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• Pierre • 35 • He/him • Somatic Psychotherapist (LMHC, LPC, NCC) • Founder of QueeringPsychology: The Psychotherapy Resource • Founder of MHC4OC - Free somatic therapy for Black people • Electronic Notary Public • Community Gardener
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UPDATE: I now accept Cigna and Quest Behavioral Health

submitted 10 days ago • 0 comments

Please therapists I know this isn’t how we are trained at all, but PLEASE stop rushing to start EMDR with clients It’s retraumatizing people and making them scared of somatic work Could someone start EMDR in 2 weeks? Sure. SHOULD they though?

submitted 18 days ago • 7 comments

Please therapists I know this isn’t how we are trained at all, but PLEASE stop rushing to start EMDR with clients It’s retraumatizing people and making them scared of somatic work Could someone start EMDR in 2 weeks? Sure. SHOULD they though?

submitted 18 days ago • 7 comments

Part 1: A basic overview of the autonomic nervous system & why learning your own ANS is so important for healing, connecting with your body, etc (Video at the bottom of the post) https://queeringpsychology.com/2023/02/25/somatic-theory-basics-what-is-the-autonomic-nervous-system/

submitted 600 days ago • 8 comments

When you notice your body responding to these triggers, getting anxious or angry or shutting down: That’s your sign to pause. Your body needs you right now. You can come back with a clearer mind after you attend to yourself

submitted 19 days ago • 1 comment

Listen to me y’all: Always fit a protein into your depression meals. ALWAYS Plant-based, animal, idc. Your brain NEEDS protein to deal with what you are dealing with If you are dealing with triggers & traumas, put a protein in all your meals to reduce the cortisol (stress hormone) in your body

submitted 21 days ago • 72 comments

Not for nothing, I’m not arguing with people about food A lot of people have disordered eating (systemically encouraged btw) and are so focused on eating arbitrarily “healthy” foods that they are not in good relationship with their bodies and/or police others unnecessarily

submitted 21 days ago • 2 comments

Food is not a drug. Food is a nutrient You are craving something not because it’s pathological & needs to be corrected You are craving something because your body is dysregulated & needs something Sugar and carbs give you dopamine, feed your critical thinking, & boosts mood

submitted 22 days ago • 13 comments

Food is not a drug. Food is a nutrient You are craving something not because it’s pathological & needs to be corrected You are craving something because your body is dysregulated & needs something Sugar and carbs give you dopamine, feed your critical thinking, & boosts mood

submitted 22 days ago • 13 comments

If you live in the US & want to make your friends, chosen family, or other loved ones your power of attorney, healthcare proxy, etc in case of an emergency, but don’t have time to do all that in person, see the thread below:

submitted 23 days ago • 0 comments

I’m currently accepting (via Headway): - Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - Aetna - Carelon Behavioral Health (I’m waiting to be approved for more insurance companies) CRITERIA: If you are Black, live in NY, GA, or FL, & are interested in being my somatic therapy client, DM me

submitted 26 days ago • 2 comments