Dr. Swanzi Saunders-Davis, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with decades of experience in trauma, depression, and relational challenges, has published a new book titled "Still Becoming: A Therapist's Sacred Journey through Depression." The work represents a deeply personal memoir that chronicles her own experience with clinical depression while offering professional insights and spiritual guidance for others facing similar struggles.
As both a therapist and someone who has personally navigated depression without access to clinical help at the time, Saunders-Davis brings a unique dual perspective to the topic. Her approach blends psychological understanding with spiritual wisdom drawn from her background as a former church pastor and spiritual leader. This combination aims to provide readers with a comprehensive framework for healing that addresses both mental health and spiritual renewal.
The book emphasizes that healing represents a sacred unfolding rather than a quick fix, focusing on concepts of grace, faith, hope, and the gradual return of light and life. Saunders-Davis writes from the conviction that connection serves as a space where divine presence dwells, offering reassurance that individuals are seen and understood in their struggles. Her lived experience with depression informs the therapeutic perspectives presented, making the content both personally authentic and broadly applicable.
"Still Becoming" has already received positive reviews from readers across the United States, indicating its potential impact on individuals dealing with depression and related mental health challenges. The book's publication through Lucid Books, an independent hybrid publisher in the Houston area, represents a significant contribution to literature addressing mental health from integrated psychological and spiritual perspectives. Lucid Books operates as a partnership publisher that combines traditional publishing connections and expertise with author involvement characteristic of self-publishing models.
The release of this book matters because it addresses the persistent need for mental health resources that acknowledge both clinical and spiritual dimensions of healing. For readers experiencing depression, the work offers validation that they are not alone in their journey while providing practical insights from a professional who has navigated similar challenges. The integration of therapeutic expertise with spiritual wisdom may help bridge gaps between mental health treatment and faith-based approaches to well-being.
Within the mental health field, Saunders-Davis's contribution demonstrates the value of clinician transparency about personal mental health experiences, potentially reducing stigma and modeling vulnerability as a therapeutic strength. For faith communities, the book offers a resource that honors spiritual traditions while acknowledging the clinical realities of depression. The publication also highlights the growing role of hybrid publishers like Lucid Books in bringing specialized content to market through collaborative author-publisher relationships.
Ultimately, "Still Becoming" represents more than just a personal narrative—it serves as an invitation to transformation that encourages readers to begin their healing journey from their current reality rather than from perceived expectations. By emphasizing that true healing begins with speaking one's truth, the book empowers individuals to engage authentically with their mental health challenges while drawing on both psychological and spiritual resources for recovery.
