The Plight of First Generation Young Adults
There is a universal developmental phase in the life span of a person called Separation and Individuation. It can…
Why Intersectionality Matters in my Mental Health Practice
As a mental health therapist, I am acutely aware of the importance of intersectionality in my work. Intersectionality,…
Can EMDR Make PTSD Worse?
If you’re considering Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) as a treatment option to help manage your PTSD…
Establishing a Path to Healing Healthcare Burnout
The Problem The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the psychological and emotional well-being of healthcare workers around the world.…
De-Influencing the Best Version of Yourself
We are flooded with messaging to show up as your best self at work, in relationships, and in…
Safety Plan
I begin every client’s first session with creating a safety plan – a list of coping skills you…
Depression, The Natural Process
Hibernation is a form of depression. When an animal feels like going out into a food-scarce snowy environment…
How Co-occurring Disorders Impact Overall Health?
Co-occurring disorders, also known as dual diagnosis, refer to the simultaneous presence of a mental illness and a…
Self-Care Strategies for Dealing with Racial Trauma
As a black male mental health counselor, I have seen firsthand the devastating effects of racial trauma on…
Five Things Coaches (and Therapists) Should Not Say
Finding a good coach can be really hard. No two people coach the same and despite the fact…