You've identified the issue you're struggling with √ Come to the conclusion that you do need or want a therapist √ Even figured out a way to pay for your sessions √ Now, let's talk about what you should expect in your first counseling session! During your first session, you should definitely expect to be similar
Summer ’14 I can remember this summer clearly. My grandmother had just passed away, and at the time it really seemed like it was going to be impossible to continue with life because she was my world. Someone who I had considered to be a good friend wasn’t present during that time, and I
The STRUGGLE was REAL!! When I decided to create this platform, I was going through this period in my life where I was struggling with my relationships, mainly with friends and family due to my relationship status being SINGLE per usual (but that's a blog for another day, lol). I knew that I wasn't the
I often hear all of the reasons why "Black People" don't go to therapy, but the most common reasons are that: "Therapy is for crazy people" and "Therapy is for people that are weak minded". Well I'm here to tell you that therapy isn't just for crazy people, and it doesn't mean that
Thinking back to my childhood, I can remember being very anxious and worried all the time about my grades and whether or not I was making my mom and grandmother proud. I was always trying to do my best because that's all they required of me, not realizing that my best wasn't necessarily all
Adjustment Disorder? What is that? That's a mental disorder? Well yes, it's an actual disorder. Adjustment disorder is a variety of conditions that can occur when a person has trouble or difficulty coping with a stressful life event (i.e. death of a loved one, relationship issues, bullying, parents’ divorce, or being fired
There is absolutely nothing like being loved or having emotional needs being met; having your cup full vs. empty, but at what cost? Is it worth being or becoming a recipient of put downs, manipulation, or abuse? Love isn't supposed to hurt! If you or someone you know is being abused, and could use help-
As I sit back and reflect on this past year, one of the topics that kept coming up throughout the year was "Parenting". Parenting is one of the most delicate topics I think because you're using skills that you develop based off of 1.) the parenting styles that you saw displayed growing up, and
I often find that relationships are one of the most prevalent issues among my clients no matter what their age. The issues can range from infidelity, insecurities, to attachment in both children and adults, as well as betrayal within friendships- just to name a few. Once we get through the "what he/she said about
Your perceived self-worth can be your own personal heart-breaker. It's sometimes comfortable to repeat the same destructive thought patterns, allowing insecurity to become our very best friend. Upholding a negative opinion of ourselves is as easy as it is, senseless. Self-worth is about valuing who we are inherently and NOT about outside people or actions