Boundaries aren’t just about limitations. Connectional boundaries provide opportunities for healthy communication and healthy relationships. Both are important, and so is the time it takes to decide which one is needed. Have courage! Boundaries are a gift❤️ Looking for a therapist for you or your child/teen/young adult? Feel like we may be a good fit? Live in NC, GA or KY? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #nctherapist #ncplaytherapist #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist #nctherapist #mentalhealthawareness #traumatherapy #childhoodtrauma #boundaries
Our needs through the imagery of a ✨ pyramid ✨ Ya’know this is one of the reasons I love my job so much!!… Not only do I get opportunities to teach through a variety of styles, but I get to take things like Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and creatively apply them to people’s lives. Check out my last post to see how we tied in the Hierarchy of Needs to a vision-board/mindfulness exercise! 🎨 Mental health is cool.
Looking for a therapist for you or your child/teen/young adult? Feel like we may be a good fit? Live in NC, GA or KY? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #nctherapist #ncplaytherapist #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist #nctherapist #mentalhealthawareness #traumatherapy #childhoodtrauma
Spending the week in a virtual training with @playfulemdr and @pridelcsw! So excited to continue learning and growing in EMDR, Play Therapy and IFS so that I can help my clients heal and grow🙌 Staying up to date and constantly learning about how to best help my clients is one of my top priorities and values as a therapist📚 Looking for a therapist for you or your child? Feel like we may be a good fit? Live in GA, NC or KY? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist #mentalhealthawareness #traumatherapy #childhoodtrauma
Remember, not everyone will fully understand or relate to your childhood trauma. 🔎It’s important to focus on the people who genuinely want to understand and support you. ❤️🩹Prioritize your well-being during this time and consider talking to a therapist or counselor who specializes in trauma. They can provide guidance, support, and help you navigate the process of sharing your trauma with others. 🖐️ Set boundaries, personal and with the people you share with: Decide what it is you’re ready to share. Let the person know what kind of support you need from them, such as listening without judgment, offering comfort, or simply being there for you. Looking for a therapist for you or your child? Feel like we may be a good fit? Live in GA or KY (and soon NC)? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist #mentalhealthawareness #traumatherapy #childhoodtrauma
Hey y’all! I’ve been MIA for a bit because life is happening!!! Do you ever have those moments? 🤪 For those of you who don’t know, I’m Ashley! ☺️ My family and I moved here last Fall and we are absolutely loving it!! (Ok, but I do wish there was a Publix or Trader Joe’s 😆) I feel like Bowling Green has opened their arms wide to us and that feels so lovely! I’ve been MIA recently because… drum roll please… I OFFICIALLY OPENED MY BUSINESS: @ashley_vicari_counseling 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 At Ashley Vicari Counseling, I work with all types of folx! I specialize in women’s issues including eating disorders and body image, perinatal and postpartum work, anxiety and depression, and trauma to name a few. I’d love to connect with you if you have questions or are curious about how counseling works. You can visit me at www.AshleyVicariCounseling.com or email me at [email protected] to connect! #bgky #bowlinggreenky #kycommunity #bgkylocal #kymama #kytherapist #kyfamily #counselorsofkentucky #counselorsofbowlinggreen #womensupportingwomen #momblog #bgkymama
One of my favorite activities for building the therapeutic relationship between myself as an art therapist and an individual I am working with is to do a “silly drawing”. These Art Dice have really come in handy for creating a randomized drawing prompt to work from. It’s so cool to see how different people interpret the dice prompt in their own art! Here’s what I came up with ✏️❤️🖍️ #arttherapy #arttherapist #therapygames #expressivearts #louisvilleky #louisvillekytherapist #kytherapist #kyarttherapist #kyarttherapy
Finding a therapist who is the right fit for you or your child is crucial! There’s no healing without a trusting therapeutic relationship. That’s one of the many reasons why getting to know your therapist and scheduling an intro call is so important! Here are some great questions to ask when you do: 1. What is your therapeutic approach or orientation? 2. How do you typically work with clients? What can I expect from our sessions? 3. Have you worked with clients who have similar concerns or challenges to mine? 4. What are your qualifications and experience? 5. How do you handle confidentiality and privacy? 6. How often should I expect to attend therapy sessions, and how long is the typical duration of therapy? 7. What are your fees and do you accept insurance? 8. How do you approach goal-setting and measuring progress in therapy? 9. How do you handle emergencies or crises outside of regular session times? 10. How do you collaborate with other healthcare professionals, if necessary? Looking for a therapist for you or your child? Feel like we may be a good fit? Live in GA or KY (and soon NC)? #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #collegetherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthawarenessmonth
