Navigating Success Counseling LLC

05/14/2026

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) is a serious and frequently misunderstood condition. With one in three people who have PMDD attempting su***de, the need for better support and awareness is urgent.

Researchers at UWS, led by Public Health Lecturer Dr Lynsay Matthews, have developed a new, research-informed su***de prevention tool. Designed specifically for healthcare professionals, it provides a much-needed framework to recognise the cyclical nature of PMDD symptoms and step in with life-saving support.

Learn more about this vital new development in women's health: www.uws.ac.uk/news/new-tool-to-support-prevention-of-pmdd-related-su***de

05/12/2026

Living with PMDD can feel like your inner world shifts dramatically each month. If you’re neurodivergent, gender‑expansive, or someone who feels deeply, those shifts can be especially intense. You deserve care that understands that.

In therapy, I blend DBT‑informed skills for grounding, Somatic Experiencing to soothe the nervous system, and parts work to bring compassion to every inner voice that emerges. I also use creative, personalized practices that honor your intuition and identity, helping you find ways to move through your cycle with more steadiness and self‑connection.

Your experience is real. Your body’s wisdom matters. You don’t have to navigate these cycles alone.

04/01/2026

03/31/2025

Today is Transgender Visibility Day.
To any of my friends who are trans;
Know that I see you. I see what they are trying to do to you (sometimes successfully) in this country right now.

I have, as a therapist, treated people who experience "gender dysphoria," which is not the same as being transgender. I have also worked with many people who are transgender and do not experience gender dysphoria.

I want to let everybody know today what gender euphoria looks like.

🏳️‍⚧️ The gleaming smiles I get when I use the correct names and pronouns, after someone has had their requests ignored for so long or have been told by other therapists that they need to pray about it or stay/ go back in the closet.
🏳️‍⚧️ The smiles when people tell me about the way they feel in their favorite outfit, or when they find clothes that match both their body and their gender in a beautiful way.
🏳️‍⚧️ The way that people beam when they tell me that they get requests for name and pronoun tags at work fulfilled.
🏳️‍⚧️ The beauty of people finding spaces where they can go without being afraid of being misgendered, or worse.
🏳️‍⚧️ The light in their eyes when i offer to give them makeup tips and help them find tutorials because they want to learn but are anxious about finding a teacher. I love getting out my own makeup and having them get theirs to practice in a safe, encouraging way.
🏳️‍⚧️ The beauty of someone being correctly gendered and named as they get further along in their transition (if they want to - physical changes are entirely individual and some don't want/need hormones, surgery, etc). I love when people feel more at ease in their body and comfortable in their skin.

On this day, please know that you are seen and loved. There are a bunch of us who want to ensure your safety and ability to exist in your body as well as you can, with human rights, dignity, and respect afforded accordingly.

06/20/2024

I went to Motor City Pride with my boyfriend, and a fellow therapist, and had a great time!
The advocacy, community connections to Healthcare support, and community education on LGBTQIA+ history and safety were amazing to see in action.
I am proudly a gender affirming counselor, and want people to know that they have a counselor who is safe, supportive, educated, and active in the community.
Happy Pride Month!
🏳️‍🌈

04/17/2024

Hi! I wanted to post some of the prompt questions I had from Friday's session for those who are still working on their cards! If you have yours completed, please feel free to share in the group!

04/07/2024

Questions about which workshop you'd like to attend if you can't attend them all?
Here is a quick look at the major arcana of the tarot. We will be diving deeper into the traditional meanings of each card and talking about times where you've found yourself in each situation or feeling. This will be your guide to create each card for your tarot of your own life.

You can attend one, or attend them all!
The last workshop in the series will include information on creating the minor arcana for yourself or making your own oracle cards. This will be a discussion- based and conversational workshop while doing some fun arts and crafts.

💖All registration links are at www.linktr.ee/bornonabay 💖
This includes the link to the free Facebook group. The Facebook group contains links to a variety of supplies that you might like, as well as space to share your creations, and free resources that I'll be posting as we progress through the workshops.

04/07/2024

Join me for a series of workshops where you can explore yourself and create a tarot deck based on your own life!

We will be using a series of self exploration questions to gain insight into how we relate to each card in the major arcana and express that through art. 🎨
You can attend one, or attend them all!
The last workshop in the series will include information on creating the minor arcana for yourself or making your own oracle cards. This will be a discussion- based and conversational workshop while doing some fun arts and crafts.

💖All registration links are at www.linktr.ee/bornonabay 💖
This includes the link to the free Facebook group. The Facebook group contains links to a variety of supplies that you might like, as well as space to share your creations, and free resources that I'll be posting as we progress through the workshops.

04/03/2024

🫂 Being human is hard, and our humanity is all it takes to "earn" compassion and support through life.