Honey Bee Therapy - Erin Stanley, LCSW

07/16/2026

Yesterday’s Black Therapist Social was incredible, once again! Clinicians across industries had an opportunity to share space over a delicious meal at Farm + Oak Oaks and chat via speed networking. As therapists and counselors, we are always looking for quality referral sources. Our goal for this event was to create space for connection in order to support one another, and ultimately, the potential clients who walk through our doors. We even got to meet and share space with House District 66 Delegate Nicole Cole who was at Farm and Oak celebrating her beautiful mother's birthday! Gratitude to my co-chairs DJ Colson of Authentic Counseling & Care, PLLC and Lauren Mullins of A Mission For Michael for their hard work. We’ll be back for our third social next month!

07/09/2026

Thankful to CVAACC for last night’s session on brand building with 12 On Your Side’s Marketing Director, Ashly Richards. The Black Business Accelerator Program has been a wonderful resource! One class to go before I receive my certificate ☺️🍯🐝

05/22/2026

Our first Black Therapist Social was a time! I had a lovely time sharing space with fellow Richmond-based Black clinicians this past Wednesday. We shared a beautiful meal exchanging knowledge and resources as helping professionals and, more importantly, connecting as people. Thankful to my cohosts Dylan with , Kiara and Lauren with AMFM Healthcare and our event space . Looking forward to gathering monthly! 🍯🐝

05/19/2026

Excited to share my feature on the "Strong Mind Soft Life" podcast with Dr. Topaz!

We discussed people pleasing, over functioning and the importance of women slowing down.

Check it out on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, linked below!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Fa5eogbuxv0sncVIKycIJ?si=6623dfe43f9e4f54

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/erin-stanley-lcsw/id1888245543?i=1000766610547

Podcast Episode · Strong Mind, Soft Life with Dr. Topaz · May 7 · 31m

04/21/2026

A lovely morning sharing space with Leslie from discussing our love for our clients, bees, business growth, and community building. In her words, “organizations need friends” and Honey Bee Therapy is thankful for call her one! 🤎🍯🐝

04/30/2025

As we close out the month of April, give yourself a moment to check in with how it all went for you.

Personally, I was tired and feeling a bit stretched this month. Which means giving myself some extra grace for the rest of this week into next.

How about you? 🍯🐝

04/28/2025

A Monday reminder from . May we always be growing at our own pace 🤎

04/23/2025

The hedonic treadmill is your brain’s tendency to adapt to new achievements, relationships, or circumstances - so even when you “get there,” happiness can feel out of reach.

You may experience this when you feel initial excitement about a promotion or getting a package in the mail from your favorite online retailer, but then the excitement fades over time.

How do we combat it? Practice noticing joy in the moment.

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04/21/2025

This quote from “How to Break Up with Your Phone” aligns perfectly with my thoughts around your true self vs false self.

Who are you when you’re not forced into escapism that your phone (temporarily) offers?

What would you rather be doing? Thinking about? Feeling? Being?

How about tapping into that version of you this week?

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04/17/2025

Spring invites us to slow down and reconnect - with ourselves, our needs, and our intentions. 🌿✨

These journal prompts were created with your healing in mind, especially if you’re navigating codependency, transitions, identity shifts, or anxiety.

Take what resonates. Leave what doesn’t. You don’t have to get it perfect, you just have to get honest. 🌷💛

🌼 Which prompt speaks to you most right now?

🌼 How are you blooming this season, even in quiet or unexpected ways?

Share your reflections in the comments or save this post to come back to when you need a gentle reset.

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