Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW

Mary Reas-Oden, LMSW ACT* and Nature-Based Therapist, serving DFW and beyond. (*Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

My herbal tea’s just sitting here, minding its own business and being 100% on point. ☕️ Sometimes you find the insights,...
05/04/2026

My herbal tea’s just sitting here, minding its own business and being 100% on point. ☕️

Sometimes you find the insights, and sometimes the insights find you.

Sidenote: Here’s to the good folks at food companies who decide to sneak in helpful reminders, just because. (I’m looking at you too, Dove chocolates!)

04/30/2026

Good morning, world. 🌎

Your senses are one of your best tools for mental and emotional wellness. Don’t forget to use them! There’s so much to see, hear, taste, feel, and smell in this big, beautiful, crazy world. Take some time to experience it.

04/22/2026

Audio on. 🔉… Because no one can say it quite like Sir David Attenborough.

There is profound peace in being able to sit still and do nothing.

Take a moment today to try it. That’s right, I’m inviting you to actively try to do nothing! :) You have the permission, you have the right, and, most importantly, you have the power.

Let me know how it goes for you. 🫶

Fall is a great reminder that sometimes you have to let old things die in order for new things to grow. Even that proces...
12/12/2025

Fall is a great reminder that sometimes you have to let old things die in order for new things to grow. Even that process can be a beautiful one. sometimes hard, but beautiful.

This is me making a new friend… tentatively. 😆 Shoutout to  for their fun Christmas event this last weekend, where I met...
12/08/2025

This is me making a new friend… tentatively. 😆

Shoutout to for their fun Christmas event this last weekend, where I met my big, beautiful new friend. 🐴 😊

Paws for Reflection provides equestrian and other animal assisted therapy in Midlothian, TX. They’re pretty awesome. 👏

If you’re an animal person and you find yourself struggling mentally or emotionally, don’t forget to lean into that connection you have with our furry (or scaley or slimey or feathered) friends! Pet a dog, listen to birds, visit a favorite animal at the zoo, or do whatever else gets you in proximity to these healing little buddies - and the big ones too!

Don’t be afraid to explore unpaved paths. They’re often the most rewarding ones!And speaking of dirt, did you know that ...
12/06/2025

Don’t be afraid to explore unpaved paths. They’re often the most rewarding ones!

And speaking of dirt, did you know that people who interact with dirt are more likely to have stronger immune systems and more stable moods?

There’s a reason we use the term “grounding” when discussing emotional regulation. 😉

12/03/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (AKA SAD or “seasonal depression”) can hit hard this time of year. Try out something from this list if you find yourself struggling. Drop a comment if you have other ideas of ways to cope!

Happy (and healing) Thanksgiving!
11/28/2025

Happy (and healing) Thanksgiving!

11/21/2025

Whatever you’re already doing to take care of your mental health, make sure moving your body (in whatever way is right for you) and talking out loud (e.g. to a trusted friend, family member, or professional) is part of your regimen.

It’s so easy to get caught up in the big things that we forget the small and simple ones. Physical movement and verbalized thoughts and feelings are basic, beautiful building blocks for a healthy, happy life.

Today’s tip: take a walk, and have a talk. Choose your own pace. Invite whatever company you’d like to have along. Or maybe just talk to the birds or the trees. That’s fine! Nature is great at keeping our conversations confidential. 🌳

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