@safespacewshay: Mic 🎤 drop‼️ Get @raquelmartinphd In this video, I break down a clip from the @thejoebuddenpod featuring @_drbryant and explain why her messaging about licensure, ethics, and mental health care is harmful, especially to the Black community she claims to serve. A doctorate tells you what someone studied. A license tells you they’re trained, accountable, and legally able to provide mental health treatment. Both matter. Coaching is not therapy. And framing ethical oversight as a limitation, rather than a protection for clients, should be a red flag, not a selling point. The access gap in Black mental health care is real. The answer isn’t unregulated care. It’s MORE access to licensed, culturally competent professionals and community resources that actually exist to support us. 🖤 A few organizations doing incredible work in Black mental health and wellbeing: @_beamorg BEAM (Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective) @thelovelandfoundation @therapyforblackgirls @therapyforblkmen @blhensonfoundation @blackmentalwellness @bmhaofficial And every Friday, I share licensed mental health professionals who currently have openings, so if you’re looking for care, keep an eye out. Save this. Share it. Protect your wellbeing by knowing the difference.

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raquelmartinphd
RaquelMartinPhD :
This is my video actually
2026-05-01 02:22:35
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justalittlelynn
Justalittlelynn :
She’s hustling.
2026-04-30 12:32:03
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holleelifestyles
Hollee Lifestyles 👸🏽🪞🩷✨🩰 :
Rules and Regulations exist to protect BOTH parties
2026-04-30 12:18:32
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jazzymo310
Jasmine Monique :
Social media is so dangerous.
2026-04-30 12:43:54
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jazdsims319
Jazmine D Sims :
This needs to go viral!!!
2026-04-30 02:57:33
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shaylanatkins
Shay :
As a certified coach, we guide people to achieve future goals. Licensed therapists help you heal your past. As soon as a client wants to go to the past and heal, I refer them to a therapist.
2026-04-30 02:21:09
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kashifa629
Kashifa :
Your license is your credibility in that particular field. I know many licensed healthcare providers that do not accept insurance (because of hassle, limitations, etc) but are still licensed in the service they are providing care.
2026-04-30 02:51:44
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breenopoly
Bri :
As the LICENSED Mental health THERAPIST… THANK YOU
2026-04-29 22:18:52
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blackloveblueprint
Annie Natson, MBA, LMSW :
Thank you, signed a LMSW
2026-04-29 23:48:53
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theskinbae
Danika :
Misinformation is so harmful. Thank you for your service to our community
2026-04-30 08:13:15
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iarakoyam
oyam :
I was about to keep scrolling when I seen the first clip, I’m glad I stayed
2026-04-30 02:08:05
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kelseajoneschannel
Kels Kels :
This is helpful. Dr. Bryant seems intentionally misleading.
2026-04-30 04:29:20
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applesto1
applesto1 :
To everyone in comments- a PhD in psychology doesn’t AUTOMATICALLY make you a licensed psychologist. They’re required to apply for match, go through clinical training, then take an exam. The degree itself isn’t enough.
2026-04-30 17:25:53
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traceymarie2006
Tracey the Greyt :
Clinical hours and rigorous exams My sister worked her ass off. Thank you.
2026-04-29 20:51:18
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debrikatam
Tam :
Accountability is necessary. Therapy changed my life and I would not be where I am without a great licensed therapist.
2026-04-29 23:47:45
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kemiobi91
Kemi :
Thank you! Because as a LCSW It’s a hard road.
2026-04-30 02:28:24
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irisnicholep
Iris Nichole Patterson :
Clinic owner here! Yes thank you for this!!!!
2026-04-30 01:29:25
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pjliss28
PJL :
I am a licensed clinical social worker. In NY you need a license to diagnose and treat people. A license is NOT only to bill insurance.
2026-04-30 14:24:01
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the_viola_homestead
the_viola_homestead :
Ethics codes are important. I've to prove there's no case against me every 120 days to see clients. Signed PHD and licensed registered dietitian
2026-04-30 02:34:01
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thaashleynicole
Ashley-Nicole 🍉🇨🇩🇸🇩 :
As someone who is in the trenches studying for those licenses and credentials. It is VITAL that you listen to licensed professionals and not just anyone claiming titles on the internet.
2026-04-30 21:49:14
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julara227
julara :
In Massachusetts, you need 3000 supervised hours post grad school just to take the LICSW test . It’s absolutely not just for insurance.
2026-04-30 02:22:39
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coachbrittanyj
CoachBrittanyJ :
As a certified life coach AND a licensed mental health therapist, I wish I could heart this video a million times! Thank you!!!
2026-04-30 03:16:06
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dbrewer2158
DBrewer🔮📚🩷 :
As a mental health provider, thank you for taking the time and posting this video. I agree with everything you shared. New follower gained! 🩷
2026-04-30 00:00:50
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dr.kryssyyy_speaks
Dr.Kryssyyy_Speaks :
Yep a PHD in Counseling And a licensed LPC! No games played!
2026-04-30 02:55:06
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travelbyanymeans
Reggie :
Wow!!!! You broke this well and to the point. Thank you.
2026-05-16 03:50:47
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