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What Is The Miles Hall Therapy Program?
The Miles Hall Subsidized Therapy Program provided free group mental health therapy for BIPOC individuals impacted by police violence and/or racial and mental health trauma. Recognizing the importance of accessible and culturally responsive mental health care, there was no cost to participants.
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In 2024, The Miles Hall Foundation facilitated two virtual pilot cohorts: the first launched in May and the second in November. Each group offered weekly sessions for a small group of California-based adults, led by an experienced therapist providing trauma-informed, culturally grounded care. Sessions focused on building skills to navigate grief, trauma, racism, and chronic stress.
Feedback from participants reflected strong appreciation for the culturally safe space and for learning new tools to manage anxiety.
While some participants faced scheduling and technology barriers, the pilot confirmed the effectiveness—and ongoing need—for mental health care that centers racial trauma and lived experience. Participants also voiced a clear interest in ongoing access to individual therapy, which exceeds the current group-based model.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW (2024):
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Group therapy: up to 12 participants per cohort
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For BIPOC adults (18+) living in California
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Virtual sessions once a week for 8–12 weeks
Applications are now closed. We’re grateful to the participants and the team who helped shape this program. At this time, future sessions have not been confirmed.
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Meet Dr. Madlock
Lauren Madlock, PsyD, HSP, PMH-C
(She/They/Dr)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
CA: PSY30924, TN: 3840
Dr. Madlock is a licensed clinical psychologist and maintains a private practice specializing in working with adults. Dr. Madlock's experience included working with racial identity/race-based
trauma and mindfulness.
Dr. Madlock completed her graduate training at The George Washington University. She has worked in various mental health settings, from community based care to large medical settings such as Kaiser Permanente and the VA Health Care System with individuals from diverse clinical and cultural communities. Prior to entering the field of clinical psychology, Dr. Madlock worked in K-12 educator sector as a special education teacher, training specialist, and program director.
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