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Breaking Free from the Past: How EMDR Can Help

You ever catch yourself reacting to something and wondering, "Damn, why did that hit me so hard?" Often, the past has a way of gripping us tighter than we realize, shaping how we move through the world even when we think we've moved on. For many Black people, trauma...

Therapy Isn’t Cheap…

Let's face it. Therapy isn't cheap, nor should it be. You're not just spilling your guts to friend or venting to a coworker. You're asking a trained professional to assist you in dissecting a concern and determine the next best step. Therapy is YOUR opportunity to...

Follow Us to Simplicity: Culturally Informed Therapy in Atlanta

Welcome to Simplicity Psychotherapy! Whether you’re new to our community or reconnecting with us, we’re thrilled to share how we’re growing, evolving, and staying true to our mission to provide culturally informed therapy to the Black and Brown faces of Atlanta. At...

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Four Elements Grounding Exercise

Need help connecting with the present moment and feeling more grounded? The Four Elements Grounding Exercise is a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace, resilience, and a deeper connection with the natural world. In today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, many...

Get To Know Your Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments

Anxiety is a healthy human reaction to a threatening or dangerous situation. It is our natural reaction to dealing with a lot of worry or stress. The body launches the stress response, also known as fight or flight, to protect you from danger or prepare you to face a...

NO TIME FOR SELF CARE – Tips on Prioritizing Yourself

Let's challenge this idea that there's "no time." I'll ask you if there is no time or an issue with making time? Self-care does not come easy to everyone. Sparing time to focus on yourself in a busy world with limited resources is not necessarily everyone's cup of...
What to Discuss in Therapy: A Guide for Newcomers
What to Discuss in Therapy: A Guide for Newcomers

Are you considering therapy but feeling uncertain about what to talk about once you step into the therapist's office? You're not alone. Beginning therapy can be both exciting and intimidating. The good news is that therapy is a tool designed to help individuals...

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Navigating Anxiety in Black Women
Navigating Anxiety in Black Women

Anxiety, a universal human experience that affects people from all walks of life. Yet, when we explore the journey of anxiety among Black women, we uncover a multifaceted landscape shaped by unique factors including cultural, societal, and personal contexts. In this...

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Get To Know Your Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments
Get To Know Your Anxiety: Symptoms, Types, and Treatments

Anxiety is a healthy human reaction to a threatening or dangerous situation. It is our natural reaction to dealing with a lot of worry or stress. The body launches the stress response, also known as fight or flight, to protect you from danger or prepare you to face a...

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Why Black People Prefer Black Therapists
Why Black People Prefer Black Therapists

The vast Majority of Black clients prefer Black therapists. Period. The most common comment I hear from Black clients is that they don’t want to have to explain certain things. While the most common emotional response is relief. My Black clients inherently know that...

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What is Low Self-Esteem – 10 Signs of Low Self-Esteem
What is Low Self-Esteem – 10 Signs of Low Self-Esteem

Everyone has talked about their self-esteem being low at some point, but do we really know what that means? Self-esteem describes an individual's overall sense of self-worth or personal value. It consists of one's beliefs and emotions, such as triumph, despair, pride,...

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What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy?
What Are the Benefits of Group Therapy?

Everyone needs a community to share things with; often, your community contains your closest friends or your family. But sometimes, we don't feel comfortable sharing our struggles or issues within our inner circle. That's where group therapy comes in a chosen...

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Managing Depression: What To Do When It Takes Over
Managing Depression: What To Do When It Takes Over

Simply put, depression is characterized by lingering sadness and a lack of interest. We all experience depressive symptoms at some point in our lives. We’ve felt low and unmotivated at different times in our lives. However, these depressed feelings are usually...

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Grief and Loss In The Black Community
Grief and Loss In The Black Community

Grief is an emotional reaction to loss and when ignored its impact can have a lasting effect. Moving past the pain of losing someone you cherish in a healthy and meaningful way can be challenging. Feelings of hopelessness, sadness, guilt, anger, and fear can overcome...

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