Katherine Wilson Blackney PhD

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Katherine Wilson Blackney PhD

Memphis-based psychologist and clinical s*x therapist specializing in individual and couples counseling and s*x therapy.

11/30/2025

The holidays can be beautiful — and complicated.
They can hold joy and grief.
Togetherness and loneliness.
Gratitude and exhaustion.
For some, this season feels like a warm hug.
For others, it stirs memories, boundaries, or ache.
However this season meets you — it’s okay.

You don’t have to feel only one thing.
You’re allowed to hold both the light and the heaviness.

That’s what makes it human. That’s what makes it real. ✨

11/27/2025

Before December rushes in, pause. What did November teach you about your limits? Your boundaries? Your growth?

Reflection isn’t indulgent—it’s essential. You don’t need a five-page journal entry. Just take a minute. Breathe. Name one thing you’re proud of. One thing you’re releasing. One thing you’re still figuring out.

Your story matters—and you’re allowed to take the time to listen to it.

11/24/2025

Let’s be real—some people don’t know who they are outside of a relationship. If that hits a nerve, it might be time to get curious…

Sometimes, serial relationships can be a way to avoid stillness. Avoid grief. Avoid ourselves.

Singleness isn’t a punishment. It’s a practice in self-trust.

It’s where you get to ask: Who am I when I’m not taking care of anyone else?

Being single might just be the most sacred season of your life—because it invites you to come home to yourself.

11/21/2025

Reality check: Thanksgiving isn’t all warm fuzzies for everyone. For those that it is, I wish you the best holiday full of connecting conversations and meaningful traditions.

For those that it is a struggle, for those heading into family gatherings with apprehension, you are not alone. You can protect your peace and show up with intention.
Some tips that can help:

1. Set a time limit (and an exit plan)
2. Practice responses to known triggers
3. Step outside for a breather if needed
4. Bring a safe person
5. Give yourself permission to say “no”

Remember: You deserve to feel safe every day—even on holidays.

11/19/2025

For many couples, s*x isn’t difficult because of technique.
It can be difficult because of silence, shame, and assumptions.

Some of us weren’t raised with healthy models of physical intimacy.

Maybe you were taught that s*x was “bad” unless it followed strict rules.

Maybe you absorbed the idea that wanting s*x (or not wanting it) made you broken or dirty.

You don’t need a script. You need safety and trust.
And that safety? It starts with conversation. So much of s*x therapy starts with learning how to communicate.

Here’s how to open the door.

11/16/2025

Remember collecting stickers as a kid? You didn’t need to do anything to earn them—they were just fun, little rewards for being yourself.

Healing as an adult deserves stickers too.
✨ Pausing before reacting? Sticker.
✨ Saying what you need? Sticker.
✨ Setting a boundary? Sticker.
✨ Crying without shame? Big gold star.

Growth might feel invisible when you’re in it, but these tiny, tender shifts matter. Give yourself credit. Maybe even a sticker. You are worth celebrating!

11/13/2025

Healing is slow. And quiet. And often private.

You might not realize you’re making progress because healing doesn’t always feel like a big, dramatic shift. Sometimes it looks like showing up, saying no, or letting yourself rest.

Small changes lead to big reveals. What’s one subtle way you’ve noticed yourself coming back to life this month?

11/10/2025

Nobody warns you how much your s*x life can shift after becoming a parent.

You’re not alone if s*x now feels like one more thing on the to-do list.

You’re not alone if you feel touched-out, disconnected, or self-conscious.

You’re not alone if the rhythm you used to have feels impossible to find again.

Parenthood changes the landscape of intimacy—but it doesn’t have to erase it.

Your s*x life after kids might not look the same—but it can still be meaningful, playful, and alive. You deserve connection that honors where you are now.

11/07/2025

Ever had one of those weeks where every plate you're spinning crashes to the floor at once? You’re not alone.

It’s easy to spiral into shame when it feels like you're falling short at work, at home, in relationships, with your body, your goals, your inbox…

But here's what I remind my clients (and myself): Failing at things doesn’t mean you are a failure. If we are not failing, we are not learning.

You're a whole person, doing your best, often in systems not designed to support your full humanity. Take a breath. What one thing can you release today to make room for grace?

11/05/2025

So many of us struggle with boundaries—not because we don’t know what we need, but because we’re afraid of how we’ll be perceived when we express it. Will I seem rude? Ungrateful? Difficult? Selfish?

The truth? Boundaries aren’t about being mean. They’re about being clear. You can love someone deeply and still say, “I can’t do that.”

Swipe through for how to set a boundary and hold onto your compassion:

11/04/2025

It’s easy to confuse exhaustion with laziness. But the truth is, when your body and mind are asking for rest, ignoring them isn’t noble—it’s harmful. This season, give yourself permission to slow down.

Swipe through for signs you’re burned out (not lazy) and reminders you might need to hear today.

10/31/2025

It’s Halloween—a day for masks and costumes and pretending. But in real life? Pretending to be “fine” when you’re struggling isn’t sustainable. That kind of emotional masking takes a toll, even if you’ve gotten really good at it.

You’re allowed to let your guard down.
You’re allowed to be real.
You’re allowed to not be okay—and still be loved.

We all need people and places where we can be fully known. It is worth the risk to find. Cherish it when you do. And try being that safe space for someone else, too.

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Memphis, TN
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+19012498073

Website

http://katherineblackney.com/

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