About
“Strengthening Mental Health for Those Who Lead, Teach, and Perform at the Highest Levels”
Umeka Wright is a Licensed Professional Counselor, educator, and mental health advocate, as well as the Founder of Making It Wright Counseling & Consulting, a Dallas–Fort Worth–based practice dedicated to supporting high-achieving performers.
She works with athletes, students, professionals, and leaders who are navigating the pressures that come with performing at a high level. Her work focuses on strengthening mental health, building resilience, and helping individuals maintain a healthy sense of identity beyond performance.
With a unique perspective shaped by her experience as a former athlete and the mother of six children who have competed in sports from junior college to Division I, Umeka understands both the visible success and the unseen challenges that come with high-performance environments. She recognizes the pressure, expectations, and emotional demands that often go unspoken, and she creates space for those experiences to be addressed in a meaningful and productive way.
In addition to her private practice, Umeka serves as the Director of Student and Employee Wellness for a local school district, where she leads and implements wellness initiatives that impact students, staff, and the broader community. She is also a sought-after speaker and facilitator, partnering with schools, churches, conferences, and athletic organizations to deliver impactful conversations on mental health, performance anxiety, stress management, and resilience.
Through Making It Wright Counseling & Consulting, Umeka is committed to ensuring that mental health is prioritized alongside physical performance and academic success. She provides a supportive, professional environment where individuals can develop the tools needed to perform, lead, and live well—without compromising their well-being.
Mental health is the foundation of sustainable high performance.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to support high-achieving performers in strengthening their mindset, navigating pressure, and creating balance so they can thrive both in performance and in life.
Through compassionate counseling and intentional wellness practices, we provide the tools, clarity, and support needed to build resilience, restore confidence, and sustain success at the highest level.
OUR APPROACH TO COUNSELING
A Personalized, Supportive, and Results-Driven Approach
We create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, valued, and understood.
Client-Centered
We use proven therapeutic techniques tailored to your unique needs and goals.
Evidence-Based
Solutions-Focused
We help you build practical strategies that drive meaningful change and personal growth.
We address the mind, body, and emotions to support lasting balance and well-being.
Holistic Wellness
WHY WORK WITH ME?
Experience. Empathy. Empowerment.
Specialized Expertise: I know the unique demands of athletes, coaches, and blended families. I’m committed to helping you prioritize mental health to unlock your full potential.
Personal Experience: As a previous athlete and a parent whose children have played competitive sports for years and gone through the recruiting process on all levels, I truly understand the pressures involved and can connect with you on a deeper level.
Holistic Counseling: With years of experience and a passion for helping others, I combine therapeutic techniques to help you achieve balance and success in both your personal and professional life.
More About Me
Co-Author of Blended and Loving It: A 30 Day Devotional—a resource I wrote with my spouse to strengthen relationships within blended families.
Former School Counselor, Drug Prevention & Intervention Counselor, Wellness Coordinator, and currently serves as Director of Student and Employee Wellness for a local school district.