Evalena Matlock-Corley MSW, RSW

Hi! I’m Evalena Matlock-Corley and welcome to Matlock Corley Community Solutions! I am pleased to provide services to support the unique challenges experienced by black men and women through a therapeutic lens.

With expertise in decolonizing therapy for black folks; having over 20 years of experience in human services and 10 years of psychotherapy experience, I offer culturally competent care to black men and women. I speak on topics related to mental health. The latest speaking engagement was “Black Voices on Mental Health” for Inspire Brands.

A little more about me and where my passion for helping those who look like me with their mental wellness derives from, is my own experiences in living and thriving through my own life. As a wife, mother, advocate and woman of African descent, I enjoy being able to connect with those who share similar experiences. Representation matters because it can provide comfort in uncomfortable situations.

In 2010, after years of trying to start a family, I had more miscarriages and ectopic pregnancies than I care to recall. Once I successfully became pregnant, I became a mom for the first time with a beautiful daughter. Unfortunately, I suffered a stroke and brain surgery during the time and had to overcome obstacles of both physical and mental health to gain back my life.

If you are ready to take the next step in your life; I use narrative and solution focused therapy methods that suits your cultural needs, so you can connect, move and express yourself in ways that feel best to you. I am here to help you write your own story and conquer your anxiety, depression, pressure and life stressors. I am also here as a listening ear for you to express your feelings, thoughts, and ideas. You are valuable, and your story matters!