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Collaborative InSights, Therapy & Consultation

A mental health and therapy practice integrating holistic care. We specialize in mind-body-spirit treatment of depression, trauma, anxiety, and life transition.

We offer unique services such as Ecotherapy, Reiki, mindfulness and Yoga. Our therapists are licensed to provide virtual services in North Carolina and New Jersey. Some services such as Ecotherapy are provided in-person in Charlotte, NC. Contact us for a free 15 minute consultation!

*Mental health services will not be provided through any social media platforms, to speak with a therapist please contact us via phone or email address*

01/17/2025

As a trauma therapist working with people of color, I know how important it is to challenge the misconceptions that can keep us from practicing self-validation. Let’s break down some common myths and uncover the truth behind this powerful tool for healing:

🔹 Myth 1: Self-validation is selfish or indulgent.
Truth: Self-validation isn’t about making excuses or letting yourself off the hook. It’s about recognizing your emotions so you can release shame and take proactive, responsible actions. Especially in communities of color, validating our own experiences helps us reclaim power. ✊🏾✨

🔹 Myth 2: Self-validation means agreeing with everything you think or feel.
Truth: Acknowledging your emotions doesn’t mean everything you think is true. “I feel unworthy” might be the emotion, but it’s not the truth about who you are. Recognizing and supporting your feelings can help you navigate the layers of trauma and societal pressure. 💬❤️

🔹 Myth 3: Focusing on emotions makes things worse.
Truth: Ignoring or suppressing feelings only intensifies them. As a trauma therapist, I’ve seen how validating emotions, especially within communities of color, creates space for healing and allows these emotions to move through without overwhelming us. 🌿

🔹 Myth 4: Needing validation is a weakness.
Truth: Practicing self-validation is a sign of strength, not weakness. It builds emotional resilience and helps us stand tall, while also leaving room for connection and solidarity with others—something we need now more than ever. 💪🏽🤝🏾

Want to learn more about the importance of validation in the healing process? Check out my full blog article where I dive deeper into why self-validation matters for trauma recovery: 🔗 in bio or at www.collabintherapy.com/blog

01/03/2025

Ready to start the New Year with prioritizing your mental health? Let’s get grounded with our mindful intentions together:

🍃 Ecotherapy is back for the 2025 winter season! Led by Shikha Patel, LCSW with . This group has become a routine part of many folx monthly mental-health check in and nature connection.

Our next group is Saturday, January 8th from 10:30am-12pm. Open to adults 18+ in the Charlotte, NC metro area.

Registration in advance is requested —> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ecotherapy-a-mindful-group-for-mental-health-in-nature-tickets-917261422607?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/18/2024

Holidays are approaching or have already began for some! We wanted to get ahead and share some reminders and potential tools that can be utilized for the holidays, with a special focus on New Year!

We hope this post is a little reminder for you to be proud of the version you are right now and the progress you have made.

11/06/2024

We’ve been taught that rest is something we have to *earn*—that it’s a luxury or reward only available after we’ve worked ourselves to the point of burnout. But this couldn’t be further from the truth. Rest is not a privilege, it’s a **necessity**. As Tricia Hersey reminds us in *Rest Is Resistance*, rest belongs to us simply because we exist.

No matter what the world says, your body is *yours*. You deserve rest—right now, as you are. 💫

Take a moment today to reclaim your rest.

11/01/2024

As we near Election Day in the US, we are sharing some expert advice on how to cope with election stress and anxiety as individuals, parents/caregivers and in community.

🗳️ What’s one thing you will commit to doing for yourself or others from these lists? Share in the comments below!

Please note: These tips are compiled from articles written by psychiatrist, Lauren Edwards MD, Jacque Cutillo, Assistant Clinical Director, Youth Villages and Taylor Blatchford, mental health reporter.

10/23/2024

With election season in full swing, along with the constant stream of unsettling news and world events, it’s easy to lose track of how these stressors affect our minds, bodies, and emotions. In the hustle of daily life, we often overlook how we’re truly feeling. When we ignore these emotions, they can build up and manifest physically—whether through a stiff neck, tight shoulders, or even painful joints. Unprocessed feelings can also spill into our relationships, causing irritability or anger that leads to unintentional outbursts toward loved ones.

By bringing awareness to your physical sensations and emotional experiences, you can engage with life more authentically and comfortably. To help you connect with what you’re feeling, we’re sharing two valuable resources. These tools will support your body, mind, and emotional well-being, helping you address feelings before they become overwhelming.

The first resource is muscle relaxation, which Charity demonstrates in the video in this post. The second is keeping a mood journal.

Keeping a mood journal is a powerful way to track and understand your emotions, especially during stressful times like election season. By consistently logging your feelings, you can enhance self-awareness, identify triggers for anxiety or sadness, and monitor your emotional growth. Starting a mood journal can help you stay in tune with your emotions and support your overall well-being.

10/21/2024

🍁 Autumn Ecotherapy for Mental Health Support Group: Led by Shikha Patel, LCSW with . This group has become a routine part of many folx monthly mental-health check in and nature connection.

This group offers a calming and natural approach to tuning into your personal wellness while being in a supportive community. Our next group is Saturday, October 26th from 10:30am-12pm.

Registration is in the LINK IN BIO!

10/14/2024

Part 2 of our Election Wellness series this month:

Feeling anxious or overwhelmed by all the election talk? You’re not alone. 🫶 Take a moment to slow down, breathe, and try one of these journal prompts to help process your thoughts and emotions. Journaling can be such a powerful way to regain a sense of calm and control during uncertain times.

💭 Reflect on what’s in your control
💫 Connect with your values
📱 Set boundaries with media
🤗 Lean on your community
🌱 Find hope in your resilience

Let’s support our mental wellness together during this season. 🌻

10/10/2024

This , let this be a reminder to reclaim our mental well-being and honor our healing journeys. For too long, many of us in BIPOC and other marginalized communities have been told to keep our struggles quiet. Today, we affirm that we are not only worthy of healing, but also of thriving, and embracing our power unapologetically.

Your mental health is just as important as anyone else’s—don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. 💪🏽✨

10/09/2024

🌟 Exciting news! Our very own Charity Matlock will host the 1st Annual “Don’t Call Me Strong: A Caregivers Retreat Workshop,” presented by myersgallowaycounseling!

On October 17th, myersgallowaycounseling is creating a space for Black women to rest, reconnect, and reclaim their strength. This retreat goes beyond typical self-care, offering practical tools from licensed professionals to help Black women prioritize their well-being amidst their many responsibilities.

Join us at the Waters Edge Luxury Lake House for this transformative event and be part of a movement that empowers and uplifts! 💪🏾✨

🔗 Grab your ticket here!: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/5u42pvq

10/07/2024

Let’s address the elephant in the room: the presidential election. We understand how anxiety provoking and stress inducing the election can be. We feel it too. We wanted to provide some easy action steps you can utilize to protect your wellness during the election season.

This week we are sharing HABIT STACKING - a coping skill that can help you pair some stressful activities with relaxation and mindfulness.

Our hope is the election wellness tools we share help our community members stay healthy while advocating and staying informed. Stay tuned because we’ll be sharing a few more election wellness tools this month!

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3623 Latrobe Drive Suite 215
Charlotte, NC
28211

Telephone

+17323393774

Website

http://www.collabintherapy.com/

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