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Fear

Affirming Love for Ourselves Even in the Midst of Fear

Cornelius Holmes LPC on October 24, 2022

In our life, balancing how to work through loving ourselves and others in the midst of fear can be confusing and anxiety-provoking.

In our life, balancing how to work through loving ourselves and others in the midst of fear can be confusing and anxiety-provoking.

BDSM

Normalizing How We Discuss BDSM and Kink in Therapy

Cornelius Holmes LPC on September 27, 2022

Let's stop sex from being a taboo topic in therapy and keep an open mind about exploring desires.

Let's stop sex from being a taboo topic in therapy and keep an open mind about exploring desires.

Identity

Our Identity Can Strengthen the Therapeutic Relationship

Cornelius Holmes LPC on September 7, 2022

Are thoughts about your identity keeping you from engaging in therapy? You are not alone.

Are thoughts about your identity keeping you from engaging in therapy? You are not alone.

Health

Addressing Myths and Stigmas That May Prevent Some From Engaging in Therapy

Cornelius Holmes LPC on August 9, 2022

Familial, cultural, or societal perceptions about therapy contribute to the myths and stigmas that keep us from seeking help to address our mental health needs.

Familial, cultural, or societal perceptions about therapy contribute to the myths and stigmas that keep us from seeking help to address our mental health needs.

Defense Mechanisms

When Defense Mechanisms Interfere with Therapy

Cornelius Holmes LPC on August 1, 2022

We all have been emotionally triggered by something in life, in ways that often come out in the therapy room. Normalizing these responses can be a way to deepen communication.

We all have been emotionally triggered by something in life, in ways that often come out in the therapy room. Normalizing these responses can be a way to deepen communication.

Anxiety

Lessening Stigma and Power Dynamics in Therapy

Cornelius Holmes LPC on July 26, 2022

A client's initial engagement in therapy can be anxiety-provoking. It is important to have talking points for the client and therapist to lessen stigma and power dynamics in therapy.

A client's initial engagement in therapy can be anxiety-provoking. It is important to have talking points for the client and therapist to lessen stigma and power dynamics in therapy.