Mental Health & Wellness Blog for BIPOC Communities

Have you ever felt like you grew up too soon? Or maybe you catch yourself being overly-critical of yourself. Many of us move through life and view the world through a lens influenced by our early childhood experiences and our relationships with caregivers. This blog explores gentle, body-based ways to rebuild connection with yourself and support restoration after stress or burnout.

Being the “strong one” may have been necessary at one point, but it doesn’t have to define you forever. You can hold space for others and for yourself. Growth in this area is not about becoming less reliable, it’s about becoming more balanced. You don’t have to navigate this shift on your own This blog explores gentle, body-based ways to rebuild connection with yourself and support restoration after stress or burnout.

Have you ever been told by someone, “wow you are so strong!” even though you might feel like you're barely holding it together? Anxiety affects a wide range of people, in fact millions each year, yet for many folks in BLack, Indigenous, Person of Color (BIPOC) communities it goes unseen and unheard.

Finding harmony between your work and personal life can sometimes feel like juggling flaming torches while riding a unicycle. It’s tricky, and if you lose focus, things can get messy fast. But here’s the good news: you don’t have to do it alone. With the right support, like a work-life balance counselor, you can learn to manage your time, energy, and priorities in a way that feels balanced and fulfilling. Let’s explore how work-life balance therapy can help you regain control

At Wellness Tree Counseling, we believe therapy is for everyone, especially for those who’ve been conditioned to carry pain alone.

therapy continues to be stigmatized in many communities, particularly in cultures where seeking help is seen as a sign of weakness.

In recent years, a lot of progress has been made in breaking down some of the barriers around mental health, however stigma still remains a significant issue. Today we will discuss stigma in women’s mental health, how it impacts women, and what we can do to address it. The Impact: Historically women were viewed as overly emotional, dramatic and lacking in logical thinking. This false narrative has a strong impact because viewing women from this tainted lens can cause misdia

Finding the right therapist for you can be an overwhelming process but don't let the process discourage you. Here are some steps you can take to help you find a therapist. 1️. Research Cost & Benefits Consider what neighborhood you would like to find a therapist in. Cost per session can vary by therapist and neighborhood. Contact your insurance to review benefits for Mental Health treatment. Remember to ask if you have in network and/or out of network benefits. If cost or ins

Many of us have been and continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic one way or another. As a result, an increased number of people are seeking out professional support to deal with the impacts of the pandemic. As a Licensed Psychotherapist and Certified Life Coach, I have seen firsthand the influx of people turning to either psychotherapy or life coaching to cope with the aftermath of the ongoing pandemic. A question that I get asked often by both clients and colleagues

Have you heard the term Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? Or as many therapist call it, the CBT approach. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.(APA, 2017). CBT is an approach that helps you recognize negative behaviors and patterns. CBT intends to

I recently attended an event amongst other black and Caribbean people. The room was dominated by women discussing mental health specific in Haitian culture. The common themes in the room were trauma, suicide, loss, gender roles and expectations, self-esteem and relationship insecurities. One woman stood out to me as she shared her views on therapy. Her point was: 'I don't really need to go to therapy because I have my girlfriend to talk to.' Building a sister circle is cruc