a few more things
About Tabitha
“My favorite part of the process is that moment when you realize that who you are and how the world sees you does not have to be the same.“
Hey There!
Seeking therapy should not be an afterthought nor should getting used to living in dysfunction or continuing the cycle of generational pain or trauma. The impact of pain and or generational trauma has kept many of us from living the best versions of ourselves. Either we’ve repeated the cycle or carried the burden of breaking the cycle. I believe that Mental Wellness is the freedom to live life each day healed! You have the right to be unapologetically you!
Regardless of the reason that brought you here, I think we can all agree that life is hard, with so many intricate layers which can often leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and or the people we love. Or the opposite; feeling stuck in a cycle of patterns that perpetuate automatic negative or irrational thoughts that control your emotions.
My Approach!
I believe that the therapeutic relationship and communication is a key aspect of treatment. I am very intentional with my approach as a therapist towards the process of your wellness. And I like to start each journey with purpose. What brought you in and why now? Where do you see yourself at the end of this and what are you willing to change to get there? That’s just the beginning!
As a psychotherapist I strive to create a non-judgmental space where an individual, couple, or family can feel safe unveiling pain and start the process of healing. I want to give you the skills and healthy coping mechanisms to help you take control of the thing that brought you here. Of course we need therapy for various reasons and or stages in our lives. Successfully completing therapy once in a lifetime doesn’t mean you never need it again….but my goal is that you won’t need it to continue to work through an already resolved issue.
“I will ask you tough yet necessary questions and sit with you in finding the answers within yourself even if it’s uncomfortable.“
Going Deeper
Does our pain have purpose? I am the beautiful byproduct of generational pain. I grew up having both parents in my life, but I was raised in a single parent home. I have four siblings but I am my parents’ only child. I experienced the pain, struggles, and joy of having two families; which ultimately impacted the way I saw myself and how I allowed myself to be seen and treated by others. Being raised in North Memphis I was surrounded by poverty, gang violence, drugs, and mental illness which no one identified.
My environment didn’t yield many notable professions. My options were teen mom, drug addicted, or death. At the very least of disorders I had no knowledge of what depression or anxiety was, all I knew was that my mental space contained darkness. Going to college was an escape into a world of unknown possibilities, thankfully! I decided I wanted to be different but I had no foundational knowledge on how to not continue the cycle.
Obviously there is more to my story, but today it’s about you! What stories have you allowed to overshadow your purpose and who you are today? As long as you’re ready for change and willing to do the work, evolution of self is inevitable.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
WA Approved Supervisor
LIC #LH60953724
Child Mental Health Specialist