maskBeyond the
March 8 - May 24, 2026
A 3-month, customized, trauma-informed coaching group for the woman standing at the edge of her next chapter and ready to release the patterns that once protected her but no longer serve her.
You’ve done your best to be strong through heartbreak, disappointment, and emotional exhaustion.
You know how to show up…
Even when you’re tired…
Even when you’re overwhelmed…
Even when your soul is asking for a break…
Between work, family, and being the one everyone relies on… you’ve learned how to push through. But when trauma lives in the body, insight alone isn’t enough to heal.
Life After Unmasked is an intimate, high touch group for women ready to heal relational wounds at the root and walk in emotional freedom, clarity, and wholeness.
This is where faith and therapy meet!
Watch the video to learn more about beyond the mask!
“I am more cognizant of the masks that I wear, and burning those negative narratives has been life-changing. I am in therapy, so I know I carry a lot of pain and trauma, but I didn't realize the narratives I was telling myself. I experienced such a release during the retreat. One I did not expect to experience. I also did not expect to build community from the retreat. I thought I was going to get in and get out. I walked in the door with my mask, and a wall up. I was immediately disarmed by Kaara's first hug.” - Brandy
HealThis is where your heart catches up to your strength. You’ll have space to feel what you’ve been pushing down—without judgment, without needing to explain. You’ll start to untangle the pain you’ve been carrying quietly for too long. And leave feeling lighter. Seen. Emotionally safe.
GrowOnce you’ve exhaled the pain, you’ll reconnect to the woman underneath all the roles, labels, and expectations. You’ll have honest conversations that stir something deep—vision, clarity, direction. You’ll start to hear yourself again. You’ll remember what it feels like to dream, to hope without fear. You’ll reconnect with God, with purpose.
ReleaseThis is where you stop carrying what was never yours to hold. Old stories. Silent guilt. Shame. Self-doubt. The pressure to always be okay. You’ll let it go. And when you do, you’ll feel it: freedom. You’ll step into the new version of yourself feeling clear, grounded, and spiritually prepared for what’s next.
“Life-changing experience that teaches trust and surrender to God and the Sisterhood He provides. People come away with tools to overcome survival skills that no longer serve us, so that we are renewed and free from old burdens.” - Natalie
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who is this for?This program is for…
The woman…
Who’s strong in her faith, but weary in her soul.
Who leads others, but is secretly longing to rest.
Who craves a sacred space to exhale, be still, and be seen—without needing to explain herself.
Because truthfully?
You shouldn’t have to do this alone…
Beyond the Mask is where you finally get to lay it all down. The burden. The pressure. The performance. And come home to the woman God always saw—whole, worthy, and deeply loved.
Beyond the Mask exists…
Because sometimes the strong friend needs space to fall apart.
Because the “you got this” woman deserves a place where she is held.
Because Black women carry so much—and rarely get to set it down.
Beyond the Mask is a soul-nourishing, faith-centered experience designed for women like you. Women who are ambitious and called, yet tired of performing. Women who are ready to let go of the titles, the roles, and the silent pressure to always be okay.
This is your space to breathe.
To be poured into emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.
To release what’s heavy and reconnect with what’s holy.
Kaara Kiddoe, LCSW
Individual Trauma & Couples Therapist
This isn’t just a regular ladies group. It’s a carefully curated space for deep healing, inner work, and sacred connection—crafted with you in mind. Every part of this program has been intentionally designed to help you come home to yourself and to God, without pressure, or performance.
what if3 months could change everything?
Beyond the Mask is not a drop-in support group—it’s a high-touch, emotionally safe coaching group —it’s an opportunity to press pause each week from the noise, the pressure, and the weight of pretending. Every moment is designed and customized to help you feel seen and supported. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll experience during these 3 powerful months.
Healing is accelerated when done in community. Healing hits different when you’re not doing it alone. This is where you get to be fully seen and supported while you do the work in a safe community of women who get it.
Sacred Sisterhood
This is where your heart finally gets the attention your strength has been covering.
