Dee Dee Chance, LISW

01/07/2026

As we start the long haul of Winter give yourself Grace. The "New Year New Me" sometimes makes one feel like a failure when we are a week in and have 'fallen off the wagon' per say. I always say, I didn't get here overnight, I am not going to get out overnight. Day by day, moment by moment, don't put undue pressure on yourself.

12/30/2025

Something to keep in mind. 💚💚

I think culturally we are doing a really good job of normalizing the use of therapy and medication, but I wonder if we underemphasize that therapy takes time and effort to work. Quick-fix "breakthroughs" get glamorized in pop culture's version of therapy, but in real life, change comes slowly.

If your is getting care for yourself through , give it time.

A study of 10,000 people showed that it took about 20 sessions (that's about six months of weekly sessions) for 50% of people to experience notable symptom improvement. With a full year of treatment, that number jumped to 75%. Research like this is tricky, and numbers change depending on how researchers measure "improvement" and other studies suggest different timelines, but this large study really highlights that a key part of effective therapy is giving it time to work.

Source: Shedler & Gnaulati (2020, Networker) full link in profile.

12/27/2025

Kindness doesn’t cost a thing however it never ceases to amaze me how many struggle with it. 💚💚💚

12/16/2025

Mantra for 2026 - who is in?? 💚💚💚

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12/16/2025

If you are having a rough day, reach out to your 'people,' you are not alone. 💚💚💚💚

Mental illness doesn't take a holiday break just because everyone else is feeling festive. If you're struggling to embrace the holiday spirit this year, you're not alone and you're not failing. Be kind to yourself and don't be afraid to reach out for support.

12/13/2025

There is no wrong or right about it. It’s what feels right with your heart and what you are capable of in that moment. 💚💚💚

Give yourself permission to grieve in your own way. It’s okay to say “no”.

12/08/2025

💚❤️💚❤️. Even more important with all the social media there is today. It’s easy to feel “less than” or as though you aren’t doing enough. Just remember- social media is only a snapshot, not reality. You are perfect as you are. 💚❤️

Celebrate your way! ♥️ ~ Nanea

12/01/2025

I say this again and again with clients. Be bettter and do better than how you were raised. If you continue to wait for your parent to be the person you needed as a child you are setting yourself up for disappointment. 💚💚💚