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πŸ“Licensed in NY (in-person/virtual), PA & FL (virtual)
🌱 Supporting you through mental health therapy & leadership coaching

Sunday Reflection πŸŒ…This month we did something brave together.We talked about feelings β€” and why naming them matters.We ...
05/31/2026

Sunday Reflection πŸŒ…
This month we did something brave together.
We talked about feelings β€” and why naming them matters.
We sat with grief β€” and gave ourselves permission to move forward without leaving it behind.
We talked about the pressure of stuffing things down β€” and what it looks like to finally let it out.
We learned tools to say what we feel β€” and find the words for the hard conversations.
We talked about community β€” because healing was never meant to happen alone.

And through all of it, one thing remained true:
π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘ π‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘¦ 𝑖𝑠 π‘›π‘œπ‘‘ π‘“π‘–π‘›π‘–π‘ β„Žπ‘’π‘‘. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œπ‘›'𝑑 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘“π‘–π‘”π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘  π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘Žπ‘™π‘œπ‘›π‘’.

Mental Health Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the work doesn't stop here. Every day is a chance to take one more step. To rewrite one more page of your story. To rise up. πŸ’›

If this month stirred something in you β€” if you've been thinking about reaching out for support β€” I'd love to walk alongside you. Visit risinguptc.com/contact to start the conversation. No pressure. Just a first step. πŸ”—

What's one thing from this month that has stayed with you? πŸ‘‡

Good morning! β˜€οΈEvery morning is a new page. A fresh start. A chance to write something different than yesterday.This re...
05/30/2026

Good morning! β˜€οΈ

Every morning is a new page. A fresh start. A chance to write something different than yesterday.

This reminds me of a quote my Maxwell Leadership mentor, Chris Robinson, shared that he heard straight from Zig Ziglar himself:

"π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œπ‘›'𝑑 β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘, 𝑏𝑒𝑑 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ β„Žπ‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘‘π‘œ π‘ π‘‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑏𝑒 π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘."

That has resonated with me ever since.

So much of the work we do in therapy and coaching isn't about being ready or having it all figured out. It's about taking that first step β€” even when it's small, even when it's scary, even when you're not sure where the road leads.

This month we've talked about feelings, grief, communication, community, and healing. And through all of it, the common thread has been this: growth begins the moment you decide to start.

You don't need a perfect plan. You just need a first step.

What's π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘” you're ready to start today? πŸ‘‡

This week we've been talking about the power of community in healing. 🫢About finding safe people to share what you're re...
05/30/2026

This week we've been talking about the power of community in healing. 🫢

About finding safe people to share what you're really carrying. About learning to put words to what you feel. About not stuffing it down until the pressure builds.

And as I close out this week, I keep coming back to this:
"π‘‡π‘€π‘œ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘π‘’π‘‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘› π‘œπ‘›π‘’... 𝐼𝑓 π‘’π‘–π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ π‘œπ‘“ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘š π‘“π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘  π‘‘π‘œπ‘€π‘›, π‘œπ‘›π‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘› β„Žπ‘’π‘™π‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘œπ‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑒𝑝." β€” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

For many of my clients, faith is woven into their healing journey β€” and honestly, it's woven into mine too. It's a reminder that we were never designed to do this alone.

Healing happens in relationship. In community. With safe people who show up for you. And for many of us, with God.

I hope this week reminded you that you don't have to carry it alone. πŸ™

Who has been your "two are better than one" person in a hard season? πŸ‘‡

Knowing you need to talk is one thing. Finding the words is another. πŸ’¬Most of us were never taught how to actually say w...
05/29/2026

Knowing you need to talk is one thing. Finding the words is another. πŸ’¬

Most of us were never taught how to actually say what we're feeling, especially in hard conversations. So here's a simple tool I use with clients:

π“π‘πž 𝐈 π’π­πšπ­πžπ¦πžπ§π­ β€” a small shift that keeps the conversation open instead of putting the other person on the defensive.