Save this post for later! Have you ever heard of “S () R?” This is a concept often credited to therapist Viktor Frankl, but in all honesty we aren’t quite sure🤷♀️ S in this scenario stands for Stimulus and R stands for Response/Reaction. The idea is this. When S occurs, R happens. I often tell my clients that the closer they are together, the R is a Reaction, not a Response. Think child takes a toy from their sibling and sibling hits them. It’s a split second between those two events. Or, partner A blames partner B for not doing enough around the house, and partner B says Partner A is absent and never helps. Split second reaction. Not even a breath in between. Stick with me here. The () represent the space in between. The breath, or 3, or 10. This allows for R to be a thought out Response rather than a split second reaction. When you are struggling with anxiety, a traumatic event, or has PTSD, your brain jumps to emotional, survival based reactions. There are no (). And it’s not your fault! That’s where trauma therapy comes into play. I help my clients everyday to heal and find their (). The more space in between ( ), the more embodied the response and the better you will feel. Here’s a few tips to get you started: 🌋When you feel the reaction bubbling, the second you feel it, take a time out. Create a code word for you, your partner and your kids to use to signal the need to walk away. 🤿Stand perfectly still, close your eyes and take 3 deep belly breaths. Sensory overload can cause split second reactions that you regret later. 🌱 Ground yourself. Take 30 seconds to play “I Spy 5:” 1 thing you see, 1 thing you smell, 1 thing you taste, 1 thing you touch, 1 thing you hear. Take a deep belly breath. Looking for a trauma therapist in GA or KY (and soon NC)? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist
Repeat after me: Comparing Trauma Diminishes Connection! It’s scary when things happen in our lives that we have no control over, particularly to our kids. It can leave us as their grown ups feeling helpless and even shame. Please know that you are not alone, and we’re never meant to do all the things for our kids all the time. We need outside support! That’s why we have teachers, doctors, coaches, and yes, therapists. Reach out! And if it doesn’t work the first time, reach out again. You and your child deserve to have a healing therapy experience! Looking for a therapist in GA or KY (and soon NC)? Schedule a free intro call at the 🔗 in bio! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist
Big news!!! Playfully Heal Counseling is now accepting clients in GA! I’ve lived in many different places, but GA has always felt like 🏠 Especially Atlanta! If you have been considering starting virtual therapy in GA or KY, Schedule a free consultation call at the 🔗 in bio! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist
Especially with kids! Save this for later! If connection has been broken with an unkind word, yelling, shaming or ignoring, the person you’re trying to communicate with will not hear the next thing you have to say! The connection has to be repaired first. Here are some tips for repairing: 1) Take a moment to repair with yourself. We all have bad moments where we don’t feel ourselves. Take a moment to recognize your feelings, identify where they came from and forgive yourself if you need to. 2) Identify what happened with your friend/loved one/child. Let them know that your reaction was not their fault. Take responsibility. 3) Apologize for the broken connection. No “buts.” No “because of.” No “ifs.” Just, “I’m sorry I reacted that way.” Repair. 4) Talk about how to move forward. Compromise if need be. Truly listen to the person. Reconnect. Follow @playfullyhealcounseling for more on repairing and healthy relationships. Need some help with this? If you live in KY, GA (and soon to be NC and TN), book a free consultation call with me. 🔗 in bio! #therapistsofinstagram #kytherapist #gatherapist #relationshiprepair #millenialtherapist #childtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapy #emdr #playtherapist
Demystified: the Dietitian’s Role and Exploring Supportive Tools for Eating Disorder Recovery with @emilymurray.rd RD, LDN, CEDS If you’re just starting to explore working with a Dietitian, if you’ve ever wondered about the topics covered in a nutritional session, or if you’re seeking support for eating disorders or disordered eating, then this episode is perfect for you! Emily Murray, a registered dietitian specializing in eating disorders, joins Ashley and Sam to discuss the fundamentals of nutrition therapy and the importance of having a Dietitian as part of your support team in recovery. Additional information about Emily can be discovered on Instagram @murraynutrition and @emailmurray.rd, or through her website. If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues! Link in bio, or visit Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or Podbean @renfrewcenter @drsamdecaro #healing #counseling #therapy #nutrition #nutritioncounseling #haes #carbsarenotbad #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #eatingdisordertherapy #eatingdisordersupport #allbodiesallfoods #allbodiesaregoodbodies
Have you heard of this before? ⤵️ Matrescence is the process of becoming a mother Similar to when going through puberty, you are transitioning into an entirely new and different version of you; our hormones are going crazy, our skin and hair are acting up and you are creating an entirely new relationship with your body This is such a significant transition and one that we experience each time we become pregnant While much focus is on baby during pregnancy, it is equally important to focus on mother and the ever changing dynamics There can be many changes regarding family relationships, emotions, fantasy vs reality of having a baby and this push pull experience of wanting to keep our babies close while also having a desire to have space I hope this becomes a more common topic of conversation. This transition of becoming a mother can completely change someone as a person and being able to have an open dialogue for that is critical to reduce suffering and isolation due to fear of judgement or shame Keep following @_aftertheglow_ for more tips and support for all things pregnancy, postpartum and motherhood 🤍
