This Doesn’t Count As Therapy

This episode dives into the "eldest sibling" archetype & the unspoken pressure of being the one who holds it all together. We’ll unpack where that role comes from, how it shows up in adulthood, and what it looks like to finally choose balance without guilt.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com orwww.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comConnect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapyThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.Therapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

Ugh, can I just talk about love again & again?!?!Sometimes we put a lot on love. We expect it to make us feel whole, fix our fears, or prove that we’re finally enough. But what happens when love can’t carry all of that?link to Kim Holloway’s Substack article: https://open.substack.com/pub/coachkimholloway/p/love-as-a-mirror?r=1k3wq1&utm_medium=iosGUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.comwww.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comCOACHING CLASSES OPEN JAN 2026 Connect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapyThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.Therapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

See previous episode: Episode 7: Give Yourself Permission to Grieve (for deeper context on death and loss). If grief were a class, most of us would’ve skipped the lecture...not because we wanted to but because no one really teaches us how to deal with it. This week, we’re in Grief 101: why it’s more than just death, and how ambiguous grief-the kind with no closure shapes us too. We’ll share real-life examples and talk through practical ways to navigate both kinds of grief. Think of it as a crash course in giving yourself permission to feel, to honor what’s been lost (even if no one else names it), and to move at your own pace.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.comwww.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comConnect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.Therapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

Learn how to stop telling yourself "I don't have a choice." In this episode, we explore how recognizing your options, even the small ones, can shift your perspective, restore your sense of agency, and create real freedom in your everyday life.Connect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com www.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comTherapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

It’s only right that Episode 20 is all about your 20s! This decade is a mix of highs, lessons, and figuring out who you truly are. This is such an intimate episode and i'm so grateful to have Breanna and Kaitlyn share parts of their story with us. We dive into navigating love, staying grounded in a social media-driven world, the power of being present, and why it’s okay to walk away...even when something once felt blissful.Bonus question: What would your 20-something soundtrack consist of?Connect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com - www.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comTherapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

Feeling like you should have it all figured out by now? Same. This episode is for the chronic overwhelmers. We're talking about giving ourselves permission to change, to slow down, and to not have a 5-year plan. Because growth isn’t a straight line and that’s more than okay.*MUST BE FOLLOWING ON INSTAGRAM TO BE CONSIDERED IN GIFT SELECTION*IG: THISDOESNTCOUNTASTHERAPYConnect to us through TikTokSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com - www.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comTherapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

In this season of renewal, we're talking about the kind of rest that goes deeper than sleep, one that honors your becoming. Just like the earth needs time to be still before it blooms, so do we.Connect to us through TikTokConnect to us through IG: THISDOESNTCOUNTASTHERAPYSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com - www.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comTherapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org

In this episode, we dive into the top layer of dating and connection with VIP matchmaker Simone Grossman. With eight years of experience, Simone shares insights on mindful dating. Tune in for expert advice on building intentional and fulfilling connections in a healthy way.CONNECT WITH SIMONE:IG: https://www.instagram.com/matchedbysimone/?hl=enTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theinternetyenta?_t=ZP-8ux9eJQNUuE&_r=1THIS DOESN'T COUNT AS THERAPY COMMUNITY: Connect to us through TikTokConnect to us through IG: THISDOESNTCOUNTASTHERAPYSUPPORT ME HERE: https://buymeacoffee.com/thisdoesntcountastherapySend us a textThis is not a substitute for therapy and should not be used as a replacement for the therapeutic relationship, individualized mental health or medical care. Please seek professional guidance. We hold no liability for any medical advice given in this space. Please speak to your medical provider.All opinions are mine and mine alone and do not represent my employer.GUEST AND SPONSORSHIP INQUIRIES: carlissa767@gmail.com - www.thisdoesntcountastherapy.comTherapy resources:https://www.psychologytoday.comhttps://therapyforblackgirls.comhttps://openpathcollective.org