Instead of "π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ π‘›π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿ 𝑙𝑖𝑠𝑑𝑒𝑛 π‘‘π‘œ π‘šπ‘’" Try "𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 π‘“π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘‘ π‘€β„Žπ‘’π‘› 𝐼 π‘‘π‘œπ‘›'𝑑 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘. 𝐼 𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑑 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘Ž 𝑓𝑒𝑀 π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘  π‘‘π‘œ 𝑔𝑒𝑑 π‘šπ‘¦ π‘‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Žπ‘‘π‘  π‘œπ‘’π‘‘."

Instead of "π‘Œπ‘œπ‘’ π‘Žπ‘™π‘€π‘Žπ‘¦π‘  π‘šπ‘Žπ‘˜π‘’ π‘’π‘£π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘¦π‘‘β„Žπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Žπ‘π‘œπ‘’π‘‘ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’" Try "𝐼 𝑓𝑒𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑏𝑙𝑒 π‘ π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘‘π‘–π‘šπ‘’π‘ . 𝐼 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 π‘‘π‘œ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘€β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ 𝐼'π‘š π‘”π‘œπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘’π‘”β„Ž π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘  π‘‘π‘œ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘‘π‘œπ‘œ."

Same feeling. Completely different outcome.

These are learnable skills. And with time and practice, they come to mind more easily.

Which of these feels hardest for you β€” finding the words, or trusting someone enough to say them? πŸ‘‡

So many of us are walking around holding more than anyone knows. πŸ’™We stuff things down. We manage it. We keep it togethe...
05/28/2026

So many of us are walking around holding more than anyone knows. πŸ’™

We stuff things down. We manage it. We keep it together.

It's kind of like trying to hold back a water leak with your hands. At first, it works. You've got it. But the pressure keeps building. And eventually, no matter how hard you try, you can't keep it contained anymore.

The problem was never that you felt too much.
The problem was never having a safe place to let it out.

Part of healing β€” real healing β€” is finding people you trust enough to say "β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘’'𝑠 π‘€β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘'𝑠 π‘Žπ‘π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™π‘™π‘¦ π‘”π‘œπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘› π‘€π‘–π‘‘β„Ž π‘šπ‘’." Not people who will just tell you what you want to hear, but people who will speak truth to you with love. People who can hold space for your story without judgment.

That kind of community doesn't just feel good. It's part of how we get well.

If no one has told you lately β€” you have permission to share. You don't have to keep holding it alone. πŸ™Œ

Who in your life gives you the space to be honest about what you're really feeling? πŸ‘‡

Anxiety isn't weakness. It's a math problem. 😬 (𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑒𝑠, 𝐼 π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ 𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ "π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘β„Ž" 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑑 π‘Ž 𝑓𝑒𝑀 π‘œπ‘“ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘–π‘.)But...
05/27/2026

Anxiety isn't weakness. It's a math problem. 😬 (𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑦𝑒𝑠, 𝐼 π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€ 𝑗𝑒𝑠𝑑 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘€π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ "π‘šπ‘Žπ‘‘β„Ž" 𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑑 π‘Ž 𝑓𝑒𝑀 π‘œπ‘“ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘–π‘›π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘π‘Žπ‘›π‘–π‘.)

But stick with me, because this math matters for your mental health:

βž• Overestimating the threat
βž– Underestimating your ability to cope
🟰 Anxiety. Panic. Overwhelm.

The good news? You can learn to do the math differently.

Not with a pep talk. Not overnight. But with real tools, one honest step at a time β€” and sometimes with a professional in your corner who helps you see what you've been missing.

So much of what we overestimate and underestimate is something we've built up in our minds to be bigger than it really is β€” which is exactly what π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π΅π‘œπ‘‘π‘¦ 𝐾𝑒𝑒𝑝𝑠 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ π‘†π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘’ points to: "π‘‡β„Žπ‘’ π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’π‘ π‘‘ π‘ π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘π‘’ π‘œπ‘“ π‘ π‘’π‘“π‘“π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’ 𝑙𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑀𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑙𝑙 π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’π‘™π‘£π‘’π‘ .