Through experiential therapeutic practices, you’ll process old pain, release stuck emotions, and take your first steps into a new beginning.
Healing Spaces
Through simple, intentional spiritual disciplines, you’ll begin to experience God’s presence with a depth and clarity that brings healing to the parts of you that have been carrying so much for so long.
Soulful Reflection
Transform Unhealthy Patterns
As you gently shed unhealthy attachment patterns and what no longer fits who you’re becoming, you’ll gain clarity, confidence, and emotional freedom to walk forward with truth, boundaries, and peace.
Spirit-Led Growth
Where faith and therapy come together to help you grow from the inside out.
You’ll increase your connection with God, and strengthen the spiritual courage you need to walk boldly into what’s next.
Freedom and Release
Let go of the stories, roles, and emotional weight that have kept you stuck. begin to release the narratives your pain taught you — the ones that say you have to be strong all the time, that you’re too much, or that your needs don’t matter.
Success StoriesWhat my clients have to say about working with me
For the first time in a long time, I felt truly seen, heard, and safe. Surrounded by powerful and beautiful Black and Brown women, I was able to lay down the masks, release what no longer serves me, and just be ME. The sisterhood, the healing, and the conversations were everything my soul didn’t know it needed.
I left lighter. Clearer. Restored. Transformed.
If you’re ready to reset, heal, and step into your next chapter unapologetically… this is your space.
BRANDY
This is an experience to be held and everyone should experience it, even once in a lifetime. Most of us really don't know how or why we do the things we do or behave the way we do. However.. it's very important to find out and understand your "why" and embrace it. Tell yourself you are worth it. You must go with intentionality and the willingness to receive healing and your breakthrough.
KAYON
This was a deeply meaningful experience that supported my mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. The sessions were thoughtfully curated and created space for reflection, growth, and restoration. I left with powerful insights and a renewed sense of clarity.
Being surrounded by a community of women who were open, authentic, and willing to show up fully was incredibly impactful. If you are looking for a faith-forward experience that encourages vulnerability, healing, and self-reflection in sisterhood, this is a space to consider.
TIA
Hello, I am KaaraYour Trusted Guide
“I’m Kaara. I’m a licensed therapist, specializing in trauma and relationship issues, and the founder of the UNMASKED Women’s Retreat & Beyond the Mask. But more than that, I’m a woman who knows what it feels like to carry a lot—to be strong for everyone else while secretly longing for rest, healing, and a safe place to just be.
For over a decade, I’ve had the honor of walking with women through heartbreak, transitions, and deep emotional healing. My heart beats for creating spaces where women can lay down the weight, be seen without performing, and reconnect with the woman God always saw—whole, worthy, and deeply loved.
This isn’t just a regular women’s group—it’s sacred space to come home to yourself.
Community
At the heart of this vision is community—because some healing just can’t happen in isolation. We believe that when women gather in truth, love, and faith… chains break. Wounds mend. And generational stories start to change.
Women are not only restored—but rooted in sisterhood. This is where where the brokenhearted are made whole, where beauty rises from ashes, and where no woman walks her healing journey alone.
Healing
At Beyond the Mask, you’ll have uninterrupted time each week to go beneath the surface—and access a deeper level of healing and create real, lasting transformation.
This kind of immersive space creates room for deep emotional and spiritual breakthroughs—the kind that might take years in a traditional therapy setting. With safety, support, and Spirit-led guidance, you’ll do soul work that’s hard to access in the busyness of everyday life.
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Beyond the Mask includes:
weekly group coaching with Kaara: Each week, you’ll be guided through structured healing experiences using trauma-informed and faith-centered modalities, including:
EMDR-informed group processing
Experiential therapy interventions
Somatic breathwork and nervous system regulation
Boundary and relationship pattern work
These sessions are designed to help you heal at the root—not just talk about symptoms.
Be held inside a private, real-time sisterhood community: You’ll have access to a curated group space for support, accountability, reflection, and encouragement between sessions.
Because healing is hard… relationships are hard… and you were never meant to carry this alone.
This is where the work gets integrated into real life—in your marriage, parenting, family dynamics, friendships, and everyday emotional triggers.
