<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Black Therapist NYC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Providing women of color with therapy so that they can openly share their thoughts and feelings.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/blog-mental-health-coping-strategies</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 21:20:49 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.kqhcounseling.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[How the RAIN Technique Can Support Your Healing Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you are navigating anxiety, relationship wounds, depression, or unresolved childhood trauma, the RAIN technique can help you slow down, reconnect with yourself, and respond to your emotions with compassion instead of judgment. This simple but powerful mindfulness tool is especially helpful for women who often carry emotional burdens while still trying to show up for everyone else.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/the-rain-technique</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69fcddcc75e14b340e57e52c</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 14:39:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66b7e3_e8aeeb83fc804512a280f54c581688f1~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Every Woman Should Know About Trauma and the Nervous System]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we understand how trauma affects the brain and nervous system, we can begin to approach healing with more compassion and the right therapeutic support.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/trauma-and-the-nervous-system</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b86daefaed8c5e63c8b72a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_335fa5e670e044fe96484dcc0a970493~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-Harm Prevention &#38; Support Resources: What You Need to Know]]></title><description><![CDATA[March is Self-Harm Awareness Month, and this article provides ways to help someone struggling with self-harming behaviors. ]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/self-harm-prevention</link><guid isPermaLink="false">698b63c53faa9e439beed6c2</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:31:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66b7e3_cdbf0eac04354fb499b4128acc39dfdb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Black Women Delay Therapy &#38; Their Healing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This article sheds light on some of the reasons Black women delay therapy, but more importantly, it is intended to make therapy feel less intimidating and more like an achievable first step toward healing.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/why-black-women-delay-therapy-their-healing</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696ec17ac7890172bd2cb8bf</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:30:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/66b7e3_2574daa62c9c4b769b63730d1e98bdb8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Manage Childhood Trauma During the Holidays]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a black psychotherapist in Brooklyn, I’ve seen how childhood trauma shows up most intensely during the holidays. The good news is that there are ways to protect your peace, honor your healing, and still find meaning in the season—even when your past feels heavy.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/childhood-trauma-during-the-holidays</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6909ee3b48157365a7bb9fe3</guid><pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2025 23:00:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_085eed836b5f47819c46e932f16a2818~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Be Grateful for Life Events When Things Are Not Going Well]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a mental health therapist, I often remind clients that gratitude isn’t about ignoring pain. It’s about finding small moments of light in the middle of darkness. Gratitude doesn’t erase challenges, but it gives us the strength to face them with resilience. 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As a black psychotherapist in private practice, I’ve helped many women be intentional with dating, and below you will learn how to prepare your heart and mind before cuffing season arrives.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/dating-before-cuffing-season</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ae17decdd969a2029df324</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Oct 2025 22:00:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e11cae1ddf1d403e8ae8918e3c07c442~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postpartum Mental Health Disorders and Black Women]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a Black postpartum therapist, I’ve worked with women who silently carried pain because they feared being judged, misunderstood, or dismissed. I’m also a survivor of infant loss and personally know the importance of speaking out and releasing the shame. By shedding light on these struggles, we can begin to break the stigma and encourage more Black women to seek the help they deserve.]]></description><link>https://www.kqhcounseling.com/post/postpartum-mental-health-disorders-and-black-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68b058767f5c23ae8696b320</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 22:00:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_f0e72057d62a49059f652882f29b3286~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Kezzia </dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How EMDR Can Treat More Than Trauma ]]></title><description><![CDATA[EMDR can treat more than trauma, addressing anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem issues. 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