A Zen Space, PLLC

05/09/2025

🌿 Let’s Talk About Shame 🌿

Shame is one of the heaviest emotions we carry — and yet, it’s also one of the least talked about. Unlike guilt, which says “I did something bad,” shame whispers “I am bad.”

Shame keeps us small.
Shame tells us we’re unworthy.
Shame convinces us to hide the very parts of ourselves that most need love.

At A Zen Space, we believe healing begins when we shine light on what shame tries to keep in the dark. 💡 Through therapy, support, and self-compassion, you can learn to separate who you are from what you’ve been through.

✨ You are not your mistakes.
✨ You are not your trauma.
✨ You are not your shame.

You are worthy of love, healing, and peace. 🌸

If shame is weighing you down, you don’t have to carry it alone. Reach out — we’re here to walk with you on your journey to freedom.

📱 Text us at 740-357-8667 for appointment information.

02/09/2025

The impact of childhood trauma often shows up later in life. It can reveal itself in relationships, in how conflict is handled, and in how safe or unsafe love and closeness feel.

Understanding these signs can bring clarity to what feels confusing or overwhelming. Often, the ways you respond today have roots in experiences you lived through before you had a choice.

Recognizing these patterns is the first step toward healing.

02/09/2025

A Zen Space a place where you become the best version of you! 🖤

27/08/2025

🌿 Understanding ADHD: Types & Subtypes 🌿

At A Zen Space, we know that no two minds look alike. ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) is often misunderstood, but recognizing the different types and subtypes can help reduce stigma and increase self-awareness.

✨ The 3 Core Types of ADHD
1. Predominantly Inattentive Type
• Often called “ADD.”
• Challenges include difficulty sustaining attention, disorganization, forgetfulness, and being easily distracted.
• Sometimes overlooked because symptoms are less outwardly disruptive.
2. Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
• Includes restlessness, fidgeting, difficulty sitting still, interrupting, and acting without thinking.
• Often recognized in children, but can persist into adulthood.
3. Combined Type
• A blend of inattentive and hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
• The most common type, presenting across settings like work, school, and relationships.

🌱 Subtypes & Nuances Within ADHD
Researchers and clinicians also recognize subtypes or patterns that help us better understand how ADHD shows up:
• Overfocused ADHD: Struggles with flexibility, gets “stuck” on thoughts or tasks.
• Emotional Dysregulation: Heightened sensitivity, big emotional reactions, and difficulty self-soothing.
• Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT): Daydreaming, slow processing speed, low motivation—often mistaken for depression.
• Impulsive-Emotional ADHD: Quick to react, high emotional intensity, with strong impulsivity.
• Executive Function Deficit Patterns: Struggles with planning, prioritizing, time management, and follow-through.

💡 Remember: ADHD is not a lack of intelligence or willpower—it’s a neurological condition with unique challenges and strengths. Many people with ADHD are highly creative, resilient, and innovative.

🌸 If you or a loved one relate to these patterns, know that support is available. Through therapy, coping strategies, lifestyle tools, and sometimes medication, individuals with ADHD can thrive.

✨ At A Zen Space, we meet you where you are—helping you understand your brain and create a path toward balance, growth, and empowerment.

📲 Text 740-357-8667 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

18/08/2025

✨ Understanding Frustration ✨

Frustration often shows up when something that matters to us feels blocked or out of reach. It can appear when we’re trying to move forward, connect, or meet a need—and the path just isn’t opening.

What many people don’t realize is that frustration isn’t just one feeling. It’s often a surface emotion that covers something deeper—like disappointment, sadness, anxiety, fear, or even powerlessness.

Think of frustration as a signal: it lets you know something is off, but it doesn’t always explain what’s underneath. When you pause and gently look beneath the frustration, you often uncover more vulnerable emotions asking for your attention.

The more you slow down and name what you’re truly feeling, the more clarity, peace, and choice you create in how you respond.

🌿 At A Zen Space, we believe every emotion has wisdom. Frustration is simply an invitation to look a little deeper.

15/08/2025

🌿 “Sitting with your feelings” is more than just waiting for them to pass. 🌿

It’s a practice of presence.
It’s giving yourself the same compassion you’d offer a dear friend.
It’s listening to your inner voice without judgment or rush.

When we sit with it—whether it’s grief, joy, anger, or uncertainty—we create space for healing and clarity. 🪷

✨ What’s one feeling you’ve learned to sit with instead of push away? Share in the comments—your insight might help someone else today.

📲 Text 740-357-8667 to start your journey with a therapist who understands.

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

🌿 Happy National Relaxation Day from A Zen Space 🌿

Life moves fast — but today, we’re pressing pause. ✨
It’s National Relaxation Day, and we’re curious… what’s your favorite way to relax? Is it a good book, a long walk, a cozy nap, or something else entirely?

Tell us below 👇 — we love hearing your ideas! 💬

If you’re looking for new ways to unwind, here are 5 somatic coping skills you can try today:
1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation — Tense and release each muscle group from head to toe to melt away stress.
2. Box Breathing — Inhale for 4, hold for 4, exhale for 4, hold for 4. Repeat 5–10 rounds.
3. 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding — Name 5 things you see, 4 you can touch, 3 you hear, 2 you smell, 1 you taste.
4. Gentle Stretching — Try slow neck rolls, shoulder shrugs, or a forward fold to loosen tight muscles.
5. Nature Reset — Step outside, close your eyes, and feel the sun or breeze on your skin.

💌 Text 740-357-8667 for information on therapy or self-care resources — we’d love to help you find calm in the chaos.

14/08/2025

🌿 A Special Announcement 🌿

I am so excited to share that my mentor, Jessica Kilgore, has opened her own private practice!

Jessica’s dedication to the counseling profession and her deep compassion for others have shaped not only the way we work, at A Zen Space, but also the kind of therapist and person I strive to be. Everything I know about medical counseling and evidence-based therapy has been influenced by her guidance, patience, and example.

I truly owe much of my career to this incredible woman, and I’m honored to celebrate her as she begins this next chapter. Please take a moment to give her new page a like and share so others can experience her wisdom and care. 💚

Providing compassionate, empowering support for individuals & families impacted by cancer.

14/08/2025

🌿 Two Things Can Be True 🌿

Life isn’t always black-and-white. Sometimes, two seemingly opposite truths can live side-by-side — and that’s okay.

✨ You can love your life and want to change parts of it.
✨ You can forgive someone and set strong boundaries.
✨ You can be grateful for what you have and still strive for more.
✨ You can feel joy and carry grief in your heart.
✨ You can be healing and still have bad days.

Allow yourself the compassion to hold both. Healing isn’t about choosing one truth over the other — it’s about making space for the whole picture of who you are.

💬 What’s a “two things can be true” moment you’ve experienced lately?