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Morning Mental Health Habits That Take Less Than 10 Minutes
Starting the day with intention can support emotional balance and reduce stress. These gentle morning mental health habits take less than 10 minutes and are designed to help you begin the day feeling more grounded. Created by a NYC therapy practice, this guide offers realistic support for everyday mental health

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Dec 30, 20253 min read


Emotional Manipulation in Dating: How to Spot Negging, Breadcrumbing, Lovebombing & Gaslighting
Dating today can feel like a maze of mixed signals and emotional games. From negging and breadcrumbing to lovebombing and gaslighting, emotional manipulation can leave you questioning your worth and reality. In this post, therapist Odile McKenzie, LCSW, breaks down each behavior, shares real examples, and helps you learn how to spot these red flags early—so you can protect your peace and date from a place of self-worth.

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Oct 14, 20252 min read


Coping with the Election Results: A Reflection for Black Women
This past week has been incredibly challenging for Black women, many of whom feel a range of emotions — rage, sadness, grief, and ...

Odile McKenzie, LCSW
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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