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.

Is perfectionism driving your life… or is it just along for the ride?For so many high-achieving women, perfectionism doe...
02/04/2026

Is perfectionism driving your life… or is it just along for the ride?

For so many high-achieving women, perfectionism doesn’t show up loudly at first.
It sneaks in quietly.

It looks like overthinking every decision.
Feeling anxious even when things are going “well.”
Struggling to rest because your mind won’t slow down.
Feeling like no matter how much you do, it’s still not enough.

I often ask clients to imagine perfectionism as a passenger in their car.

🚗 When perfectionism is in the driver’s seat, it controls your thoughts, your decisions, and your pace. You feel overwhelmed, anxious, and constantly behind… even when you’re accomplishing so much.

🚗 When perfectionism is in the passenger seat, it’s still there, but you’re aware of it. You notice the pressure without letting it run your life. You’re practicing self-awareness and learning how to respond instead of react.

🚗 When perfectionism is in the trunk, you’ve done deep work. You’re connected to your authentic self. You know freedom doesn’t come from doing everything perfectly, but from trusting yourself. And even then… new situations may still bring it up, because healing isn’t linear.

This isn’t about “getting rid” of perfectionism overnight.
It’s about understanding where it sits in your life right now… and what it’s costing you.

Because perfectionism often convinces us that:
• rest must be earned
• mistakes mean failure
• slowing down is dangerous
• asking for help is weakness

And none of that is true.

If you’ve ever wondered whether perfectionism is quietly shaping how you think, move, decide, or relate to yourself… this is your invitation to explore it with compassion, not judgment.

Want to discover where perfectionism is showing up in your life? Comment “DRIVE” and I’ll send you the link to take my FREE Perfectionism Quiz.

Awareness is the first step to reclaiming your pace, your peace, and your power. 💛

It took a year of prayer, volunteering and reflection for me to realise something important…I didn’t just want a career....
01/26/2026

It took a year of prayer, volunteering and reflection for me to realise something important…

I didn’t just want a career.
I wanted to live in purpose.

And it didn’t hit me overnight. It was a journey.

I had been in America for about 6–7 years, working, traveling, figuring life out… and around that time I became a believer. I started asking God, “What have You actually called me to do?”

So I slowed down and did the work… prayer, reflection, volunteering, paying attention to what felt aligned.

The moment it really clicked was when I looked back on a season of my life most people wouldn’t expect to connect to therapy…

I used to be a pole dance teacher, and what I saw over and over was this… women learning to feel empowered, comfortable in their bodies, connected to themselves again.

That was the thread.

Then I experienced my own personal transformation through my own healing… and I knew I wanted to help other people experience that too.

Because becoming a therapist, for me, has always been about this…

Maybe this is why you became a therapist too? And now you're looking for a mentor to help guide you though the unknown.

That’s why I created The Soulful Clinician Collective.

A space for therapists who want authentic mentorship, actionable steps, and permission to cultivate a career that’s financially sustainable and aligned with who you actually are, without the burnout, gatekeeping, or the ‘therapists can’t make money’ BS.”

The Soulful Clinician Collective is open, and you can start your FREE 7-day trial today.

Comment “COLLECTIVE” and I’ll send the link your way.

Networking doesn’t have to be performative, awkward, or exhausting.If the word alone makes your shoulders tense, this sp...
01/19/2026

Networking doesn’t have to be performative, awkward, or exhausting.

If the word alone makes your shoulders tense, this space was created with you in mind.

This workshop is for therapists who care deeply about their work, value authenticity, still want to build meaningful professional connections and build their client caseload with ease… without forcing themselves into a version of networking that never fit.

In this interactive workshop, you'll learn :
• How your natural way of connecting is your strategy
• Simple reframes that remove pressure and comparison
• Practical tools you can use immediately, even if networking usually feels uncomfortable

No scripts that feel fake.
No small talk Olympics.
Just connection that aligns with who you actually are.

If this resonates, I’d love to have you there.

Comment WORKSHOP to register 💛

I avoided networking for a year as a therapist. Now it’s my  #1 referral source for therapy clients.And I am sharing wha...
01/16/2026

I avoided networking for a year as a therapist. Now it’s my #1 referral source for therapy clients.

And I am sharing what I discovered to build my private practice in my Virtual Workshop.

Networking for Therapists that Hate Networking

In this FREE Virtual workshop, you’ll discover:
→ Your natural connection style as your networking strategy
→ 3 powerful reframes that remove the pressure
→ Practical tools you can use immediately

No elevator pitches. No performance. Just authentic connection.

🗓️ Wednesday, January 21 | 7-8PM EST

Just comment WORKSHOP to register for free 💛

Sometimes Self-Love Looks Like Leaving the Coffee Shop
01/13/2026

Sometimes Self-Love Looks Like Leaving the Coffee Shop

A therapist's perimenopause discovery and what self-love actually looks like for high achievers who struggle to rest. A personal story about listening to your body.

We don’t start out doubting ourselves.Most of the time, that inner critic was learned.A voice that once came from parent...
01/12/2026

We don’t start out doubting ourselves.

Most of the time, that inner critic was learned.
A voice that once came from parents, teachers, partners, culture… slowly became your own.

And after a while, it’s hard to tell where you end and the expectations of other people begin.

This is part of the work we do in therapy…
gently separating what was inherited from what’s actually true for you.

Clarity doesn’t come from pushing harder.
It comes from slowing down enough to listen differently.

If you’re ready to unpack the voices you’ve been carrying and reconnect with your own, I’m currently accepting new therapy clients online and in person in Dunwoody, Georgia.

DM me "CONSULT" to book your free consultation. 💛

I signed the contract and immediately felt relief.Last month I hired an amazing Social Media Strategist I Am Alicia Noel...
01/06/2026

I signed the contract and immediately felt relief.

Last month I hired an amazing Social Media Strategist I Am Alicia Noelle I’ve been in her social group for a long time and she has become a friend, so this helped. We had a consultation conversation about what she wanted to do, and just leaving that conversation, I felt lighter.

But when I signed the contract? That’s when it really hit me. The weight of social media wasn’t ALL on me anymore.

I still make videos and give input on content, but I don’t have to figure out when to post, what to post, write every caption, or manage logistics. That weight? Lifted.

Suddenly, I felt more creative. Ideas came back. I felt revived in my business.

That’s when it hit me: “You never know the weight you’re carrying until it gets lifted.”

Earlier this year, I hired a VA - Robyn .robyn, who’s a godsend. Same thing. She made everything easier, and I didn’t realize how much I was doing until she took things off my plate. Now she’s my Online Business Manager.

I wasn’t running a business. I was managing—all the time, while being a therapist. My brain was always thinking in the background. 🤯

I didn’t know until I got support.

That’s the thing about weight:
You normalize it.
You adapt.
You tell yourself, “I’m the only one who can do it.”

Until you don’t have to anymore.

And suddenly there’s space. Clarity. Energy returning.

If you’re realizing how much you’ve been holding, here’s your reminder:
You’re allowed to get support before you burn out.
You don’t have to wait until it’s unbearable.

Sometimes relief comes quietly.
And sometimes it changes everything.

That’s why I created The Soulful Clinician Collective, a space for therapists who’ve been holding it all alone. Time for community to build confidence, sharpen clinical identity, and practice aligned with your values.

Comment “COLLECTIVE” and I’ll send the link your way to start a FREE 7-day trial.

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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Dunwoody, GA
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Thursday 10am - 6:30pm

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I am an Licensed Professional Counselor in Dunwoody, Georgia.