How to Say ‘NO’! Pt. 3

Posted on February 3, 2022February 24, 2024 by drDyona

If you’ve been waiting for the third reason that you struggle to say no, then read on. If you haven’t already, check out the first and second post in this series here and here. In my last posts, I discussed...Read More

How to Say ‘NO’! Pt. 2

Posted on December 21, 2021February 24, 2024 by drDyona

If you struggle to say ‘no’ then this post is for you. If you haven’t already, check out the first post in this series here to learn the first factor that stops you from saying ‘no.’ The second factor is...Read More

How to Say ‘NO’! Pt. 1

Posted on December 13, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

At the water fountain ~ “Do you mind if I skip you?” In the cafeteria ~ “Can I have those chocolate chip cookies?” Over the phone ~ “Could I have $20?” As a kid I would often get asked these...Read More

Free Therapy for Black Women & Girls

Posted on December 3, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

A few months ago, a potential client reached out to my office to learn if we would accept “Loveland vouchers” for therapy. My receptionist, who had never heard of this organization, reached out to me to ask if this was...Read More

Forget What You Eat—You Are What You Think!

Posted on October 15, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

In part 1 and part 2, I discussed why it’s important to change the way you think and also why you shouldn’t assume that every thought that pops into your head is true. Today, I’m going to delve into different...Read More

Forget What You Eat—You Are What You Think! Pt. 2:

Posted on August 23, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

In my last post, I began pointing out the ways in which your thoughts get you into trouble and make it that much more likely that you will miss out on meeting your goals. Specifically, I noted that “Your mindset...Read More

Relationship Between Self Care & Self-Sabotage

Posted on July 26, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

Let me ask you some questions. Have you ever: Brought a suit or outfit to the dry cleaner? Taken your car in for maintenance services? Purchased a screen protector/case for your phone? Wiped down your favorite designer bag or pair...Read More

Forget What You Eat—You Are What You Think! Pt. 1

Posted on July 19, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

If I had a nickel for every time a client said to me, “I don’t know what’s wrong with me” or “I hate myself for being this way,” I’d be rich enough to pay off my student loans 😆! If...Read More

Validate Yourself

Posted on June 7, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

I was recently working on some projects for my business. And as a person who occasionally still struggles with perfectionism, I always like to ask my sis or brother to review my work. This week, I had finally gotten all...Read More

Victimhood: The Train to NOwhere

Posted on May 30, 2021February 24, 2024 by drdyona@gmail.com

Be honest. When you read the words “victim mentality” who immediately came to mind? Was it your friend? Your spouse? Your co-worker? Or maybe you have been accused of having this type of mindset. For the past few years, I’ve...Read More