What if time spent commuting could be dedicated to mental health? This is the concept imagined by Thellia Tacite Lepasteur, a clinical psychologist and entrepreneur originally from Guadeloupe. Based in the Île-de-France region, she has been offering "Therapeutic Journeys" for a few months now, allowing patients to have a psychology session while traveling in a ride-hailing service.
The initiative stems from a common observation: between professional, family, and personal constraints, many people struggle to find time for therapy. The psychologist therefore proposes integrating therapy into a time already scheduled in their day. The patient is transported in a vehicle driven by one of the approximately forty drivers employed by her company, and the ride becomes a space dedicated to conversation.
The vehicle as a space for speech
For Thellia Tacite Lepasteur, the mobile unit represents an intermediary space between the therapist's office and public spaces. This mobile setting is designed to facilitate speaking, letting go, and reflecting on personal traumas. The concept aims to make psychological support more accessible without requiring patients to completely reorganize their day.
This original approach, however, places particular demands on confidentiality and the quality of care. The presence of a driver, external noise, or the varying duration of journeys can differentiate this experience from a traditional consultation. The entrepreneur nevertheless presents "Therapeutic Journeys" as a suitable and confidential framework, designed to preserve the relationship between the psychologist and their patient.
An entrepreneur marked by a journey of resilience
A clinical psychologist and psychotherapist trained in psychoanalysis, Thellia Tacite Lepasteur founded her transport company seven years ago. A former French kickboxing champion and mother of five, she also organizes conferences, networking events for entrepreneurs, and retreats focused on physical and psychological well-being. In 2022, she was also the first runner-up in the Miss Maman Île-de-France pageant.
Her approach to care is closely linked to her personal history, recounted in her autobiographical work, *Au nom du père* (In the Name of the Father), published in 2025 by Nèg Mawon. In it, she describes the physical violence and humiliation she suffered during her childhood, particularly the beatings inflicted by her father when her academic performance fell short of his expectations. After several years of psychoanalysis, she chose to transform this painful experience into a driving force for supporting others. Her "Therapeutic Journeys" thus appear as an extension of a path built around resilience and the desire to make therapeutic expression more accessible.
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