Starting therapy can take courage; especially for those from diverse or minority backgrounds who feel they must explain themselves first. This post explores why cultural understanding matters, how real safety in therapy begins with freedom from shame, and what it means to feel truly seen without needing to translate who you are.

When faith is taught through fear instead of warmth, it can leave lasting wounds. This reflection looks at how messages of “not good enough” shape our relationship with God and how therapy can help us reclaim peace and belonging in our spiritual lives.

Sometimes the emotions we feel today aren’t about today at all. When you’ve lived through past trauma, echoes of old fear or hurt can surface in ordinary moments - a look, a silence, a tone of voice. These memories live on in the body and understanding them, rather than fighting them, is key to bringing peace.