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As the seasons change and the days get shorter, many of us may begin to feel the impact of winter. For some, this shift in seasons brings more than just colder temperatures—it brings an emotional shift known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). While SAD can affect anyone, the unique pressures of being a strong Black…

This past weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Black Girl Picnic Detroit at Belle Isle. This event has become a cornerstone for celebrating the beauty, authenticity, and resilience of Black women, and it was an experience that left a lasting impact on both me and my daughter, Ken. Attending the Black Girl…

Unfortunately, some adults devalue the experiences of teens. We don’t take them seriously; we don’t respect how complicated their lives are or how they see the world. Of course, the hardest thing would be to think of your son or daughter as a suicidal teen. Teens deal with daily challenges like hunger, homelessness, drugs, school,…

Co-parenting counseling is short for cooperative parenting counseling. Co-parenting counseling works with both parents to find better ways to communicate.  This kind of counseling helps parents work together for their children. If you’re in the process of breaking up with your partner or have broken up, it’s important to realize this is a major change…

Did you know that there are ten tactics used in domestic violence that allows the batterer to gain power and control over their mate? Most people know about Physical and Sexual abuse, but few are aware of the other eight tactics that are very prevalent in unhealthy relationships. Here is a brief description of additional…

Well, we’re 10 days into the new year and you’re focused on this year being different than last year. You’ve identified goals for the year and are off to a great start with achieving them. But how do you keep this momentum going for the whole year? Here are three ways to stay focused on…

I am so excited to announce Family Matters is expanding! I have the pleasure of introducing two new therapists in addition to providing more evening and weekend hours to accommodate the needs of our clients.     I have recently started my dream career; I graduated with my master’s degree in Clinical Psychology earlier this…

10 Frequently Asked Questions Family Matters Counseling and Psychological Services, Inc.  Potential clients typically ask a series of similar questions. To help expedite your search for answers to these questions, I have compiled a list of the most frequently asked questions. Hopefully, the questions you have are answered here. If not, feel free to send…

First, take a moment to acknowledge the big step you’ve taken towards your own health and well-being. For most people, deciding to seek outside help is not an easy decision, and therefore it deserves to be applauded. Now that you’ve exhaled, there are few things you should know about your first therapy session.   Paperwork…