top of page
Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum sitting on steps with a black jacket, black shirt, jeans, pearl necklace, and pearl earrings.

Mia Smith-Bynum, Ph.D

MSB Wordmark Pearl.png
MSB Wordmark Pearl.png
MSB Wordmark Pearl.png

Speaker

Author

Consultant

MSB Wordmark Pearl.png

Psychologist

Overview of Services by MSB Solutions

Overview of Services by MSB Solutions

Play Video

Photo credit: Trené Forbes Photography

Home: Welcome

Consulting Specialties

Let MSB Solutions help you with your career and workplace dilemmas.

MSB Solutions specializes in consulting services involving diversity issues, mental health, and higher education.  Dr. Mia relies on data-driven, results-oriented solutions to assist professionals and organizations in fulfilling their missions in three areas:

Screen Shot 2022-12-07 at 2.55.47 PM.png

Diversity

For Professionals: Developing diversity skills is a life long journey. To maintain an edge, you need current techniques and best practices to be effective in your current workplace and to serve your clientele.

For Organizations: Creating a workplace in which all employees can thrive requires an intentional focus and implementation of best practices.

Let MSB Solutions help guide your efforts in this area.

Stressed Woman

Mental Health

Today, mental health issues are more important than ever. Technical knowledge about about mental health in marginalized communities is vital to a successful clinical practice.

MSB Solutions offers workshops and lectures about array of mental health topics and on working with an array of diverse therapy clients. Customized services available on request.

Studying

Higher Education

For Students & Professionals:  Navigating graduate school and academic careers can present distinct challenges, especially for professionals from marginalized backgrounds. A thorough assessment of client needs, MSB Solutions can provide clients with practical guidance and solutions with care and compassion. 

For College & University Clientele: MSB Solutions works institutions of higher education to address issues of faculty and staff diversity, graduate training, and faculty development. Contact Dr. Mia for a solution designed to meet your needs.

Expertise. Integrity. Results.

Do you have a goal you’re trying to achieve but don’t know where to begin? MSB Solutions can help!

Dr. Mia works with individuals and organizations to achieve identified goals that have impact.

Purchase one of her existing programs or work with Dr, Mia to build a customized solution.

Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum speaking at a podium in graduation attire.

Seen On

The WashingtonPost say Dr. Mia Smith Bynum...
The USA Today says Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum
The Atlantic says Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum
The Atlanta Black Star says Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum
The Cut says Dr. Mia Smith-Bynum...
MSB website photo collage with pride flag, blind man with cane, girl in motorized wheelchair with caregiver, and diverse set of 7 age 20-40 individuals.

Services

PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • Black family life: Fact vs. Fiction

  • Addressing Microaggressions in the Workplace

  • Resilience of Black families: Past and Present

  • Coping in African American college students: Cultural, family, & community influences. 

  • Understanding Health Disparities in Families of Color

  • Racial Trauma 

  • African American boys: Moving beyond stereotypes, harnessing their potential 

  • When Your Child Asks about Racism

  • Black Women’s Mental Health

  • Black Teen Mental Health

 

WORKSHOPS

  • How to Talk about Racial Issues in Psychotherapy with African American Adolescents and Their Families

  • Conducting Research with Families of Color

  • Nurturing the Spirit: Coping with Stress, Anxiety, & Depression (a workshop for women)

  • Navigating the Tenure Track: A Workshop for Faculty of Color

  • Preparing for the Academic Job Market

  • How to Prepare an Academic Job Talk 

 

MEDIA APPEARANCES

bottom of page