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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this one feels deeply personal to me. I was born and raised in Los Angeles, and my path into mental health work began not only with what I witnessed in my community, but with my own struggles and losses. Two of my closest friends in college died by suicide. They were bright souls with so much potential, and they were also carrying depression that many of us could not see. Losing them left me with questions that have stayed with me ever since: Why aren’t we talking? How do we break the stigma around therapy—especially as Black women? Who is there to support us when strength becomes too heavy to perform? Those questions became part of the foundation of Women of Color Therapy. […]
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Making sense of political stress without losing yourself As a therapist, politics are already in the room before anyone names them. It has been a heavy and unsettling time politically in the U.S., to say the least. People are living inside nonstop polarization, constant breaking news, public grief, protest, fear, and a deep sense of uncertainty about what comes next. Even on days when nothing “new” happens, there’s still a background hum of stress that never fully turns off. It feels like the ground keeps shifting and like staying oriented now takes more effort than it used to. I hear it in the way clients talk about the future with despair and existential dread. I notice it in how often people describe feeling chronically on edge, emotionally tired, or overwhelmed. […]
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“I do things that exacerbate my stress,” Niro Feliciano, a psychotherapist and author, told HuffPost. “And I know that I’m doing them, but it’s natural as humans.” Even therapists can fall into these stress traps, she said. But if we work on how we handle stress even just 50% of the time, it can drastically help. We asked therapists about the one thing that they try to avoid for relieving stress because it can actually aggravate tension — and what they try to do instead. 1. ‘Binging’ On TV Or Shopping “The one thing I try my hardest not to do when I’m stressed is get stuck in patterns of binging anything — Netflix, retail therapy, junk food, etc.,” Sadaf Siddiqi, a psychotherapist and content creator, told HuffPost. “As humans, we all need […]
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This article defines Generalized Anxiety and Neurodivergence and explores the links between the two. My personal experience (Cassandra Carter) working with the neurodivergent population has led me to have a lot of thoughts on the subject. I have seen clients who have struggled to be validated in their pursuit of neurodivergent diagnosis or who are confused about the link between comorbid disorders and neurodivergence. My specialty is working with clients who are going through big life transitions. Having comorbid generalized anxiety, neurodivergence, and going through changes can feel excruciating.
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It is not uncommon for individuals to crumble under the pressure and stress of everyday life. The constant struggle to climb the ladder of success or be the best version of oneself can cause many to start feeling like a failure. There’s no reason to feel embarrassed or depressed when negative feelings overwhelm you. It’s important to know that a counselor for women can help you overcome negative emotions and gain a positive mindset. What Are the Most Common Reasons People Start Feeling Like a Failure? Certain situations have a different impact on each individual. Failing to achieve certain goals, such as getting a promotion, qualifying for a marathon, or mending relationships, may cause many to struggle with feelings of inadequacy. As time goes by, many people succeed at coping […]
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When we talk about mental health conditions like anxiety or depression, there are often a lot of misunderstandings regarding their symptoms. For instance, did you know that there are physical symptoms of anxiety? They are as common as the psychological ones but not as talked about. That’s why I am here – to help you further understand these conditions, so you will be able to seek proper treatment. How Do You Recognize An Anxiety Disorder? Before discussing the less known physical manifestations of anxiety disorders, we must first establish what exactly anxiousness is. For instance, how can you tell apart being anxious and being under a lot of, let’s say, work stress? There is a difference, even though these conditions can look similar. One of the most simple ways to […]
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