Imani Counseling Services LLC

09/03/2025

A common and big mistake that I see all too often is people who stop utilizing their well-being toolbox as soon as they feel better. Here’s a secret- 🗣️ you’re feeling better because you’re using the tools! Taking care of your mental health is a lifestyle that requires consistency. If this message is for you, let this be your friendly reminder to get back to work.

09/02/2025

As we kick off September and start to see the signs of Fall, what a great time it is to start therapy. Maybe you’ve been holding off because the warm weather had you feeling better, but today is the day to send that email or make that call 😁

08/26/2025

Whether or not you have a trip planned, make sure you’re utilizing your allotted time off. I talk to people who don’t take time off unless they have something planned. Mental health days are important too and we all need breaks from time to time to maintain our well-being. Stop letting all that time off pile up 😉

08/19/2025

As we fight through the stigma surrounding mental health, men often have an extra layer to fight through so I am so excited to share this resource for men. Men grab your copy today, and ladies grab copies for the men and young men in your life!!

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08/12/2025

08/07/2025

People share disturbing videos constantly so I know it can be hard to avoid them if you’re on social media. Do the best you can, but be careful about the images you’re taking in. Constantly viewing traumatic videos/images can take a toll on your well-being. I will go even further to say if you’ve watched a video that disturbed you, don’t reshare it.

07/29/2025

I know we want to give things a label to make it make sense. Casually labeling behaviors as a mental illness though is not only reckless and harmful, it also perpetuates the stigma surrounding mental illness. In short, let’s be mindful of the words we are using.

07/23/2025

Chronic fatigue can be a symptom of stress, insufficient nutrition, chronic illness, mental health issue, etc… If you’re chronically fatigued, I urge you to seek professional help from a medical doctor and/or mental health therapist to help uncover the cause. Just because you’ve been dealing with this for a long time doesn’t mean it is normal.

07/22/2025

One of my favorite things about being a Therapist is being able to offer my clients different perspectives and seeing those light bulbs go off 💡🤔 Sometimes we are so rigid in our thinking that we miss great opportunities. Don’t be afraid to be challenged, open up those minds, and watch the possibilities open up.

07/21/2025

Over explaining can be the result of issues related to trauma, anxiety, and attachment styles. People who over explain may have a fear of being misunderstood or desire to avoid conflict or judgement. In some cases it is a trauma response, particularly in people with a history of neglect and emotional abuse who used over explaining as a way to diffuse situations or prevent negative consequences. If this is hitting home with you, a therapist can help you explore its origins and help you develop the tools to shift away from over explaining.

07/17/2025

Who is this message for? Yes change is sometimes difficult and scary which causes some to avoid it. The thing is we might have to switch gears to get to the next desired level. Before you rule out making changes due to fear, pause and consider the possible benefits.

07/11/2025

Have an amazing weekend everyone. Soak in each day and try not to think about Monday 😁