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A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 3 of 5Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is NO.Mrs. O...
10/16/2026

A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 3 of 5

Sometimes the most powerful thing you can say is NO.

Mrs. Obama discussed the freedom that comes with learning to say no, and how invaluable that has become in her life.

And as a therapist, you know I was taking mental notes! Ha!

One thing I often encourage people to do when making difficult decisions is to pay attention to their bodies.

Not every uncomfortable feeling means something is wrong. Sometimes discomfort accompanies growth. But our bodies can also offer important information about our capacity, needs, and limits.

I experienced this recently.

My 20-year high school reunion was this past weekend, and I really wanted to go home and spend time with my childhood friends.

But as the time approached, I had to acknowledge that I simply wasn't in a place to make that trip.

As much as my heart wanted to go, I knew I needed to honor my capacity.

So I said no.

And it was disappointing. Two things can be true.

Mrs. Obama also discussed how power and leverage develop over time. She reflected on earlier stages of her career when she didn't always have the freedom to make the choices she can make today.

That was another gem for me.

Sometimes we're building the skills, relationships, experience, and credibility that will eventually create more choices.

Now, I don't believe everyone needs to spend decades grinding to earn the right to rest or have boundaries. Absolutely not.

But I do believe there's something valuable about recognizing that the work we're doing today can create greater freedom tomorrow.

And sometimes, that freedom looks like having the confidence, capacity, and opportunity to say no.

Not every opportunity is your opportunity.

Not every invitation requires your attendance.

And not every no requires an elaborate explanation.

Here's my question: What is something you've had to say no to, even though part of you really wanted to say yes?

Sometimes therapy helps you feel better.And sometimes therapy asks you to get uncomfortable on purpose. That has probabl...
10/16/2026

Sometimes therapy helps you feel better.

And sometimes therapy asks you to get uncomfortable on purpose.

That has probably been one of the most humbling parts of my own experience with OCD treatment.

Exposure and Response Prevention, commonly called ERP, is a first-line behavioral treatment for OCD.

And the basic idea sounds simple enough:

Gradually face what triggers the fear or discomfort…and practice NOT responding with the compulsion you would normally use to make yourself feel better.

Simple.

But easy?

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

There have been moments when my therapist has challenged me, and everything in me has wanted to say, “Girl, absolutely not.” Actually, I have absolutely told her "no."

But I’m learning that avoiding discomfort can make your world smaller.

Recovery is helping me slowly make mine bigger again.

And that has been worth the discomfort.

If you think you may be experiencing OCD, consider seeking a clinician with specialized training in OCD and ERP. The right treatment matters.

A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 2 of 5Plant seeds you may never see grow.Another powerful part o...
10/15/2026

A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 2 of 5

Plant seeds you may never see grow.

Another powerful part of the conversation was Mrs. Obama's reflection on Nelson Mandela, advocacy, and the importance of doing meaningful work even when we may never live to see its full impact.

She reflected on how Mandela spent decades imprisoned without knowing whether his sacrifices would result in the changes he was fighting for.

Yet, he continued.

She connected this to the work that she and former President Barack Obama have committed themselves to: investing in a future that may extend far beyond their own lifetimes.

In a world that often demands immediate results, recognition, and gratification, there is something powerful about committing yourself to work that is bigger than you.

Some of the most meaningful things we do in this lifetime may not bear fruit until long after we're gone.

And that doesn't make the work any less important.

She also discussed mentorship and the joy of watching young people grow over time. The privilege of witnessing their confidence, skills, and sense of self develop.

That reminded me so much of clinical supervision.

One of my greatest joys as a supervisor is witnessing clinicians grow into themselves. Watching their confidence increase, their clinical judgment deepen, and their professional identities take shape.

And eventually, they go on to impact people I may never meet.

That's the beauty of mentorship.

Mrs. Obama also spoke about the importance of someone else picking up the pebble and continuing the work.

We don't have to carry the entire movement. We just have to do our part and help prepare the next generation to carry it forward.

As someone whose work centers social justice, decolonizing mental healthcare, and counselor education, this was such an important reminder.

The goal isn't simply to make a difference while we're here. It's to contribute to something that continues after we're gone.

So I'm curious:

What seeds are you planting today that you hope will benefit people you'll never meet?

“Tell me everything is going to be okay.”Sounds harmless, right?And sometimes reassurance is simply part of being human....
10/15/2026

“Tell me everything is going to be okay.”

Sounds harmless, right?

And sometimes reassurance is simply part of being human.

But with OCD, repeatedly seeking reassurance can become part of the cycle.

You feel anxious.

You seek reassurance.

Someone reassures you.

You feel better.

For a little while.

Then the doubt comes back…and you need reassurance again.

One of the things I’m learning in my own OCD treatment is that something can provide immediate relief without supporting long-term recovery.

WHEW.

That one will preach beyond OCD.

Sometimes healing means learning to sit with uncertainty rather than immediately doing the thing that makes the discomfort disappear.

And yes, that can be incredibly hard.

If someone you love has OCD, learn about the difference between supporting the person and unintentionally supporting the OCD cycle. Ask them what support looks like as they work with their treatment provider.

Being able to function does not always mean someone is okay.Some people become incredibly skilled at surviving while str...
10/15/2026

Being able to function does not always mean someone is okay.

Some people become incredibly skilled at surviving while struggling.

They meet deadlines.

Answer emails.

Take care of everyone.

Keep smiling.

And collapse when nobody is watching.

