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Prayers and Pressure: When Religion Breaks Instead of Builds
For many Caribbean women, the church has been a space of both sanctuary and suffering. While faith is often central to cultural identity and community, it has also been weaponized to silence, control, and shame.

Nada Johnson
Jun 11, 20253 min read


Say My Name: How Caribbean Women Lose Parts of Themselves to Be Accepted
Exploring the pressure to Anglicize ethnic names, the identity wounds it creates, and how culturally affirming therapy helps women reclaim their voice.

Nada Johnson
May 28, 20254 min read


Red Flags: Early Clues a Relationship May Be Unhealthy
Sometimes, unhealthy patterns in a relationship are hard to spot. You might notice that something doesn’t feel quite right, but not be sure why. Let’s gently explore some of the signs that might show up at the beginning of a relationship and recognize things that don’t always seem harmful at first, but could be cause for concern.
Crystal Amoah
May 21, 20253 min read


Excellence, But at What Cost? How Racism in Education Impacts the Mental Health of Caribbean Women
Exploring how navigating school and workplace discrimination affects the emotional well-being of Caribbean women and why healing from racialized stress is a necessity, not a luxury.

Nada Johnson
May 21, 20254 min read


What Is Healthy Self-Esteem? And Why Does It Feel So Hard to Hold Onto?
You’ve said the affirmations and chased every confidence hack, but self-esteem still feels just out of reach. At NJCCS, Nada understands that self-worth isn’t built through perfection or performance—it’s healed through compassion, reflection, and support. This blog explores why self-esteem feels so fragile and how therapy can help you unlearn harmful messages, set boundaries, and reconnect with the powerful, worthy woman you already are.

Nada Johnson
May 15, 20253 min read


Why Don't I Feel Good Enough? Unpacking Low Self-Esteem in Millennial Women
Many women in their early to mid-30s silently struggle with feeling “not good enough.” Between social media pressures, perfectionism, and unhealed childhood messages, low self-esteem can sneak into every part of life—relationships, work, and even rest. At NJCCS, Nada helps women unpack the roots of self-doubt and reconnect with their worth. You are not alone—and you are already enough, just as you are. 💛

Nada Johnson
May 13, 20253 min read
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