Nydia E. Guity is a native of the Bronx, New York and identifies as Garifuna.  Nydia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LSCW) by profession and co-author of the book, Black Therapists Rock: A Glimpse Through the Eyes of Experts.  She is also the creator of www.MsGuity.com – formerly www.yournaturalhairapist.com – a website created for black women to encourage self-confidence and acceptance, overcome emotional barriers, and cultivate natural, outward beauty. Her own decision to embrace her natural hair in 2007 punctuated her evolving commitment to emotional and physical health, and inspired her mission to encourage other women of color to love their inherent, unique beauty. She credits her own process for her strengthened ability to discern and forgive. 

Stay connected with Nydia at www.MsGuity.com.