On the Couch

About On the Couch

Onthe Couch focuses on giving you bite-size advice, guidance, and knowledge about topics that interest you. Each week, BFT will talk about a host of topics that YOU (the audience) have suggested. Join us as we laugh, learn, and push you outside your comfort zone for your ultimate growth. If you have suggestions or just want to give feedback, please send to hello@blackfemaletherapists.com. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @BlackFemaleTherapists and www.blackfemaletherapists.com

Publisher

BFT

Category

education · health & fitness · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

18 Mar 2024

Latest episode

26 Mar 2024

Latest episodes

4 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Mar 2024

   Strategies for Making Your Resolutions Stick

   Ever find yourself making a New Year's resolution only to abandon it by February? We've all been there, but this episode promises to change that pattern. Join me, Amber D, as I sit down with the insightful Sara, a mental health counselor hailing from the sunny state of Florida, to delve into the art of setting resolutions that stick. We're not just talking about making promises to ourselves; we're crafting a roadmap for genuine, lasting transformation. As we unwrap the complexities of healing, particularly in the wake of trauma, Sarah offers a comforting perspective on personal growth, emphasizing that healing isn't a straight line but a journey with twists and turns. Now, let's tackle those pesky hurdles that seem to crop up whenever we chase our goals. Listen closely as Sarah enlightens us on turning stumbling blocks into stepping stones, highlighting the need for adaptability and the power of intention in surmounting challenges. We'll explore practical steps to keep you on track, from syncing your workout routine with your daily schedule to consulting nutritionists for health goals. Moreover, Sarah introduces us to Sound Mind Wellness, her sanctuary for empowering women and fostering professional growth. Whether you're seeking motivation or a deeper understanding of the emotional landscape, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom that will leave you inspired and ready to take on your resolutions with newfound vigor. Visit: https://solaray.com/BLACKFEMALETHERAPISTS for 15% off your entire order

2. 

   23 Mar 2024

   Should I Schedule Sex with My Partner

   On the Couch is a weekly podcast hosted by Amber Dee, a Licensed Counselor in Atlanta, GA, and the Founder of Black Female and Male Therapists. Each episode is geared toward teaching, sharing, and connecting with all things mental health and wellness. Join us each week to learn and grow through self-discovery and development. -------------------------------- SHOULD I SCHEDULE SEX WITH MY PARTNER GUEST: DR. DONNA ORIOWO, LICSW, M.ED In season 3 - episode 3, Dr. Oriowo discusses if scheduling sex something you should add to your life or if it's not a good idea. Dr. Oriowo keeps you entertained by saying different views and thoughts around sex and how to manage your life.  #Mentalhealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth) #blackmentalhealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackmentalhealth) DR. ORIOWO BIO: Dr. Donna Oriowo (oreo-whoa!) LICSW, CST, is an award-winning DEI advocate, international speaker and certified sex and relationship therapist in the Washington D.C. metro area. Dr. Donna is the owner of private practice, AnnodRight, which specializes in working with Black women on issues related to colorism and texturism and its impacts on mental and sexual health. Dr. Donna specializes in working with Black women to feel Free, Fabulous, and F*cked! She is the author of Cocoa Butter & Hair Grease: A Self Love Journey Through Hair and Skin and the host of a weekly family meeting for Black women called In My Black Feelings. Dr. Donna collects inspiring quotes, eats donuts, loves pasta, travels to learn, and gives COVID-safe handshakes, warm hugs, and (figurative) knocks on the head. Dr. Oriowo served as DEI Co-chair and Communications Steering Committee Chair for AASECT. She is a member of the Women of Color Sexual Health Network (WOCSHN). She can be found on Facebook and Instagram @Dr. DonnaOriowo. OR you can visit her on the interwebs at DonnaOriowo.com -------------------------------- Lost? Follow Us: Instagram: @blackfemaletherapists Twitter: @bftherapists Facebook: @blackfemaletherpists TikTok: @blackfemaletherpists -------------------------------- Dr. Oriowo,  LICSW, M.ED Guest IG: @Dr. DonnaOriowo -------------------------------- BFT Website: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUpRTWxLT0VqUEJyUm1lbG9RVmN3RDNKQjAtd3xBQ3Jtc0ttMEZDUFlIV0lSN1IzYVpqcS1ackQ2S0UyYVJ4dW9fZkg0V3lXQUlyZG92SGRobi1QODFIQ243Ri1NRE05bFlLNUJXeFF0M0RORWNPVTZaZ3NzZUlMM0hvZ0tPVVlXNzdlM2p6Y1FNRU1yN3U1aFgzaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2F&v=Pet904xac3k) Get Daily Affirmations: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblBjeWxqWm9WZy12Q0FESXA3ZjhvSWJMNnM3d3xBQ3Jtc0ttN2RGcmJyWUhjczNzVkdLaWJTYjd4RjB0cHNWOHFUbTJka1FLelRndmdMT2t1VFRQOUJfU0Y3dHNiN1hNdW1zc0JwWXRUZUcxUDkxX2FfRTI5eFFjclNGbmEtRWdiRTh4RnVpdzJzOFpZVXBoV1d4bw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2Faffirmations&v=Pet904xac3k) Looking for a Therapist: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUxXZXYwbU5DYzJNWDhvQ0cwbWItUUhURm5Ed3xBQ3Jtc0trc2R0SEs4akxPMWxndlZ3aklKU2dHbkhaaHM0eVNWUWU1NGdIWGFmbHZWeUs3cnBfUmNpaU9tODFCZnhramN4dGxMdXVScHRyZ1FsczVCQWxSd3haZTRNcmtmZUxLWTJNNnFoV3lGcy1qXzZMYWxLQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2Fdirectory&v=Pet904xac3k)

