Only when we are
brave enough to explore the darkness will we
discover the infinite power of our light.
– Brené Brown
Blog
Reflecting on 2020…positively moving into 2021
Within the first quarter of 2020, COVID-19 was declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the death toll by racism continued to rise. Fast forward almost a year later, the virus and racial injustice are still a prevalent part of our lives, in...
Therapy in the Black Community
If you’re black, it is likely that you have ingested any number of narratives about therapy and its significance (or lack thereof) in our community. Perhaps, you’ve had loved ones tell you, “You don’t need therapy, just pray about it” or “What happens in this family...
4 Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
There’s a lot of buzz around yoga these days. So what’s the big deal? I think part of what has made yoga so popular is that it is more than just a workout. It is also a mindfulness practice, which offers benefits for mind and body. As a therapist, I want to share...
Eating for Your Mind
When digging into the connection between body and mind, many people consider the impact of their mental health on the way they eat. The first culprit is often “emotional eating”, which is loosely defined as eating for reasons other than to satisfy hunger, and is often...
Self-Care or Selfish…what’s your take?
Your life probably fluctuates between periods of order and organization, and moments of chaos. Deadlines, meetings, personal struggles, issues at home, and numerous commitments may consume you. Time flies by, life keeps happening, and eventually you’re left feeling...
5 Ways to Reduce Anxiety
What is anxiety? Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or discomfort, typically about an upcoming event or something with an unclear outcome. Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. This feeling can motivate us to do something important or signal us to take...
Personal Needs vs Relationship Needs
Relationships, by definition, require two or more people to connect for a purpose or state of being. Early in relationships, two people come together as individuals with needs and a sense of who they are. In order for the relationship to grow and thrive, relationship...
How to Manage the Stress of the Holidays
The holiday season tends to be one of the busiest times of the year for many people. It's a time when you may have to attend family functions as well as entertain at your home. It also tends to be one of the more expensive times of the year due to all the gift giving...
Are We Normal?
One of the first questions couples ask after all of the introductions have been done and paperwork completed is: “Are we normal?” I usually wait for it, because I know at some point one or both will ask the question. The question comes loaded with fear, worry, and...
No really, my man… how are you?
I can remember growing up in a sports-filled, testosterone bulging environment, with a single mother, with two sons. Other men have explained their environment to be one of warmth, no pressure to perform, or the opposite of the before mentioned scenario. There are...
Summer…Fun or Stress?!?
Do you remember when summer meant long, lazy days filled with relaxation, sun and fun? Or maybe our summer was full of adventures like traveling, camps, and family reunions. Whatever we did, we cherished every minute. We had a break from reality and were able to reset and recharge to prepare for the next school…
How to Live With Your Tween Without Pulling Your Hair Out!
You’ve made it through 3 am feedings, temper tantrums, leaving your toddler at daycare and sending your 5-year-old to Kindergarten, but the teenage years are quickly approaching. What should you do now? As much as you may like to simply lock your child in her room for the next 10 years to allow all of…
