Davon Merritt

Achieving emotional wellness is no easy task. It takes a lot of effort from yourself, and sometimes with the help of others, such as a therapist.  Regardless, you gotta make that daily effort to give your mind the healing it needs.  But what about those moments where you feel like nothing you’re trying is working? […]

We often engage in self-talk when we’re alone, stuck inside our thoughts. Sometimes, our mind is trying to figure out something we’ve been confused about. Other times, it’s reflecting on the day.  We need our inner dialogue to help us make decisions, check our feelings, and make sense of confusing problems.  But if you’re like

If you’re a big planner, surprises must drive you crazy.  You have everything planned to the last second. You’ve dotted every I and crossed every T. And yet somehow, someway, something screws everything up.  Now, your head is running 1,000 MPH trying to figure out how to move forward, fearing what’s next, panicking because you

Asking for help… It’s the one thing people need to do, yet so many –especially myself– often refuse to. I missed so many growth opportunities simply because I refused to open my mouth. The idea of asking for help makes my stomach churn, my body immobilize, and my mind panic. Knowing that I potentially have

Not too long ago, I experienced firsthand a new level of travel therapy.  Britani decided to celebrate her 29th birthday by going on a cruise. Due to a series of events that I don’t know about, she asked me to join.  Keep in mind that I have: So ALL of this was pretty much brand

People don’t tend to view seeking therapy in a positive light.  There are all of these opinions, speculations, and misconceptions about getting help from therapists.  And most –if not all– of these beliefs are wrong or misguided.  You should never feel any shame whatsoever about seeking therapy. For many, it is the first step to

Do you sometimes have a lack of motivation getting out of bed in the morning? I know I do. Although that’s mostly because my bed feels so cozy and I don’t feel like escaping that. Which is probably the reason I’m late to places often… But for others, it’s not about the coziness; it’s the