3. 

   22 Mar 2024

   What Should I Do On My Day Off for My Mental Health

   On the Couch is a weekly podcast hosted by Amber Dee, a Licensed Counselor in Atlanta, GA, and the Founder of Black Female and Male Therapists. Each episode is geared toward teaching, sharing, and connecting with all things mental health and wellness. Join us each week to learn and grow through self-discovery and development. -------------------------------- WHAT SHOULD I DO ON MY DAY OFF TO IMPROVE MY MENTAL HEALTH GUEST: KEIONNA ROSE, LPC-ASSOCIATE In season 3 - episode 2, Kee explained how important it is to make time for yourself and not try to do it all. Kee discusses the history of why we might believe that being busy equals worth.  #Mentalhealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth) #blackmentalhealth (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/blackmentalhealth) KEE'S BIO: Keionna Rose, also known as Kee, is a Therapist (LPC-Associate), Lifestyle Content Creator & Storyteller. Her main goal as a therapist is to create a safe, unique space for folks to come home to themselves through healing. She is adamant on meeting you where you're at and assisting you with cultivating the life you truly desire. Through her content, she encourages you to live authentically, take up space and embrace your truth with your whole heart. With transparency and vulnerability, we can all heal together as a community. -------------------------------- Lost? Follow Us: Instagram: @blackfemaletherapists Twitter: @bftherapists Facebook: @blackfemaletherpists TikTok: @blackfemaletherpists -------------------------------- Keionna Rose, LPC-ASSOCIATE Guest IG: @lifewithkeerose -------------------------------- BFT Website: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqazE1VmxneTdTNTdqaHZ6UGVqTEFnTzFTMlQ2d3xBQ3Jtc0ttZDI5ZjBScjhibUcyenVmVGJBdUxUZG5QUGxwT3hSenBGcENEd3pjb2hPZDRWTUhqTzNSMTE1Q0xZTExWQ3l5SC1Wd0U5clRNLWI3WlA0TzlGMUtadE9VTlY3N3RVRW03dkNlSlRmS21ZeFg4TXhwVQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2F&v=XyOs-8UWIO8) Get Daily Affirmations: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVFYeTZreUZFb2p3ZzhhdE4zTHNHcEF4LUJjQXxBQ3Jtc0tsbWtVYWx1bkhNdm1tRnR3Y3VtbFl2ZGdYVlNpU0R0WW1PZ3gybHVUaWdUeFJFQ0NVR1J2SlJTTjF4VGxmbkJLNDc0QzYxX1BueEI2Rmx0b1RWcVBtZVBTQU51WHZMN1FrR1dhLWc0VVVGb2w4WE1fUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2Faffirmations&v=XyOs-8UWIO8) Looking for a Therapist: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm5HQmplcng3eElVbzM3WUFmT2t0VzlLcFdaUXxBQ3Jtc0tueTNkdllYUlVxenp5cm1YOEdLaUZqZkprSFZOMGNCdUhXLVkzNlJzSlZpM253RmMybHR4WHZxZE5zbkZZbUV2Vnl5TURBSldLb1NlS0ZCcmYwLVNnTnNGMWZiMDZUcVkwS3N6amtmQlJhSHZrTnNMTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2Fdirectory&v=XyOs-8UWIO8)

4. 

