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07/17/2026

Therapist Confessions PART ONE

I have to also add that I often get asked how I remember so much and this isn’t a super power it’s called active listening and being engaged in what the person in front of me is sharing. No distractions, just care, curiosity and a deep desire to help in the healing process throughout connection and making sure that person feels seen and heard… and remembered. So yes I do the remember the name of your 3rd grade bully and the swallow me earth moment you had in front of 700 people in 2007…. Bring it all! I’m like an elephant and a gatekeeper all in one. Just don’t ask me to remember what I had for lunch because that info goes into the deleted folder.

07/02/2026

I’m not sure I can really capture the joy I get when I witness my client making changes and healing. And it isn’t about me at all but I would be lying if I didn’t admit I feel proud of their achievement and pure excitement for what this means for their life. It’s beautiful and such a blessing, and the reason I continue to love my profession.

06/27/2026

There’s a reason a room full of people in yellow feels like medicine. The music, the noise, the collective holding-your-breath! Your nervous system isn’t built to regulate alone. Today we co-regulate in front of a screen, vamos Colombia. 🇨🇴

06/20/2026

06/19/2026

Doodling the Chaos of BPD 🎨 | What Borderline Personality Disorder Really Feels Like. While I doodle, let’s talk about Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
It’s not just ‘being too emotional’ BPD is a real mental health condition that can make emotions hit like an alarm that goes off way too fast, while the part of the brain that calms you down struggles to catch up. This affects relationships, self-image, safety, and daily life.
Watch this little bear go from cute to completely overwhelmed… just like how it can feel on the inside. The good news? With therapy, support, and coping skills, people with BPD can learn to regulate, feel safer, and build a more stable life 💕
Let’s reduce the stigma and spread understanding.
If you or someone you know relates, you’re not alone.
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06/18/2026

A little inside edition to my day 🇨🇴

06/17/2026

Here’s what’s happening: For 90 minutes a whole country feels the same thing at the same time, and your nervous system reads that as belonging. The tears, the yelling, the sudden love for strangers? That’s not just about the game. That’s connection doing its job.

You don’t have to understand the game to feel it. 🇨🇴

Who are you watching with today? 👇.

06/13/2026

Meet Dominique! She is the friendly face and welcoming voice of Balanced Being Counseling. As our Client Care Coordinator, she’s often the first person you’ll connect with. Whether you’re scheduling an appointment, have questions about our services, or just need a little guidance on where to start. She’s here to make sure every step of your experience feels easy and supported.

Outside the office, Dominique is a wickedly talented artist! (she’s modest about it, but we’ve seen her work and can absolutely vouch.) She also starts her mornings with a sweet tooth and has a soft spot for her antique car.

06/12/2026

Boundaries aren’t walls. They’re invitations.

Silence isn’t kindness. Letting resentment build while someone unknowingly crosses a line you never named isn’t protecting the relationship, it’s quietly ending it. Telling someone what you need is an act of trust, not rejection.

Drop a 🙋 if you’ve ever stayed quiet about a boundary to “keep the peace.” (Link in bio if you want help changing that.)