In this episode, Ginele and Christabel talk all things therapy. Their very different experiences finding a therapist, sticking with a therapist and the barriers of entry to therapy. Yet, there’s nuanace here as therapy is expensive and inaccessible and may not be for everyone. In that case, what alternatives exist for someone seeking self awareness and behavior modification.  Call to action: While you’re here, please remember to rate and write a review. It goes a long way to producing a successful podcast and we want nothing but success for our baby. Don’t forget to visit www.richqueeraunties.com/shop for exclusive RQA merch and original art from Ghana.  follow us on IG: https://www.instagram.com/richqueeraunties/   Episode guide: 01:30: How did Christabel go about looking for a therapist  04:46: how did Ginele go about looking for a therapist  17:14: How did Ginele finally settle on a therapist after trying 7 different ones? 18:15: what criteria did Ginele look for in a therapist? 22:34: Why I talk about therapy a lot.  24:12: Given how expensive therapy is, should everyone be in therapy? 29:55: are we as a people talking about therapy too much? 31:15: hopefully, the next generation won’t talk about therapy as much. It’ll already be a part of life.  33:29: what questions to ask a therapist  35:05: How would Ginele do differently if she were looking for a therapist today? 36:00: why Christabel does not have to have a Black therapist  37:34: Christabel talks about quirks her therapist has that made her nearly stop seeing him 38:40: Why Christabel ended her relationship with her therapist after almost 8 years  42:10: Alternatives to therapy  43:20: How a sense of curiosity can aid in creating the life you want  44:38: deciphering ethical and appropriate social media therapy accounts  45:12: focusing on self vs the other person in our healing journeys   Low and no cost therapy options: Your job’s EAP program Certain IG therapy accounts (tread lightly) Therapy for Black Girls The Loveland Foundation The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Black Men Heal https://www.freeblacktherapy.org/ https://openpathcollective.org BetterHelp Pride Counseling https://www.psychologytoday.com/us