Healing the Whole Person
At My New House, we know that true care reaches beyond the physical. The stress of hunger, housing instability, and financial hardship doesn’t stop at the body — it weighs on the mind and spirit. Anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma are often the unseen companions of poverty, and they can be the very barriers that keep families from moving forward. That’s why mental health support is woven into the heart of our mission. We are committed to caring for the whole person — meeting urgent needs today while nurturing the emotional well-being that makes lasting stability possible.
Compassionate, Trauma-Informed Care
Our mental health program is built on a foundation of dignity, compassion, and evidence-based, trauma-informed care. We meet people where they are, without judgment, and walk alongside them as they navigate life’s hardest seasons.
Ways We Support Mental Wellness
• Trauma-informed guidance and emotional support for individuals and families facing hardship, loss, and life transitions
• Grief and healing support for those carrying profound loss
• Connection to professional counseling and licensed clinical care
• Referrals to trusted community mental health resources and partners
• A safe, judgment-free space to be seen, heard, and supported
Meet Our Clinical Director — Kenisha Rotibi, LCSW-S
My New House’s mental health program is led by Kenisha Rotibi, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Supervisor (LCSW-S) and co-founder of A Chosen Path Counseling and Consulting Services. Kenisha holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Troy University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She specializes in couples therapy and grief counseling, with deep expertise in trauma-informed care for children, teens, and adults. Kenisha facilitates a grief support group for mothers who have experienced profound loss, and since 2020 has served as President of the North Texas Association of Black Social Workers. Her clinical excellence and heartfelt commitment ensure that everyone who turns to My New House for support receives care that is professional, evidence-based, and rooted in genuine compassion.
You Don’t Have to Face It Alone
If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out. Mental health is a vital part of overall wellbeing — and support is here for you. Contact us at info@mnhouse.org or 469-715-5201 to learn more about our mental health resources.
Crisis resources
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, you are not alone. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7, or call 911 for immediate emergencies.
