Authentically Be You

Authentically Be You Guiding women to let go of perfectionism, connect to their true selves & live authentically.

I am an Associate Professional Counselor and practice at Jordan Stones Counseling Center in Roswell, GA under the direction and supervision of Mandi Peek and supervision of Dr Keny Felix.

The first few years as a therapist can feel like you're constantly waiting to be found out.Like everyone else has figure...
04/05/2026

The first few years as a therapist can feel like you're constantly waiting to be found out.

Like everyone else has figured something out that you haven't. Like you should know more therapy skills by now.

But no one tells you that the self-doubt after sessions, the pressure to do are say the right things to connect with your client, the questions you're too scared to ask out loud to your colleagues ... that's not abnormal. That's just what this season actually looks like.

You're not behind or not good enough. You just need a real conversation that grad school never gave you. That's what this workshop is for:

I'm hosting a free live workshop "Real Talk for New Therapists: No Questions Off Limits" where I'm answering the things supervision doesn’t hit and grade school never covered.

No perfection required. No judgment. Just honesty.

If you're an early career therapist trying to find your footing, this one's for you.

🗓 Tuesday, April 14
🕖 7:00 PM EST
💻 Live on Zoom

Comment WORKSHOP and I'll send you the link. Come as you are.

04/05/2026

Day 15, I decided to walk around my office building in between sessions instead of going for my walk in the evening.

I realized that walking in the evenings can be hard to fit in and take up more time. sometimes I just wanna have my evenings to myself.

So firing in my walk outside it in between sessions was a great alternative for me today.

What different ways are you getting your walk in? 👇🏾

A fun and engaging 2 CEU for therapists that you actually want and need. ☺️That will help you manage an understand impos...
04/02/2026

A fun and engaging 2 CEU for therapists that you actually want and need. ☺️

That will help you manage an understand imposter standing as a therapist.

I have been doing a lot of research and imposter syndrome is one of the tops things therapists struggle with at any stage in thier career.

It even comes come for me at times and I have been a therapists for 11 years.

And it’s not becaue we are not good at what we do but we never learned in our gradtuade programs how to mange self- doubt as a therapist.

I have created a framework to manage imposter syndrome for therapist you can feel more confidence and aware of the amazing work you do.

I will be teaching this framework for therapists as a 2 CEU.

April 24th 9.30am EST
Live Webinar Via zoom
$75 until April 10th
$85 regular price

Comment CEU for more details and to register your spot.

I hope to see you there. ☺️

04/02/2026

There is nothing like reigniting the child in you and experiencing pure joy.

This was a fun walk on day 14. n with Kyriq from the Atlanta Walking Club. He suggested this route and we were just walking around a park and then at the end of the walk I was like do you wanna go on the seesaw?

And he was like yeah I was thinking the same thing.
So we went on the seesaw and it was pure joy, pure laughter and childlike fun. We even went on the roundabout but both of us got dizzy. 😂

It was definitely a fun one and definitely gonna do this again.

When’s the last time you gave the kid in you some joy, some fun and some attention? 👇🏾​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Perfectionism doesn’t always look like trying to be perfect… sometimes it looks like exhaustion you can’t explain.It’s t...
04/02/2026

Perfectionism doesn’t always look like trying to be perfect… sometimes it looks like exhaustion you can’t explain.

It’s the constant second-guessing yourself
The overthinking past and present decisions
The pressure to get it right before you even begin.

And before you know it… you’re exhausted.

Not because you’re not doing enough…
but because you’re overextending yourself.

Constantly editing yourself for different people
Waiting until it’s “perfect” to finish a task
Taking on more than your responsibility
Achieving amazing goal … but never resting

That’s not excellence.
That’s survival mode.

And you deserve more than that.

Perfectionism doesn’t promise excellence…. Often it quietly steals your peace.

If this feels like you, you don’t have to keep living like this. 💛

Healing looks like learning to trust yourself, release the pressure, and finally breathe again.

Comment "DRIVE" and I'll send you the link to take the FREE Perfectionism Quiz.

Let this be your first step to putting perfectionism in the trunk of the car and no longer driving you.

04/02/2026

Sometimes you talk about all the drama in your life, de stress and walk at the same time.

Thankful for Dr. Ayanna who I walked with on day 13.
We live super close to each other which makes it even better.

As I’ve mentioned before community is really important to me and we did about almost 2 miles on a nice evening walk to support one another.

Therapist’s like to vent too and talk about life lifing today. 😂

Is there someone you can call to walk and talk with today? 👇🏾

04/01/2026

Seems like my luck is in as I’m walking with friends these 2 days in a row. 🙌🏾

I went to visit a friend and as we finished talking I was like let’s go for a walk. And they were like sure. I hadn’t gone for my walk today so it was so good to know there are other people in my life who also walk.

One of the things that is important to me is community. I got it in today with a friend who pushed me to go further and we did about 2 miles together.

Is there someone in your life you could walk with today?
👇🏾​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

03/31/2026

I may not have posted my walk on social media but I definitely walked. 🚶🏾‍♀️

I took a break from social media because I was feeling overwhelmed last week managing business and life. I also found myself going on social media to scroll and it was making me feel inadequate. So on Friday I deleted the app.

However, that did not stop me from doing my daily walk on Saturday and Sunday which is the video I’m sharing today. Day 11.

This walk was with the Atlanta Walking Club with Kyriq and we got a great 4 miles in today. I loved every minute of it. I definitely noticed I’m able to go further when I walk with people.

Is anyone else finding it easier to get their daily walk in when walking with a group? 👇🏾​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

YES… you can absolutely ask your therapist that 💛Therapy is not a performance.It’s not a test you have to pass.And it’s ...
03/30/2026

YES… you can absolutely ask your therapist that 💛

Therapy is not a performance.
It’s not a test you have to pass.
And it’s definitely not a place where you have to “get it right.”

You are allowed to:

• Write it instead of say it out loud
• Ask for a recap of last session
• Request a 10-minute warning
• Adjust the lighting
• Slow the pace when you’re overwhelmed
• Use visuals to process
• Bring your comfort item

You are allowed to take up space in the room because it’s just for you.

Sometimes high-achieving, perfectionistic clients think they need to be the “good client.” Clear. Composed. Insightful.

But therapy works best when you show up human.

If you’ve ever hesitated to ask for what you need in session… this is your reminder: your comfort matters. Your process matters.

And if you’re looking for a space where you don’t have to perform, but can actually exhale… I’m accepting new clients in Dunwoody and virtually across Georgia.

Click here to book your consult call: https://www.authenticallybeyou.com/therapyservices

Your authentic self is someone's answered prayer 🙏🏽There is somebody out there waiting for your authentic self.Not the p...
08/21/2025

Your authentic self is someone's answered prayer 🙏🏽

There is somebody out there waiting for your authentic self.

Not the polished, perfect version you think you need to be, but exactly who you are right now.

After taking a unintentionally year-long break from my email list (because fear and overthinking had me in a chokehold 🤦🏽‍♀️), I had to remind myself of this truth.

Sometimes our fears override our values of connection and inspiration.

But you have the power to inspire and change someone's world just by showing up as you.

What does this quote mean to you? Let me know in the comments.

Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what to ask. Save this list of 8 questions t...
08/06/2025

Looking for a therapist can feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what to ask.

Save this list of 8 questions to help you find the RIGHT therapist for you.

Save this gentle reminder 💛
11/29/2024

Save this gentle reminder 💛

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I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Dunwoody, Georgia.