Therapy with Michal

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Therapy with Michal I am an LCSW in private practice. I also offer drug assisted therapy.

I offer psychotherapy services to anyone who is struggling with depression, grief, anxiety, trauma, addiction, or anyone in need of support during these challenging times.

09/02/2026

You know the behavior is not helping you. You have promised yourself you will stop. So why do you keep doing it? The answer may have less to do with willpower than you think. Understanding what a behavior...

08/10/2026

The most useful sentence you can say to someone who's struggling isn't advice.
It's four words: How can I support you?

But here's the catch nobody mentions. A lot of trauma survivors genuinely don't know how to answer that. Asking for help means trusting someone, and trust is often the exact thing that got broken.
So ask anyway. Then keep showing up.

Tag someone who's shown up for you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

08/06/2026

Your nervous system has an off switch. Most people were never shown where it is.
Deep breaths. Laughing. Being in flow. Grounding yourself in the present moment. That's not woo, that's you telling your body, in the only language it understands, that the threat is over.
Healing from PTSD isn't just insight. It's teaching your body that right now, in this moment, you're safe.

Save this for the next time you're activated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

08/05/2026

Trauma isn't the thing that happened to you.
It's what your body does with it afterward.

The event ends. The processing, or the lack of processing, is where PTSD actually gets made. And it doesn't just live in your memory. It settles into your body and stays there.
Your body kept the receipts.

Follow for more real talk on trauma, healing, and the nervous system.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

08/03/2026

The #1 reason people don't start therapy: "I don't want to relive it."
You don't have to.

Therapy isn't about rehashing the past. It's about learning to manage the emotions that come from the past, in the present, where you actually live.
A lot of us were never taught how to feel anything. We were taught to compartmentalize. And that bill comes due in adulthood.

Which one hit hardest? Tell us below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

07/30/2026

"I just don't want to think about it."
That's not you being strong. That's avoidance, and it's one of the most under-discussed symptoms of PTSD.

Here's the cruel part: the thing that protects you from the memory also shrinks your life around it. No crowds. No Costco. No therapy, because therapy means talking about the worst day of your life.
If you've never made the call, you're not weak. You're managing.

Save this and send it to someone who's been putting it off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

07/27/2026

You always sit facing the door. You clock every exit before you sit down. You've never called it anything, it's just how you are.
There's a name for it.

Hypervigilance is a hallmark symptom of PTSD, and your nervous system doesn't know the danger passed. Your normal state is supposed to be alert and calm at the same time. If you can't remember the last time you felt both, this one's for you.

Full episode on PTSD, the nervous system, and what actually helps is out now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKf42Nh1iJ4

Anxiety doesn’t just live in our thoughts—it speaks through our bodies as muscle tension, a racing heart, or sleepless n...
07/21/2026

Anxiety doesn’t just live in our thoughts—it speaks through our bodies as muscle tension, a racing heart, or sleepless nights.

If your survival mechanism feels hijacked by overthinking, give yourself permission to step out of the worry loop. Healing begins when we stop suppressing our needs and start listening to what our bodies are trying to tell us.

Learn more about grounding through anxiety:
👉 https://therapywithmichal.com/anxiety-therapy/

In a society that constantly pressures us to move fast, perform perfectly, and process life on a rigid timeline, choosin...
07/07/2026

In a society that constantly pressures us to move fast, perform perfectly, and process life on a rigid timeline, choosing to slow down is an act of courage.

Whether you are navigating anxiety, managing a busy ADHD brain, or processing a heavy life transition, remember that healing isn't linear. It’s okay to feel your feelings completely, exactly as they come up, without judgment.

Be gentle with your mind and nervous system today. Your authentic self is worthy of patience and care. 🌱

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06/30/2026

Burnout, people-pleasing, and toxic relationship patterns don’t come from nowhere. Understanding where those cycles began is often the first step toward finally breaking them. 🔄

If you’re ready for healthier patterns and deeper healing, support is available.

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