Connecting Heals, LLC

Connecting Heals, LLC Welcome! If you aren’t sure we can help, contact us through our website!

We are a small psychotherapy practice located in Ann Arbor specializing in anxiety, trauma, lgbtq identity, neurodivergence, and major life changes or parenthood.

Our emotions can be powerful messengers.Sometimes they tell us something feels true: "They must be upset with me," "I ca...
09/03/2026

Our emotions can be powerful messengers.

Sometimes they tell us something feels true: "They must be upset with me," "I can't handle this," or "Something is wrong."

That doesn't mean the feeling is wrong. It means our brain is trying to make sense of what is happening.

Taking a moment to consider the evidence allows us to hold both things at once:

❤️ My feelings matter.
🧠 I can stay curious about the facts.

This balance is at the heart of wise mind: bringing together our emotional experiences and our ability to think things through.

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Your brain is constantly trying to predict what will happen next.It uses your past experiences to help you prepare, prot...
09/01/2026

Your brain is constantly trying to predict what will happen next.

It uses your past experiences to help you prepare, protect yourself, and respond quickly.

Sometimes those predictions are helpful.

Sometimes your brain uses old information to respond to a situation that is different now.

Growth often involves giving your brain new experiences and new information so it can update those predictions.

A thought or feeling can be important without always being a perfect reflection of what is happening in the present moment.

Learn more about our practice using the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Many of us were taught what to do with our homework, our chores, or our responsibilities.Fewer of us were taught what to...
08/28/2026

Many of us were taught what to do with our homework, our chores, or our responsibilities.

Fewer of us were taught what to do with our emotions.

Recognizing what you're feeling.
Naming an emotion.
Sitting with uncertainty.
Calming yourself when emotions run high.
Expressing feelings in a way others can understand.

These are skills, not personality traits.

Some people had opportunities to learn them growing up. Others are learning them for the first time as adults.

No matter when you start, emotional skills can be practiced, strengthened, and developed over time.

If you’d like some help with emotion skills, check out our website at the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

A reminder from Tutti on National Dog Day: 🐾Tutti has a habit of inserting himself into virtual sessions, usually by try...
08/26/2026

A reminder from Tutti on National Dog Day: 🐾

Tutti has a habit of inserting himself into virtual sessions, usually by trying to sit directly between Steve and the computer. Apparently, he believes every session is better with a little more Tutti. 😂

He also happens to be a good reminder that play doesn't always need a purpose. Sometimes curiosity, silliness, and fun are enough.

As adults, play is often the first thing to disappear when life gets busy. We can get so focused on being productive that we forget that enjoyment matters too.

Making time for play isn't frivolous. It's part of being human.

So today, consider taking a little break from being productive and doing something just because it's fun.

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Healing is not about becoming a completely different person.It is not about never feeling anxious, never getting upset, ...
08/24/2026

Healing is not about becoming a completely different person.

It is not about never feeling anxious, never getting upset, or never making mistakes.

Healing often looks like having more choices:

More ways to respond.
More compassion for yourself.
More awareness of your patterns.
More ability to pause and choose what matters.

You don't have to become someone else to grow.

You get to become more fully yourself.

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Overthinking. Procrastinating. Worrying. Fighting myself.Sometimes we want to know how to make these things disappear.Bu...
08/21/2026

Overthinking. Procrastinating. Worrying. Fighting myself.

Sometimes we want to know how to make these things disappear.

But a more helpful question might be:
"What is this trying to do for me?"

Overthinking may be trying to prevent mistakes.
Procrastination may be helping you avoid discomfort.
Worry may be trying to prepare you.

Understanding the purpose of a pattern doesn't mean you have to keep it.
It gives you more information, more compassion, and more choices about what comes next.

Learn more about how we might be able to help using the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

08/19/2026

If setting boundaries still makes you feel guilty, it doesn't necessarily mean you're doing something wrong.

For many people, especially those who are used to putting others first, guilt is a normal part of changing old patterns. Your brain is learning that saying "no," asking for what you need, or protecting your time doesn't automatically threaten your relationships… even if it feels uncomfortable at first.

The goal isn't to stop feeling guilty overnight.

The goal is to let guilt become one piece of information instead of the thing making your decisions.

Healthy boundaries often feel awkward before they feel natural, and that's okay.

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Olly is an expert in restorative practices. His philosophy is simple: if you're tired, rest.Rest isn't a reward for fini...
08/14/2026

Olly is an expert in restorative practices. His philosophy is simple: if you're tired, rest.

Rest isn't a reward for finishing everything on your to-do list. It's something your mind and body need to keep showing up for the things that matter.

Learn more about our practice using the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Our brains are designed to make quick interpretations.That can be helpful when we need to respond quickly, but it can al...
08/13/2026

Our brains are designed to make quick interpretations.

That can be helpful when we need to respond quickly, but it can also mean we jump to conclusions when we are stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed.

The first thought that shows up is information.

It is not always the whole story.

Try adding a pause:

"What else could be true?"

A little curiosity can create space between what you think and how you respond.

Learn more about our practice using the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

Discomfort can be a signal that something is wrong.But discomfort can also be a sign that you are doing something new.Se...
08/12/2026

Discomfort can be a signal that something is wrong.

But discomfort can also be a sign that you are doing something new.

Setting a boundary.
Having a difficult conversation.
Trying something unfamiliar.
Letting yourself be seen.

Growth often requires tolerating some discomfort while learning that you can handle it.

The goal isn't to eliminate every uncomfortable feeling.

It's learning when to listen to it and when to move through it.

Learn more about our practice using the link in our bio!

Disclaimer: Content shared on this page is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or mental health treatment. If you are experiencing mental health concerns, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your area.

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Ann Arbor, MI
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