8/29/25

Sips of Strength: Healing & Hope with Kya Shirley Johnson

Episode 4- Sips of Strength: Healing & Hope with Kya Shirley Johnson

In this episode of Tea Time with Tahirah, Kya Shirley shares her journey from university to becoming a mental health professional, integrating her faith into her practice. She discusses her experiences in the Peace Corps and teaching in China during the pandemic, highlighting the challenges and growth that came from those experiences. Kya emphasizes the importance of compassion in therapy, the integration of faith and mental health, and the misconceptions surrounding therapy in the Christian community. She offers advice for young women balancing life and faith, shares her self-care practices, and concludes with an empowering affirmation.

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