To be healthy as a whole, Mental Wellness plays a role.

Meet Dr. Knox

Dr. Lia Knox, a globally recognized Mental Wellness Expert, offers customized and culturally responsive services and trainings to individuals and organizations. Her expertise lies in delivering immediate and tangible results, empowering leaders and organizations to proactively address mental health concerns. With a strong background in cultural competency training, Dr. Knox equips individuals within systems to effectively collaborate across diverse cultural backgrounds.

As a renowned Mental Wellness Commentator, Dr. Lia is dedicated to building a culture of mental well-being. Her primary mission is to bring this focus to workplaces and corporate spaces, fostering awareness and implementing supportive programs for personal and professional growth. Beyond the workplace, she utilizes mainstream media to spread her message globally, with the aim of positively impacting countless lives.

Dr. Lia is a master at creating safe and inspiring spaces for Mental Wellness. Through her expertise, inclusivity, motivation, and humor, she collaborates with global organizations to co-create secure havens for open discussions and experiences surrounding mental well-being. By employing innovative approaches and challenging conventional thinking, she advocates for destigmatizing mental health and shaping a world that uplifts the well-being of every individual.

  • Dr. Knox is a true powerhouse in the field of mental health, possessing a Doctorate degree in Counseling Psychology from Auburn University, a Master's degree in Counseling Education from Concordia University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Jackson State University. As a specialist in Cultural Competency and Organizational Health, she champions providing culturally relevant educational trainings, workshops, forums, and coaching to community, corporate, and governmental organizations across the board who seek to prioritize the health and wellness of Black and Brown communities.

    As an esteemed public speaker, Dr. Knox is often featured on local and national television and radio programs to share her professional insights. She's authored contribution publications, including "The Use of Media by African American Women to Acquire Mental Health Knowledge" and has been a featured author in “Special Education Practices: Personal Narratives of African American Scholars, Educators and Related Professionals”, The Journal of Contemporary Issues in Education & Research, The Hawaii Journal of Medicine & Public Health”, Jet Magazine, GIRLFRIENDS Health Guide for Women of Color and UMOJA Magazine.

    Dr. Knox currently resides in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She plays an active role on several professional boards and committees including the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin (AACCW), Volunteers of America-WI. & MN. (VOA) and the American Heart Association Diversity & Inclusion Impact Committee, Milwaukee, WI.

  • Knox Behavioral Health Solutions, established by Dr. Lia Knox, is where Mental Wellness is considered the key to achieving success. KBHS's mission is to empower individuals, groups, corporations, and community organizations by providing them with wellness-centered outcomes through culturally informed consultation, education, and partnerships.

    With extensive experience in the field of behavioral health, KBHS offers expert opinions on the mental well-being of both individuals and groups. Their insights provide valuable guidance and support to help clients navigate life's challenges and thrive.

    Through uniquely crafted seminars and workshops that foster engaging discussions about Mental Wellness and cultural competency, KBHS creates safe and inclusive spaces where meaningful conversations that promote personal growth are highly encouraged and help strengthen communities.

    Guided by a customized plan, Dr. Knox delivers training, workshops, and consultation services that yield clear and tangible results, specializing in providing behavioral health services to underserved and under-resourced communities; quickly positioning KBHS to become a global force in collective Mental Wellness.