"I am a native of Fayette, Mississippi. My educational achievements include a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state(s) of Mississippi and Texas. I work with individuals and families to identify mental, behavioral, and emotional problems that prevent them from becoming the best version of themselves. My clients and I work together to identify healthy solutions to problems causing emotional distress. My passion for helping others is what influenced my career choice.
I am concerned with the welfare of others and seek out organizations and groups dedicated to making the world a better place. I found this in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, of which I am an active member. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority works to alleviate problems concerning girls and women, awards educational scholarships to local students, and participates in highway beautification projects, to name a few."
My favorite positive affirmation is, 'My inner strength is invincible.' I am strong and capable of overcoming obstacles and challenges that may come my way. Keeping this mindset allows me to work without fear and deepens my connection with who I am at my core.
My favorite positive affirmation is, 'Save Yourself,' for me means a lot of things. It means that I must be aware of my limits and how much I have to give others so that my cup does not run over. It means knowing the true value of my worth so that I do not put myself in unhealthy situations. It also means doing things that make me happy. Saving myself means taking care of myself, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically.
I have been providing counseling services for nine years and have counseled many women. Low self-esteem is a contributing factor in a lot of women’s mental health issues. I use a cognitive-behavioral approach which teaches women to recognize the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps them to understand how certain patterns of thinking can keep them stuck in unhealthy relationships. By changing the way, they think about things, they can change their lives.
In the past, it bothered me to be around people with no passion, goals, or ambitions. They couldn’t see a future for themselves, and it affected my ability to see one for myself. All of the negative talk affected my mood. I put distance between myself and these friends and started to spend time with people more like myself. By changing friends, I became more motivated in achieving my goals.
If I could go back in time, I would say, 'Put yourself first.' I would also say, 'You are worthy just as you are.' It was my belief that others were more important and that I should sacrifice myself for them. While I do believe in helping others, I understand the importance of not ignoring myself. I would also tell my younger self to stop caring what other people think because what people think does not matter. How you see yourself is much more important than how others see you.
I would say, 'No is a complete sentence, and it’s okay to say No.' I would tell her to make time for herself and to let go of things that do not serve her in a positive way. I would also tell her how important it is to set healthy boundaries in order to reduce stress that comes with spreading yourself too thin.
Meditation brings me back to myself. It helps to calm my mind. There are times when my mind can become quite busy. Journaling also helps because it allows me to focus on one thought at a time, which stops me from becoming overwhelmed. Shopping and reading are other favorite activities that help to calm my mind and spirit.
I am in the process of starting my own practice and growing my platform. Also, I am seeking opportunities in which I can do public speaking.
I can be reached via email at
Tammani_Trevillion@yahoo.com.
I am also available on Facebook and
Instagram with username Tammani Trevillion
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