We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Rikki Mccoy. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Rikki below.

Rikki, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear the backstory of how you established your own practice.

I started my practice because I didn’t see anyone who looked like me in my field. I wanted to create a safe space for people who look like me to heal and live life as their highest selves. That is how Flourishing Minds LLC was born. Authenticity is big for me. As a therapist, I wanted to be able to show up as my self in the work that I do. I believe that being authentic shows others that they too can be authentic and live in their full truths as human beings. So many stigmas are alleviated, and so many hearts are healed in the therapy room. It is truly amazing experience. My advice would be to show up as your full self. Who you are, what you believe in, and how you want to be remembered in this world. Your business will thrive as a result.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

At Flourishing Minds, I embrace a holistic approach to therapy, integrating evidence-based practices alongside holistic modalities such as trauma-informed yoga, breathwork, meditation, reiki, and sound healing. These methods foster safety and harmony within the mind, body, and spirit, facilitating profound healing journeys.

My therapeutic toolkit encompasses a diverse range of theoretical concepts, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and Solution Focused Therapy. This multifaceted approach allows me to tailor treatment plans to suit each individual’s unique needs, empowering them to navigate challenges and unlock their fullest potential.

Specializing in areas such as Mindfulness, Stress Management, Work-Life Balance, Life Transitions, Anxiety, Depression, Finding Purpose, Young Adulthood, Sexuality, and Postpartum Depression, I am committed to providing comprehensive support across various stages of life.

How about pivoting – can you share the story of a time you’ve had to pivot?

Yes, plain and simple I would say navigating divorce. Releasing other’s idea of perfection for me, and walking in my own truth. Giving myself a change to live in my truth and walk in my purpose unapologetically. There is a lot of pressure on us to be and have certain things, marriage being on of those. But it is necessary to walk your own path, and live life truly for yourself not others. That is people pleasing, and can be very detrimental to one’s mental health and wellbeing. Starting over can be a difficult thing to navigate, but it is one of the best things I’ve ever done.

We often hear about learning lessons – but just as important is unlearning lessons. Have you ever had to unlearn a lesson?

I have had to unlearn people pleasing. Living my life for others. As a woman, I learned a lot about what it meant to show up as a wife, a mom, and for other people. This narrative can cause someone to lose sight of themselves. I’ve met so many people who don’t know who they are anymore, because they have given their energy and time to others. This was something that was causing me to feel unsatisfactory with my life. It let to a season of depression that I did not understand. With time, support from my own therapist, and a self care routine, I learned what I needed to create boundaries. These boundaries protected me and my peace of mind.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.therapywithrikki.com
• Instagram: @therapywithrikki
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rikki-clark-mccoy-lcsw-ryt-31b4064b
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@therapywithrikki

Image Credits

J Lavii Photography