Self-Care Blog Posts

Divergent Thinking: A CBT Tool to Break Negative Thought Loops

Divergent Thinking: A CBT Tool to Break Negative Thought Loops

If you feel trapped in all-or-nothing thinking or stuck in anxious thought loops, divergent thinking may help. This CBT-based strategy encourages generating many ideas without judgment, increasing cognitive flexibility, creativity,

Four Questions to Gently Guide You Into a New Season

Four Questions to Gently Guide You Into a New Season

Use guided reflection questions to process the past year, identify personal growth, and set healthy intentions for the year ahead with clarity and purpose.

Understanding Addiction: Compassion, Connection, and the Path to Healing

Understanding Addiction: Compassion, Connection, and the Path to Healing

Addiction is not a character flaw or a lack of willpower—it’s a complex condition that affects the brain and the way people cope with stress and emotion. Recovery requires compassion,

Invisible Loss: Grief Without a Funeral

Invisible Loss: Grief Without a Funeral

One thing guaranteed in this life is that we are going to experience grief at some point throughout our time on this earth. Sometimes, grief shows up without a warning,

Surviving Survivor’s Guilt

Surviving Survivor’s Guilt

Discover the signs, causes, and treatment options for survivor’s guilt. Learn how this trauma-related response impacts mental health and how therapy can help you heal.

Why Self-Compassion Is More Productive Than Self-Criticism

Why Self-Compassion Is More Productive Than Self-Criticism

If you tend to be hard on yourself, you’re not alone. Many of the clients I work with are thoughtful, caring, and driven—yet they carry a harsh inner critic that

Noticing and Naming Thoughts and Feelings: A Pathway to Emotional Well-Being

Noticing and Naming Thoughts and Feelings: A Pathway to Emotional Well-Being

Noticing and naming our thoughts and feelings is a powerful practice that can lead to greater emotional awareness, improved mental health, and more intentional living.

Fostering Your Tribe – How To Build Intentional Friendships In Young Adulthood

Fostering Your Tribe – How To Build Intentional Friendships In Young Adulthood

If we are being honest, making friends as an adult can be awkward, overwhelming, and seem nearly impossible. Here are some therapist suggested tips to help you create the kinds

Thoughtful Ways to Break Toxic Habits

Thoughtful Ways to Break Toxic Habits

It’s good to see you here.  You’ve read the blogs, tips, and posts with catchy ideas that make you think about how to break the toxic patterns holding you back.