Save this for later❤️ BONUS TIP: Have them draw their worry monster🖍️It helps them to see who they are bossing back too! Anxiety can be such a beast, which is why I use the image of a worry monster with my kid, and adult clients. Creating an image for this emotion can really help them visualize what they are experiencing and talking about. Looking for a therapist for your child or teen? How about for you as a millennial adult? Schedule a free consult with me at the 🔗 in bio! #kytherapist #gatherapist #childtherapist #teentherapist #millenialtherapist #playtherapist #traumatherapu #y #emdr #anxietyrelief
I just love seeing the way kids build their own cities and towns! The creative problem solving and expressive opportunity makes for a really fun session. 🚗🏠
You or someone you know need a therapist in KY? I am accepting clients with most insurances. Currently only licensed in Kentucky; if you’re across state lines and willing to drive into Ky for a Telehealth session I may be an option for you I am available through Telehealth only. I am hopeful I will be able to offer Telehealth in most of the United States by the end of this year! Follow me for updates *Click link in bio for contact info ~ ~ ~ #louisville #kentucky #medicare #therapist #stress #anxiety #trauma #depression #grief #lifetransitions #womenshealth #transhealth #therapistsofinstagram #feminist #hsp #lgbtq #bodyneutral #mentalhealth #kytherapist #moderntherapist #louisvilletherapist #counselor #mentalhealthprofessional #mentalhealththerapist #amandagullettlpcc
🌸 Things I hear from people when I tell them I’m an Art Therapist✨I like to take this as a chance to discuss my career and what I do! Mental health and therapy as a whole is often misunderstood, and art therapy even more so. 🌱 #arttherapy #arttherapist #mentalhealth #psychoed #kyarttherapist #kytherapist #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapist
Hey Brave heart, what fills your cup? ☕️ Remember that YOUR joy matters 🤍✨ #womensupportingwomen #counseling #therapy #mentalwellness #littlecabininthewoods #cartoons #journeytohealing #cupfiller #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist
From Season 4, Episode 35: How much is too much? Understanding and treating over-exercise in eating disorder recovery. Is it possible to stop over-exercising and have a healthier relationship with movement? Join us for this important conversation with Renfrew’s Residential Clinical Program Manager, Kristen Raspanti, MOT, (she/her) as she specifies the signs of compulsive exercise, explores the healing power of group therapy, and reveals how her individualized ‘exercise consults’ help patients sustain their progress after residential treatment. Whether you’re doing the work in eating disorder recovery, supporting a loved one, or simply struggling to enjoy exercise, Kristen shares practical ways we can all have a peaceful, more joyful relationship with movement. If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues! Link in bio, or visit Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or Podbean @renfrewcenter @dr.samdecaro #healing #counseling #therapy #exercise #joyfulmovement #bodymovement #bodyhealing #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #eatingdisordertherapy #eatingdisordersupport #allbodiesallfoods #allbodiesaregoodbodies
Hey Brave heart, give yourself permission to get messy 🤍✨🎨 #womensupportingwomen #counseling #therapy #mentalwellness #journeytohealing #painting #messy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist
💜 A few years ago, my partner @dr.samdecaro and I @ashley_vicari_counseling started an educational and informational podcast with the @renfrewcenter to assist families, community members, folx in recovery, practitioners, and anyone else who may need some more insight on what eating disorders are and how they show up in the lives of the people we care about. 🎙️Once a week, I’ll post an episode that I find super valuable, because hey, I’m learning too! ☺️ Please take a listen! Let me know your thoughts, your questions, and always if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out! 📣 From Season 5, Episode 41: Food, Freedom, and Feelings: Unpacking Binge Eating Disorder ✨ Renfrew alum, Susie Denby, unpacked her story of being diagnosed, treated and walking in recovery for Binge Eating Disorder. With binge eating disorder being 3-5 times more prevalent than anorexia, it deserves a place to healed WITHOUT the shame and stigma that accompanies it. Link in bio, or visit Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or Podbean #healing #counseling #therapy #bingeeatingdisorder #bingeeatingrecovery #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #eatingdisordertherapy #eatingdisordersupport #allbodiesallfoods #allbodiesaregoodbodies
You get the gift of choosing when you step on the train. Sometimes admitting that we need to take the ride to mental wellness is hard. Brave heart, I am hear to support you. Your healing journey is worth the risk of the unknown. 🤍✨ #womensupportingwomen #counseling #therapy #mentalwellness #journeytohealing #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist
