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title: Umoja Behavioral Health from Mind to Matter
description: Kenneth Winfrey and Desa Karye Daniel discuss the founding of Umoja Behavioral Health, authenticity in practice, and the role of community-centered work in creating inclusive spaces.
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# [Umoja Behavioral Health from Mind to Matter](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/umoja-behavioral-health-from-mind-to-matter)

 Written by [Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/author/désa-karye-daniel) | Feb 20, 2026 2:29:35 PM

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