Self-SOULstice, LLC

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Self-SOULstice, LLC

The Office of Dr. Dionne Bates Based in the Atlanta Metro Area. Please visit the website for details: www.drdbates.com

03/06/2026

Check out our Emotional Lifeline and Mapping Journal!

This journal empowers users to be very deliberate about identifying, acknowledging, and understanding their emotions and emotional responses. Learn more: https://drdbates.com/

03/04/2026

Appreciate all that your mind does for you! Just like your body, your mind deserves care, rest, and kindness.

02/27/2026

Mental health problems don't define who you are. Happy . ✨🌧️

The Emotional Lifeline and Mapping Journal empowers you to properly identify your emotions and provides clarity so that you can develop healthy responses and nurture your well-being. https://drdbates.com/emotional-lifeline-and-mapping-journal/

02/23/2026

✨ Gentle Reminder of the Day ✨

You don’t have to keep up with anyone else’s timeline.

Move at the pace that feels right for you. 🕊️💜

Life isn’t a race—resting, slowing down, and taking breaks are all part of living intentionally.

Give yourself permission to pause. You deserve it.

02/20/2026

So many people hold back from journaling because they think they “aren’t good writers.” Journaling isn’t about perfect grammar, structure, or spelling. It’s about expression, healing, and getting your thoughts out of your head and onto the page.

Your journal doesn’t need to be pretty. It doesn’t need to make sense to anyone but you. It just needs to be honest. 💛

If you’ve been wanting to start journaling, this is your sign. ✨ https://drdbates.com/product/emotional-lifeline-and-mapping-journal/

02/16/2026

✨ This February we are joining the SELF LOVE CLUB! Where growth is celebrated, rest is honored, and you are always enough. 💜

Today’s reminder: Be gentle with yourself. Celebrate the small wins. Choose kindness—especially toward you.

💫 If you're working on loving yourself a little deeper each day… you’re already in the club. 💫

02/13/2026

This Valentine’s Day, show love to the most important person in your life: YOU!

Your mental health is important.

Your happiness is important.

You deserve love and to love yourself!

Take this weekend to treat yourself. Get a massage. Buy the book you’ve been wanting. Take yourself to a nice dinner. Love Yourself!

02/09/2026

February is Black History Month: a perfect time to emphasize the mental health needs and disparities in Black communities, a focus for organizations like Mental Health America (MHA).

Around 19.7% of Black adults experienced a mental health condition in the past year, with 4.7% having a serious mental illness. Black adults are 20% more likely to experience serious mental health problems like depression or anxiety.

Black adults are more likely to report persistent emotional distress and those below the poverty line are over twice as likely to have serious psychological distress.

Su***de rates have increased significantly, with a 58% rise for Black Americans between 2011-2021. Su***des in Black youth (ages 10-19) have risen 54% since 2019.

Mental health is always important, and it is essential to bring light to communities that may be struggling. Check on your friends! Find support in your community! Love yourself!

02/06/2026

Aiming to by shining a light on the real experiences of people living with mental illness. Let’s choose understanding, compassion, and truth over stereotypes.

If you are struggling, please remember:

💜 You are not a burden.

💜 You are not unreliable.

💜 You are doing the best you can—and that is enough.

You deserve support, care, and space to heal.

02/04/2026

Your life comes with four essential tools—and wellness is one of the most important.

That includes your mental wellness.

Working with a counselor can help you reset, refocus, and move toward a healthier, more authentic you. Dr. Dionne Bates partners with clients to support optimal mental health through affirming self, affirming others, and living authentically.

Start your journey today: 👉 www.drdbates.com/contact/

01/30/2026

Mindfulness is all about staying in the present moment—no past regrets, no future worries, just here and now.✨🌿

01/26/2026

Men's mental health is stigmatized, it's frowned upon, and society has made it seem like a weakness. Living with mental conditions is a universal experience.💙🫂

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2470 Windy Hill Road/Suite 300
Marietta, GA
30067

Telephone

+16782782002

Website

http://www.drdbates.com/

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About Self-SOULstice

Health is defined by the World Health Authority as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Dr. Dionne Bates is the author of the Self-SOULstice self-affirmation model and works with her clients to help them reach optimal mental health by affirming self, affirming others, and living authentically. She is a member of the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia and is a Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor. From 2010-2015 Dr. Bates was an Educational Psychologist at Georgia Southern University’s (GSU) Counseling Center where she had responsibility for the students’ mental health needs as well as providing education and support to faculty and staff. During her time at GSU she also served as SAFE SPACE Co-ordinator and represented the Counseling Center on the university’s Professional Development Council. Dr. Bates has also taught graduate studies, serving as adjunct professor in GSU’s College of Education and Alabama A&M University’s Department of Psychology and Counseling. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Dionne Bates, Ph.D., L.P.C., C.P.C.S. provides a range of psychotherapeutic, supervision, and consultative services. Located in metro Atlanta, she also provides mobile services throughout Georgia.