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Harnessing the Power of Counseling to Tackle Black Women’s Issues in Today’s Society
Women, especially Black women, often show incredible strength and resilience when facing life's challenges.
6 Ways to Practice Self-Love This Valentine's Day
Valentine’s Day is here and storefronts are awash in shades of pink and red.
Understanding Self-Esteem and Why It Matters
While working in the mental health field and throughout my personal journey, I have realized how many of us struggle with our self-esteem.
Caught in the Middle: The Dual Role of the Sandwich Generation
Picture this: You're navigating a busy life with a career, children, and a household when another responsibility calls, one you embrace with love and respect: caring for an aging parent.
Write Your Own Love Story: Creating Authentic Valentine’s Day Traditions
I don’t know about you, but Valentine’s Day stressed me out for decades, starting with anxiety over whether my carefully decorated shoebox would be as full of tiny cards as everyone else’s…
A Healthy Sense of SELF: Boosting Your Confidence and Building Resilience Through Self-Esteem
A healthy sense of self-worth is important for our emotional well-being and mental health.
The Perils of Perfect Parenting: Why 'Good Enough' Really Is Good Enough
As a therapist who works with moms, and as a mom myself, I’m all too familiar with the messages our culture sends to mothers.
Checking in on Boundaries
Boundaries is a term that has gained popularity since our society finally decided that mental health exists, ought to be talked about, and something worth caring for.
Debunking Myths About Relationship Therapy
In my practice, I have discovered that there are many myths about relationship therapy which often deter people from seeking support.
The Role of Boundaries in Healthy Relationships
In the context of relationships, boundaries are personal guidelines that define what individuals are comfortable with, and expect others to respect.
Healthy Ways to De-Stress
Relieving stress is something which can be done in many different ways.
Exploring Grief
Loss is something that most people will experience throughout their lives.
When Words Hurt: Communication, Condescension, and Neglect in Couples
In any romantic relationship, communication forms the foundation for trust, connection, and emotional intimacy.
The Importance of Self-Care
Self-care can have a number of benefits, on our mental health and physical health.
How Vision Boards Can Support Mental Health and Personal Growth in the New Year
As we step into a new year, it can stir a mix of emotions.
Defining Childhood Neglect
When a caregiver does not provide for a child's basic requirements, it is considered childhood neglect.
Maintaining our Mental Health and Creating Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
As the new year approaches, it is easy for individuals to become overwhelmed with the idea of making changes in their lives.
Why Movement Matters in Trauma Recovery
Today we will talk about why movement is so important in trauma recovery from a somatic perspective.
New Year More You!
I don’t know about you, but I spent decades buying into the “New Year, New Me” hype every January.
Managing Mental Health and the Holidays
The holidays can be a difficult time for many of us, whether it’s due to financial or professional stress, family conflicts, grief, and other contributing factors