Allow me to reintroduce myself……
Hi my name is Mecca and here is part 1 of my origin story. I have PLENTY of stories, but I thought it would be fun to start at the beginning.
My intro to the world is BLACK, layered, and beautiful.
1. I’m from Petersburg, VA (born in Richmond)
2. My mom graduated from VSU
3. I was conceived and born on purpose.
4. I’m not connected to any family that has my last name. Stay tuned for part 2. 🥰
#lifestyle #originstory #meccapresents #fyp
Happy Mumma’s Day!
Took my mom to an open arts studio at @theartsrva , led by my dear friend @jusre 🎨✨
Listen… I can’t paint or draw, but I can enjoy a beautiful moment. 🥰 Spending time with my mom and the Keys family (shoutout to @sheinspiresme.life + @amiri.life ) made it all worth it. Lowkey felt like a playdate with me and my friend’s mom 😂
Note to self: keep doing activities with loved ones. I always leave feeling inspired, more creative, and full from the connection and experience. 💫
#mothersday2026 #thingstodoinrva #favorite
RP @heartandpracticeinc
Real talk for therapists & therapy students: Know your worth before entering the field.
Early career clinicians often face exploitation—underpayment, labor violations, and being used for credentials then discarded. When you’re driven by people-pleasing and the desire to be seen as “the best,” it’s easy to overlook red flags.
This is the conversation we need to have about who’s drawn to this field and why that makes us vulnerable. Choose your workplace carefully. Your experience, education, and emotional labor have VALUE.
🎙️ Season 2 of Heart and Practice is coming soon with more honest conversations about what they don’t teach you in grad school. Don’t miss it.
#TherapistLife #ClinicalSupervision #TherapyStudents #MentalHealthProfessionals #HeartAndPractice
I’m kinda over the same old “let’s grab food and drinks” hangouts. 😅 Don’t get me wrong, I love a good meal, but I’m in my memory making activities era. Heavy on the activities!
This time, we switched it up and had the CUTEST experience at @alwaha_fragrance learning how fragrances are made and yes, we created our own signature scents.
10/10 recommend doing something different also while exploring your city.
#RVAThingsToDo #RVA #ExploreRVA #fyp
It’s an honor and blessing to ride with the bday girl @kjonesie1 ❤️❤️❤️
I got a little emotional while driving as I reflected on the yyyyeeeaarrsssssss friendship. 🎈🎉 It literally feels like just yesterday we were on 3 way talking about what happened in school that day, what boy we liked, or how our parents was in the way. 😂
Via Petersburg, VA! ✊🏾❤️
#friendforever
Super grateful I made it to at least ONE event during @vcualumni #BAW 🐏✨ because listen… “Bar Wars” was a WHOLE vibe 😌🍹Found out day of (because life 🙃) thanks to my good friend @billiboi_08 a real one behavior for sure. I was overly happy to see my people and be surrounded by my VCU alumni fam. The love was LOVING 🥰We missed you bad @tinisam78 😘🥲
I can’t find some of y’all’s ig to tag. Tag em for me. Thanks!
#blackalumni #vcublackalumniweekend #ramnation
I literally just found out yesterday was #wallabeeday and I had to pull up. I tried to find a pic of me in the late 90’s rocking my first pair, but that was a 👎🏾. They are the most comfortable and classic shoe that you can pair with A LOT of looks. They also resonate with people all over the world.
A few years ago, I was at a Jamaican restaurant and the owner looked mean and over it until he looked down and saw my Wally’s. His face lit up like high beams on a rainy dark country road. 😂😂
@clarksshoes@clarksoriginals
Depending upon where you work, the mental health field can be extremely isolating. Especially since we are in the era of immediately going from the classroom (grad school) to the couch (private practice). It’s easy to put your head down and grind without looking up or reaching out for guidance or consultation.
It’s important to create a community of people who are in the work, has different experiences and expertise, and who are skilled and knowledgeable.
1. People you attend graduate school and are currently has a career in mental health
2. Colleagues and co-workers
3. OG’s- people who have had a 15+ years career in mental health
4. Psychiatrists, psychologists, and academics
5. Case managers and social workers due to their understanding of mental health community resources and connections
6. People who have had experience working on the licensure/state regulation and insurance side of mental health
7. Business/private providers who are experienced in and has sustained businesses
#mentalhealthprofessionals #mentalhealthconsultant #fyp #mentalhealth
It's time to manage your primitive self in high-stress moments 🧠
When your childlike self wants to react, cuss out a client, or lose control how do you supervise that impulse?
Go back and listen to the Heart and Practice Podcast featuring Mecca Williams where we discuss:
✨ How to separate yourself from others' behaviors without personalizing ✨ The practice of supervising your reactive self in the moment ✨ Why "I don't control anything but my response" is the foundation of sustainable care work
This is the honest conversation about emotional regulation that therapy school doesn't always teach. Whether you're a seasoned therapist, caretaker, or student learning to hold space.
Let us know what you think!
#heartandpractice #boundaries #stressmanagement #clinicalsupervision
Can I opt out of being an adult? It’s doing too much, but not enough. You know what I mean? I had the unmitigated gall to get a FULL tank of gas and go to the grocery store in the same day. I have a great disdain for both necessary activities. In the same day though?! Is this my way of seeking chaos? 😂😂😂 Whatever, I’m over the never ending trick bag of adulthood. 😩 Call APS, I need to be adopted, sponsored or something.
I’m very grateful to be able to fill up my gas tank and buy groceries at the boutique store. But still…. 😒
How are yall fairing with adulthood?
