Tag Archives: therapy
According to Therapists: Looking for a Friend
Don’t pick a therapist because you like them as a person. Instead, choose a therapist based on their credentials, expertise, experience with certain issues you may be facing, and overall effectiveness. “Choosing a therapist you’d like to be friends with … Continue reading
According to Therapists: Not Being Direct With Your Therapist
Your therapist is there for you. If something doesn’t make sense or feels off, be upfront and tell them. “You won’t hurt our feelings,” “You can say, ‘This isn’t working for me,’ ‘I need you to be more challenging,’ or, ‘I’d … Continue reading
Helping Hand
When I was struggling with my mental health, it was difficult to find a therapist. If it was hard for me — someone who has the means — I knew it was a huge problem in the Black community,” she … Continue reading
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Tagged Black community, Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation, community, cost, good conversation, healing, How did you get here, mental health and wellness, Psychotherapy notes, social worker, stigma, Struggles, therapist, therapy, trauma, vulnerability
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Real Life of an MSW 