Creating Progress - Nikkie Evans PLLC

08/20/2026

I’m the queen of multitasking. 🙋‍♀️

As a mom, therapist, and practice owner, you’ll usually find me doing at least two things at once. But one afternoon, my toddler pointed out an airplane flying over our backyard—and I realized I had never noticed just how many airplanes fly over our house.

So we sat there for 15 minutes and watched them go by. No agenda. No productivity. Just airplanes. ✈️

It was such a simple reminder of something I talk about often as a therapist: mindfulness doesn’t have to mean meditation or finding an hour of quiet. Sometimes, it’s simply slowing down long enough to notice what’s already there.

Sharing more about this little lesson in mindfulness on the blog.

I am the queen of multitasking.As a mom of young kids, a therapist, and a practice owner, there is almost always more than one thing happening at once.I’m writing an email while making lunch. Listening to a voice memo while folding laundry. Thinking through my schedule while getting someone dresse...

08/16/2026

If you’re a people pleaser, setting boundaries might not be the hardest part.

It’s what happens after.

The guilt. The overthinking. The urge to send another text explaining yourself. The worry that someone is upset with you. The temptation to take the boundary back just to make the discomfort go away.

One question I’ve learned to ask myself:

Did I actually do something wrong… or did I just do something someone else didn’t like?

There’s a big difference.

From one recovered people pleaser to another, your boundaries don’t become wrong simply because someone is disappointed by them.

I’m sharing more about boundaries, guilt, and people pleasing in our newest blog. Read it here 👇

If you’re a people pleaser, boundaries can feel terrible.Not necessarily because the boundary itself is wrong—but because somewhere along the way, you learned that keeping other people happy was part of your job.So when someone is disappointed by your boundary, it can feel like evidence that you...

08/06/2026

You don't have to carry this alone. 💙

Parenting a medically complex child comes with a unique kind of love... and a unique kind of weight. The appointments, the uncertainty, the advocacy, the exhaustion, and the moments that others often don't fully understand.

Our Support Group for Parents of Medically Complex Children is beginning a new cohort Monday, August 24, and we'd love to welcome you.

This group is a space to:
✨ Connect with other parents who truly understand
✨ Feel seen, supported, and less alone
✨ Process the emotional impact of caregiving
✨ Learn practical coping tools while building meaningful connections

There is currently just ONE spot remaining.

If you've been thinking about joining, now is the time. We'd be honored to walk alongside you.

📩 Send us a message or reach out through our website to learn more or reserve the final spot.
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08/06/2026

If you could go back and tell your younger self one thing about mental health, what would it be?

Maybe it's learning that...

✨ Asking for help is a strength, not a weakness.
✨ Feelings are real, but they aren't always facts.
✨ Healing isn't linear—and that's okay.
✨ Rest is productive.
✨ Boundaries aren't selfish.
✨ Your inner critic doesn't always tell the truth.
✨ You don't have to earn your worth.
✨ You don't have to wait until you're "falling apart" to ask for help.

💬 What's one thing you wish you had learned about mental health sooner?

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08/05/2026

This afternoon I watched my toddler happily wander around the backyard in a shirt that didn't match his shorts, one soaking wet shoe after stepping in the dog's water bowl, and a pool floatie over his clothes.

He didn't care how he looked.
He wasn't worried if anyone was judging him.
He was simply enjoying the moment.

It made me wonder...

When do we stop living so freely and start believing everything has to be "just right"?

Perfectionism has a way of convincing us that we'll finally feel at peace once everything is perfect. But what if peace comes when we stop chasing perfection instead?

Our newest blog explores what my toddler unknowingly taught me about perfectionism—and why we could all learn something from a little mismatched joy.

Read it here:

This afternoon I was sitting in my backyard watching my toddler play.He was wearing a shirt that didn't match his shorts.One of his shoes was completely soaked because he had stepped in the dog's water bowl for fun.And, for reasons only toddlers can fully explain, he had a pool floatie wrapped aroun...

08/04/2026

The way you speak to yourself becomes the way you experience yourself.

If your inner voice is constantly criticizing, doubting, or shaming you, it's no wonder life feels so heavy.

Imagine replacing:
"I'll never get this right."
with
"I'm learning."

"I should be doing more."
with
"I'm doing the best I can today."

Small shifts in self-talk create big shifts over time.

What would your inner voice sound like if it were on your side?

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07/27/2026

Maybe this is the sign you've been waiting for.

You don't have to have it all figured out before starting therapy. You just have to be willing to take the first step.

Healing isn't about perfection—it's about creating progress, one step at a time.

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07/23/2026

Not all progress is obvious.

Sometimes progress looks like:
✨ Setting a boundary you never would have before.
✨ Asking for help instead of struggling alone.
✨ Getting out of bed on a hard day.
✨ Choosing to respond instead of react.
✨ Trying again after a setback.

Healing isn't measured by perfection or speed. More often, it's found in the quiet, consistent moments that no one else sees.

Keep going. Even if it doesn't feel like much today, those small steps matter.

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07/21/2026

Ever notice how one little thought somehow turns into ten worst-case scenarios?

That's what overthinking does. It convinces you that every possibility needs your attention, leaving your mind and body carrying a weight they were never meant to hold.

You don't have to stay stuck in the cycle forever. Therapy can help you quiet the noise, trust yourself again, and move forward with confidence.

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