by Erika T. Kendrick | Feb 16, 2026 | Black Therapist
Racial stress is real, cumulative, and often invisible. For many, the weight of navigating systemic bias leads to a state of “John Henryism,” a term for the high-effort coping that occurs when Black individuals push through chronic stressors at a significant...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Feb 4, 2026 | Anxiety Therapy
We’ve all been there: lying wide awake at 3:00 AM, replaying a conversation from three years ago or worrying about a meeting that hasn’t happened yet. When you are struggling with racing thoughts, sleep is often the first thing to go and its absence only makes the...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Jan 27, 2026 | Anxiety Therapy
For many high-achieving women, perfectionism isn’t just a work ethic; it’s a survival strategy. You show up early, stay late, and ensure every detail is flawless, all while maintaining a calm exterior. But beneath that “perfect” surface, you are...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Jan 19, 2026 | Black Therapist
We often carry burdens that don’t belong to us. For many Black women, there is a persistent sense of hyper-vigilance, an unexplained urgency, or a deep-seated feeling that we must work twice as hard to be seen as half as good. These are often the echoes of historical...
by Erika T. Kendrick | Jan 11, 2026 | Black Therapist
The modern dating landscape can feel like a digital meat market. What started as a convenient way to meet people has morphed into a relentless cycle of judgment, ghosting, and superficiality. For many women of color, the experience is even more taxing. When you...
