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"Just don't think about it" has a 0% success rate and somehow we keep trying it anyway 😅Here's the thing: pushing a feel...
06/15/2026

"Just don't think about it" has a 0% success rate and somehow we keep trying it anyway 😅

Here's the thing: pushing a feeling down doesn't make it leave.

Unpacking is how it starts to feel lighter. Not because you're broken, but because you're human, and some things are just easier to carry when you're not carrying them alone.

If you've been meaning to talk through what's on your mind, we're here when you're ready at https://heal.avenapsych.com/

Trust doesn't break in a single moment and it doesn't come back with a single apology. For a lot of couples, that's the ...
06/12/2026

Trust doesn't break in a single moment and it doesn't come back with a single apology. For a lot of couples, that's the hard part: you want to repair things, you're just not sure where to start.

The good news is that rebuilding trust is less about one grand gesture and more about small, steady actions — honesty, follow-through, and feeling emotionally safe with each other again.

In our blog, we share 10 therapist-informed activities that can help couples reconnect, from a simple daily check-in to talking through what the hurt really meant.

Read it here: https://avenapsych.com/how-to-build-trust-in-a-relationship-after-hurt/

06/10/2026

Self-care has gotten a little complicated, hasn't it?

Somewhere along the way it started to feel like one more thing to plan, buy, or schedule.

Here's your reminder that it doesn't have to be. A few minutes of something simple like drinking some water, doing an everyday task you actually enjoy, or giving your mind a small break can support your mental clarity in a real way.

It doesn't have to be impressive. It just has to be intentional.

Interested in finding more self care habits? Connect with us at https://avenapsych.com/ to learn more.

Quick daydream for you: what does your ideal self-care summer day look like? ☀️Maybe it's a slow morning with no alarm. ...
06/08/2026

Quick daydream for you: what does your ideal self-care summer day look like? ☀️

Maybe it's a slow morning with no alarm. Maybe it's a long walk, a good book, or finally doing nothing without feeling guilty about it. There's no wrong answer here.

Tell us in the comments — we'd love to hear what fills your cup this time of year.

Myth: therapy is the emergency exit.Reality: it's also the gym, the journal, the long walk, the "what do I actually want...
06/06/2026

Myth: therapy is the emergency exit.
Reality: it's also the gym, the journal, the long walk, the "what do I actually want?" conversation you've been having with yourself for six months.

You don't need a breakdown to deserve a breakthrough. Some of the most meaningful work happens when life is technically "fine" but you know there's more underneath.

Therapy is a place to think out loud with someone trained to actually listen. No crisis required. 🤍

Interested in starting? Connect with us at heal.avenapsych.com

Meet Dr. Andrene Spencer-Lovejoy! 💗Dr. Spencer brings 10+ years in the mental health field to the kind of work that does...
06/04/2026

Meet Dr. Andrene Spencer-Lovejoy! 💗

Dr. Spencer brings 10+ years in the mental health field to the kind of work that doesn't fit on a neat checklist: identity, relationships, faith, self-worth, and the in-between moments where everything feels up for renegotiation.

She earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Master's in Theology and Ministry at Fuller Theological Seminary, plus a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from SUNY Old Westbury. Translation: she's deeply trained, and she's done the work to hold space for the full picture of you.

Her approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy, but it doesn't stop there. She pays attention to the relationship between the two of you in the room, and the ones waiting for you outside it. If your spiritual beliefs are part of how you make sense of the world, she can integrate that too.

Schedule an appointment here: https://heal.avenapsych.com/

The "looking cute, falling apart" starter pack. 🛍️Some weeks, the outfit is the coping mechanism. You're still showing u...
06/02/2026

The "looking cute, falling apart" starter pack. 🛍️

Some weeks, the outfit is the coping mechanism. You're still showing up even when your brain has 47 tabs open and three of them are buffering.

If "fine on the outside, fried on the inside" has been your default lately, that's worth paying attention to. Not because anything's wrong with you. Because you deserve more than just surviving Tuesday.

Connect with a therapist who gets it at https://heal.avenapsych.com/

05/29/2026

Booking your first therapy session shouldn't feel harder than the thing you're going to therapy for.

For a lot of people, the part that actually keeps them from scheduling isn't the decision to start. It's the form. The phone tag. The wondering if your insurance will cover it. The not knowing what happens after you hit submit.

So we kept it simple. A few fields, a few clicks, and someone from our team follows up to match you with a therapist who actually fits — not just whoever has the next open slot.

Get started at https://heal.avenapsych.com/

Most of us reach September wondering where the summer went.Between work picking up speed, weekend plans stacking on week...
05/27/2026

Most of us reach September wondering where the summer went.

Between work picking up speed, weekend plans stacking on weekend plans, and the constant low-grade pressure to "make the most of it," it's easy to drift through the season without ever asking yourself what you actually want from it.

So before the calendar gets away from you, we're asking:
What do you want more of this summer?

There's no right answer. (And "all four" is fully allowed.) But naming it out loud is the first step toward actually getting it.

Drop your word in the comments. We'd love to know 💗

What if the way you talk to yourself is the thing keeping you stuck?Low self-esteem rarely shows up on its own. It tends...
05/25/2026

What if the way you talk to yourself is the thing keeping you stuck?

Low self-esteem rarely shows up on its own. It tends to feed on anxiety, depression, burnout, and relationship stress. The harder things get, the louder that inner critic becomes.

Here's the part most people don't hear enough: this pattern isn't who you are. It's something you learned. And anything you learned, you can work with.

In our blog, we break down how low self-esteem and mental health get tangled up and how best to untangle them.

Read it at https://avenapsych.com/low-self-esteem-and-mental-health-how-to-break-the-cycle/

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