Dr. Yusuf Malik Frederick is a pioneering scholar, researcher, and spiritual healing advocate who holds a Ph.D. in Trauma Psychology, a J.D. in Law, and a B.A. in Theology and Biblical Languages. His interdisciplinary work is deeply rooted in the study of compound trauma, with a particular focus on the intersection of spiritual abuse and racial trauma within the African American Muslim community and other marginalized groups.
Dr. Frederick is the Founder and CEO of the Black Crescent Wellness Foundation, a groundbreaking organization dedicated to advancing faith-based and culturally responsive mental health support for Black Muslims. Through this platform, he champions community wellness, trauma-informed care, and the restoration of spiritual dignity for individuals often silenced in mainstream psychological and religious discourse.
His research and advocacy work address the complex realities of marginalized groups, particularly African American, Caribbean, and Black Muslim families, as they navigate the intersecting burdens of religious trauma, systemic racism, and collective historical pain. Dr. Frederick actively collaborates with scholars, students, clinicians, and faith leaders to promote holistic healing and drive transformative change in both academic and community spaces.
