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Embracing Wellness
In various media outlets, I explore the many ways that therapy intersects with racial disparities, parenthood, and life in general. You'll also find helpful resources such as book recommendations and links to services that support mental health. If you are considering therapy for yourself, your children, or your family, my thoughts here may serve as an introduction to the idea of therapy and its many benefits.


Ethnic-racial socialization and the mental health of African Americans: A critical review.
Empirical Article published in Journal of Family Theory and Review in 2018 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jftr.12192


Addressing Racial Trauma in Therapy with Ethnic-Minority Clients
Book chapter in Encyclopedia of couple and family therapy in 2017 https://link.springer.com/rwe/10.1007/978-3-319-49425-8_931


“Do it more geared toward parents in our situation”: Adapting and pilot testing a parenting intervention for homeless families in transitional housing.
Empirical article published in Family Process in 2018 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/famp.12341


Cross-ethnic measurement equivalence of the children’s depression inventory among youth in foster care.
Empirical article published in Journal of Emotional and Behavioral Disorders in 2019. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1063426619838539


Expect the best: The impact of parental expectation on Black males’ academics.
Publication in Journal of Black Psychology in 2020 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0021934720946427?casa_token=1YlrfzbxXp0AAAAA%3AqVBnd0jQOqnc1enrDJ0slslbbvC06n3n-M8D6vqtbdfEn_aSjwZPT8hf1piaepq3YJd7NAGm41dIcA


“Amplifying your voice”: Advice for young practitioners of color.
Book chapter in Letters to a young practitioner in 2022 https://cognella-titles-sneakpreviews.s3.amazonaws.com/83278-1A-URT/83278-1A_SP.pdf


Book recommendations
Below is an ever evolving list of books that I would recommend for your healing and liberation journey. Please note I have not personally read all of these books. Some have been recommended by peers or other reputable sources. https://bookshop.org/shop/holcombcounselingandconsulting


Highlights & Hashtags: The Effects of Parenting and Relationship Influencers
Below I provide expert commentary on the effects of parenting influencers. I share both positive and negative outcomes as well as my thoughts on the future of parenting influencers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ienFjJF1RXY


FSU therapist examines the evolving roles of fathers
Below I provide expert commentary on the evolving role of fatherhood over the last 25 years. I discuss what has contributed to the changes, societal pressures, as well as positive outcomes of involved fathers. https://news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pitches/2026/06/11/fsu-therapist-examines-the-evolving-roles-of-fathers/


FSU experts available for interviews on managing family dynamics and stress during the holidays
Below I provide expert commentary on how to manage family dynamics and stress during the holidays. I discuss why the holidays can be stressful, ways to manage time between multiple family members, how to balance your own needs and set boundaries, and how to manage anxiety and emotional burnout. https://news.fsu.edu/news/expert-pitches/2025/11/24/fsu-experts-available-for-interviews-on-managing-family-dynamics-and-stress-during-the-holidays/


Best and Worst Places to Get Married
Expert commentary on the financial costs of weddings. Pre-marital counseling is a great space to explore wedding expectation


'Be Out Day' an opportunity for kids to be kids following the transitions through the pandemic
Expert commentary about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's mental and physical health


Addressing Racism and Racial Trauma in Behavioral Healthcare: A Review with the Experts
Blog post from my panel participation at the Impact Nation conference in 2021


What Nurses Should Know About Racial Trauma and Its Impact on Patients
Interview with Nurses.com about the impacts of racial trauma


Racial Trauma: Your Questions Answered - Part 1 and 2
Blog post with Q&A from my webinar on Racial Trauma with Relias


What is Racial Trauma? An Interview with Dr. Holcomb
Interview with Relias about my work on Racial Trauma


Children Are Not Colorblind: 4 Ways to Talk to Young Children About Race
Blog post on 4 ways to talk to young children about race

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