Today I got home at 4:30. I left my laptop in the car, grabbed the bubble machine and sidewalk chalk from the garage on my way inside, smooched my hubs, scooped up my girl, and immediately went outside to play bubbles! As much as I encourage my clients to take time for themselves, sometimes I’m not great at it either. But this is what the gift of awareness gives us… Noticing when we are in patterns that drain us or are unhelpful, and actively and intentionally shifting directions. I invite you to play in the bubbles with me this week, Braveheart! 🤍✨ #playingishealing #counseling #therapy #mykidlovesbubbles #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist
A few years ago, my partner @dr.samdecaro and I @ashley_vicari_counseling started an educational and informational podcast with the @renfrewcenter to assist families, community members, folx in recovery, practitioners, and anyone else who may need some more insight on what eating disorders are and how they show up in the lives of the people we care about. 💜 Once a week, I’ll post an episode that I find super valuable, because hey, I’m learning too! ☺️ Please take a listen! Let me know your thoughts, your questions, and always if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out! From Season 2, Episode 15: Fat Bodies & Eating Disorder Treatment with Jessica Elwart, LCAT Through the lens of a therapist who has lived in a fat body for most of her life, Jessica Elwart (she/her), a licensed creative arts and eating disorder therapist, joins this dynamic conversation with Ashley and Sam. Jess sheds light on drama therapy as a treatment approach for body image issues, provides an overview of the fat liberation movement, highlights the necessary process of dismantling internalized fatphobia within both clients and clinicians, and offers practical tips and tools for fat folks navigating eating disorder recovery in a world rife with weight stigma and anti-fat biases. You can find more information about Jess and her work at: www.jessicaelwart.com or on Instagram at: @jessicaelwarttherapy Link in bio, or visit Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or Podbean #healing #counseling #therapy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #eatingdisordertherapy #eatingdisordersupport #allbodiesallfoods #allbodiesaregoodbodies
Very full week of play, EMDR and paperwork to get licenses in GA, NC and TN🙌 I will never not sit in wonder at the power of a puppet to connect with a kid, or the impact of an EMDR session on someone who has been under the weight of trauma. Feeling very honored to have the career that I do❤️ #KYtherapist #therapist #emdr #playtherapy #traumatherapy
A few years ago, my partner @dr.samdecaro and I @ashley_vicari_counseling started an educational and informational podcast with the @renfrewcenter to assist families, community members, folx in recovery, practitioners, and anyone else who may need some more insight on what eating disorders are and how they show up in the lives of the people we care about. 💜 Once a week, I’ll post an episode that I find super valuable, because hey, I’m learning too! ☺️ Please take a listen! Let me know your thoughts, your questions, and always if you or someone you know needs support, please reach out! From Season 1: Eating Disorder Education 101: Helpful Tips for Family Members Did you know eating disorders are not just about food? On this week’s episode of All Bodies. All Foods. Ashley (she/her) and Sam (she/her) talk about how the approach to unwanted emotions can encourage folx to use disordered eating behaviors such as restriction, dieting, binging and purging, as the coping mechanism to deal with these unwanted emotions. Link in bio, or visit Spotify, Amazon, Apple, or Podbean #healing #counseling #therapy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #eatingdisordertherapy #eatingdisordersupport #allbodiesallfoods
Had an unplanned day away from work with one of my girls being sick, which meant some fun play time with my oldest❤️ I can’t drop everything and play all day everyday, but what I’ve realized I can do is give at least 10 playful minutes every day. I feel so much more connected to them when I take that time, and it makes me appreciate days like today when I get to play with them with no time limit. By the way, you don’t have to have kids or be around kids to play! Check out Stewart Brown’s book Play! #playtherapyweek2024 #kytherapist #kyplaytherapist
📣💁🏼♀️Hey GIRL hey!!! We’ve got a Women’s Support Group starting on Tuesday, March 5th. What it is: ✨ A place for women to find supportive like-minded women ✨ A place to process the weight stigma one has seen or experienced ✨ A place to discern between diet culture and how to live a life that is helpful, meaningful, and aligns with one’s values What it isn’t: 🗣️ A place to discuss how we are going to try the new weight loss diet or trend 🗣️ A place to discuss calories, weight, or other numbers 🗣️ Not a closed group. But I do ask that clients consider making at least a six week commitment to being involved. ✨The Group will be held on Tuesdays at 10 CST / 11 EST via Zoom ✨$65 per week with a 6-week commitment ask Please email me at [email protected] to get involved #womenssupportgroup #girlgang #counseling #therapy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #girlgroup #girlpower
📣💁🏼♀️Hey GIRL hey!!! We’ve got a Women’s Support Group starting on Tuesday, March 5th. 📣💁🏼♀️ What it is: ✨ A place for women to find supportive like-minded women ✨ A place to process the weight stigma one has seen or experienced ✨ A place to discern between diet culture and how to live a life that is helpful, meaningful, and aligns with one’s values What it isn’t: 🗣️ A place to discuss how we are going to try the new weight loss diet or trend 🗣️ A place to discuss calories, weight, or other numbers 🗣️ Not a closed group. But I do ask that clients consider making at least a six week commitment to being involved. ✨The Group will be held on Tuesdays at 10 CST / 11 EST via Zoom ✨$65 per week with a 6-week commitment ask Please email me at [email protected] to get involved #womenssupportgroup #girlgang #counseling #therapy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #girlpower #supportgroup
