Welcome
Hi, I’m Hope Venetta, LCMHC, NCC. Welcome to my blog—a compassionate and insightful space on the internet crafted with a passion for empowering individuals and families. Here, we delve into the world of mental health, family relationships, Black history and the profound impact of systemic racism, the healing power of Christ, and at times, the intriguing connections between mental health, popular culture, and current events.
I’m also the author of At Mama Feely’s Feet: Trauma, Truth, and the Journey Back to Ourselves, a book that blends personal narrative, historical insight, and therapeutic wisdom to help Black Christian women heal from intergenerational trauma and reclaim their identity. I invite you to join me on this healing journey—because your story, like mine, is worth reclaiming.
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Try Before You Buy: The Benefits of a Consultation Session
So, you have decided to seek therapy to help you on your mental health journey. But now what? How do you know if a therapist is right for you? Did you know that many therapists offer consultation sessions? I personally offer 15-minute free consultations. This is not...
Your Rights as a Therapy Client: 5 Things You Need to Know
Seeking therapy can be an essential step towards healing and growth, allowing individuals to address emotional challenges, trauma, and mental health concerns in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. If you have never been to therapy, and no one you know has...
Is Therapy Consistent with Scripture?
It is crucial to recognize that God created humans with complex minds and emotions. Seeking therapy is not a sign of weakness but a step towards healing and growth. Integrating faith with evidence-based practices can enhance spiritual well-being and lead to a more...
How to Find a Therapist
Taking care of our mental health is as important as caring for our physical well-being. Seeking therapy can be a transformative and healing experience, allowing us to address and overcome life's challenges. However, finding the right therapist can be a daunting task,...
Decoding the Professional Counseling Alphabet Soup: Understanding Different Therapists and Their Roles
Who is a therapist? In the field of mental health, there is an extensive range of professionals dedicated to providing counseling and therapeutic services to individuals in need. With different abbreviations and titles, it can be quite confusing to decipher who is who...
Therapist, Counselor, or Coach: What’s Right for You?
When you hear someone tell another that they need professional help, whether joking or not, what exactly do they mean? Therapy? Coaching? Counseling of some kind? The options can be overwhelming. From life coaching to psychotherapy, each approach has its unique focus...
Welcome to the blog!
Hi, I’m Hope Venetta, a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, and National Certified Counselor. Welcome to my blog – a compassionate and insightful space on the internet crafted with a passion for empowering individuals and families. Here, we delve into...
When life makes it hard to pray
If your 2020 has bled over into 2021, and you are still struggling to get your feet under you, you are not alone. May I offer you a lifeline? Here is how we can reconnect to God when we are stuck, frozen in place by the traumas of this life and sinking beneath the waves of chaotic lives in a chaotic world.
This orphan has found her people
Being disconnected from our own history can skew or compromise our sense of self. After meeting my great-great-great-great grandmother at a family reunion, I finally had some answers. I no longer felt like an orphan in this world. I have a family. I have a story.
Two Problems I have With The Movie, Soul
Two important things kept me from being a raving fan of the movie, Soul. Both of them have to do with the autonomy that is frequently taken away from Black people in the governing or use of our bodies and our voices.