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Providing compassionate, personalized support for individuals, families, and those exploring sobriety or seeking to reduce substance use on their path to wellness.

09/20/2025

Happy World Wellness Weekend! 🌍 Wellness is more than fitness or nutrition—it’s about creating balance in mind, body, and spirit.

Here are a few simple wellness practices you can try this weekend:
✨ Move your body – even a gentle walk can improve mood and lower stress.
✨ Mind your breath – a few deep breaths can reset your nervous system.
✨ Stay connected – wellness grows when we feel supported and heard.
✨ Prioritize rest – recovery and self-care are part of the process.

Wellness doesn’t need to feel overwhelming. It’s built in the small, intentional steps we take every day toward balance and self-care. 🌱

08/30/2025

Long weekends can bring extra temptations and triggers. 💡 With a little planning and support, you can stay grounded in your recovery and enjoy the time fully present. 🌿

👉 Scroll through for 5 simple tips to help you protect your sobriety this weekend.

You’re not alone—you’re capable, and your “why” matters. 💛

08/21/2025

🌍✨ Today is World Entrepreneurs’ Day — a reminder to celebrate taking risks, following dreams, and creating something meaningful.

When I started my private practice, it was built on the belief that recovery is possible and that no one has to walk their journey alone. 💙 Every step forward, big or small, matters.

Here’s to all the entrepreneurs out there making a difference in their own way — and to the courage it takes to keep going. 🙌

08/08/2025

Take a moment today to embrace your worth because you are enough just as you are. 🌿 Nurture your soul with kindness, patience, and self-love. When we honor ourselves, healing and growth naturally follow. 💫

08/02/2025

Long weekends used to be hard for me.

Too much time. Too many triggers. And this unspoken pressure to be having fun. But for me, fun usually meant drinking. And drinking always left me feeling anxious, ashamed, and disconnected from who I really was.

Now, long weekends feel different.

They feel calm. Clear. Honest.

That doesn’t mean they’re always easy. I still check in with myself. I still prepare. I still make space for the messy moments. Over time, I’ve found some things that help, both in my own recovery and through supporting others on their journey.

Here are a few of my favorite tools that make long weekends feel safe and manageable:

🔸️Make a plan
Know where you’re going, who you’re with, and how long you’re staying. It helps more than you think.

🔸️Protect your peace
You don’t owe anyone your time or energy. It’s okay to say no. It’s okay to leave early. You are allowed to put yourself first.

🔸️Stick to your routines
Just because it’s a holiday doesn’t mean everything has to change. Keep the things that keep you grounded, movement, meals, rest, stillness, journaling, prayer, whatever works for you.

🔸️Stay connected
Reach out. Talk to someone who gets it. Share how you’re really doing. It doesn’t have to be perfect to be healing.

🔸️Remember your why
This life you’re choosing is about so much more than not drinking. It’s about showing up for yourself in a real and loving way. That’s something to be proud of.

If you’re sober this weekend, whether it’s day one or year ten, I see you. I know how hard this can be. But I also know how beautiful it becomes.

If you are not quite sober yet or you’re thinking about changing your drinking, know that you don’t have to do it alone. You can take small steps and start wherever you feel comfortable. Reach out. Ask questions. I am here to support you on your journey whenever you are ready.

You are not alone. You are doing something powerful, even if it doesn’t always feel that way.

You’re choosing peace. You’re choosing truth. You’re choosing you.

07/31/2025

One of the most powerful moments in my own recovery was when I finally realized:
“I am a miracle.”

Not because everything magically became perfect—far from it.
But because something shifted deep inside me.
A sense of connection.
A quiet strength.
A willingness to keep going, even on the hardest days.

I know firsthand how heavy shame and doubt can feel.
How easy it is to believe change isn’t possible.
But from my own journey and the people I work with every day, I can say this with certainty:
Healing is happening.
You are not alone.
And yes—you are a miracle, too.

✨ If you’re ready to start or continue your healing journey, I’m here to walk alongside you.
Reach out anytime to learn more or book a session.

07/24/2025

Affirmations for the Healing Journey 💛
Whether you're walking through recovery yourself or loving someone who is… your words matter.

Here are 4 affirmations to carry you through today:

🧠 I am healing, even on the hard days.
💬 I don’t need to have it all figured out to take the next step.
🪞 I release what’s not mine to carry.
💛 I can hold space for others and protect my peace.

