In a world that often fails to acknowledge or understand the unique challenges faced by the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, it becomes crucial to shed light on the multitude of stressors we encounter. Let’s talk about something we know...
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained significant recognition for its effectiveness in treating various mental health issues, particularly trauma-related disorders. However, like any therapeutic intervention, EMDR sessions may...
Let’s talk about Black men and therapy. We live in a world that constantly throws challenges our way, and as strong as we are, sometimes we need extra support. Enter therapy – that game-changer we’ve been sleeping on for way too long. Today,...
It’s time we spill some tea on an essential topic that hits close to home for so many of us: therapy for Black women in Atlanta, Georgia. We know that being a Black woman is a journey filled with unique challenges, but guess what? You don’t have to carry it all...
Unsure About What to Discuss in Sessions 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...
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...
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...
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...
Mental health stigma is a leading obstacle against the Black community seeking mental health care. Despite efforts to sensitize the masses, there is still much ground to cover. Statistics show that African American women are much more receptive to mental health care...
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,...
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...
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...
