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Mental health resources & reflections
Therapist-written reflections on people-pleasing, religious trauma, anxiety, attachment, relationships & learning to trust yourself again. Written by me, Emilee, a licensed therapist offering online therapy for women in Alaska, Arizona, Texas, Utah & Washington.
RESOURCES I REACH FOR WHEN EVERYTHING FEELS LIKE TOO MUCH
When I'm overwhelmed, a deep breath isn't always enough. Here are eight resources I reach for when everything feels like too much, from a sleep mask that blocks out the world to a guided exercise for racing thoughts.
ADHD RESOURCES I USE AS A THERAPIST (& RECOMMEND TO CLIENTS)
As a therapist with ADHD, I'm always reaching for resources that help my brain focus, reset and settle. Here are the ones I used in a single week, from a dopamine menu to my favorite earplugs, that I also recommend to clients.
HOW DO I FEEL SAFE IN MY BODY WHEN I’M ALWAYS ON EDGE?
Knowing you’re safe and actually feeling safe can be two very different things. Here’s what I wish I’d known about cultivating safety (spoiler: it doesn’t require being calm all the time).
CAN TRAUMA CAUSE ANXIETY?
Your anxiety might not be random at all. Here’s how trauma and past experiences can shape anxiety, and what healing can actually look like.
HOW DO I STOP BLACK-AND-WHITE THINKING?
One mistake and suddenly you’re "terrible at this"? That’s polarized thinking, and it loves extremes. Here’s how to spot black-and-white thinking and make a little more room for the gray.