Save this. Say it out loud. Pass it along to someone who needs it.
Healing is happening, even when it’s quiet.

07/18/2025

If someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of fear, frustration, and helplessness.

Here’s something I often share in sessions:
You didn’t cause it. You can’t control it. You can’t cure it.
But you can take care of yourself while loving someone through it.

🌿 Here are 3 gentle reminders for family members:

1️⃣ Hold space, not solutions.
It’s natural to want to fix things — but true change comes from within. Listening without trying to rescue can be one of the most powerful forms of support.

2️⃣ Boundaries aren’t punishments — they’re protection.
You’re allowed to say “no.” You’re allowed to prioritize your peace. Healthy boundaries are a gift to both you and your loved one.

3️⃣ Get support for you, too.
Al-Anon, therapy, or a support group can help you make sense of the chaos and find solid ground again. You deserve healing, too.

You are not alone.
You can love someone deeply and take care of yourself fiercely. 💛

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✨ Tag someone who needs this today, or share to your story if it resonates.
If you’ve walked this path before — what helped you the most?

07/10/2025

🌿 Therapy Thursday: The “Name It to Tame It” Trick 🌿
Feelings can feel big. Overwhelming. Even paralyzing.
But here's the strategy: Name it to tame it.
🧠 When we pause and label what we’re feeling—“I’m anxious,” “I feel ashamed,” “This is grief”—we calm the brain’s stress response.
It creates a moment of awareness... and that’s where healing begins.

Try it next time a wave hits:
👉 Stop
👉 Breathe
👉 Name the feeling
👉 Notice how the intensity softens

It’s not magic—but it’s powerful.
Have you tried this before? 💬

06/25/2025

Resentment is like drinking poison and hoping the other person gets sick… 🧪🤢
In recovery, it’s one of the biggest blocks to freedom.

You might be thinking:
🔸 “They never apologized.”
🔸 “I was the one hurt—why should I let it go?”
🔸 “If I forgive them, it’s like saying what they did was okay.”

Totally understandable. But here’s the thing… resentment doesn’t punish them—it punishes you.

It festers.
It keeps you up at night.
And for many in recovery, it becomes the perfect excuse to numb out or relapse.

In the Twelve Step world, resentment is called “the number one offender.”
That’s no accident—it blocks connection, stunts growth, and keeps us spiritually sick.

🛐 Prayer helps.
But prayer isn’t always about changing them.
Sometimes, it’s:

“God, help me want to forgive them… even if I’m not ready yet.”

📝 Some ways to start releasing resentment:
✅ Get honest—name it, don’t bury it.
✅ Ask: “What old wound is this protecting?”
✅ Try a no-send letter—say everything you wish you could.
✅ Shift from expectations to boundaries.

But truthfully? Resentment is layered.
Sometimes we need help to sort through the mess and find peace on the other side.

That’s where I come in.
I help clients unpack what’s underneath, without judgment—and build tools that actually help.

📍In-person or virtual sessions
📩 DM me

You don’t have to wait for their apology.
Your healing is between you and your Higher Power.
Let’s walk that path—together. 🙏🏼

06/22/2025

🎉 Today marks 14 years alcohol-free. 🎉

Sobriety changed my life — and it’s the reason I do the work I do today.

Fourteen years ago, I made a decision that felt terrifying but necessary. I didn’t know what the road ahead would look like, but I knew I couldn’t keep living the way I was. What I found through recovery is not just freedom from alcohol — it’s a deeper connection to myself, to others, and to a life filled with purpose.

Now, I have the honour of walking alongside others as they begin (or continue) their own journeys.

If you’re feeling stuck, afraid, or unsure — know that there is hope. Recovery is possible. Healing is possible. And you don’t have to do it alone.

💛 Here’s to 14 years, and to everyone out there taking that first brave step. I see you. Keep going.

05/03/2025

Growing up in a hoarding home shaped how I understood space, safety, and control. Hoarding isn’t just “too much stuff”—it’s often tied to trauma, anxiety, loss, and the fear of letting go.

If this hits close to home, you're not alone. It’s not about being lazy or messy—it’s about survival patterns that started long ago.

Some small steps that can help:

🔸️ Pick one area that feels least overwhelming

🔸️ Give yourself permission to let go without guilt

🔸️ Notice what feels safe to release—and what doesn’t

🔸️ Reach out for support before shame convinces you not to

Healing is possible. You can reimagine your space and your story—one choice at a time. If you're ready to talk, I’m here.

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