Dr. LaToya Gaines

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Dr. LaToya Gaines

Psychotherapy practice located in New York City.

27/06/2025

So many of the things you thought were “just who you are”...
Were actually coping mechanisms.

And the beautiful part? You can unlearn them. You get to choose how you show up now — not based on fear, but on who you’re becoming.

25/06/2025

Your nervous system isn’t trying to sabotage you — it’s trying to protect you.

The patterns you criticize in yourself might actually be signs your body doesn’t feel safe. The more compassion you bring to those moments, the more capacity you create for change. Regulation starts with awareness.

21/06/2025

You don’t need to wait until you're fearless to speak up, try something new, or go after what you want.

Fear is not a stop sign — it's a sign that something matters. Your job is not to silence the fear but to walk forward anyway, hand in hand with courage.

20/06/2025

Trauma healing isn’t a straight line.
It’s a spiral that loops you back to lessons — but with more awareness, softness, and choice.

The goal isn’t to “fix” yourself. The goal is to come home to yourself — slowly, gently, intentionally.

17/06/2025

You don't have to earn your right to rest.
You don't have to explain why you're tired.
You don't have to fix everything before you slow down.

If you’ve been pushing through emotional pain just to “keep it together,” know this: real healing doesn’t happen through hustle. It happens when your body feels safe enough to let go.

13/06/2025

Healing is a spiral, not a straight line.
Progress doesn’t mean you never get triggered. It means you bounce back faster, love yourself harder, and stay present longer.

If you're moving through grief, self-doubt, or fear — but you're still showing up for yourself… you're healing. And I’m proud of you.

11/06/2025

Self-betrayal feels like silence when you want to speak.
You’ve been taught to be agreeable, easy to love, low-maintenance. But peace doesn’t come from hiding who you are — it comes from honoring who you are.

When you start choosing yourself, it may feel scary. But over time, it becomes the foundation of your freedom.

10/06/2025

Your body remembers even when your mind doesn't.
Sometimes a trigger doesn’t come with flashing lights — it sneaks in through a tone of voice, a memory, or a small moment that doesn’t feel safe.

You’re not crazy, too sensitive, or overreacting. You’re responding to a deeper memory of unsafety — and the good news is, you can learn to notice it, tend to it, and choose differently. That’s what healing looks like.

08/06/2025

Ever feel completely drained after a meeting, a phone call… even a quick trip to the store?
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You’re not lazy. You’re not weak. You’re likely overextended. When your nervous system is stuck in survival mode — constantly scanning for danger, rejection, or disappointment — even small tasks can feel monumental.
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Rest doesn’t always mean sleep. Sometimes it means regulating your body, grounding your mind, and giving yourself permission to just be.
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Let me know if this sounds like you — I promise, you're not alone.

05/06/2025

I thought I was just tired. But the truth is, I was emotionally overwhelmed.
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Couldn’t finish tasks
Stuck in decision paralysis
Numb one day, anxious the next
Irritable for no clear reason
Avoided people, but hated being alone
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These weren’t personality flaws. They were nervous system signals. And when I started learning how to regulate — not push through — things began to shift.
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If this resonates, know that you’re not broken. You’re just dysregulated.
This is the kind of healing I teach — the kind that honors your body, not just your mind.

03/06/2025

Healing from trauma isn’t a straight line — and it definitely isn’t about being “perfect.”
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So many of us walk around carrying myths that keep us stuck:
• Thinking we have to remember everything that happened
• Believing that if faith were strong enough, we wouldn’t feel this way
• Assuming we’re “fine” if we can still work or show up for others
• Equating healing with never being triggered again
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But real healing is about safety, not performance. It’s about building trust with yourself — not proving anything to anyone else.
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Save this for when those old thoughts creep in.
Share with someone who needs permission to heal their way.

23/04/2025

Unfiltered Talk: Part II – Black Women in Leadership Identity, Influence, and the Invisible Labor of a Leader

Leadership isn't just about titles—it's about truth, resilience, and authenticity. Join us for a powerful and unfiltered conversation as we explore what it means to lead as Black women in today’s world. We’re talking identity, impact, mental wellness, and the real work behind leadership.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a reflection of strength, a recognition of resilience, and an honest exploration of leadership through the lens of Black women.

📅 April 27th
🕖 7:00 PM (EST)
📍 Instagram LIVE

Address

31 West 34th Street

10001

Telephone

+16465041442

Website

http://www.cultureofwellnessllc.com/

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