Ep. 25 Love is Therapeutic?

Welcome to the Love is Black Podcast! Join us this week as we get in depth about therapy with our guest, The NurseDoc, Dr. Wesley Willis! On this episode we get answers to: Is overcoming cheating healthy? Why is the black community hesitant to go to therapy? Has the events with BLM, George Floyd and Breonna Taylor affected black intimacy? What does "lifestyle medicine" mean? and more! Dr. Willis' bio: Wesley began his career with an Associates in Applied Science (AAS) with major in Nursing obtained from Central Alabama Community College in 2000.  He went on to earn a Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) from Alabama State University (ASU) in 2002 and a Masters of Social Work (MSW) from The University of Alabama in 2003.  Upon completion of his MSW, he moved to NYC to create a career bridging his Nursing & Social Work education.  The first part of his career was focused on administration and case management.  He obtained his Doctorate in Psychology (Psy.D) in 2009 from Argosy University at Arlington and Bachelors of Science in Nursing from Herbert H. Lehman College in 2011.  Wesley is Board Certified in Medical-Surgical Nursing by the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses; Case Management by The Commission for Case Manager Certification; Critical Care Nursing by American Association of Critical-Care Nurses; Board Certified Diplomat (BCD) in Clinical Psychotherapy by The American Board of Examiners (ABE).  He is licensed as a Registered Nurse, Clinical Social Work and Psychology in multiple jurisdictions.  Wesley was the 2013 recipient of the New York Black Nurses (NYBNA), Nurse of the Year Award; New York City Assemblywoman Inez Dickens – Community Service Award.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors for American Association of Men in Nursing (AAMN) and Board of Directors for the New York State Society for Clinical Social Workers (NYSSCSW).  In 2010, Wesley founded RHIO Wellness…Reflective Healing & Inspiring Outcomes that he currently manages until today.  He is the Co-Founder of “Safe Hands,” an NGO in Nairobi, Kenya working to address the mental health and wellness of children and adults throughout Africa. Dr. Willis' website: www.TheNurseDoc.com