Hi friends!!

I have been so excited to share my first interview and YouTube video with the one and only Tyler Martin. (my cutie brother) Tyler is currently a master of social work graduate student at UCLA and a psychiatric social work intern at a high school in downtown Los Angeles. 

This is by far the most personal and transparent blog I have shared with y’all. On my quest for living my best life, I recognized I had a few areas that I wanted to work through to achieve that. With some gentle nudging and encouragement from my siblings, I decided to give it a try. I asked myself, “what’s the worst thing that could happen?” In all honesty, at first, this felt a bit unnerving and a little embarrassing. I always had the misinterpretation that therapy was for other people experiencing serious issues or uncovering dark aspects from their past. Big misconception! It’s been over a year since I started working with a therapist and I can not say enough good things about this experience. I am so grateful that I didn’t let my ego and fear keep me from starting this journey. Therapy can be intimidating at first. However, if you allow yourself to be a little vulnerable, you will quickly reap the benefits. 

Therapy provided a safe space for me to evaluate and navigate my relationships and to understand how they affect my well-being. I realize that I could have kept my therapy journey private and to myself but it’s been such a positive experience…why would I do that? I think if we were more open and transparent, this topic wouldn’t be so taboo. I strongly encourage you to lean into this idea. It’s important to know that working with a therapist isn’t necessarily a lifetime commitment…it certainly can be, but often we just need help as we navigate through life experiences. 

Thanks to all of you who submitted questions via Instagram for Tyler and I to answer throughout the YouTube video. I hope you enjoy our honest conversation about how therapy can truly help you become the best version of yourself. 

I would love your comments and or questions about finding a therapist. I am more than happy to share more about my therapy journey with you.