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That’s truly an awful place. I’ll never forget the leader of that athletics dept dismissing my claims & concerns about toxic and problematic coaches & saying “well they’re still winning” lol smh I have stories FOR DAYS about my experiences going back to my time in grad school
I’m coming with 3 degrees, years of training, experience, research, and free labor. I’ve literally devoted 12 years of my life to be able to do this job and folks wanna offer $60K. That’s crazy lmao.
“The most disrespected person in America is the Black woman. The most unprotected person in America is the Black woman. The most neglected person in America is the Black woman.” - Malcolm X
Believe Black women. Protect Black women.
That psychology today article pretty much said that women are sick of men’s shit & men need to go therapy to get their shit together. Sounds about right 😂
Y’all should really be ashamed to offer $50,000 to anyone with a doctorate degree, let alone someone w/a doc in a clinical field. That’s so disrespectful. Pay us what you pay MDs. This may be a controversial take but oh well. Stop playing in our faces.
Black women: keep shaking the tables, challenging the systems, and showing up as your authentic self. You are so needed in these spaces and the younger generation of Black women are watching. We all we got ✊🏾
Landed an amazing full-time staff position post-grad, just defended my dissertation, currently wrapping up internship, preparing for graduation in August and turning 30 in September. I’m not letting up, prepare to be SICKA ME!
I want y’all to start getting actual mental health professionals to speak on mental health, not a “mental health advocate or empowerment speaker” like please.
Another hill that I’ll die on: college/university employees should be able to park & eat on campus for free. Especially P5 athletics employees. Idc idc idc. I don’t wanna hear about funds either. Get ya money up.
It’s mad disrespectful to not address everyone in a room or email by their doctorate credentials. Happened to me recently by my white supervisor and I will call you out on it every time. It’s Dr. Langley. Respect me.
I’m listening, completely flabbergasted lmao. Likeeee that is not how it works. Y’all PLEASE go to LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS for MH concerns. Not a life coach & damn sure not a hair stylist. Just be sure to look up and/or ask about their credentials.
Heavy emphasis on “this is not a professional account.” I do not subscribe to white supremacist standards of “professionalism” or respectability politics and if you don’t like that then mute/unfollow/block. Bye✌🏾
I don’t wanna talk about dissertation or research for the next few months. I’m not collabing on any projects, podcasts, panels, or anything. My vibe rn is just living life. I’m in chill mode, decompressing from 12 years straight of school. Catch me after September!
Decided today that I’m gonna officially launch my private practice right after I get licensed. Idk why I was under the pretense that I had to wait…?? Let’s get this shmoney *starts preparing for the EPPP*
Applied for a position that I didn’t think I was qualified for and got a callback for an interview. I’m sharing this to encourage others to not give into imposter syndrome. You are deserving. Shoot your shot.
These student-athletes are not okay. They are dying. They need the resources. Mental health funding is a necessity. Providing access to equitable, multiculturally competent care to student-athletes should be a priority to athletics and university administration.
About a month ago I was at the hair salon & one of the stylists was sharing how she recently got booked for a mental health speaking gig & I go “oh that’s cool, I’m a psychologist,” and proceeds to tell me that she’s not a MHP nor has she ever received any type of mental health
@wricecake
I’ll clarify and state that’s it’s been hard to seriously date w/the intent of leading to marriage. My location has definitely been a factor but I’ve always been in proximity to a major cities with more diversity and options. I think it’s just scarcity
I’m back in therapy, the gym, church & getting my finances in order. This is what the “glow up” consists of for me. Very invested in becoming the best version of myself.
“There is a shelf life for Black women working in institutions that center power. I experienced and observed that BW seem to have approximately 18 months to 2 years within institutions before they become a threat.”
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@TiffanyYounger4
Calling all Black men college athletes! I’m currently collecting data for my dissertation assessing the perceptions of engaging in help-seeking behaviors among Black men college athletes. If any of you know any Black men college athletes please share my survey with them.
I’m literally creating an entire mental health/performance/sport psych department for an athletics department at my institution from scratch. I get to bring all of my ideas to life and (eventually) hire who I want.
Always bet on yourself!
My friends are passing the EPPP & getting licensed. They’re getting engaged & married. They’re getting better jobs & salary increases. You know what that means? God is in the neighborhood and I’m ready!
The best part about having a PhD in Counseling Psych is the transferable skillset…I don’t NEED to be affiliated with these corrupt institutions & universities. It’s a choice. My livelihood doesn’t depend on that. I’ll ALWAYS be employed in any capacity as long as I want to be.
Takeaways from today: 1) going viral is not fun, 2) a lot of ppl on here are unhinged & need professional help, 3) don’t quote RT your replies, @ me next time, and 4) if you’re worried about me & how I live my life then you are worried about the wrong thing lol. Y’all be easy.
@smileitsjoy
It pisses me off every single day, especially when I go to work and know there’s folks who’ve done way less and currently doing way less but making way more
Just a friendly reminder that this is not a professional account. I tweet about work, my life, random things, and I cuss. I am very opinionated. I will not argue with you. And in this space I represent no one but myself. Follow at your own risk 🙂
There’s really something magical about Black women therapists. I love being one & having one. My therapist will ALWAYS be a BW. That’s non-negotiable for me.
It’s my doctor-versary! One year ago today I walked across that stage and joined the 1%. My greatest accomplishment to date but also the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Would not recommend 🤣
It will never sit well with me that college coaches are making millions and I bust my ass for 12 years to get 3 degrees and I’m making less than 6 figs. That’s insane.
Dissy defense on Monday and I FINALLY feel ready. It’s really been me and YouTube University out here thuggin it 🤣 if you rock with me, you’ll let me practice my presentation on you this weekend. Send prayers & good vibes my way. Anxiety on 100 🥹😅🥲
Final thing: A license can be taken away from you but your degrees can’t and if I NEVER get licensed, I will ALWAYS hold a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology and I do the work of a psychologist, therefore, I am a psychologist. Argue with the state boards on semantics.
Maybe it’s just me but I never intend to pay back my student loans lol. The government is just gonna have to charge it to the game. Consider it reparations.
I can’t believe it’s been a year since I successfully defended my dissy. This was such a proud moment of relief. Even more exciting than actually graduating 🤣
related training & that she considers herself to be a mental health “practitioner” with life experiences serving as her teacher, then went on to say how she’s tried therapy multiple times & that it does not work & all they try to do is push medication on you.
After almost 2 months on my first job in the “real world,” my goals have changed. I now aspire to only work part-time + be a part-time stay-at-home wife. And I’m so serious.
I’ve gained some new followers over the past few weeks so here’s an intro: current psych PhD student on internship. Research & clinical interests include all things sport psych, athlete mental health, Black mental health, masculinity & sports, & Black student-athletes.
@LeslieAJones4
You can really just do a quick Google search on the origins of psychology and psychological interventions. All rooted in whiteness. Do research on multiculturally competent therapy
If you’re hiring for a sport psychologist/mental health clinician to work with athletes and your salary isn’t STARTING at $85K, I hope your position doesn’t get filled 🙏🏾
A white woman called me “angry” multiple times while on a professional call on Friday & I’m so proud of myself for ignoring it bc the old Taylor would not have responded so graciously so s/o to growth lol