Mental health tip

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Written By Xiomara A. Sosa

It’s natural for us to want to react or respond to someone behaving in unacceptable ways. Most times it’s just a bad mood, unpleasant behavior, or something else. However, there are times when mental health issues are present playing a big role in the behavior. 

Either way, engaging in their disturbing behavior is never healthy for us. Being reactive or responding can feed the behavior and cause us emotional harm. When you’ve made an effort to resolve things and things continue to spiral, it’s probably time to distance yourself.

It might be time to assess if you should put distance between you and the person(s). I am a big supporter of not engaging in toxic behavior and putting up firm boundaries with anyone who is showing signs of toxic behavior. I always discuss it with my professional mental health provider to ensure I am considering my role in the situation and what I am dealing with. Take care of your mental health! 

Disclaimer: This is not mental health counseling or therapy. This is educational. Please consult with your licensed mental health provider for real-life counsel. 

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Xiomara A. Sosa

Hi, my name is Xiomara A. Sosa. I am the owner and Clinical Director of Summerville Women’s Mental Health Services.

I am a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor-Candidate. I am supervised by Dr. Latrice Love, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor.

I am Latina, born and raised in the Bronx, New York City, NY.

I am a first-generation college graduate and a very proud daughter of immigrants from Puerto Rico (a territory of the US) and the Dominican Republic.

When I am not working with the people I serve inside and outside of my communities, you can find me working on my nonprofit organization, The X-Studio: A Mental Health Cooperative, or on my podcast, The X-Podcast: Real Conversations About Mental Health.

Education

I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Phoenix University and my Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Forensic Counseling from Walden University, both CACREP-accredited universities.

I have been serving clients since 2012, working in case management and other capacities, including counseling/therapy. My work has been consistently serving women and all other underrepresented communities, including communities of color, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, and the veteran community. The bulk of my work has been in anxiety, depression, dysphoria, and trauma/stressor-related disorders, and other specialty areas and issues.

My specialization is women’s mental health, integrative mental health (IMH), and multicultural counseling/therapy. My foundation is in cultural competency and social change advocacy. I focus on combining evidence-based treatment with alternative therapies. My focal point is on treating the whole person, not just the symptoms of a particular illness or concern. That includes mental health, physical health, emotional well-being, interpersonal relationships, and spiritual needs. I help clients identify patterns in their lives that may contribute to their struggles and work on developing strategies for making healthier choices. I am also a 9/11 survivor and a proud United States Air Force and Army veteran. You can read my full bio on my website at www.swmhs.net

https://www.CounselorXiomaraASosa.com
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