Unleash your Creativity: Join our LGBTQIA+ Arts-Based Process Group Therapy Today!

Unleash your Creativity: Join our LGBTQIA+ Arts-Based Process Group Therapy Today!

Unlock the power of creative expression in our transformative group on Reflections on Pride: An Arts-Based Process Group for LGBTQIA+ Individuals with Dr. Katherine Brown, LPC-MHSP! 🏳️‍🌈🎨🎭

If you identify yourself as queer and have been battling anxiety and seeking a breakthrough, this group is designed to empower you. Through various artistic activities like painting, sketching, sculpting, and more, you'll gain a deeper emotional experience and a tangible representation of your emotions. Our de-centered approach puts you in the driver's seat, making you the expert in your life and self-expression. No artistic talent is needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Join us for an unforgettable journey of self-discovery and shared growth. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙🩵💜

To secure your spot and schedule a pre-screening session, reach out to Katherine Brown at officemanager@forwardcounseling.com or katherinebrown@forwardcounseling.com, or call 901-930-7397.

🏳️‍🌈🎨 Adult Group (Five Sessions) 🏳️‍🌈🎨

🏢 Place: Poplar Location (4646 Poplar Ave., #302)

📅 Dates: Wednesdays, July 10, 17, 24, 31, & August 7

⏲️ Time: 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM

Age Requirement: 18 years old and above


Payment: $55 (self-pay) or insurance is accepted!

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Nemetria Tate is a dedicated psychologist who understands that seeking assistance is a courageous step toward growth. Holding a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, she specializes in helping adults navigate challenges such as low self-esteem, boundary issues, communication hurdles, adapting to life changes, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Nemetria's therapeutic approach is centered around Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and other proven methods, all while maintaining a culturally sensitive and strengths-based perspective to ensure a customized and enriching therapeutic journey. Beyond her professional commitment, she finds joy in audiobooks, movies, and cherished moments spent playing games with loved ones.

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Ranise Jacobs is a therapist who specializes in helping women manage stress, anxiety, grief, loss, divorce, traumatic events, and complex relationship issues. She uses solution-focused therapy and a variety of intervention and treatment approaches, such as Exposure and Response Prevention for GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, and Phobias. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Substance Abuse Counseling, mindfulness stress management, expressive arts therapy, and Reunification Counseling help incarcerated mothers prepare to reunite with their children. Sessions typically last 8 to 12 weeks, with a brief assessment and specific goals to measure progress. Therapeutic models include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Arts Therapy, solution-focused therapy, Exposure Response Prevention Therapy, and Relaxation therapy.

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Unleash your Creativity: Join our LGBTQIA+ Arts-Based Process Group Therapy Today!

Unleash your Creativity: Join our LGBTQIA+ Arts-Based Process Group Therapy Today!

Get ready to celebrate diversity, express your unique identity, and unleash your creative spirit as Forward Counseling proudly presents the LGBTQIA+ arts-based process group from July to August 2023, igniting empowerment and self-discovery!

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A Blog in Support of Suffering

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“Excuse me ” I said to the Nuns who were seated at the Retreat Information Table, “I think you all put me in the wrong group. You see, I am in the Grief Group and I do not have grief, perhaps there is another group for me?” 

They grinned, put their hands together, nodded and put their heads together to find my paperwork.  “You are in the correct group, but if you want to try another one, go to that one——->” as they pointed to a nearby group of much cheerier people.

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