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Breaking Free from the Past: How EMDR Can Help
You ever catch yourself reacting to something and wondering, "Damn, why did that hit me so hard?" Often, the past has a way of gripping us tighter than we realize, shaping how we move through the world even when we think we've moved on. For many Black people, trauma...
Nervous About Therapy? How to Ground Yourself and Feel Ready
Starting therapy—whether for the first time or with a new therapist—can bring a mix of excitement, curiosity, and let’s be real—a whole lot of nerves. You might be wondering what to say, how to start, or if you’ll even “do it right” (spoiler alert: there’s no right or...
Four Elements Grounding Exercise
Need help connecting with the present moment and feeling more grounded? The Four Elements Grounding Exercise is a powerful tool for cultivating inner peace, resilience, and a deeper connection with the natural world. In today's fast-paced and often chaotic world, many...
Follow Us to Simplicity: Culturally Informed Therapy in Atlanta
Welcome to Simplicity Psychotherapy! Whether you’re new to our community or reconnecting with us, we’re thrilled to share how we’re growing, evolving, and staying true to our mission to provide culturally informed therapy to the Black and Brown faces of Atlanta. At...
3 Reasons a Values Based Vision is Transformational
High-achieving individuals often feel the weight of expectations—whether it’s meeting professional demands, maintaining appearances in personal relationships, or navigating cultural and societal pressures. You’re driven, capable, and successful on the surface, yet...
Navigating the Stressors of the BIPOC Community
In a world that often fails to acknowledge or understand the unique challenges faced by the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) community, it becomes crucial to shed light on the multitude of stressors we encounter. Let's talk about something we know all...
EMDR: Understanding and Managing Post- Session Headaches
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy has gained significant recognition for its effectiveness in treating various mental health issues, particularly trauma-related disorders. However, like any therapeutic intervention, EMDR sessions may...
Why Brothers in Atlanta are Embracing Therapy
Let's talk about Black men and therapy. We live in a world that constantly throws challenges our way, and as strong as we are, sometimes we need extra support. Enter therapy - that game-changer we've been sleeping on for way too long. Today, we're diving deep into why...
Why We Offer Therapy for Black Women in Atlanta, GA
It’s time we spill some tea on an essential topic that hits close to home for so many of us: therapy for Black women in Atlanta, Georgia. We know that being a Black woman is a journey filled with unique challenges, but guess what? You don't have to carry it all on...
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