Dr.JTherapy

05/29/2025

✨The Version of Me I Never Share✨

This is a photo of me that I’ve never posted before.
Tbh, it used to be really difficult for me to even look at if I am keeping it.💯

The little girl in this picture?
She needed so much more than she recieved.
She needed closeness, sensitivity, and attunement.
She needed to be asked how she felt, what she thought, what she needed.
She needed expressions of delight—not just in her performance, but in her being.
She needed safety. Protection. To be prioritized—because she was just a baby.
She needed to know that her worth had nothing to do with her weight, her clorhes her hair or how others percieved her.
That she didn’t have to shrink or hide to be accepted.

She didn’t need to perform or caretake to be loved.

She deserved to be SEEN… THEN and NOW. Hey, babygirl! 🩷

She needed someone to tell her:

“You matter. You are smart. You are allowed to take up space. You are loved—just as you are.”

I’m learning and relearning to be that person for her, for ME.

For every version of me who was never fully seen.

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🌀Your turn:
Is there a younger version of you who still needs to hear something you didn’t get as a child?
What would you tell them today?

As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month:
If this resonates with you, take my lead. Post a photo of your younger self, write what that baby needed to hear, and tag me using the hashtag .

The good news is—that kid is now fully ours to reparent.
And the relearning, the reparenting? It never really stops.
It is a day-by-day, moment-by-moment, intentional, actionable choice.

With you on the journey.

In Love, Wellness, and Empowerment,
Dr. J 💛

06/02/2024

06/02/2024

We see you, we support you, you are loved!

We are a safe place! 💕

05/01/2024

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re rallying support for the cause! Join us in raising awareness and funds for mental health advocacy by supporting Dr. J and the Wellness League in the 2024 NAMI Walk.

You can show your support in three ways:

1.) Register to walk: Join us at the NAMI Walk and take steps towards mental health awareness.

2.) Make a donation to our team: Your contribution helps fund vital programs and services provided by NAMI.

3.) Purchase our exclusive “Make Therapy a Part of Our Culture” T-Shirt: (designed by Me 😊).
Cost: $25.
All unisex sizing. 💚

Proceeds from shirt sales and donations will be contributed to NAMI, helping to make a difference in the lives of those affected by mental illness.

Please be advised that orders placed after May 5th will not arrive by May 17th, the last business day before the NAMI Walk. 💚
NAMI.

*****All links can be found in Link tree in Bio.

LET’s GO!!!! 💚

04/29/2024

I stand for hope, inclusion, empowerment, and change. I stand for BIPOC Mental Wellness.

At Dr. J Therapy, we are dedicated to combating the stigma surrounding mental health, especially within communities of color.

Mental health challenges affect a significant portion of the US population, impacting more than one in five adults. While these difficulties are often manageable and even preventable, not everyone has access to essential resources. Unfortunately, some racial and ethnic minority groups face greater obstacles in accessing mental health care. Recent research conducted by the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry highlights that the Black community is 20% more likely to experience significant mental health issues such as Major Depressive Disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Furthermore, Black emerging young adults aged 18 to 25, also experience higher rates of mental health issues and tend to use mental health services less frequently compared to both White emerging adults and older Black adults.

These findings underscore a troubling pattern: despite ongoing efforts to address disparities in race and class in the US, inequalities in mental health care access and outcomes persist, and in some cases, worsen over time.

By donating generously to this cause, you're not only supporting NAMI's life-changing programs but also contributing to the efforts to better support individuals and families of color affected by mental health stigma. Dr. J Therapy aims to bridge the gap by providing culturally competent care and representation in mental health services. "Mental Wellness for All" is our rallying call, and it will take all of us to make a difference. Together, let's break down the barriers, raise awareness, and ensure that everyone, regardless of race or background, can access the support they need. Thank you for being a part of this vital movement.

Donate to the cause here:

I'm supporting NAMI!

04/26/2024

: Remember the journey is just as important as the destination. The journey helps us become who we are at the destination.

"- and that is the point of the mountain."

04/26/2024

The rising rates of su***de among Black men are cause for alarm. As these rates rise, the lack of attention and resources for Black men and boys to access mental healthcare becomes more and more apparent.

On May 1, 2024 at 2 p.m. ET, American Counseling Association CEO Shawn E. Boynes will join Congresswoman Frederica Wilson, Chair of the Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; Congressman Troy Carter; the Caucus on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys; and other top mental health leaders as they host a Congressional Hearing titled, “Mayday: Su***de and the Mental Health of Black Men and Boys.”

This hearing will be livestreamed on Congresswoman Frederica Wilson’s social media pages. Tune in to hear these thought leaders discuss the urgent need for action.

If you're interested in attending this hearing: https://bit.ly/MentalHealthHearing

04/25/2024

Your work has forever changed me. Thank you! 💕

01/11/2024

It’s Therapy Thursday & we got a new couch companion. Why? Because adults deserve some cuddly comfort too. 💕