Publications

This space highlights a collection of Krista's published writings and offerings that emerge from both clinical practice and depth psychological inquiry. Through these works, she explores the intersections of psyche, culture, somatics and overall healing.

Word in Black

Black Teens Face a Hidden Crisis of Dating Violence

Violence between young people aged 14 to 24 doesn’t match fantasies about young love. It’s worse among Black youth—but there are answers.

Black Doctor Pro

Adult ADHD and Autism in Black Women: The Role of Physicians in Late Diagnosis and Support

Many women are diagnosed with ADHD and autism later in life, often after years of being misdiagnosed or overlooked. Masking behaviors can begin very early in life, making coping seem like a resilient personality trait. For Black women, these delays can be even more pronounced, shaped by bias, cultural scripts, and limited access to specialty care.

Fast Company

Black Women are the Fastest Growing Group of Entrepreneurs

Black women are becoming the fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs in the United States. According to recent data from Wells Fargo, between 2024 and 2025, Black women-owned employer businesses grew by 13% and their revenue was up almost 6%. Black women-owned businesses without employees grew by 13% and revenue surged by 8%.

True You Journal

Why Insecure People Attack Others and How Your EQ Can Help You

If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a random verbal attack, you’ll know how much it can sting. At worst, it can shake your self‑esteem and damage relationships. In this article, we’ll be looking at why insecure people lash out and asking, is there a way to handle it empathetically without falling to their level?

The Epoch Times

Your Brain Jumps to Conclusions-Here's How to Stop it.

Researchers have long known that the brain relies on two primary systems of decision-making—the reactive system, which is impulsive and intuitive, and the reflective system, which is logical and methodical. Find out how to create a balance between the two.

The Epoch Times

How Both Introverts and Extroverts Bring Unique Strengths

“The difference isn’t about shyness or confidence, it's about how people make sense of their experience.”

Forbes Women

Why Travel Is Becoming A Lifeline For Overextended Mothers

For decades, wellness travel conjured images of yoga retreats, luxury spas, and expensive resorts promising relaxation. But something deeper is happening now.
For many women, especially mothers, travel is becoming less about indulgence and more about recovery. Emotional recovery. Cognitive recovery. Nervous system recovery.

Real Simple

What Happens to Your Brain When You Try Something New?

Novelty isn’t just exciting—it’s neurologically powerful.

Self Magazine

6 Simple Tricks for People Who Overthink Everything

Here’s how to stop your mind from turning “They haven’t texted” into “They’re mad at me.”

New York Post

Is the ‘24-hour rule’ saving relationships? Experts say it won’t work unless couples take this first step.

For couples who habitually avoid conflict or suppress their emotions, a time boundary can act as a healthy accountability structure. It can stop resentment from quietly festering.
Additionally, rigid timelines can do more harm than good — especially if one partner feels rushed to talk before they’re emotionally regulated.
“Regulation must come before resolution.”

Clinicians of Color

The Womb Knows: Uncovering the Hidden Language of Fibroids

Let us continue to amplify the voices of those affected and push for deeper research into this often overlooked and underfunded area of women’s health. Our wombs hold more than pain, they hold stories, silence, and the soul’s cry for healing. It’s time we listen.
— From a Depth Psychological Exploration of Womb Trauma and Fibroids in Black Women

Psychotherapy Networker

Facing Our Collective Shadow: 4 Top Therapist-Recommended
Movies (Part II)

From Sexual Healing to Facing Our Collective
Shadow.