Bess-Tabb & Associates, LLC

07/17/2025

Representation. Legacy. Resilience.

On the latest episode of Hope Starts With Us, NAMI CEO Dan Gillison is joined by two incredible leaders in mental health: Dr. Sheldon A Jacobs and Dr. Judith Joseph MD. In honor of Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, they share their personal stories and professional insights into:

💬 Why representation in mental health care matters
🧠 Supporting the mental health of Caribbean Americans
🌱 Inspiring the next generation of diverse mental health professionals

This episode is filled with vulnerability, strength, and a clear call to action for more inclusive, community-informed care.

🎧 Listen now: https://bit.ly/4o6GzoC

05/02/2025

What is an Anxiety Disorder? While experiencing some anxiety is part of the human experience, an Anxiety Disorder is more than just occasional worry or stress. Feelings of anxiety become a disorder when they are persistent, overwhelming, and affect dail...

05/02/2025

I’m free to choose me first—always.

04/16/2025

💬 Parenting doesn’t stop when your kids grow up — and neither do the challenges.

If you’re navigating the ups and downs of having an child at any age who is struggling, you’re not alone.

NAMI support groups offer a safe space to connect, share, and heal with others who understand. 💚

Learn more and find a group near you: nami.org/supportgroups

04/03/2025

Struggling with stress?

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04/03/2025

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04/03/2025

Sending love out to all nuerodivergent families!

❤️ Awareness is the first step—action makes the difference! ♾️

Autism Awareness Day is more than recognizing autism—it’s about creating a world where autistic individuals are valued, included, and supported. True inclusion happens when businesses, communities, and individuals take action to improve accessibility and understanding. 🌍✨

IBCCES helps bridge the gap by providing training, certification, and resources that empower organizations to be more autism-friendly. Whether through sensory accommodations, staff training, or inclusive experiences, every step toward accessibility matters.

Let’s turn awareness into meaningful action—because everyone deserves to feel welcomed and understood. 💡🏳️‍🌈

04/03/2025

Hello everyone, it's been a while!

I am now licensed in Illinois, LCSW and Minnesota, LICSW! Iowa and Texas are currently pending! 🥳

Just a quick update, I will be providing direct educational advocacy after May 12th. Website will be updated soon! Educational work will be self pay, but of course I will always take into consideration a sliding fee scale! 💚

Have a great night!

📣 Announcement:

After May 1st, this page will convert into an educational resource space for families, students, and staff in Illinois!

If you are interested in help or know people struggling in the educational system students or staff in Illinois, share my page with them!

I own Bess-Tabb & Associates, LLC in Galesburg.

I will now be doing direct educational advocacy, you have not lost me! 💚💚

02/04/2025

02/04/2025