Workshops and Speaking Services

Licensed therapist Quinelle Hickman speaking at a stage panel among other professionals

During the 2020 global pandemic, our founder Quinelle Hickman began putting tips out on social media out of a desire to help ease the stress, anxiety, and depression felt around the globe. As well as bring couples (and families) closer together amid the increasing reports of breakups, tension, and violence while quarantined. What began as social media tips also led to the production of Counseling to Comfort™ in-person community events, organizational workshops, and guest speaking.

Our Social media presence and impact revealed the need to build community between those who seek engaging conversations about mental health and relationships regardless of attending therapy. Potentially hundreds of millennials interacted with Counseling to Comfort™ emphasizing the stress, depression, and anxiety they feel around managing life, (romantic) relationships, and work tasks.

Thus Quinelle used her 11 years of experience and expertise in stress, depression, anxiety, and relationships to develop workshops and relatable and engaging talks. All focused on boosting mental health and navigating love and relationships while engagingly building community. Eliminating the stigma associated with talking to therapists. Which aligns with our mission to make speaking to a therapist feel as comfortable as it does speaking to a friend in your living room. Only that friend has practical and actionable tips with the proper training to teach you ways to handle your emotions. 

Who we work with:

  • Schools

  • Corporate Companies

  • Non-profit Organizations

  • Faithbased Organizations

  • Advocates for Mental Health & Relationships

The Signature Topics

Quinelle giving an expert talk on therapy at a Nike workshop event

Our workshops and talks provide a supportive space for individuals seeking community to openly discuss mental health concerns without judgment. Participants will have the opportunity to learn, while building community. Below you’ll find our signature topics by audience group:

Corporate & Non-Profit Companies:

  • Stress & Anxiety Management in Work Crises

  • Staying Focused Amid Outside Stress 

  • Preventing Burnout with Boundaries

  • Adapting to Workplace Changes

  • Coping with Anxiety in Uncertain Times

  • Navigating Workplace Bias (for those hurt)

  • Working While Experiencing Grief

  • Creating Safe Spaces for Diversity (for leaders)

  • Managing Depression’s Impact on Work Performance

  • Boosting Motivation and Productivity

  • Breath Work & Mindfulness 

  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Effective Workplace Communication

  • Managing a Work-Life Balance

Schools:

  • Coping with Anxiety in Uncertain Times

  • Navigating Biases and the Emotional Impact

  • Managing Stress with Limited Time 

  • Stress & Anxiety Management in Work Crises

  • Effective Workplace Communication

  • Behavior Modification Techniques

  • Boosting Motivation and Productivity

  • Time Management

  • Adapting to Work Changes

  • Preventing Burnout with Boundaries

  • Managing Depression’s Impact on Work Performance

  • Breath Work & Mindfulness 

  • Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

  • Working While Experiencing Grief

Advocates for Mental Health, & Relationships:

Marriages & Couples Work

  • Couples Communication 

  • Boosting Intimacy (Closeness)

  • Sex Issues & Improvements

  • How to Handle Cheating

  • Finances & Relationships

Dating

  • Navigating Toxic Relationships

  • Dating Do’s & Don’ts

  • Dating Stress & Anxiety

  • Effective Communication in Dating

Individual Improvements

  • Sustainable Self Care Tips

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety Management

  • Depression Management

  • Finances & Emotions

Family & Friends

  • Family Conflict

  • Boundary Setting

  • Ending People Pleasing

  • Friendship Conflict

Testimonials

Quinelle interacting with audience as a panel member at a Nike Workshop event

"Quinelle is a powerhouse! Her presence is strong and she offers lots of helpful content!"

"Quinelle is a gem! She made us view relationships and connections differently."

"It's amazing to see Quinelle in action. She commands attention and knows how to control the room. Ensuring that conversation flows, each person feels comfortable enough to speak, and gets adequate time to speak."

"Quinelle curated a space that inspired me to seek therapy for assistance with some of the issues I struggle with."

“It was a great event! If you want to figure out what your next step is going to be, who you are, and who you want to be with, I encourage everyone to come out to the next one [dating series event]!”

Partners Include…

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CUNY Medgar Evers College Logo
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Logo
Hofstra University logo
Nike logo
Office of New York State Assembly Logo
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Our workshops are interactive and engaging! We incorporate icebreakers, discussions, myth-busting, and structured learning. Participants also engage in breakout sessions to dive deeper into the topic before coming back together for a group debrief and closing.

  • Absolutely! We tailor our workshops and talks to meet the unique needs of your group, ensuring a meaningful and relevant experience.


  • Yes! Our longer training sessions follow a similar structure but provide more in-depth learning opportunities. We’ve found that participants retain information best through discussions, role-playing, and hands-on practice.


  • Our sessions are designed for groups, organizations, and professionals looking to explore mental health topics, communication, relationships, and personal growth in an engaging and interactive way.

  • My approach to speaking is to be relatable. I grew up in a community where discussing physical health was uncomfortable, and trying to discuss mental health was outright offensive! In my own household I got mixed messages that sounded like “you have to share what’s bothering you” and “don’t talk too much though, especially about family business”. With both perspectives in mind, I excel with audiences that struggle to find the balance between silently struggling and expressing their struggles in effective ways. Using the combination of my own story, passions, and professional expertise I find creative ways to deliver down to earth, educational, and thought provoking experiences for my audiences in person and online.

Quinelle speaking on a panel among other professionals at a Nike Juneteenth workshop

Want to learn more or book a workshop session? Contact us today!