Minaa B.

Minaa B., LMSW, author of Owning Our Struggles: A Path to Healing and Finding Community in a Broken World, is a writer, speaker, licensed psychotherapist, and mental health educator who is passionate about helping people manage their mental health and cultivate healing. With over 10 years of clinical experience and a passion for mental health and social justice, Minaa teaches people how to cultivate self-care and self-advocacy through the lens of boundaries and community care. Minaa earned her graduate degree in social work from New York University and currently lives in New York.

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How To Deal When You’re Jealous of Your Friend’s Connections With Their Other Friends

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Minaa B.

Minaa's Stories

How To Deal When You’re Jealous of Your Friend’s Connections With Their Other Friends

I’m a Therapist, and This Is How To Respond When You’re Not Ready To Accept an Apology

The Case for Communicating With Your Friends the Way You Would a Romantic Partner

The Surprising Reason Why You May (Inadvertently) Be the Source of Conflict, According to a Psychotherapist

Getting Rejected Probably Has Nothing To Do With You—Here’s How To Not Take It So Personally

Are You Needy in a Relationship, or Are You Simply Prioritizing Your Needs?

The Top 2 Signs That You Could Be Too Trusting of Others and Opening Yourself to Harm

3 Ways You Can Take Your Boundaries Too Far—And How To Set Flexible Ones Instead

6 Holiday Boundaries To Help You Manage This Year’s Especially Tricky Season

I’m a Therapist, and These Are My 3 Secrets for Actually Looking Forward to Mondays

3 Boundaries To Protect Yourself From the Constant Demands of Urgency Culture

Feel Like Your Friend Treats You Like a Therapist? Here Are 3 Boundaries To Create

Not Ready To Dive Headfirst Into the Dating Pool After Lockdown? Here Are 3 Tips for Honoring Your Boundaries

3 Healthy Financial Boundaries To Implement Post-Quarantine, No Matter What Your Bank Account Looks Like

I’m a Psychotherapist, and Here Are My 3 Best Tips for Dealing With Social Anxiety Post-Quarantine

3 Fail-Safe Strategies To Defend Yourself Against Gaslighting Behavior

I’m a Therapist, and These Are 2 Essential Ways To Start Setting Boundaries Today

Why It’s Time To Turn Self Care Into Community Care for Deeper Healing

Moving the Needle: How We Can Continue To Raise Mental Health Awareness in 2021

4 Ways to Make the Transition From in-Person to Online Therapy a Bit Easier, According to a Therapist

Learning How to Talk About Hard Feelings Is, Well, Hard—Here Are 3 Tips From a Therapist to Make It Easier

5 Questions You Should Always Ask a Therapist Before Your First Session

Being More Culturally Sensitive Is Crucial for Combatting Mental Health Stigma—Here’s How to Start

True Progress in Erasing Mental Health Stigma Means Giving Everyone a Seat at the Table