Brighter Thinking Therapy

Brighter Thinking Therapy Provide telehealth therapeutic services to anxious minds and moms residing in California.

LGBTQIA+ friendly & practice cultural sensitivity and acceptance to all races, ethnicities, and religions

Watching The Valley, I want to start by saying this:It matters that Kristen Doute and Nia Sanchez are allowing postpartu...
05/15/2026

Watching The Valley, I want to start by saying this:

It matters that Kristen Doute and Nia Sanchez are allowing postpartum to be seen.

Because so often, this part of motherhood is softened, rushed, or skipped entirely.

What we are seeing is not too much. It is just more honest.

Postpartum is not just emotional. It is physical. It is relational. It is an identity shift happening in real time.

And sometimes, it looks like not feeling ready to leave your baby. Not feeling like yourself in your body. Not having the desire for intimacy.

That does not mean something is wrong. It means you are in a transition.

There is often this quiet pressure to keep going, as if there is a timeline for when you should feel like yourself again.

In seasons like this, support matters. Especially from partners and the people closest to you.

You do not have to hold it all together to be worthy of support.

If this resonated, leave a 🤍 or share your experience below.

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Maternal mental health isn’t just a moment.And it’s not just postpartum.It’s the mental load that never really turns off...
05/06/2026

Maternal mental health isn’t just a moment.
And it’s not just postpartum.

It’s the mental load that never really turns off.
The constant awareness, the overstimulation, the pressure to hold everything together while still showing up with love.

And a lot of the time, it goes unseen.

Because from the outside, it can look like you have it all handled.
But inside, it can feel heavy, overwhelming, and hard to name.

If you’ve been feeling this, you’re not alone.
And it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.

Maternal mental health conditions are common and treatable.
Support exists, and you deserve access to it.

Whether it’s talking to someone, reaching out to your support system, or taking a small moment for yourself today… it matters.

Even the strongest shells need support too 🌮

If this resonated, save it for the days it feels heavier.
And if you’re comfortable, share it with another mom who might need it 🤍

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation with family thinking,“why do I feel like the problem?”This is for you.A l...
04/01/2026

If you’ve ever walked away from a conversation with family thinking,
“why do I feel like the problem?”

This is for you.

A lot of anxious moms don’t struggle with boundaries because they don’t know what to say.
They struggle because of what it costs to say it.

The guilt.
The second guessing.
The fear of being misunderstood… or seen differently.

So it turns into overexplaining, overaccommodating, or staying quiet to keep things smooth.

But here’s what I want you to know:
That discomfort you feel when you start doing things differently?
It doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

It usually means you’re stepping out of roles that no longer fit you.

And that’s not easy, especially when those roles were tied to being a “good daughter,” a “nice person,” or the one who keeps everything together.

You’re allowed to grow into a version of yourself that feels more grounded, more clear, and more aligned with the kind of mother you want to be.

It might feel unfamiliar at first.
But that doesn’t mean it’s wrong.

Save this for the next time you start questioning yourself 🤍

There’s a very specific kind of woman who resonates with this post.She’s capable. She handles things. She’s usually the ...
02/26/2026

There’s a very specific kind of woman who resonates with this post.

She’s capable. She handles things. She’s usually the steady one in the room. And for a long time, she thought that meant she had to carry everything…the tension, the overthinking, the responsibility, the emotional labor.

If you’re here, chances are you know that feeling.

The constant mental commentary.
Replaying conversations.
Trying to manage outcomes before they even happen.
Negotiating with anxiety like it has the final say.

This “era” isn’t about becoming someone new. It’s about realizing you don’t have to keep living in survival mode.

Asking yourself, Is this even worth my nervous system?
Letting a thought pass without chasing it.
Choosing calm without performing it.

That’s not indifference. That’s growth.

And if you’re already in this space or slowly moving toward it, congrats. This work is quiet. It’s internal. Most people won’t even see it. But it changes everything.

If this felt like you, save it for the days you forget. And share it with the friend who’s learning to stop negotiating with anxiety too. 🤍

High-achieving anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.Sometimes it looks like being the capable one.Over explaining so y...
02/24/2026

High-achieving anxiety doesn’t always look like panic.
Sometimes it looks like being the capable one.

Over explaining so you aren’t misunderstood.
Softening your tone so you don’t seem “too much.”
Taking responsibility for tension that was never yours to carry.

That wasn’t weakness.
That was adaptation. 🤍

At some point, you learned that keeping the peace meant shrinking yourself. And maybe that worked for a while.

But survival strategies don’t have to become your personality.

You deserve peace that doesn’t cost you your voice.
You deserve relationships where you don’t have to manage the room.
You deserve space where you don’t have to shell yourself out to be accepted. 🌮

If you’re the strong one who’s secretly exhausted, you’re in the right place. ✨

Follow for grounded, nervous-system-aware support for high-achieving women who are done shrinking.

