This morning started like mornings that are familiar to me. I woke up with a little bit of anxiety. Not abnormal, somewhat expected since The Self Care Boutique is launching soon, and I launched a full-time psychotherapy private practice eight months ago. I have oblong heating pad (I think it’s filled with buckwheat, not sure)Continue reading “The Self Care Boutique”
Category Archives: therapy
Hindsight is 2020!
This year the world was flipped upside down…or is it really right side up?
Openly Black in America
For so long black people have tried to be seen and heard in a country that was not built for our voice. Burdened with finding balance in the workplace, grocery store, and anywhere outside of the confines of our own home. Constantly concerned if our hair, walk, vocabulary, approach, delivery or attitude was “too black”Continue reading “Openly Black in America”
Through the Eyes of a Civilian Psychotherapist
Over the past year and a half I’ve had the privilege to exclusively serve United States Veterans as a civilian psychotherapist. I will purposely make the distinction that I am a civilian, because it is important to understand. Yes, I’m aware that the military has a culture of its own, yes I have close familyContinue reading “Through the Eyes of a Civilian Psychotherapist”
The Side Effects of Self Care Include…
“We [psychotherapist] fit everywhere, and nowhere.” We’re the chameleons of social settings.”
Women Who Serve
Today, in the state of Texas, on this 12th day of June in 2018 marks the first Women Veterans Day. To all the women who made this happen, Thank you. In this post my intention isn’t to minimize or demonize military men and their sacrifice and service, however my wish is to simply focus onContinue reading “Women Who Serve”
New Year, New You?
“When you decide to change it will not “feel right” every aspect may feel wrong, and that’s okay!”
Application is Key
“When a person acquires knowledge, this doesn’t mean they’ve acquired change.”
The Perception of Perfection
“…it’s about what works for you, and what coincides with your personal goals.”
Growth is Life
“Letting go of things, ideologies, and perceptions that once served you takes a daily conscious effort…”