The Pastor’s Therapist

09/04/2026

‼️Coming Soon‼️

07/11/2026

Join us during the 65th Annual Session of the Progressive National Baptist Convention for an important and timely conversation on faith, healing, and mental wellness.

Theology & Therapy: The Church’s Role in Mental Wellness
A No Shame! Conversation
Presented by Rev. Dr. Mekeshia D. Bates, DNP, MDiv, MPH, MSN

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington, D.C.
Open to all convention attendees.

Come ready to engage in an honest discussion about how the church can help remove stigma, support emotional well-being, and strengthen communities.

07/11/2026

‼️TWO New Episodes ‼️
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PqmFAzA5jaIjRbZ5PVHUC?si=E9m36xlkQVC0eU3DrtaX6A&utm_source=copy-link

The Pastor's Therapist · Episode

07/10/2026

East Carolina University’s Psychology Clinic held a ribbon cutting Thursday for its new location at the corner of Cotanche Street, across from the Town Common, with clinic leaders saying the move will make mental health services more accessible to the public.

Story: https://www.witn.com/2026/07/09/ecu-psychology-clinic-opens-new-publicly-accessible-location-greenville/

05/16/2026

https://open.substack.com/pub/thepastorstherapist/p/when-ill-pray-for-you-is-the-loneliest?r=6giz5s&utm_medium=ios

Let’s talk about something nobody in the church lobby wants to say out loud.

05/06/2026

✨ Speaker Spotlight ✨

We are excited to introduce Dr. Cassandra McLaurin as one of our featured speakers!

Her topic:
💫 “Being Legacy: Shaping the Next Generation Intentionally”

What we do today impacts generations to come. Dr. McLaurin will challenge us to think beyond ourselves and walk intentionally in the legacy we are building.

This is bigger than you…

🗓 Thursday, June 6
⏰ 12 PM – 4 PM

Come ready to grow and be inspired.

05/01/2026

I know it’s been a minute…but here’s a fresh for you. Now I must warn you, tonight’s bar is not like the other ones I’ve posted. I’ve been at work today and unless you’ve been under a rock…the highest court in the land just did the unthinkable. The only thing that resonated with me while reading about it was one of the nastiest speeches delivered by none other than Malcolm X. This speech, “The Ballot or The Bullet” hit me like a ton of bricks today. I’ve read it many times but today…today was heavy. I realized that there are moments where a people either recognize what’s shifting…
or realize later they let it shift around them (stay close). Malcolm warned us that there are years that carry weight…where delay isn’t neutral, it’s costly.😮‍💨😮‍💨😮‍💨When access to the vote is weakened or made uncertain, that’s not a technical glitch…it’s a signal🤌🏽🤌🏽 If access is under pressure attention must increase, why? Because disengagement doesn’t freeze outcomes…it lets them move without you😞😞. Say what you want about Malcolm but, he was clear: not reckless action, not provocation, but the right to protect dignity and community when protection feels uneven. Right now in this moment, that looks like lawful, disciplined engagement: knowing your rights, using them, showing up with intention🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽. 🗣️🗣️We must protect what matters while participating where it counts! Understand this, discipline is power…but presence is protection (that’s a whole word). I’m fitna say this with my whole chest…🗣️Stop pouring loyalty into places that don’t produce results🗣️.
Understand this…Not every system deserves your silence and not every leader deserves your trust‼️ If it doesn’t serve your community…stop serving it your energy🤌🏽🤌🏽. Control your participation, your information, your choices…or those choices get made for you. My prayer for tonight is simply this…God, give us clarity in a moment that demands it. Discipline to act with wisdom, and the courage to stay engaged without losing peace. Keep us anchored…and awake. ✌🏽✌🏽
Dr. TT

04/28/2026

Greenville Healthcare Professionals 🚨

Join us May 16th for a networking + resource event designed to help you build real referral relationships.

📍 Courtyard by Marriott
⏰ 12PM–4PM

⚠️ RSVP: [email protected]

04/27/2026

‼️We’re Back!!!‼️
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5bbC48n9Nsf4STJ64k4KKg?si=kkkZjtmdTHWiFJDBVBDulQ

The Pastor's Therapist · Episode

04/21/2026

Dr. Cerina Fairfax. Vice-Mayor Nancy Metayer. Eight children. Domestic violence is in the headlines but for generations it’s plagued our homes, our churches, and our communities. On Wednesday evening I’m going live with to make space for grief, truth, and guidance.

Join us on IG, YouTube, or Facebook
Wednesday April 22nd at 8 pm EST (6 pm CST/5 pm PST)