One of the dangers of equating mental wellness with productivity is that we can miss people who are hurting simply because they are still performing.

And sometimes, we miss ourselves.

You do not have to wait until everything falls apart before deciding that what you are carrying deserves attention.

Ask yourself today: How am I doing underneath everything I’m getting done? If the honest answer concerns you, consider talking with a mental health professional.

Celebration Beyond October 15As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, our recognition of Hispanic and Latino communi...
10/15/2026

Celebration Beyond October 15

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, our recognition of Hispanic and Latino communities should not.

Neither should our commitment to culturally responsive mental healthcare.

Celebrating culture is beautiful.

Honoring culture in the way we serve people is essential.

That means continuing to listen, learn, challenge our assumptions, address barriers, and create spaces where clients do not have to leave pieces of themselves at the door to receive care.

As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, choose one commitment you or your organization will carry forward. What will you do differently to make mental healthcare more culturally responsive?

A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 1 of 5As part of my 38th birthday celebration (this time last we...
10/15/2026

A Few Gems from Forever First Lady Michelle Obama | Day 1 of 5

As part of my 38th birthday celebration (this time last week), I had the incredible opportunity to attend a conversation with our forever First Lady, Mrs. Michelle Obama, celebrating Dr. Opal Lee's 100th birthday!

The evening was filled with wisdom, laughter, reflection, and ALL the auntie vibes! Phones weren't allowed, so I didn't capture pictures or videos, but I walked away with plenty of gems worth sharing.

Over the next 5 days, I'll share five reflections from this unforgettable evening and how they connect to my life, relationships, and work.

First up: friendship!

Mrs. Obama discussed how, even with the responsibilities of being First Lady, she remained intentional about maintaining friendships. Not because she had extra time, but because she needed those relationships.

The older I get, the more I realize that so many of us desire strong villages but sometimes struggle to actually be villagers.

Friendship isn't always convenient.

Sometimes it looks like taking a friend to the airport at 4 a.m., making time when life is full, or having an uncomfortable conversation instead of disengaging.

And no, I'm not talking about people-pleasing, abandoning boundaries, or maintaining harmful relationships.

I'm talking about intentionality, reciprocity, and showing up for the people we say matter to us.

Somewhere along the way, I wonder if we've confused healthy boundaries with never having to be inconvenienced by relationships.

We schedule dentist appointments, work meetings, and everything else. But how intentional are we about scheduling time with the people we love?

Community doesn't just happen. We have to nurture it.

Friendships don't have to be high-maintenance, but meaningful relationships do require maintenance.

We cannot keep asking for villages that we aren't willing to help build and sustain.

So here's my question:

What does being a good villager look like to you? When was the last time you intentionally showed up for a friend?

Stay tuned for Day 2, when I'll share another gem about legacy, mentorship, and doing work that may outlive us!

But what if…?Whew.One thing I’m learning about OCD is just how convincing the demand for certainty can feel.What if I ma...
10/14/2026

But what if…?

Whew.

One thing I’m learning about OCD is just how convincing the demand for certainty can feel.

What if I made the wrong decision?

What if something bad happens?

What if I missed something?

What if this thought means something about me?

What if I need to check just ONE more time?

And sometimes you can answer one “what if” only for your brain to hand you another one.

Then another.

Then another.

The trap is believing that if you think long enough, check enough, analyze enough, or get enough reassurance, you’ll finally arrive at 100% certainty.

Except life doesn’t really offer us 100% certainty.

Learning to tolerate that?

Yeah…not my favorite lesson.

But an important one.

If you live with OCD, what do you wish people understood about the need for certainty? If you don’t, save or share this as a reminder that what looks like “overthinking” may be much more complicated underneath.

Sometimes what we call “lazy” deserves a second look.ADHD can affect planning, organization, attention, remembering, tas...
10/14/2026

Sometimes what we call “lazy” deserves a second look.

ADHD can affect planning, organization, attention, remembering, task initiation, and the ability to consistently translate knowing into doing.

So the person who keeps saying, “I KNOW I need to do it,” may actually mean exactly that.

They know.

And they may still be struggling.

This is why curiosity matters.

Instead of: “Why can’t you just do it?”

What happens when we ask: “What is making this difficult to do?”

That question leaves room for support instead of shame.

And honestly, that shift can be useful far beyond ADHD.

This week, replace one judgment with curiosity...toward yourself or someone else. Save this post for the next time “I should be able to do this” starts creeping in.

Different roles. Same values. Whether I'm showing up as Kimberly the human, therapist, supervisor, researcher, educator,...
10/14/2026

Different roles. Same values.

Whether I'm showing up as Kimberly the human, therapist, supervisor, researcher, educator, or entrepreneur, my work is rooted in the same commitments:

Liberation. Justice. Love. Community. Authenticity. Accountability. Transformation.

These values aren't just things I talk about. They shape how I practice therapy, the questions I ask in research (even as a novice), how I supervise clinicians, what I teach, the trainings I develop, and how I build businesses.

I believe in people over profits, culturally responsive care, collective healing, and challenging systems that perpetuate harm.

I believe therapy is political, and I refuse to separate people's mental health from the realities of the world they live in.

I believe none of us are free until we are all free.

And I believe that living our values requires ongoing reflection, unlearning, courage, and accountability. I am no exception.

I don't always get it right, but I remain committed to doing the work. Humility is essential.

These are the values that ground me. And I hope they are reflected in everything I do.

What values ground you?

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