Mentally, a Safe Space
2026 has entered with a bang, with the foot heavy on the gas. The one thing that people should be mindful of this year is protecting their mental health. “The new phrase is protecting your peace, but while protecting your peace, also protect your mental health. Get a therapist, someone who can be a safe […]
Rooted from the Ground Up
Dr. April Brown will tell you that her journey into mental health wasn’t just academic. It was personal. Raised in a small, impoverished town in Mississippi, she grew up surrounded by what researchers now call adverse childhood experiences, witnessing violence, navigating poverty, and weathering the kind of family strife that leaves marks long after childhood […]
Where Healing Meets Purpose
FROM SURVIVAL TO SERVICE Terrilynn T. Smith didn’t choose mental health…… it chose her. Born from personal trauma, lack of support, and the painful realization that she had become everyone else’s everything while losing herself in the process, her path to becoming a mental health professional wasn’t paved with privilege or perfect circumstances. It was […]
Pivot for Greatness
Twenty-seven years ago, Lorice Parker made a decision that would alter the trajectory of not only her life but the lives of countless others. Fresh out of undergraduate school with a degree in English and a minor in psychology, she had dreams of becoming a writer. Yet somehow, almost inexplicably, she found herself applying to […]
Unlocking your Purpose
By: Jazmyne Courtnii Byrd 2024 has been deemed the; “Year of the Woman”. Women all across the country have been stepping out and showing out in all fields, showcasing that behind the scenes, women have always been the leaders and voices of success. For one DMV native, she has been making strides for years […]
Impactful Coach
Impactful Coach One of the biggest stigmas in the black community is therapy. It’s a word that gives people anxiety however, in 2024 mental health has been one of the most goggled searches of the year. People worldwide are in search of healing to become a better version of themselves in order to prosper. […]
The Great Midwest Escape
Every woman can admit that there is nothing like a great facial that leaves your skin feeling fresh and smooth. The experience alone helps to relieve the aches and stress of life and takes you to a place of total relaxation. Midwest native Cameran Battley, owner of The Honee Beauty, lives her life serving others […]
Breaking the Cycle
By: Jazmyne Courtnii Byrd In the black community, mental health is an area in constant conversation from mainstream audiences to community leaders. Even with all the talks, there is still a stigma in our community and a strong requirement that these talks be brought to the forefront. Mental Health conversations ignited during the onset […]
The Healing Power
The conversation surrounding mental health in the black community has become more open. More people are learning that in order to heal, you have to speak up and use the resources around you. One of those resources is forgiveness. Mental health issues are often stigmatized within the Black community, leading to feelings of shame, isolation, […]
The Prayerpist is changing Therapy
By: Jazmyne Courtnii Byrd Having experts in the community who specialize in helping people navigate through life’s ups and downs is essential. With so many things happening in the world, it is imperative that people have someone who is educated and licensed to counsel them through their turbulent times. For Destiny Thomas, this journey started […]