If any of this resonates and you're ready to start rewriting that equation β€” I'd love to connect. Book a free consultation today: https://risinguptc.com/contact/ πŸ’›

What's one lie about yourself or your situation you're ready to challenge? πŸ‘‡

Today we pause to honor those who gave everything. For many, Memorial Day isn't just a holiday β€” it's a reminder of some...
05/25/2026

Today we pause to honor those who gave everything.

For many, Memorial Day isn't just a holiday β€” it's a reminder of someone they love and miss deeply. And grief has a way of showing up on days like today whether we invite it or not.

I'm reminded of a quote: "π‘Šπ‘’ π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘£π‘’ π‘Žπ‘  𝑀𝑒 π‘šπ‘œπ‘£π‘’ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘, π‘Žπ‘›π‘‘ 𝑀𝑒 π‘π‘Žπ‘› π‘šπ‘œπ‘£π‘’ π‘“π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘€π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ π‘Žπ‘  𝑀𝑒 π‘”π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘£π‘’."

I love this because it dispels one of the common myths of grief β€” that you have to be finished grieving before you can start living again.

You don't have to choose between honoring your loss and moving forward with your life. Both can be true at the same time.

So today, if you're carrying someone with you β€” a fallen soldier, a parent, a friend, a dream β€” you are allowed to feel that. You are also allowed to enjoy your day, laugh with people you love, and still be okay.

Honoring them and healing aren't opposites.

Who are you carrying with you today? πŸ’—

Some of you are in the middle of a transition right now.Maybe you chose it. Maybe it chose you. Either way β€” you're in t...
05/24/2026

Some of you are in the middle of a transition right now.

Maybe you chose it. Maybe it chose you. Either way β€” you're in the in-between, and that space can feel disorienting, even when you know something better is ahead.

Here's what I want to remind you of this morning:
Grace is not just something we receive. It's something we have to practice giving ourselves.

In the middle of change, it's easy to expect yourself to have it all together β€” to heal on a timeline, to adjust quickly, to already know who you are on the other side of this.

But healing doesn't work that way. And neither does growth.

You are allowed to still be finding your footing. You are allowed to miss what was, even while you move toward what's next. You are allowed to need more time.

Trust the process. Trust the One who holds it. And give yourself the same grace you would so freely give someone else. 🀍

What's one area of your life right now where you need to extend yourself a little more grace?

Your feelings are information. Not instructions.Feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you can't handle it.Feeling afraid does...
05/23/2026

Your feelings are information. Not instructions.

Feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you can't handle it.
Feeling afraid doesn't mean you shouldn't move forward.
Feeling alone doesn't mean no one cares.

Your feelings are valid. They're telling you something worth paying attention to.

But they don't get to make the final call. πŸ’›

What's a feeling you've had lately that was trying to tell you something?

Every transition holds a form of loss.I've been saying this for years and I've yet to find an exception.Starting a new j...
05/23/2026

Every transition holds a form of loss.

I've been saying this for years and I've yet to find an exception.

Starting a new job. Ending a relationship. Moving to a new city. Watching your kids grow up and need you differently. Even the changes π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘β„Žπ‘œπ‘œπ‘ π‘’ can carry grief you didn't expect.

Because when something new begins, something else ends. And that ending deserves to be acknowledged β€” not rushed past, not minimized, not dressed up as "just part of life."

The loss may look different for everyone. And what feels like a small transition to someone else may feel enormous to you, and that's okay.

Here's what I want you to know though: acknowledging the loss doesn't mean you're stuck in it. It actually means you're moving through it honestly.

Give yourself grace in the in-between spaces. 🀍

Is there grief or loss you haven't yet identified from a transition?

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