Starting a Therapy Practice: 3 Essential Steps to Build Your Business as a Mental Health Professionals
Starting a Therapy Practice: 3 Essential Steps to Build Your Business Table of Contents Clarify Your Practice Vision and Niche Develop a Comprehensive Business Plan Navigate Licensure, Compliance, and Insurance Choose the Right Practice Structure Create Your Practice Name and Register Locally Obtain Local Licenses and Permits Set Up Your Practice Space and Teletherapy […]
My Boundaries are a Reflection of Self-Respect and Love
For many of us, the word “boundary” feels harsh. We worry that setting them makes us “difficult,” “unkind,” or “unapproachable.” But at RS Counseling & Wellness Center, we see it differently. We believe that a boundary isn’t a wall meant to keep people out; it’s a gate meant to protect the peace within. When you […]
High-Functioning, Still Struggling: The Mental Health Conversation We’re Not Having
Every May, we see the same thing. Posts. Quotes. Statistics. “Check on your strong friends.” And while awareness matters, let’s be honest most people are already aware that they’re struggling. They don’t need more information.They need relief, regulation, and real tools that actually work in their everyday lives. That’s what Mental Health Awareness Month should […]
4 Steps to Freedom: Eliminate Habits That Don’t Serve You!
4 Steps to Freedom: Eliminate Habits That Don’t Serve You! Why is it so difficult to break our bad habits? This is especially frustrating when it comes to the habits that stand in the way of accomplishing our dreams. The best of intentions seems to be defeated on a regular basis. Life doesn’t have to work […]
Eliminating Self-Criticism
Quieting your critical inner voice is one of the wisest things you’ll ever do. When you apply this process, you’ll discover a more serene, happy existence along your incredible journey of life. Follow these steps: Acknowledge that self-criticism can be damaging One by one, go through your criticisms and ask yourself, “Is this really valid?” […]
Mental Wellness as a Professional Responsibility, Not a Personal Luxury
Mental wellness is often framed as an individual pursuit—something to work on during off-hours, vacations, or moments of burnout. For mental health professionals, particularly those who carry cultural, community, and systemic stress alongside their clinical work, this framing is incomplete and, frankly, harmful. Mental wellness is not a luxury. It is a professional responsibility, an […]
Honoring Pregnancy and Infant Loss: Holding Space for Grief, Healing, and Hope in Our Communities
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, a time to honor, remember, and bring light to the experiences of families who have endured the unimaginable loss of a child. For many, this month is deeply personal. It represents both grief and resilience, silence and storytelling, sorrow and strength. As BIPOC mental health professionals, this […]
Regaining Your Power from “They”: Key Strategies for Authentic Living
How often do you find yourself worrying about what “they” think? That mysterious, faceless “they” can hold immense power over our lives, influencing decisions and chipping away at our confidence. But what if I told you that reclaiming your power is possible—and necessary—for living authentically? In my video, Who Are We Talking About When Saying […]
It’s Time for a Change: Moving Past Negative Communication Habits
Hey, have you ever caught yourself falling into the same old communication patterns that don’t exactly work out so well? Like, you know, yelling, shutting down, or passive-aggressiveness? Yeah, I know I have. It’s easy to get stuck in these habits, especially when they’re just what we learned growing up or in past relationships. I […]