Gentle Words was created out of a need that our founder, Jasmine Savoy, LCSW-C, witnessed firsthand. While working as a high school therapist, she supported students who made tremendous progress in therapy when services were accessible and built into their school environment. However, once these students graduated, many stopped attending therapy altogether, not because they no longer needed support, but because access suddenly disappeared. Gentle Words LLC was created to help close that gap. The practice was founded on the belief that mental health care should not end at graduation or be dependent on privilege. By accepting Medicaid, Gentle Words LLC increases access to ongoing, culturally responsive treatment for individuals who might otherwise be left without support during critical life transitions.