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 […]
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 […]
Holding Space Without Losing Yourself: Boundaries That Protect Your Energy
Therapists are natural helpers. Many of us entered this field because we care deeply, and that can make boundaries feel uncomfortable, even guilt-inducing. But boundaries are not walls. They are containers that allow the work to be safe, ethical, and sustainable. Without boundaries, therapists overextend emotionally, mentally, and physically. We answer emails late at night, […]
Healing Is Part of Our History: Black History Month and the Work Therapists Do
Black History Month is a time of reflection, remembrance, and recommitment. For mental health professionals, it is also an opportunity to critically examine the ways history, systems, and lived experience intersect with mental wellness in Black communities. At RS Wellness Center, we view Black History Month not as a symbolic moment, but as a call […]
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 […]
From Awareness to Action: Honoring Suicide Prevention Month in Our Work
Each September, Suicide Prevention Awareness Month reminds us of the urgent and ongoing responsibility mental health professionals carry in addressing one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. Suicide is not only a leading cause of death in the United States, but it also ripples through families, communities, and entire systems of […]
Easing Into Structure: Supporting Clients (and Ourselves) During Back-to-School Season
As the long days of summer begin to wind down, a familiar shift starts to happen. Vacations wrap up, backpacks are filled, routines are reestablished, and a new rhythm emerges. The transition from summer’s slower pace to the structure of the school year is both energizing and overwhelming—for clients, families, and let’s be honest—for many […]
Mental Health Month Is for Us Too: Reclaiming Rest and Joy as BIPOC Mental Health Providers
Every May, Mental Health Month offers a dedicated time to spotlight mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and promote access to care. For many, it’s an invitation to reflect, advocate, and support others. But for those of us who are BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) mental health professionals, this month carries a layered meaning. […]
Holistic Self-Care for Black Women’s Wellbeing
We all could use more self-care in our lives, especially during stressful times. But self-care often feels like another item on our endless to-do list. We know it’s good for us, yet we struggle to make it a consistent habit.If this sounds like you, you’re not alone! Many women have difficulty prioritizing self-care, even though […]
The 80/20 Rule of Emotional Intelligence in the Leadership
We’ve all heard it takes brains to get ahead. But what if raw intellect isn’t the key ingredient for career success? Surprisingly, emotional intelligence (EQ) trumps IQ when it comes to high performance and leadership excellence. You probably recall brilliant students who flunked out of school or professionals who rose rapidly due to people skills, […]