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The death of a family member, a sexual assault, addiction, and just living as a brown or black person in America are all reasons you may consider therapy. For me it was the effects left behind from a brother who was murdered and a mother who died too young and too soon and all the highs and disappointing lows in life in general. Whatever your reason, speaking with a professional could be the thing that opens your life up to wonderful possibilities you never thought you’d see. In the realist and soulful lyrics of Erykah Badu:

Bag lady you gone hurt your back
Dragging all them bags like that
I guess nobody ever told you
All you must hold onto, is you, is you, is you
One day all them bags gon’ get in your way
One day all them bags gon’ get in your way

I said one day all them bags gon’ get in your way
One day all them bags gon’ get in your way, so pack light

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thanks to celebrities and everyday people like you and me, many conversations are continuing all over the world about mental health and breaking the stigma surrounding it. There is so much information to take in and, you have to start somewhere. So where do you start? Later this week on the podcast, I will sit down with a husband and wife who are Licensed Professional Counselors. We will cover everything you need to know about getting started!

Common Questions

1. What is the difference between a counselor, therapist, psychologist, and psychotherapist?
2. When should a person seek therapy?
3. How do I find a therapist?
4. How do you choose the right person?

We will cover these questions and much more! Tune in May 26th for the next episode of This is Allison – The Podcast.