therapy – Mental Health Advocate

New Year

This month thirteen years ago, I had the strange, painful luxury of “starting over” for the new year. My house burnt down, so a new start was necessary. Not because I had some big New Year’s resolution. Not because I wanted to or tried to. But because I stood in front of my home withContinue reading “New Year”

Made Well-Minded

Hey there 👋 I wanna share some super important info with you: (P.S. Follow my blog, as well as made_well_minded on Instagram and Facebook for more!) In the U.S., 26% of Americans 18 and older suffer from a diagnosable mental health disorder in a given year. It is estimated that 20% of children have mentalContinue reading “Made Well-Minded”

Responsive Thinking

We cannot go seconds without thinking. It is what makes humans so amazing. It is also what causes us to suffer so much, or it can help us thrive. We cannot control our thoughts completely. If I say flamingo, what comes to mind? You probably think of a pink bird standing on its tall legs.Continue reading “Responsive Thinking”

Post-Healing

My therapist told me that I had post-traumatic stress disorder after experiencing postpartum depression. I thought that was strange at the time. That is a lot of “posts” for one person. Plus, it did not seem like what I went through was trauma in the way that I normally thought of trauma. And I knowContinue reading “Post-Healing”

Healthy Self-Care: What It Is and What It Is Not

In the rise of panic, I have told myself not to even engage with a single fearful thought. In the weight of sadness, I have come home from work to overeat pizza and ice cream. In the flicker of doubt, I have drank an extra glass of wine to feel confident. I have numbed myContinue reading “Healthy Self-Care: What It Is and What It Is Not”

I am here for you.

I am here to share research, knowledge, and tools to advocate for the importance of mental health. I am here to share what I learn as I become a therapist myself. I am here to share my story. I am here to share about the process of healing. I am here to speak for andContinue reading “I am here for you.”