Angie Laurent, MSW, RCSWI

Breaking generational patterns isn’t easy, but sometimes it’s exactly what the world needs you to do.

Growing up in a Haitian household in Miami, I learned early that mental health was something you didn’t talk about. It was the elephant in the room at family gatherings, the real reason behind hushed conversations, the thing that made people disappear from our community rather than seek help. Mental health struggles were coupled with shame.

Today, I’m a mental health life coach who specializes in empowering people to see their true value and reach their full potential.

But my real mission? Showing people – especially those from communities like mine – that seeking help isn’t weakness, it’s wisdom. That taking care of your mental health isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. That you can honor your culture while still choosing to heal and grow.

My approach combines my deep understanding of cultural dynamics with proven coaching techniques for individual and relationship growth. I help people achieve optimal self-discovery and give them the resources to live extraordinarily fulfilled, empowered lives. Because here’s what I learned on my own journey: when you invest in your mental health, you don’t just change your life – you change the trajectory for everyone who comes after you.

Nothing makes me happier than watching someone realize their own potential and step into the life they were meant to live. I’ve seen what resilience can do when paired with the right support, and I’m here to help you capitalize on your strengths and develop the life skills that will guarantee your success.

When I’m not working, you’ll find me doing what Miami does best – spending time with family, enjoying incredible food from across the diaspora with my husband, reading or gathering with the close friends who’ve become chosen family. Because optimal living isn’t just about personal growth – it’s about building the connections that sustain us.