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by Yemi Lekuti, Ph.D., LPC, CGP By now, it is apparent that we cannot escape from being worried, anxious, sad, or upset about certain things and situations. We can acknowledge that our brain is meant to send signals to make us aware of what is happening. However, what happens when those signals fire off warnings…

by Yemi Lekuti, Ph.D., LPC, CGP There is nothing more infuriating than having your seemingly appropriate emotions misperceived and used in a way to paint you in an inaccurate and unfavorable light. Yes, we can talk about the intersections as they exist in the world. Still, the issue lies when women are made to think…

by Yemi Lekuti, Ph.D., LPC, CGP When we hide our feelings to appear put together, we do ourselves and those around us a disservice. In the counseling world, we understand the power of emotional vulnerability and the impact it generates on those we are close to. It creates opportunities for closeness, transparency, and building trust.…

by Yemi Lekuti, Ph.D., LPC, CGP I remember sitting in my psychopathology course during graduate school in my clinical psychology program and hearing the professor give a disclaimer before diving into the newly released DSM 5. “As we go into the DSM, you might think you have every symptom or disorder in the book. Of…

Author: Dr. Yemi Lekuti Many people know that obesity is one of the leading causes of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer and impacts children’s mental and physical health. This is information that we get from both reputable research articles and podcasts alike. It is used to push for programs that decrease childhood obesity. However, many…

Author: Dr. Yemi Lekuti “Hurt people, hurt people.” The last time I heard this statement, someone used it to explain how they felt about being wronged and ‘how they wanted the person who hurt them to know what it felt like.’ If there is one thing I know as a therapist, it is that many…

Author: Dr. Yemi Lekuti When was the last time you were content with going to work? When did you not feel angst, pressure, irritation, or dread as you were on your way? Although countless studies have examined work-related anxiety, burnout and stress it is interesting how our work culture has ignored the impact of these…

Author: Dr. Yemi Lekuti We talk about allyship as if it is the savior of social justice or the plague that needs to be avoided. Depending on your stance on any social justice issue, you have investigated how to be an ally to get some understanding. This is your baseline, but many people stop here,…