Clients are thrilled to not be in pain anymore! ✨ I work on lots of injury clients and help a lot of clients through post op recovery AND preventative physical therapy with soft tissue work to their injured body points! Most common soft tissue injuries are shoulders, knees, hips, and ankles! 👀 Does it sound like you need to come see me? #happyclients #kytherapist #etownky #massagetherapist #lymphaticdrainage #pregnancymassage #injury #injuryprevention #musclework #softtissuetherapy #physicalhealth #health #wellness #bodywork #lmt
YOU belong here Brave heart. YOU can come as you are. YOU can be in pain and be a badass boss bi*** 😆 YOU ARE WELCOME HERE ✨ Also, shoutout to @rosieposieknitco for knowing me so well and getting me this artwork. It speaks to my soul 🤍 #teletherapy #healing #counseling #therapy #counselorsoftennessee #tntherapist #nashvilletherapist #counselorsofvirginia #vatherapist #counselorsofkentucky #kytherapist #belonging
Happy Friday! You made it! I have some new people hanging out here and for that I am so excited and grateful❤️ I though it reintroduce myself: 🧠 I’ve studied and work in trauma therapy and play therapy for 9 years. Most recently I was trained in EMDR and it has changed my client’s lives! 7️⃣ I’m an Enneagram 7 with all the chaos that comes with that😂 I use the enneagram in my practice and am finishing up coaching certification currently. 💻 I’ve been offering telehealth and teleplay services since Covid and I haven’t looked back! I love how many kids and adults I get to see who I may not have otherwise had the chance to work with. 🪀I’m a register play therapist (RPT) and love using virtual sandtray with clients of all ages. 👧👧I’m the mom of 2 adorable little girls who make it easy for me to live into a lifestyle of play. ❤️ I’m married to the love of my life. We love to watch movies and tv together, and go out to new restaurants and the theater when we can. 🎈I absolutely love balloons!! There is nothing more whimsical and playful in my mind. Confetti and flowers tie for 2nd! I currently have openings for new clients, so if you are in KY, GA (and soon NC) looking for a new therapist for you or your child/teen, head over to my 🔗 in bio to schedule a free intro call! Have a great weekend! Be well! #gatherapist #gaplaytherapist #childtherapist #millenialtherapist #teentherapist #traumatherapist #therapistsofinstagram #emdr #playtherapy #kytherapist
I STRUGGLE with decisions, so this one speaks to me! Somehow it takes so much pressure off of a decision thinking we can just “make it be right”! . . . . #sctherapist #columbiasctherapist #onlinetherapist #mentalhealthsc #southcarolinatherapist #kytherapist #lexingtontherapist #kentuckytherapist #southcarolinacounselor #therapistsofinstagram #anxietyrelief #depressionrelief #columbiasc #columbiasctherapy #columbiatherapist #fortjackson #fortcampbell #militaryspouse
It’s a mindset shift, folks! . . . . #sctherapist #columbiasctherapist #onlinetherapist #mentalhealthsc #southcarolinatherapist #kytherapist #lexingtontherapist #kentuckytherapist #southcarolinacounselor #therapistsofinstagram #anxietyrelief #depressionrelief #columbiasc #columbiasctherapy #columbiatherapist #fortjackson #fortcampbell #militaryspouse
You've seen the Emotions Wheel, but have you seen the Stress Response wheel? Probably not because it's an original creation by @lindsaybraman who creates Mental Health Art! I love the idea of expanding vocabulary and giving words to each experience so clients can understand how to identify what feelings and words to give to these responses. #stressresponse #windowoftolerance #traumarecovery #traumainformed #fightflightfreeze #fawn #mentalhealth #mentalhealthart #kytherapist #louisvillekytherapist #louisvilletherapy
✨ Exciting news! ✨ I ~finally~ got licensed in Kentucky! This has been on my to-do list for a couple of years now. Kentucky is where I am from and I wanted to be able to serve clients both in Tennessee and my home state. This means that I can now offer online therapy to Kentucky clients across state lines! If you know someone who may be looking for a therapist in either TN or KY, I’m your gal. Looking for more support? Visit www.brookemorgancounseling.com for more information on available services. *My posts are intended for informational and educational purposes only and are not therapy, a substitute for therapy, or medical care.* #tennessee #tn #kentucky #tn #kentuckytherapist #tennesseetherapist #nashville #online #onlinetherapy #telehealth #telehealthservices #kytherapist #license #therapist #therapy #therapistsofinstagram
When you pay attention to what you pay attention to, you become more aware of your thoughts, emotions, and actions. The self-awareness can lead to better decision-making, improve focus, and a deep understanding of your priorities. #therapy #therapyquotes #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #psychologist #therapist #kytherapist #kentucky #mentalhealthmatters #christiantherapist
Meet our therapist ⭐ Ronnie ⭐ Ronnie specializes in working with teens & adults on a variety of issues, including: stress, C-PTSD, depression, anxiety, suicidal ideations, personality disorders, divorce/separation, childhood trauma, and abuse. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Ronnie, give us a call at 502-472-7293! . . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #trauma #ptsd #childhoodtrauma #louisville #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapy #therapist #kytherapist #yoga #traumainformedyoga #louisvillehealthandhealing
