Today we’d like to introduce you to LaTasha Oliver.
LaTasha, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
In this space, I usually go back to the very beginning, so I’m taking a different approach in “how I got started.” Life is teaching me that a “hard reset” isn’t always about starting over, per say. It’s more about recognizing the shift in my new path, this current timeline. For me, changing direction, switching lanes, or whatever you’d like to call it has become more about acknowledging the versions of me gone offline and who’s currently here navigating our experiences.
It all started with being called a “narcissist” by my partner at the time. That singular statement impacted so much in what I thought I knew about myself, others, and the world around me. I got curious about the labels and identities I collected over the years.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
This experience has flowed smoothly as razor bump filled skin because they didn’t wait til that wax appointment. Because listennn here!!!
Now, I don’t like to use “struggle” because it’s often harder to face so I’ll rephrase and share some challenges. I’m become as intentional as my awareness allows – especially in my word choices. Some of my biggest challenges were shifting the way I talk to and about myself. In that, we typically don’t deal with people who mistreat us, so why would self be exempt from that list when I’m mishandling me??? The other challenge was snatching the narrative that I’m a victim and “innocent” in my adult experiences. I’ll get into redefining the “V” on my cape. We are not helpless in this experience and from that an innerG to “do me on purpose” emerged. Let’s call them Nataliah Denise. *flaps villain cape in nature’s breath of fresh air*
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
At the formal level, I’m a Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma, inner child healing, and ego work – all in the name of self-discovery. I’m known for my beautiful yet unique interpretations of life and the human experience. I assist individuals in increasing the depth of their knowledge of self which develops a capacity to improve the quality of their human experiences.
I’m proud of the seeds I’ve planted through my interactions with other Human Lovelies. To see and hear the messages received from something I said or did in their presence. And hear the satisfaction that they’ve produced tasteful fruit in their life. And to have these nuggets circulate back to me in love has been more fulfilling that I could ever imagine. Because we’re all creating and producing something through our interactions with others.
I’m proud to be a mirror for others to learn about themselves. Whether that challenge is accepted, or not…is another story.
What sort of changes are you expecting over the next 5-10 years?
I find this question super interesting. I, Robot has weirded me out since its release in 2004 – 20 years ago. I see AI being incorporated more into mental health spaces, possibly in treatment helping human unlock more locked away parts of their unconscious drives. With all that we know, we only operate within 5% of consciousness. After watching Atlas with Jennifer Lopez this weekend, a part of me is intrigued by the changes AI with make in these mental health streets.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eye.c.me.coaching/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=tactical%20social%20worker
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latasha-oliver-lcsw-b69435145/
- Twitter: https://x.com/tashabae_
- Other: https://substack.com/@aestheticcontradiction?utm_source=profile-page
Image Credits
@stolenculture by Brianna Shae Selfies by Me
