Therapy for Black Girls

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves. This week's episode is an On the Couch episode all about Mary Jane Paul from BET’s Being Mary Jane. I chat with Shivonne Odom of Akoma Counseling Concepts about some of the issues Mary Jane struggles with and how this is similar to those of some of her clients. We discuss boundary setting, grief, self sabotage in relationships, and healthy vs. unhealthy coping strategies. Resources Mentioned: Uninvited: Living Loved When You Feel Less Than, Left Out, and Lonely by Lysa TerKeurst Shivonne’s Blog Post about Being Mary Jane Dr. Joy’s Blog Post about Being Mary Jane Where you can find Shivonne: Akoma Counseling Concepts Twitter Facebook Instagram The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls. You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram. If you have questions or inquiries for Dr. Joy, email them to [email protected] For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves. This week's episode focuses on helping you to find a therapist. There are 5 questions you should consider when looking for a therapist, find them here therapyforblackgirls.com/choosing-a-therapist/ Resources Mentioned: Open Path Collective - openpathcollective.org Other options for finding a therapist: Community Mental Health Clinics College/University Training Clinics Therapy Groups in your city The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession. You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls. You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @therapyforblackgirls. For more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Therapy for Black Girls Podcast is a weekly conversation with Dr. Joy Harden Bradford, a licensed Psychologist in Atlanta, Georgia, about all things mental health, personal development, and all the small decisions we can make to become the best possible version of ourselves.This week's episode is an Introduction to the podcast. I explain the segments you can expect to see including:No Copay Needed: Practical tips and strategies to help improve your mental healthOn the Porch with Dr. Joy: I answer your questions about therapy, mental health, and just about anything else.On the Couch Episodes: Some of the episodes will be dedicated to pulling the curtain back on therapy and helping you to get a better understanding of what happens in therapy and how it might be useful in your life. I will be chatting with some very special guest therapists who will shed light on what it looks like to be in therapy with them. Some episodes will even feature us talking about what it would look like for some of your favorite Black female characters to be in therapy.The hashtag for the podcast is #tbginsession You can find us on Twitter @therapy4bgirls You can find us on Facebook and Instagram @therapyforblackgirlsFor more information and other valuable resources, make sure to visit the website at therapyforblackgirls.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.