   18 Mar 2024

   How to Create Boundaries with Friends You OutGrown

   In season 3 - episode 1, Esther explained how to handle different situations when it comes to informing friends that boundaries need to be in place. Esther discusses the importance of being honest with yourself instead of maintaining a relationship that is draining you. __________________________________ On the Couch is a weekly podcast hosted by Amber Dee, a Licensed Counselor in Atlanta, GA, and the Founder of Black Female and Male Therapists. Each episode is geared toward teaching, sharing, and connecting with all things mental health and wellness.   Join us each week to learn and grow through self-discovery and development. 👉Visit Website: https://www.blackfemaletherapists.com/ (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1JNVnQwRlhLdUpPMGtjaGxJU0phRVd6anZxd3xBQ3Jtc0tsQ3FPMEZsR2lCWFBBYUR3RVVsTHVFODV2dHQ3V0ZxWUFreTBjak5tYlhWU0o4UW9XbDRvbWhKaWlpN2JwQ0hzeDdrb1pUMEY5YzFWZGtnaEFHVE5MVkdSdHFrb2QxQlJmN25OcWlzQktPWkJUOGFBdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.blackfemaletherapists.com%2F&v=i8iAG-V41X8) __________________________________ ❂If you enjoy this please like, and share ❂Share your opinion in the comments. 🔶 Subscribe now! https://bit.ly/BlackFemaleTherapists (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbVJqVWQ0cFMxZUJQOGRJZ3RCNm10VjlzNm9YQXxBQ3Jtc0trOTR5MUt4ZFZtRkhpMWdqb1BjV2JuVmhHa3l3Y0cwUkNES0lYOHJFbGpiLVdPY1hQcE9PdmZGNTY3YkE5cTdzaXRtYXBKeHpmYlFYZWZvQmFzanFEMUtseHYtUk1FVnVUODM5aEpHRzJrY09fR251QQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FBlackFemaleTherapists&v=i8iAG-V41X8) ____________________________________ ESTHER'S BIO: I am a psychotherapist who wants to live in a world where everyone believes that Therapy Is Not A Dirty Word.  As the CEO of Group Therapy Associates, I work every day to make mental health accessible, innovative, and culturally relevant for all people.  My role as the head of this practice is deeply tied to my beliefs about therapy and I am committed to providing a supportive work environment where compassionate and dedicated therapists can thrive with peer support and the space to be creative and cutting-edge in their approach to therapy. Esther Boykin, LMFT Guest IG: @estherbmft ____________________________________ STAY CONNECTED: 🔵Instagram:   / blackfemaletherapists  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmxuRXJGMVlFdVVlbll2UUxGQkZWYmRBcUg3QXxBQ3Jtc0trcmFLOU5JZ2ZiMFg4TkRUeHIyNnljRk1VZmhxcEQ3NVRtcjVYV1g2Z2EySFNqQVdPOGxsUzF4aVZNVHVVd1JLcFhqejF2UnAyVkFLbEExejVYYm9JejBXZV95amk5MmNQRWpxdEVqSWN0NExKc1Fydw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fblackfemaletherapists%2F&v=i8iAG-V41X8) 🔵Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/blackfemalet... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2F1VmhwUHRRMmp4TnQ4MnhTb3J2NmtzYTF6Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuTFhXVV9UeTdLSTNYeW5JQXBtQy04QmdkdTBWQmtndS1lNEJTaWtaWmxMNEh2OW1qMUpBTlhlejJXZVFwU0t5QmhtMm5IeFNGNjltQ2xPcTZSdm45bC1EQVJFVFBmY1VlWk5raXI1RUdDb0Rlc0lUTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.facebook.com%2Fblackfemaletherpists%3F_rdc%3D1%26_rdr&v=i8iAG-V41X8) 🔵Twitter:   / bftherapists  (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNuby1Vd1hkSmdpWkJqdjVIVHp2SHkzU0ZiQXxBQ3Jtc0tsMS1nVmtuMm44Q3Y2Y2l2WnRrZ2wxWGFzS3hpY3B0dG5vQTM3RURMZmN3aUhsVEpVeFlGcGdwZXpRRTdtUXBnYTg2UnhqaW9lLTd4b1loTkk3TDVoUUxXb056U0NIMS03OUJxV2Q4QU5EWVNTUVpocw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fbftherapists&v=i8iAG-V41X8) 📧For Inquiries: ►hello@blackfemaletherapists.com

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