Denise Takakjy·Apr 6Before You Call Yourself an AllyWith many endeavors there is usually preliminary work that needs to be done. The same is true with allyship. Before you step into that role…
A Sexual Libra·Dec 28, 2025College Writing: Reporting EssayThis past fall semester, I started school again — College Writing to be specific. I didn’t realize it until I had to go back over the 5…
Denise Takakjy·Nov 12, 2025Why I Left the Democratic Party: Both Parties Are Failing Marginalized CommunitiesI am back from a much-needed break. I realized that I have been pushing myself to the point of exhaustion and I needed to slow down. What…
Denise Takakjy·Oct 27, 2025What I See When White Allyship Fails, And Why I Speak UpI remember the first time I was called out. It was on social media as I defended someone who identified as white who asked what I thought…A response icon1A response icon1
Denise Takakjy·Oct 23, 2025When Whiteness Goes QuietI write this after inspiration from Dr. Stacy Patton and her article White People Hate Being Called ‘White People’ on Substack. I encourage…A response icon1A response icon1
Denise Takakjy·Oct 19, 2025What’s Next? What To Do After No Kings 2.0.We showed up. An estimated 7 million showed up in solidarity. It was positive, peaceful, and invigorating. What we cannot stop. Everyday…A response icon1A response icon1
Denise Takakjy·Oct 15, 2025“Why I Refuse to be a Neutral Therapist” Part 3Therapists are often taught to stay neutral. It’s seen as ethical, professional, even protective. But over time, I’ve come to ask: who does…
Denise Takakjy·Oct 12, 2025Why I Am EncouragedI am currently attending a national counselor education conference, and I must say that I am very encouraged. I admit that I have been…A response icon1A response icon1
Denise Takakjy·Oct 5, 2025“Why I Refuse to Be a Neutral Therapist”I have been a licensed mental health counselor for over 19 years now. I primarily work with teens and young adults. I also teach in…
Denise Takakjy·Oct 1, 2025Naming the UnnamedWhen I first started in counseling, I was told it was a helping profession. A space for healing, empathy, and growth. But the deeper I got…
