Therapy is a Vibe! You have to be ready to do the work. Finding the right therapist is key.

One of the most common black momma sayings is the phrase, "Stop crying or I'll give you something to cry about."This was normally said after you got upset about something. It didn't matter what happened prior or how you felt, all that mattered was at that moment you were expected to suck up your tears. After your mom left the room, then you would quietly go and cry yourself to sleep. Many black children are taught to suppress their feelings and that any sign of emotion is a s

The hashtag, #AloneTogether, has been everywhere. Its purpose is to serve as a way of building connectedness and community, especially during a time when our sense of freedom has become restricted. I love the message of hope and support that it is trying to convey, but the reality is that even though we are going through this together as a nation, I still feel lonely at times. I know I do not stand alone with this sentiment. Research has indicated that before this pandemic, 3

By now most of us are experiencing cabin fever. We are trying to find stability in a world where every day the laws and rules that govern us are ever-changing due to COVID-19. For many, the problems that we were experiencing only a month ago are no longer of importance. A month ago, my problem was that I was overwhelmed and stressed from my full-time job as a Family Therapist and my part-time private practice that was fairly new. I was giving my clients from both jobs my all

As a black mental health professional, I have been experiencing burnout. This is how I have begun to self-care on a budget.

I'm Black & Burnt Out. Being black is draining, being a woman can be tiresome, and my career as a therapist is exhausting.