Self-Care Isn’t Selfish
Therapy for Black Women Ready to Stop Being People Pleasers
Based in Chicago and Available Online throughout IL and TX
You’re so drained.
For as long as you can remember, you’ve been filling everyone else’s cup.
But lately, it feels like the cup you’re pouring from is empty.
No matter how much you do for everyone around you, it’s never enough or appreciated.
The pressure is crushing you.
Anxious and overwhelmed, it feels like there’s no way to escape this relentless barrage.
You wish you could somehow step back and take a break, but then you feel selfish for thinking that way.
Needing space makes you feel like a bad partner daughter mother employee etc.
You’ve done everything you were supposed to do.
You followed all the rules and made all the “right choices.”
You’ve built an envious life – a promising career, happy family, nice home – it’s picture perfect.
But something is missing. You feel so empty inside and have begun to wonder what all your hard work was for.
Ignoring your emotions only lasts so long.
You go shopping, travel to new locales, have brunch with the girls, and do things that are supposed to feel good.
Deep down, you know something is missing, but you don’t want to seem ungrateful for all you have.
So you push your emotions down, bury the pain, and pretend that everything is fine. But it’s not fine.
You’re running on fumes.
As much as you want to slow down, you can’t because too many people are depending on you.
You are the center of your village – the one who holds it all together.
So you push through the anxiety, depression, anger, dissatisfaction, and confusion and keep going even when you feel like you have nothing else to give because that’s what women do.
It’s all becoming too much.
Your resentment is growing by the day, and you find little enjoyment in any aspect of your life.
Years of minimizing your own feelings have convinced you that the problem lies with you.
You decide it’s not the situation that’s to blame but rather yourself. It all feels hopeless.
There is another way.
You were not created to be unhappy and overworked. You deserve to have a full cup.
I can help you better understand how to fulfill your needs and make decisions that prioritize your happiness.
Let me support you through this challenging journey of creating the life you deserve.
Hi, I’m Sable
I can’t wait to partner with you on your wellness journey. Informed by my experience in a wide range of settings, I provide holistic care that addresses the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.
In our sessions, I’ll ask tough questions to uncover the root of your dissatisfaction. I provide a safe space for you to process complicated feelings and learn to let go of the painful emotions weighing you down.
Through our work, I’ll highlight your strengths that already exist and offer healthier options to improve your quality of life where applicable.
I’ll encourage you to be compassionate and empathetic toward yourself because self-love is more motivating than self-criticism.
It’s time to be more honest with yourself about how you feel and what you want so that you can be more honest with those in your life about your capacity, wants, and needs.
Self-care is not selfishness. It is a deepening of the connection between you and yourself. It is learning to meet your physical, emotional, and mental needs first so that you are better prepared to care for others.
Call me for your free 15-minute consultation, and refill your cup.
What I Offer
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Executive Functioning Coaching for ADHD
Therapeutic Book Clubs & Workshops
Take the next step.
You’ve tried what they told you was good for you; now, figure out what actually feels good to you.
Reach out for your free 15-minute consultation, and start your healing journey today!