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Zola Counseling Solutions, PLLC We are a therapy private practice serving the D.M.V. and Puerto Rico specializing in working with diverse communities.

10/18/2026

Do you ever feel like you're constantly thinking about how other people perceive you?

Maybe you replay conversations, overthink your tone, or find yourself adjusting how you show up depending on who's around.

For many Black women, women of color, and LGBTQIA+ individuals, anxiety can be connected to the pressure to feel accepted, understood, or safe expressing their authentic selves.

Over time, constantly adapting to others' expectations can leave you questioning your own needs, wants, and identity.

Belonging shouldn't require abandoning parts of yourself. ✨

Zola therapist Essie Connor explores how anxiety, identity, and the desire for acceptance can intersect, and why making space for your own needs matters.

Essie is currently accepting new clients in Maryland and Virginia for online therapy. She specializes in supporting q***r BIPOC individuals and high-functioning women of color navigating anxiety, identity exploration, and challenges with belonging and self-expression.

🧡 Ready to get started? Visit www.zola-counseling.com/contact to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with Essie to see if working together might be a good fit.

Do you ever feel like you have to do everything yourself as a mom? Anxiety in motherhood can sometimes show up as hyper-...
10/15/2026

Do you ever feel like you have to do everything yourself as a mom?

Anxiety in motherhood can sometimes show up as hyper-independence, feeling like you have to be the one who knows everything, handles every responsibility, and keeps it all together.

But motherhood looks different for every family.

Maybe your partner takes on more responsibilities. Maybe grandparents help with childcare. Maybe your community steps in when you need a break.

Accepting support is part of caring for yourself and your family, too. ✨

Samantha Kendall supports mothers and women of color navigating anxiety, identity changes, and the emotional adjustments that come with motherhood.

🧡 Samantha is accepting new clients in Maryland for online therapy. Visit www.zola-counseling.com/contact to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation and see if working together might be a good fit.

10/14/2026

Am I doing enough as a mom? 💜 🧡

Anxiety in motherhood can make you question yourself, especially when your experience looks different from what you see other mothers doing.

But motherhood doesn't look the same for everyone. And sometimes, supporting yourself means leaning on your partner, accepting help from your community, or simply giving yourself five minutes to breathe.

In this reel, Samantha Kendall, Marriage and Family Therapist, shares how self-compassion, communication, and support can help mothers manage anxiety and adjust to the changes that come with parenthood.

Remember, you're experiencing this season for the first time, too. Give yourself room to learn and grow along the way. 💜

Looking for support? Samantha offers online individual and couples therapy for clients in Maryland, specializing in maternal mental health, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.

🔗 Visit the link in our bio to book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation with Samantha.

Looking for a therapist? 💜 🧡 We're accepting new clients!Meet two of our Zola therapists who are currently welcoming ne...
10/13/2026

Looking for a therapist? 💜 🧡 We're accepting new clients!

Meet two of our Zola therapists who are currently welcoming new clients for virtual therapy!

🟣 Samantha Kendall | Maryland
Samantha supports women of color, mothers, and couples navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, pregnancy and postpartum experiences, identity changes, and major life transitions. She creates a supportive space to explore the changes that come with motherhood, relationships, and personal growth.

🟠 Essie Connor | Maryland & Virginia
Essie specializes in working with LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals, as well as high-functioning women of color experiencing anxiety, identity exploration, people-pleasing, and challenges with belonging and self-expression. She helps clients explore their needs, build self-understanding, and feel more comfortable showing up as themselves.

💻 Ready to get started? Head to www.zolacounselingdmv.com to learn more about Samantha and Essie and book a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation to see who might be the right fit for you.

08/27/2026

One of the reasons PMDD can be so difficult to recognize is because the symptoms don't stay.

You might spend one or two weeks feeling anxious, irritable, overwhelmed, or unlike yourself. Then your period starts, the symptoms lift, and it's easy to wonder if you imagined the whole thing.

