by Siarra Jenkins | Oct 6, 2025 | Mindfulness
So often we want change—less stress, better relationships, healthier habits—but we don’t always know where to start. The truth is, the very first step in any kind of growth is self-awareness. Self-awareness is simply the practice of paying attention to what’s going on...
by Siarra Jenkins | Jul 31, 2025 | Social Media, Therapists
Let’s just go ahead and say it.. therapists are not robots. We cry, we binge reality TV, we have group chats full of chaotic memes, and some of us make content.. Reels, TikToks, even a good old therapy meme here and there. I’m one of those therapists. And before you...
by Siarra Jenkins | Jun 12, 2025 | Mental Health
Growing up Black in a world that often misunderstands us, mental health wasn’t something we talked about openly. Pain was something you “got through.” Depression was brushed off as a bad mood. Anxiety was “nerves.” Therapy? That was for other...
by Siarra Jenkins | Apr 21, 2025 | Journaling
Have you ever found yourself emotionally stuck — like you’re feeling something but can’t quite name it, move through it, or shake it off? You’re not alone. When we don’t have words for what’s going on inside, it can feel like we’re carrying invisible weight....
by Siarra Jenkins | Apr 7, 2025 | Reflections
My experience as a counseling student intern has been truly incredible. I have had the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge gained throughout my graduate program to support clients facing a range of mental health challenges. While there were days when I...