Brave Beginnings Counseling

06/09/2026

Skin picking isn’t just about the skin.
For a lot of people, it’s connected to something deeper-
like stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or even the need to zone out or focus.

That’s part of why it can feel so hard to stop.
Because in the moment, it’s doing something for you.
And when we only focus on stopping the behavior,
we miss the piece that actually creates change:

Understanding the pattern underneath it.
Noticing when it happens.
Getting curious about what’s there.

Responding with awareness instead of shame.
That’s where things start to shift.
Save this for the next time an urge shows up 🤍

10/01/2025

At the start of this year, I stepped into a brave beginning by returning to tap dancing after nearly two decades. This experience reminded me how creativity can help us reconnect with joy, presence, and ourselves. Learn why creative outlets matter and how to find yours.

At the start of this year, I stepped into a brave beginning by returning to tap dancing after nearly two decades. This experience reminded me how creativity can help us reconnect with joy, presence, and ourselves. Learn why creative outlets matter and how to find yours.

07/04/2025

Sometimes the stories we tell ourselves shape how we see the world and ourselves. Narrative therapy helps you take a step back and look at those stories in a new way, opening up space for growth and healing.

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Narrative therapy helps you see your life story from a fresh perspective, separate from your struggles, and supports you in embracing your strengths and moving forward.

03/06/2025

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Depression isn’t just about mood—it can leave you physically drained, even after a full night’s sleep.

02/03/2025

Bravery isn’t just starting therapy—it’s also making changes when needed. Here’s what I learned from changing therapists after four years.

How bravery isn’t just about starting therapy but also about making necessary changes along the way.

09/09/2024

September is National Su***de Prevention Month, dedicated to raising awareness and supporting those facing mental health challenges.

As a therapist, I encourage open conversations to reduce stigma and connect individuals to resources. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988—the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline—for immediate support.

Let’s check in on each other, foster hope, and remind everyone that they don’t have to face their struggles alone. Help is always available. 💙

***dePreventionMonth

06/28/2024

Ever wondered how therapy helps people make real, lasting changes in their lives? One of the key factors is a fascinating concept called neuroplasticity. But what is neuroplasticity, and why is it important in therapy?

Read more below!

Ever wondered how therapy helps people make real, lasting changes in their lives?

04/14/2024

Building that therapeutic rapport is so important!

03/19/2024

We're talking about values on the blog today. They're not just words on a page; they're guiding principles that shape who we are and how we live our lives.

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They're not just words on a page; they're guiding principles that shape who we are and how we live our lives.

03/13/2024

Today on the blog, we're talking about a topic that holds profound significance for many of us: family of origin issues. These are the ghosts of our past, the echoes of our upbringing that continue to shape our lives in ways both seen and unseen.

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The ghosts of our past, the echoes of our upbringing that continue to shape our lives in ways both seen and unseen..