There are so many myths and truths about therapy. Both keep people out of getting help. The myths are like urban legends and people get scared to even start or say the word therapy. The truth, well it hurts and some people aren’t ready to face the reality that they may need help.

There are a ton of myths about therapy in the black community including statements like that stuff doesn't work, why you gonna tell someone your business, you crazy or something, what happens in the family stays in the family or snitches get stitches and so much more.  Doing something different from others in your community or family, like counseling is a big deal and I commend you for even taking the step to consider therapy. 

Finding a black therapist can seem like a needle in a haystack especially depending on where you live. Once you find a black therapist, you have so many questions to make sure they're the right fit. This article provides answers to the common questions.

Managing your mood can seem daunting and scary if you don’t know exactly what to do. In this article, you will learn two basic coping skills to manage your mood and help you relax.

It’s important to spread the word in relation to mental health in our communities to remove the stigma so people can get the help needed and start to have the well-needed overdue conversation.

As a therapist who uses a form of treatment called EMDR for trauma-focused treatment for women, it is important to spread the word that there is hope for care. Many don’t understand trauma, let alone the various treatment modalities including EMDR and find it’s healing effects “woo woo” because the way it can transform people’s lives is amazing. I enjoyed the interview about EMDR for trauma treatment and its benefits and hope that Paris Jackson sharing her story of healing trauma can inspire others to get the help they need.

We can help improve our mood through the foods that we eat. Most people don’t realize how food can impact their mood especially depressed and anxious mood and this article will share tips you can use today to help manage your mood.

This article examines how it is imperative for patients to maintain their mental health prior to and after bariatric weight loss surgery, including how mindset, mental wellness, and emotional health can help maintain weight loss post-surgery.

There are foods that nourish the body that we can consume to help improve your physical and mental health. There are also foods to modify or avoid because they can be detrimental to your physical and mental health.

They say you are what you eat. What if this is true in terms of your mental health. Learn what foods can help decrease anxiety and what foods to avoid that increase it.

This article is for people of color seeking to work with a therapist of color and questions that may be helpful to ask based on what you may be looking for.  If you are seeking a black therapist, there may be very specific reasons why you are seeking such as if you’re looking for relatability (if that’s a word), commonality, someone that understands “the culture”, or something along those lines.  

Featured publication of Rosana Lamontagne on the best telehealth practice to care for patients. This blog post features and discusses how online video counseling provides access to mental health therapy to those who may not otherwise receive it.

Finding a therapist that you identify with and that looks like you isn’t always easy. There are resources that you can use to find a black therapist near you. This blog article will provide a list of resources to help you find a black therapist in Sewell, NJ.

People think about therapy in general and have all these misconceptions about what it entails.  From television, media, and rumors, there are a ton of myths relative to therapy.  This article will discuss the 3 truths about trauma therapy in Sewell, NJ.  

There are many myths about therapy in general and even more when it comes to specialty treatment like trauma therapy. In this article, you will learn about the top 5 myths about trauma therapy and the real truth behind this form of treatment from a psychotherapist specializing in trauma therapy.

Finding a trauma therapist or a therapist in general in Sewell, NJ can be tricky. You want to make sure you make a good fit and feel comfortable. The therapeutic relationship is key. In this article, you will learn some FAQ’s to ask a trauma therapist.