You’ve been showing up for everyone else… but when was the last time you truly showed up for you? This is your time!
Between work, kids, family obligations—and trying to hold it together in a world that often doesn’t see all of who you are—it’s easy to lose yourself.
You pray. You push through. You lead. But beneath the strength, there’s a quiet exhaustion.
There’s the version of you who’s smiling in photos…
and the version that cries in silence, wondering:
“Is anyone really seeing me?”
Are you ready to take the first step towards a better you?
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Success StoriesWhat my clients have to say about working with me
You get to breakdown hard topics in a safe environment. You are not alone in your thoughts and feelings... They help you build a bridge. How would you describe catching lightening in a bottle? You can’t right?! You know what you’ve experienced. You know that it’s great, but it’s hard to describe it to someone else. This Intensive is like that. You just have to experience it to know what it feels like to catch lightening in a bottle. What a beautiful gift to give yourself!
CHRISTINA
The heart of Kaara is revealed in the attention to detail: Each experience was customized and very thoughtful. It was more than I expected! I felt seen. I felt valued. I felt as though this retreat was tailored especially for me. Kaara’s expertise and love of God is evident in everything she does!
DORIS
The Sister Circle event was a powerful and uplifting experience. The speakers shared their immigrant journeys with honesty and grace.. Their stories of resilience and self-discovery were deeply inspiring. The atmosphere was warm and supportive, creating a strong sense of community. It was a reminder of the strength in embracing one's truth and forging a path beyond limitations. An empowering and thought-provoking event that left me feeling inspired and connected.
CLARISSA
How it worksThe 4 Easy Steps
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Say yes to you!
Take a deep breath—and trust that if this is tugging at your heart, it’s for you.
You don’t need to have it all together. You just need to be willing to say YES to you for 3 months!
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Begin by submitting your application. From there, you’ll complete a brief screening process so we can assess readiness and ensure the group is the right fit for your current season. Once your screening is reviewed, you’ll receive your enrollment decision along with available payment options
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Chose Your Payment Option
Choose your payment option and secure your spot. There are limited spots to protect the intimacy and safety of this space.
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Come exactly as you are. You don’t have to perform here. This is a judgement free zone. You’ll be met with warmth, sisterhood, and the kind of connection & healing your soul has been craving.
Prepare Your Heart
Know the details: FAQ
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No. This group is open to women from the general public, including current and past clients, whether or not they attended the retreat.
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Session day/time will be finalized based on the availability of accepted participants. During onboarding, you’ll select from scheduling options, and we’ll choose the best-fit time block for the cohort.
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Life After Unmasked is a trauma-focused group coaching program that uses therapeutic tools and interventions, but it is not emergency mental health care. A brief screening process is required to ensure readiness and fit, and referrals are provided when higher levels of care are needed.
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To keep the space intimate and make sure everyone gets the care and attention they need, the group will be limited to no more than 10 participants.
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Life After Unmasked is for women navigating relational pain, including marriage challenges, divorce or separation, grief and loss, family conflict, parenting triggers, friendship wounds, boundary struggles, and difficulty letting go of unhealthy relationship patterns.
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This is a structured, trauma-focused healing experience—not a casual talk group. We use clinically informed and faith-centered approaches, including EMDR-informed group interventions, experiential therapy, art therapy, breathwork, and guided integration practices.
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The program runs for 12 weeks with live weekly sessions (2–2.5 hours each), plus support in a private group chat between calls. Each session includes teaching, guided processing, and practical integration tools you can apply in everyday life.
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Yes. While this is a group experience, you will absolutely receive personal support.
We’ll shape each week’s session around the needs of the women in the group, not a rigid script. You’ll also have access to:
Hot seat coaching during our calls, where you can bring your specific situation and receive direct support from Kaara in real time.
Weekly text support (Mon–Fri) from Kaara in between sessions for questions, check-ins, and gentle accountability.
My heart is for you not to feel like “just another person on a Zoom call.” Even in a group, you’ll be seen, known, and supported as an individual.
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