Let’s pull up a chair (or maybe a beanbag; college budgets are real). It’s break time, and your emotional backpack might be as heavy as your finals week laundry. If you’re anything like my own kids or the college students I’ve counseled, the end of the semester often comes with a stew of feelings. Maybe you’re counting down the minutes...[ read more ]
Often, the holidays and family gatherings are painted as a time of joy and connection. Yet, for many, they can bring a wave of emotional challenges. Being around family can sometimes feel like stepping back into old roles that no longer fit. And those familiar dynamics can awaken a harsh inner critic. If you find yourself struggling with self-doubt and...[ read more ]
Discovering betrayal feels like your life just got split into two very distinct chapters: "Before" and "After." In the "Before," there was a solid foundation of trust, a shared reality you both knew, and a comforting sense of security. But in the "After"? It's as if the world suddenly tilted on its axis, and the ground beneath your feet decided...[ read more ]
For many people, therapy is a place where they’ve said the same story over and over again. Each time they are hoping that this is it, something might finally change. But some experiences don’t let go just because we talk about them. Some wounds live deep in the nervous system, showing up as anxiety, shame, self-doubt, or emotional shutdown. This...[ read more ]
As a Black Christian therapist in Atlanta, I often work with individuals and couples from a wide variety of backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs. One thing I’ve learned through both my personal faith journey and my work in the therapy room is that diversity isn’t something to be feared. Nor is it something to be merely tolerated either. It’s something to...[ read more ]
Spiritual trauma can be difficult to name. But if you’ve experienced it, you know how deeply it can shape your life. I’ve worked with clients who’ve been told that their worth depends on obedience. Others who’ve been discouraged from trusting their own thoughts or feelings. Some who still carry fear, not just of people, but of God’s judgment. For many,...[ read more ]
In my work as a counselor and pastor, I’ve had many people walk into my office carrying invisible burdens. These include traumas from childhood, painful memories from relationships, or moments of loss that still sting years later. These experiences can quietly shape how we see ourselves, how we relate to others, and even how we relate to God. One of...[ read more ]