List, write about, sticker the page, or draw the good things in your life ~ ~ ~ #lookforthegood #journalprompt #selfcaresunday #grateful #itsthelittethings #journaling #sundayjournalprompt #writeitout #selfcare #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #traumahealing #griefjourney #coping #copingskills #womenempowerment #transhealthcare #feminist #lgbtqia #hsp #kentucky #mentalhealth #therapist #kytherapist #amandagullettlpcc #therapistsofinstagram
Meet our therapist ⭐ Jessica ⭐ Jessica specializes in working with women, trans, and gender non-conforming adults moving through various life changes, as well as anxiety, low self esteem, mood disorders and communication struggles, and is affirming of relationship diversity. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Jessica, give us a call at 502-472-7293! . . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #trauma #ptsd #childhoodtrauma #louisville #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapy #therapist #kytherapist #yoga #traumainformedyoga #louisvillehealthandhealing
Now available for telehealth therapy services in Indiana! 🎉
Ready to schedule? I’m still taking new telehealth clients in KY, with openings as soon as next week! • More info about services on the link in my bio. • Email or call to schedule! #therapist #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapist #kytherapist #therapy #trauma #traumatherapist #queer #queerkentucky #lgbtq #neurodivergent #neurodivergenttherapist
Meet our therapist ⭐ Allie ⭐ Allie specializes in working with teens and adults struggling with trauma, anxiety disorders, and attachment issues, and is trained in EMDR. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Allie, give us a call at 502-472-7293. . . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #trauma #ptsd #childhoodtrauma #louisville #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapy #therapist #kytherapist #yoga #traumainformedyoga #louisvillehealthandhealing
Swipe to see just how much Kate was enjoying her Acuscope session☺️ Kate is on a monthly maintenance schedule and with each session there is significantly more improvement! For more information about this therapeutic modality or to request an appointment time please visit Merakiequinetherapy.com #animaltherapysystems #acuscopemyopulsetherapy #acuscope #equinetherapy #kytherapist #barrelhorse
Meet our therapist ⭐ McClain ⭐ McClain specializes in working with teens and young adults dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, childhood trauma and abuse, attachment issues, and those facing life transitions. If you would like to schedule an appointment with McClain, give us a call at 502-472-7293. . . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #trauma #ptsd #childhoodtrauma #louisville #louisvilleky #louisvilletherapy #therapist #kytherapist #yoga #traumainformedyoga #louisvillehealthandhealing
☀️Check out website for more #information ☀️ Aspire Day School creates a #holisticlearning environment by having licensed #behavioralhealth professionals available to provide #familytherapy , #grouptherapy , and #individualcounseling ✅ Give us a call for more information! #Elizabethtown 270-900-1136 #Louisville 502-742-0061 • • #mentalhealth #summertime #prosocial #holistichealth #team #mentalhealthawareness #youthprogram #kentucky #kentuckydayschool #aspiredayschool #kyteacher #kysocialwork #kytherapist #enrollnow
This week’s reminder that you are a masterpiece. You are beautiful. You are enough. You are worthy. You deserve to be seen. 💖 May you spread your light this week. Don’t forget to sign up for HEALING TALES this Sunday! Healing Tales Sunday, March 19th, 2023 4-6 pm EST Virtual (Google Meet) Registration: $15 Register at www.weekly-healing.com or link in bio. #womensupportgroup #therapy #music #healing #kytherapist #jazminesullivan #heauxtales #realityshow #selfcompassion #selflove #selfcare #sisterhood #journey #joy #blackwomen #musictherapy #louisville #kentucky
Weekly Healing presents HEALING TALES 💚 An interactive exploration of healing through Jazmine Sullivan’s discography. This workshop will help you reflect on your healing journey through Jazmine’s soulful, vulnerable lyrics as we discuss self-esteem, body image, boundaries, and womanhood. From “Bust Your Windows” to “Girl Like Me” to “Masterpiece (Mona Lisa)”, Natalia will be providing strategies on how to love yourself more and practice more compassion through music, sisterhood, and self-reflection. Healing Tales Sunday, March 19th, 2023 4-6pm EST Virtual (Google Meets) Registration: $15 Register at www.weekly-healing.com or the link in bio! #womensupportgroup #therapy #music #healing #kytherapist #jazminesullivan #heauxtales #realityshow #selfcompassion #selflove #selfcare #sisterhood #journey #joy #blackwomen #musictherapy #louisville #kentucky
"I am feminine, I am masculine, I am anything I want" ✨ Happy International Women's Day! 👑💜 May you continue to be empowered to own your light, take up space, and live authentically! Weekly Healing's mission is to support women in their healing journey. If you're ready to begin your healing journey, Weekly Healing is accepting new clients. #InternationalWomenDay #SelfCompassion #joy #authencity #counseling #therapy #empowerment #IamWoman #FeminineEnergy #kytherapist