Save this if you’re unlearning self-sacrifice. 💌


One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is getting to witness the quiet wins.The ones that don’t look “impressive”...
02/19/2026

One of my favorite parts of being a therapist is getting to witness the quiet wins.

The ones that don’t look “impressive” on the outside…
but feel HUGE on the inside.

Like:
✨ setting a boundary
✨ not over explaining
✨ letting someone be disappointed
✨ choosing rest
✨ not fixing everyone’s feelings
✨ not trying to be the “easy one”
✨ doing it anxious anyway

If you’ve been the strong one, the peacekeeper, the over thinker, the one who carries the mental load… these moments can feel uncomfortable at first.

Because healing doesn’t always feel like relief right away.
Sometimes it feels like guilt.
Or shakiness.
Or “wait… am I allowed to do this?”

And that’s where I’m genuinely proud of you.

Not for being perfect.
Not for never struggling.
But for trying something new… even when your anxiety is loud.

💛 If any of these slides felt like “oh wow that’s me,” save this post for later.
👇 Comment which one hit you the hardest.

And if you’re in California and want support with anxiety, boundaries, burnout, or people pleasing .. I offer virtual therapy in California. Schedule a free consultation 💕☺️ today!

GIVEAWAY 🌮🧠✨Consider this a gentle nervous system intervention. I’m giving away a copy of my Tacos & Therapy Cozy Colori...
12/15/2025

GIVEAWAY 🌮🧠✨

Consider this a gentle nervous system intervention. I’m giving away a copy of my Tacos & Therapy Cozy Coloring Book, created to support regulation, self soothing, and moments of calm when your brain won’t slow down.

This isn’t about being productive or doing it “right.” It’s about giving your body something grounding, repetitive, and safe a small pause that actually helps.

To enter:
🌮 Follow
🧠 Like this post
✨ Tag a friend: each tag counts as an entry

✨ Bonus entry if you share this to your story and tag me

Winner announced 12/19 🎉 Open to U.S. residents only.

Good luck 🖍️🌮🛋️💕

Motherhood has a way of pulling every piece of you outward your time, your energy, your heart all stretched thin in serv...
09/09/2025

Motherhood has a way of pulling every piece of you outward your time, your energy, your heart all stretched thin in service of the people you love most. And while you’re busy making sure everyone else is cared for, it’s easy to forget that you need mothering, too. 💖

Here’s the truth I remind my clients (and myself): the mother in you deserves rest, gentleness, and grace. Not because you’ve “earned it” or finally checked everything off your list, but simply because you’re human.

✨ Rest without guilt
✨ Speak to yourself kindly
✨ Ask for support
✨ Celebrate the small wins

These aren’t luxuries. They’re lifelines.

High-achieving moms especially struggle with this …the voice that whispers:
👉 “If I slow down, I’m failing.”
👉 “If I need help, I’m weak.”
👉 “If I don’t do it all, I’m not enough.”

But that voice isn’t truth, it’s anxiety talking. Healing means softening that voice and replacing it with:
💖 “I’m allowed to pause.”
💖 “I’m allowed to be supported.”
💖 “I’m already enough, right here, right now.”

Motherhood isn’t meant to be perfect. It’s meant to be lived. And when you care for the mother in you, you create space for joy, connection, and calm in your family, too.

So this week, give yourself permission to mother yourself: take the nap, ask for the hand, speak with compassion, notice the wins.

✨ Save this post for the days you forget the mother in you deserves care, too.

therapist confessions: I love every single one 😂 which one’s your vibe? 💕🍵🌮🪴
09/08/2025

therapist confessions: I love every single one 😂 which one’s your vibe? 💕🍵🌮🪴

Noticed a few new faces around here..so 👋, I’m Selene Burley, LMFT. Therapist 💻 | Cycle breaker ✨ | Mom of 2 🧃🧃 | Taco e...
05/29/2025

Noticed a few new faces around here..so 👋, I’m Selene Burley, LMFT.
Therapist 💻 | Cycle breaker ✨ | Mom of 2 🧃🧃 | Taco enthusiast 🌮

If you’re new here, welcome to a space where mental health meets real life..with a side of tacos and truth. I help high achieving women and overwhelmed moms navigate anxiety, burnout, and those “I’m fine” days that aren’t really fine. 🫠

My therapy style?
Warm. Direct. Supportive without the fluff.
EMDR + solution-focused work for women who want more than just venting.

On this page, you’ll find:
🧠 Therapy tools that actually help
🍼 Real talk for anxious moms
🌮 Occasional taco-fueled coping strategies
💬 And reminders you’re not alone

✨ I offer virtual therapy for California residents—focused on anxiety, motherhood, and breaking cycles with compassion.

If you’re feeling like “I can’t keep doing it like this”… you’re in the right place. 🩷
DM me to connect or tap the link in bio to book a free intro call!

Let’s make healing feel less intimidating and more like finally being understood. 🤝

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Palm Desert, CA
92260

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Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
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