Saman Khalid, LMHC

Sometimes success looks like not giving up.

Sure we can positively (or negatively) influence those around us, but we cannot control or change them. The only thing truly in our power is how we choose to show up.

Free marriage advice. Some good points to reflect on. How do you feel loved and respected, and how do you make your partner feel the same?

The Marriage Lesson That I Learned Too Late The existence of love, trust, respect, and safety in a relationship is often dependent on moments you might write off as petty disagreements.

Emotions are messengers. Approach them with an attitude of curiosity rather than judgement.

What message is this feeling trying to give me?

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Never belittle any amount of effort! The journey of a thousand miles indeed begins with one step.

The way we feel impacts our behavior. But don’t forget that the way you behave can change the way you feel.

Do something good for your body, read something interesting, meditate, pray, exercise, laugh with a friend, play with a child, help someone else in need, engage in a small act of service anywhere, find a therapist. The ideas are endless. Start by doing something small and pretty soon you’ll find yourself feeling better.

When it comes to change and inner work, consistency is more important than intensity.

Read and repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
Be consistent :)

What support can look like. You don’t even have to say anything sometimes, and solutions are not always the goal. Just being with is enough.

Thursday thoughts

Every little step counts. To be effective and self-reinforcing, our goals need to be realistic and within reach. Optimum growth occurs when we have a healthy balance of pushing out of our comfort zone while also remaining within safe limits.

Thursday thoughts

Mental health and physical health are a team. Just because one is often invisible does not make it any less real.
Don’t feel shame if you need some support for your mental health. The same way you wouldn’t feel weak if you needed a doctor to help with a broken arm. There’s no need to suffer in silence. Reach out. Be your own advocate. You are not alone. You are not weak.

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A helpful and validating read for many who have felt this type of disconnect in therapy.

“I refuse to navigate racial microaggressions in mental health treatment or code switch in my therapy sessions. I want to feel comfortable, safe, and understood as I work on my mental health. I don’t want a women of color therapist just because of our racial similarities. I need a woman of color therapist because I need and deserve to be understood.”

Why I Need a Woman of Color Therapist When it comes to race, a degree isn't always qualification enough for a therapist.

It can all be true and it’s okay.

One of the goals of therapy and building self-awareness is to encounter unconscious beliefs and patterns that don’t serve us. Once conscious it can be changed.

People seek therapy not only if they need it, but also simply because they want it. To understand ourselves, our past, our patterns and how all this plays out in the present. I view therapy as an act of self-love.

Been thinking about therapy but feel stuck or uncertain? I remember feeling that way. Call or text me with any questions and you might find yourself feeling more ready.

One of the greatest privileges of being a therapist is the ability to support and witness a person’s real inner change. It’s the hardest work to change ourselves, but it is also the most meaningful.

If you’re unsure how to begin the process, schedule a consultation and we can chat about it!

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I have found this to be so true in therapy too. Meaningful silence is not to be feared but embraced.

How do you feel in silence, with others and within yourself?

Definitely the internal mood at times. We are all human.

Time for new beginnings.... it only took a worldwide pandemic to push me out of my shell and live out my dreams. Thanks for the support and love!

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