A bit different of a post but I’ve spoke to many who were unaware of these and we all need to be aware. We need our allies to show up for us now more than ever!🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ If you are someone effected by any of these I want you to know you’re not alone, I will continue to hold space for you and I will stand beside you (in front of you if needed) all the way to the end❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎 ~ ~ ~ #lgbtqia #queer #trans #transgender #ally #drag #humanrights #dolly #tennessee #womensupportingwomen #womenempowerment #mississippi #bannedbooks #bullying #racism #amandagullettlpcc #hsp #antiracist #prochoice #feminist #lgbtq #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealththerapist #moderntherapist #counselor #kytherapist #louisville #louisvilleky #kentucky
Could you use some extra support? Regardless of what you are facing or what your goals are, you don't have to make the journey alone. Give us a call at 502-472-7293. . . . . . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #therapy #louisvilletherapist #kytherapist #addiction #depression #anxiety
Dear Black woman, take up space. You are that girl. You are history. You are phenomenal. Celebrate yourself & the beauty that comes with being a Black woman. February will be filled with self-love, abundance, success, joy, and romance. Happy Black History Month. Comment "👑" if you're claiming it. Tag someone who needs a reminder. #grace #beauty #grammys #selflove #therapy #healing #selfcompassion #healingjourney #joy #love #beyonce #lizzo #bestfriends #bffs #mindfulness #kytherapist #superbloom #beautiful #bhm #blackmentalhealth #blackhistory
Are you looking for a supportive resource written for those who have friends or family with BPD? Check out this book recommended by our therapist, Christie Hines! If you would like to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists, give us a call at 502-472-7293. . . . . . . . #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealth #therapy #bpd #louisvilleky #louisvillekytherapist #louisvilletherapist #kentuckytherapist #kytherapist #bookrecommendations #mentalhealthbooks
🎄🎅🏻Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays☃️🎄 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #christmas #funny #merrychristmas #happyholidays #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #griefjourney #traumarecovery #amandagullettlpcc #hsp #feminist #lgbtq #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealththerapist #moderntherapist #counselor #licensedcounselor #mentalhealthprofessional #kycounselor #kytherapist #louisvillecounselor #louisvilletherapist #louisville #louisvilleky #kentucky
Expanding awareness helps us get unstuck from emotions and stories that limit us. #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthawareness #psychologicalflexibility #therapyiscool #hope #traumahealing #ptsd #ptsdrecovery #depression #depressionhelp #anxiety #anxietyrelief #ACT #acceptancecommitmenttherapy #therapistsofinstagram #Kentuckytherapist #KYtherapist
Check out what our team has been up to! #emdrtherapy Our therapists, Jordan, Alyssa, Jessica, Kelsi, and Lindsey, attended an EMDR training last weekend at Indiana Wesleyan University! EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing) was designed to decrease or alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. If you have questions about EMDR or would like to schedule an appointment with one of our EMDR trained & certified therapists, give us a call at 502-472-7293! . . . . #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #emdrtherapy #emdr #louisville #louisvilleemdr #trauma #traumahealing #kytherapist
Most folks don’t have it figured out enough to base our self worth on their opinion or their highlight reels. We have to look within ourselves💜 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ #selfworth #selflove #selfawareness #selfimprovement #bodypositive #bodypositivity #loveyourbody #loveyourself #validateyourself #halloween #spookyseason #stressrelief #anxietyrelief #depressionhelp #traumahealing #amandagullettlpcc #hsp #feminist #lgbtq #mentalhealth #therapist #mentalhealththerapist #moderntherapist #counselor #mentalhealthprofessional #kytherapist #louisville #louisvilleky #kentucky
😳Do you have to explain away your partner’s behavior to your friends and family, even though you know deep down there’s no justification for the way he acts? 😳Do you avoid telling your friends the WHOLE truth about your boyfriend because you know they’ll think badly of him OR tell you you should dump him? 😳Or is your husband rude and disrespectful to you in front of your friends and family but you chalk it up to him being in a bad mood? You’re definitely not alone in justifying or hiding your partner’s bad behavior. Many of us have been there before. Particularly if we’re the caregiving/accommodating/peacemaking type. But ultimately you don’t want to just pretend that your relationship is OK. You want your REAL relationship to be OK. And it feels yucky to hide big parts of your relationship from your friends… like you’re not being authentic. At the end of the end of the day, you just want a relationship in which you feel safe, honored, and respected. One that doesn’t feel like a Jekyll-Hyde type of thing. Guess what? That’s totally possible. In 1:1 therapy with me, we: -- discover what’s keeping you stuck in the pattern of justifying poor treatment -- figure out what YOU need in the relationship -- build your self-esteem so that you believe you deserve to be treated with care AND more. 👉Now is the time to focus on yourself and get honest about the ways you ignore your needs in your relationship. The first step is to call me and book a free consult. Your future self will thank you. 👈 #womensmentalhealth #anxietytherapist #anxietydoctor #kypsychiatry #kentuckytherapist #kytherapist #kentuckytherapistforwomen #therapistformoms #therapistforwomen #KYcounselingforwomen #KYwomenscounseling #kyrelationshipcounseling #lifecoachforwomen #womensrelationshipcoach #psychiatristsofinstagram
