With the death of DMX we remember the motherless men impacted by trauma and why we have to create the space to care for them.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Derrick Jackson, Toxic Christianity and how women can free themselves from the oppressive nature of other’s interpretation of your spiritual walk and your emotional wellbeing; Featuring Christian Counselor Dr Juanita Warrren of Chaplaincy Services & Consulting, Inc. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Covid shock.. on this episode of the black therapist podcast we discuss what life will look like after the pandemic.  The battle between faith and fear. And Yes I got my covid shot.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cultural competence goes both ways. And there are new realizations every day to see just how important culture can be and even a divisive force. In politics, therapy and the workplace.  When you can’t trust that someone of another culture shares your perspective on anything? How can you build trust..  Or is it even necessary?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In part two of our episode with Dr Holly Sawyer, PHD we talk about the on going struggles between therapist and insurance companies and why it is so hard to find a clinician to take your insurance..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It is always fun when Dr Holly Sawyer PHD shows up and this time is no different. On this episode of Black Therapist Podcast we talk about transitioning from Private to Group Practice. The challenges of being a Black Woman Therapist BOSS.. and why hiring cross cultural presents a unique challenge. And the intimacies of doing Telehealth.  This week is part One of our conversation tune in next week for Part Two..  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is the future of social work robots? On this episode I answer views questions. Discuss how to be present for your clients when they need direct services and what to do if a client needs therapy but money is the main mental health struggle…  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This holiday season presents an immense challenge for a lot of us and the number one problem I face both in my life and I see clients struggle with in my practice is building enforceable boundaries.  In this episode we talk about enforcing boundaries with families while grieving and why being selfish is self preservation especially in the age of covid. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The intersection of mental health, white supremacy, politics and marginalized members of society.. is deeply rooted in the mistrust of people of color and the mental health system like to hear about it here we go...  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are a week away from the historic 2020 election, how are you preparing to have your voice heard and how are you preparing for the outcome.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Making it through 2020 has just got to be enough without placing pressure on ourselves to succeed, go harder, perform at the highest levels and hustle hustle hustle.  This year can be a chance to reset, revive, and rely on the things you have now and what you are most grateful for.  Some of us just need to take the time and space to breathe and be kind to ourselves in this episode I discuss me doing just that.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On Our Season 5 Premiere we interview film maker Victorious De Costa about his @HBO documentary “Storm Over Brooklyn” and “Digging for Weldon Irvine.”  And the invisible thread of fatherlessness, mental health and trauma, in his work.   New Monday New Season New Show we are back!!!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

With Robert W. Lee See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being black in America is so multi-layered. There are so many fires when it comes to tithing white supremacy especially with everything going on in the world recently… where do you look first there is a lot to unpack.  Even with all the racial tension we could use White allies but it can be difficult to find our little corner of the world as we try to navigate our daily lives.  In this episode we talk about some of these issues and why it is necessary for both black and white clinicians to...

Police violence, rioting, looting, and pandemic. Let’s unpack it and all and how to create spaces for self care and social justice in clinical spaces when all hell is breaking loose.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we are gonna try something new, help me help you. We want some feedback from you to find better ways to support you and your social work journey.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Hospital social workers are essential workers, and its time we get respected as such. We are on the front lines filling the gaps in services, Social workers in general help build this country up brick by brick with love, empathy and concrete services, yet we are the last ones to advocate for ourselves.  On this episode we talk to social worker Roxann Mascoll MSW, LCSW about what it’s like being in the hospital on the front lines and we also talk about her new podcast the triggered life.  ...

With most of the us social distancing and quarantining because of covid-19 we all have had to do a lot of things a lot differently.  As a therapist and small business owner I know a lot of us have been struggling to stay a float. So I share a few RESOURCES and tips with you that have allowed me the flexibility to shift and pivot in my business.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode of black therapist podcast we answer career questions about perusing your goals as a clinician.  We also discuss why it’s important that we create curated spaces For Clinicians of Color and why it’s important that we have safe spaces where we can exclusively support one another. And why it is so necessary to empower people of color to choice therapist who honor their experiences and cultural identity.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Using Art to Express Emotions with Art therapist Jenni Graham.  We also discuss ways to give your family the necessary emotional language to be able to express themselves. The intimacy of Telehealth and why boundaries are important. Being black in white spaces and how to be your authentic self wherever you are.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

In this episode we discuss answer a few listeners questions- like how to shake your need for approval, and what to do when you are waiting to get into grad school.. Also in the episode we discuss the surgeon general’s directives to black people and if we shouldn’t tell our “business” in mixed company.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

The new New York Lockdown in the day of corona virus and the pandemic, is causing all kinds of disruptions in our everyday life and some very new normals.  For a lot of us we are dealing with new situations we have never had to deal with in the past and we are having to use our imagination.  But first we must take the time to respect and feel our feelings, and navigate through the Stages of “Corona Virus Grief” Also in this episode we discuss how the positive … YES POSITIVES things about our...

We are back with a new episode a cautionary tale about “insta therapy” picking your mental health professionals from a social media profile (me included).  And Why it’s important to vet your mental heath professionals. Staying safe during the quarantine and making your mental health AND physical health a priority during the national pandemic.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit Acast.com/privacy

In this day and age it is imperative that we get our therapy services no matter what is going on in the world. On this episode of @blacktherapistpodcast we talk about the need for stable telemental health platforms like @trucircle to help us get through these next few weeks and beyond.  As a clinician I don’t want my money to stop just because my clients can’t get to me. And I want a practice around my lifestyle and not the other way around. Elemental health gives me that option.  During the...