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Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW

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Dr. Reshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW is a Therapist and Peer Consultant at Talkspace. She is a California born - Florida based Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Associate Professor of Social Work at the University of Central Florida. Her areas of research, teaching and practice include the intersection of race, gender and ability, intimate partner violence and trauma recovery, and access to culturally responsive mental health treatment for Black women and Deaf women.
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Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • 7 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 

What Is a Mental Health Day?

Published on: 01 Jun 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jun 01, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Karmen Smith LCSW, DD 
We seem to hear a lot about mental health days lately, especially given the stress of the last…
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Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Cope With Gender Dysphoria

Published on: 05 Jan 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Jan 05, 2022
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Gender dysphoria is the term used to describe when your physical body doesn’t align with your gender or…
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Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • 11 minute read
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC

Coming Out As Transgender: Everything You Need to Know

Published on: 25 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Oct 25, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Kate Rosenblatt, MA, LPC, LMHC
Knowing when or how to come out as trans can be scary. It can also be very liberating…
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Published on: 07 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

Do I Need Therapy?

Published on: 07 Oct 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Oct 07, 2021
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
Therapy can be hugely beneficial and empowering. Taking charge of your life and getting professional help navigating any…
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Published on: 05 May 2021
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Ask a Therapist: Is This OCD, or Just Normal Anxiety About the Pandemic?

Published on: 05 May 2021
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • May 05, 2021
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Published on: 09 Dec 2020
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Ask a Therapist: Holiday Advice for an Anxious Black Woman

Published on: 09 Dec 2020
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Dec 09, 2020
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Published on: 20 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
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Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD

How to Talk to Your Partner About Race

Published on: 20 Aug 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Aug 20, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Ashley Ertel, LCSW, BCD
The journey to becoming a better white ally (or accomplice) to the Black community starts with personal reflection…
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Published on: 01 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
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Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R

How to Support College Students During COVID-19

Published on: 01 May 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • May 01, 2020
Clinically Reviewed by Jill E. Daino, LCSW-R
College students deal with a range of positive and negative emotions. The excitement of learning new skills, meeting…
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Published on: 09 Aug 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S

How to Maintain Your Motivation While Depressed

Published on: 09 Aug 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
  • Written byReshawna Chapple, PhD, LCSW
  • Aug 09, 2017
Clinically Reviewed by Cynthia V. Catchings LCSW-S
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