October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so I wanted to share a few statistics with you from NAMI that you may or may not already know. - 1 in 5 adults experienced mental illness in 2020 - Less than half of adults with mental illness received treatment in 2020 - Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death among people ages 10-14 - People with depression have a 40% higher risk of developing serious medical problems While the numbers seem to be high (and on the increase), it's also important to note that there is hope. We have effective treatments. Counseling and medication treatment have both been found to be effecitve in the treatment of depression and anxiety. Typically, the combination of both is even better, but even one on its own is better than no treatment at all. Check in on your own and your loved ones' mental health today. For people who need confidential support, the NAMI help line is available (head to @namicommunicate) And, as always, the National Suicide Prevention lifeline is available 24/7 at 988. #worldmentalhealthday #nationalsuicideprevention #youmatter #womensmentalhealth #anxietytherapist #anxietydoctor #kypsychiatry #kentuckytherapist #kytherapist #kentuckytherapistforwomen #therapistformoms #therapistforwomen #KYcounselingforwomen #KYwomenscounseling #kyrelationshipcounseling #lifecoachforwomen #womensrelationshipcoach #psychiatristsofinstagram
Changing our thoughts, emotions, and reactions to situations that are outside of our control can be incredibly freeing. Sometimes it feels like we keep walking into a brick wall, but changing our reactions just might be what’s needed to turn around and find another way. (Link in bio) . . . . #sctherapist #columbiasctherapist #onlinetherapist #mentalhealthsc #southcarolinatherapist #kytherapist #lexingtontherapist #kentuckytherapist #southcarolinacounselor #therapistsofinstagram #anxietyrelief #depressionrelief #columbiasc #columbiasctherapy #columbiatherapist #fortjackson #fortcampbell #militaryspouse
I posted a few days ago about how “mistakes” can actually just be viewed as “lessons.” Hopefully you let that marinate for a little while ;) That being said, sometimes my patients have a difficult time not reliving their past and not beating themselves up for choices they have made. They can’t stop thinking that they’ve made major “mistakes.” If this is you, don’t worry–you’re not alone. And there are ways to overcome this habit. In my most recent blog post, I explored some practical tips for breaking free from this destructive habit. First, you gotta acknowledge the feelings associated with whatever you’re telling yourself was a “mistake.” I know, I know… feeling your feelings suuuucks… but stay with me. Reliving your past decisions typically comes with feelings of shame, guilt, regret, and anger. These intense emotions can be difficult to manage and process. Try to be as specific as possible when identifying your feelings. For example, instead of just saying “I feel bad,” try to identify the particular emotions you’re experiencing, such as “I feel guilty, ashamed, and embarrassed.” Allow yourself to experience these emotions without judgment or criticism. Then… get curious and ask your mind some questions. For example, what specific thoughts are creating feelings of shame? Maybe you stayed in a toxic relationship for years, and now that you've left, you feel ashamed that you stayed as long as you did. The thoughts underlying shame might be: I was stupid to stay that long, I should have known better, I look stupid for tolerating abuse for so long. As you can see, it makes complete sense why you'd feel ashamed if the thoughts above form the narrative running through your mind. Try to understand this key connection between your "story" and how you feel. - The next steps are in my blog post, so run (don’t walk!) up to my profile @lynnjacobsonmd and click the link to read the REST of the article. - #womensmentalhealth #anxietytherapist #anxietydoctor #kypsychiatry #kentuckytherapist #kytherapist #kentuckytherapistforwomen
Worried about all the mistakes you’ve made in life? Beating yourself up for all the WRONG choices you’ve made? Well, let me help you with that. First of all, let me suggest that there are no 👏 such 👏 things 👏 as 👏"mistakes. " Only lessons. Read that again. Taking a job that feels unsatisfying or even torturous does not have to be viewed as a mistake - it can be a lesson that we want something different for our lives. Or dating someone who turns out to be a bad fit for us? Not a mistake. It is teaching us what or who would be a better fit. That being said, sometimes my patients have a difficult time NOT reliving their past and not beating themselves up for things that happened. If this is you, don’t worry–you’re not alone. And there are ways to overcome this habit. I’ll be posting more about this later this week, but if you just can’t wait to get started, hit the contact button in my profile @lynnjacobsonmd to give me a call today and hear how I can help. - - #womensmentalhealth #anxietytherapist #anxietydoctor #kypsychiatry #kentuckytherapist #kytherapist #kentuckytherapistforwomen #therapistformoms #therapistforwomen #KYcounselingforwomen #KYwomenscounseling #kyrelationshipcounseling #lifecoachforwomen #womensrelationshipcoach #psychiatristsofinstagram
Oooh number 2 and 4 are haaaard though! ✋ . . . . . #sctherapist #columbiasctherapist #onlinetherapist #mentalhealthsc #southcarolinatherapist #kytherapist #lexingtontherapist #kentuckytherapist #southcarolinacounselor #therapistsofinstagram #anxietyrelief #depressionrelief #columbiasc #columbiasctherapy #columbiatherapist #fortjackson #fortcampbell #militaryspouse