That cycle can make it hard to connect the dots, especially if no one has ever told you that your mental health can be influenced by your hormonal cycle.

Paying attention to patterns isn't about looking for something to be wrong. It's about getting curious about your body and giving yourself the opportunity to better understand what it's been trying to tell you.

Awareness is often the first step toward getting the right support. ✨

📖 Want to learn more about hormones, PMDD, PCOS, perimenopause, and mental health? Download our free Women's Hormones & Mental Health Guide using the link below. 🧡

https://tr.ee/jLAkNlDVLa

08/26/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of a medical appointment is knowing what to say.💜

If you've been experiencing anxiety, mood changes, fatigue, brain fog, or emotional symptoms that seem to follow your cycle, it's okay to bring that into the conversation.

Tracking your symptoms, noticing patterns, and asking questions aren't overreactions. They're ways of advocating for your health.

You deserve providers who take the full picture seriously, including what's happening in your mind and your body.

Remember, you don't have to figure it all out on your own. Sometimes the best care comes from a team that includes your primary care provider, OB-GYN, and therapist working together.

✨ Save this video for your next appointment.

📖 For a list of questions to ask and tools to help you track your symptoms, download our free Women's Hormones & Mental Health Guide using the link below. 🧡

https://tr.ee/jLAkNlDVLa












08/23/2026

What if your cycle could tell you more than when your next period is coming?

Many of us were taught to track our periods, but not our mood, anxiety, energy, sleep, or emotional patterns alongside them.

When you start paying attention to those patterns, you may notice that what felt random actually follows a rhythm.

That information can help you better understand your body, have more informed conversations with your therapist or healthcare provider, and approach yourself with more compassion instead of self-criticism.

Your experience isn't "just in your head." Sometimes it's data your body has been giving you all along.

✨ Have you ever noticed patterns in your mood or energy throughout your cycle?

📖 Want to learn more? Download our free Women's Hormones & Mental Health Guide using the link below. 🧡

https://tr.ee/jLAkNlDVLa












Zola Turns 7! 🎉🥳 Seven years of therapy sessions, breakthroughs, hard conversations, new beginnings, growing pains, big ...
08/20/2026

Zola Turns 7! 🎉🥳

Seven years of therapy sessions, breakthroughs, hard conversations, new beginnings, growing pains, big ideas, and countless moments that remind us why this work matters.

What started as a vision has grown into a team, a community, and a space that so many people have trusted with some of the most important parts of their lives.

Today, we’re simply celebrating. 🥂 Celebrating every client who has walked through our doors (virtual or otherwise), every clinician who has poured into this work, every colleague who has sent someone our way, and every person who has shared, supported, encouraged, or rooted for Zola along the way.

Seven years down, and there is still so much more we want to build, create, and become.

Happy anniversary to us. 💜 🧡 We’re so grateful you’re here.

Setting a boundary doesn't require a long explanation.You can care about someone and still protect your time, your energ...
08/20/2026

Setting a boundary doesn't require a long explanation.

You can care about someone and still protect your time, your energy, and your capacity.

Those things can exist together. 🧡





08/19/2026

💜 We've been taught that consistency means showing up the exact same way every day.

But your body wasn't designed to operate at the same energy level every day of the month.

Some phases naturally support rest and reflection. Others make it easier to focus, connect with others, or tackle bigger projects. Learning to recognize those patterns isn't about doing less. It's about working *with* your body instead of constantly feeling like you're fighting against it.

Cycle syncing isn't about perfection, and it's not possible or practical for everyone. But simply becoming more aware of your body's natural rhythms can help you approach yourself with more compassion and make choices that better support your mental and physical well-being.

✨ Have you ever noticed your energy or mood shift throughout your cycle?

If you missed our Women's Hormones & Mental Health webinar, you can watch the replay or download our free Women's Hormones & Mental Health Guide using the link below. 🧡

https://tr.ee/jLAkNlDVLa

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