Safe Space Therapy & Consulting

10/30/2025

Welcome to those new here & just a quick check in for those who have been around 🤩

✨ Meet Shaquetta Y. Williams, LICSW ✨

I’m a proud mom of 3 and a small-town girl with a big heart and a bigger purpose — to heal, empower, and uplift. 🧡

Through my work, I have the honor of serving individuals navigating life adjustments, domestic violence, and the unique challenges faced by military and veteran communities.

Every story matters. Every journey deserves compassion. And my mission is to help people find safety, strength, and healing along the way. 🌿

Let me know if I can be of assistance to you. 🫶🏾

www.safespacetherapyal.org

10/24/2025

🎃Did someone say SELF CARE FRIDAY?!🧡 always put on the best events! It’s one of your premiere coworking spaces just for THERAPISTS/the mental health community! This morning was sip & stroll! They sponsored Starbucks & we strolled downtown hsv big spring park!! My heart is full & I even made a new MilSpouse Therapist friend! How sway?! What are yall up to? Every. Moment. COUNTS! 🥳

10/21/2025

Life transitions — even the positive ones — can leave you feeling anxious, sad, or uncertain.
If you’ve been struggling to adjust to big changes, you’re not alone. It’s okay to grieve what you’re leaving behind while learning to embrace what’s ahead.

Our newest blog, “Finding Steady Ground: Coping with Anxiety and Depression During Life Transitions,” offers practical ways to manage change with compassion and clarity. 💚

✨ Read it now on our website: www.safespacetherapyal.org/blog/coping-during-life-transitions

10/21/2025

💭 Sometimes reality stings — but don’t mistake the pain for proof that you’re not worthy. Growth hurts too. Healing isn’t always gentle, but it’s always guiding you closer to yourself.

10/16/2025

💜 “It’s Not Always a Black Eye.”

Sometimes it’s:
– The friend who can’t make plans without “checking first.”
– The person who second-guesses every outfit.
– The one who flinches when their partner raises their voice.

It’s not always a black eye.
Sometimes it’s emotional, financial, verbal, or digital.
Sometimes it looks like control disguised as love.

Domestic and intimate partner violence is about power and control, not just physical harm.
And the effects can last long after the relationship ends.

If you’ve ever found yourself changing who you are just to stay “safe” or keep the peace — that’s not love. 💔

You deserve safety, respect, and peace — every single day. 🧡

📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
💬 Text “START” to 88788
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24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides essential tools and support to help survivors of domestic violence so they can live their lives free of abuse.

10/12/2025

Reminder: ACTIVELY CHOOSE yourself, beautiful. 🧡
You’re not the backup plan — you’re the priority.

When you’ve lived with complex trauma, self-abandonment can feel familiar. You learned to make yourself smaller, quieter, more convenient — just to stay connected, just to be loved.

But healing means showing up for you first.
Don’t wait until plans get canceled or someone doesn’t call back to pour into yourself. Schedule you in advance.
Take yourself out. Rest. Create. Laugh.

Make it your default to choose you — not your last resort.

You deserve to be chosen by you, consistently. 🌿

10/11/2025

Not every survivor has a black eye.
Some have anxiety every time their phone lights up.
Some have mastered the art of shrinking their voice to keep the peace.
Some are experts at smiling through the tension so no one asks questions.

It’s still domestic violence.

Domestic or intimate partner violence isn’t just about physical harm — it’s about control.
It’s the constant criticism that chips away at your self-worth.
It’s being isolated from your friends and family.
It’s when every decision — from what you wear to who you talk to — comes with consequences.
It’s when they apologize after the damage is done but never change the behavior.

If you’re questioning whether it “counts,” that’s how deep the manipulation runs.
Because you were taught to minimize your pain.
But love should never leave you anxious, small, or afraid.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to remember that survival isn’t weakness; it’s proof of strength.
Your story matters, even if no one else saw the bruises. 💜

If you or someone you know needs support:
📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233
💬 Text “START” to 88788
💻 thehotline.org

10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day 💚

Today is a reminder that mental health deserves the same care and attention as physical health.

Check in with yourself. Slow down. Rest when your body asks you to. Speak kindly to your mind when it’s heavy.

Small acts of care add up — a walk, a deep breath, saying “no” without guilt, or reaching out for help when you need it.

Let today be a gentle reminder: you are worthy of peace, not just productivity.

✨ What’s one thing you’ve done lately that made your mind feel a little lighter? Share below — you never know who might need your idea today!

10/05/2025

🌿 Sunday Reset Reminder 🌿

This week, I’m choosing peace over pressure.
Rest over rushing.
Presence over perfection.

My reset isn’t about doing everything — it’s about honoring what I need.
Sometimes that’s cleaning my space.
Sometimes it’s sitting still with my thoughts.
Either way, it’s valid.

✨ This is your reminder: You have permission to move at your own pace. ✨

Here are a few ways to practice giving yourself that permission:
💭 Check in, not check off — ask, “What do I actually need today?”
🧡 Challenge guilt — rest and joy are not rewards, they’re needs.
🗒️ Create gentle structure — one thing for your space, one for your body, one for your mind.
🗣️ Speak it out loud — “I give myself permission to ___.”
🌸 Celebrate doing less — progress can look like pausing.

This Sunday, are you letting peace be the plan? 💫

09/24/2025

Military & Veteran spouses often carry invisible battles — holding the family together, navigating uncertainty, and standing strong when things feel heavy. Your strength, though often unseen, is powerful and deeply valued. 🪴

If you’re a spouse who feels weary, remember: you don’t have to carry it all alone. Support, community, and care are here for you too. 🧡

👉🏾 Tag a military or veteran spouse you admire or share this to remind them they are seen.

09/22/2025

For many high-achieving women, success often comes with invisible pressure — to be “easy to work with,” to dim our voices, to make space for others before ourselves. Over time, this can lead to burnout, self-doubt, and the feeling that your worth depends on how much you accommodate others.

You don’t have to shrink to be seen or heard. Your experiences, ideas, and brilliance deserve space — unapologetically. Thriving means claiming your voice, setting boundaries, and honoring your worth without guilt.

💛 Reminder: Your presence matters. Your leadership matters. Your dreams matter. And the world needs all of you — full, vibrant, and unshrunken.

09/18/2025

Hello Thursday! 🌼

Today’s reminder is a simple one.

Nothing changes….if nothing changes. 🧡

The smallest steps are still progress. Keep moving.