person may be purposely ignoring us when they just may be busy,” Henry adds. Because there’s the chance that this is simply a temporary delay, give the other person the benefit of the doubt. Don’t triple- or quadruple-text them like, “did you get my message???” as this is…not super respectful of their life and boundaries and kinda clingy. Think about how annoyed you get when someone does this to you.
6. Stop texting.
Yes, getting left on read can be confusing and even hurtful at times, Henry says, but resist the urge to keep texting. “All communication is communicating,” she adds. Sometimes, the other person is leaving you on read as a stone-cold power play—in which case, you don’t want to make it worse for yourself by continuing to barrage them with messages.
7. Do you.
“Go about your life, because you are important, so treat yourself as such,” dating coach Julie Pham suggests. As tempting as it is to let a read receipt bring you down, try to live your life and ignore it. “When you constantly wait around for someone else, you’re communicating to yourself and others that you are secondary,” Pham says.
8. Send a follow-up text…
BUT! Only if it’s been a while, and only if you can trust yourself to stick to one message and keep it light-hearted.
“If you haven’t heard back in two days, send a casual message that doesn’t require a specific response like, ‘No worries if you’re busy, just wanted to check in to see how you’re doing,’” says Brown. “This gives the other person the opportunity to authentically express their feelings because you’ve opened up the conversation.”
But that’s it, stresses matchmaker Susan Trombetti, CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking. “Don’t bombard them in the moment with more text messages,” she says. “And, whatever you do, do not send an angry or snarky text if you don’t get a response back.”
9. Ask yourself if this is a pattern.
If you are always being left on read or feeling like you are with this person, check in with yourself about your relationship patterns and expectations you have, Sasha Jackson, LCSW, explains. It’s possible you’re going after people who are not available (emotionally or otherwise) or that you’re not clear on your expectations.
10. Don’t take it personally.
Our crush-addled brains can jump to a lot of, frankly, kind of unhinged conclusions when we find ourselves left on read—most of which are often unfounded! Sometimes, though, those thoughts are, well, founded. As Trombetti notes, there are times when being left on read does, unfortch, indicate that someone is just not that into you. In that case, take it in stride and remember that one person’s lack of interest is in no way a reflection of your value, hotness, or the viability of your future romantic prospects, kk?
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