Have you ever felt lost or stuck as to what step to take on your healing journey? Are you a first time therapy goer or the first person in your family to take the leap and go to therapy? If that sounds anything like you, you’ll resonate with this week’s episode with our lovely guest, Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC. Dr. Boateng is a sought after mental health and relationship expert specializing in treating anxiety, trauma, relationship issues and other emotional concerns. In this week’s episode she shares her insight on the challenges and successes of first time therapy goers, what some of the cultural and social barriers are to starting therapy, and how to embark on your own healing journey for the first time. You can stay in the loop with all the other #saddiebaddies by following us on all socials and subscribe to this podcast for weekly episodes: Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, TikTok: @saddie_baddies Check out our IG guide on mental + emotional health right here Website and newsletter: www.saddiebaddies.com Stay connected with our guest, Dr. Akua Boateng, PhD, LPC right here   CONNECT Have a burning question for us? Send us a message via email to [email protected] or DM us on IG! Stay connected with your host, Priscilla O. Agyeman, MPH via IG Don’t forget to leave us a rating and review on Apple and Spotify!   CREDITS Directed by: Priscilla O. Agyeman,MPH Mixing & Engineering by: Eduay Peña Sounds by: Eduay Peña