Dr. Cristina A Scatigno, Psyd, Boulder Anxiety Psychologist

04/11/2026

Congrats to the psychologists working so hard to pass Rxp (prescriptive authority) legislation in Vermont and Hawaii for achieving huge milestones!!! 👏 🎉 
Now more people will be able to get the health they need!

04/10/2026

This is how panic keeps itself going...

A body sensation shows up, the mind jumps to worst-case meaning, anxiety rises, and safety behaviors step in to make it stop.

The hard part?
Those behaviors bring temporary relief but keep the cycle alive.

Recovery begins when we notice the pattern and gently choose willingness over escape.

Which part of the panic cycle do you notice yourself getting stuck in most often?

04/08/2026

04/01/2026

Sending love this Sexual Assault Awareness Month to ALL GENDERS. 💙🩷

04/01/2026

Everyone is worthy of being seen and loved for who they are 🌈

Today is Transgender Day of Visibility — and visibility means more than being seen. It means being respected, protected, and valued every single day. 🌈

TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE SAFE.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE SECURE.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE PROUD.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE PROTECTED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE UNDERSTOOD.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE SUPPORTED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE RECOGNIZED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE VALUED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE ACCEPTED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE AFFIRMED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE INCLUDED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE CELEBRATED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE CARED FOR.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE EMPOWERED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE DEFENDED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE ENCOURAGED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE CHERISHED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE WELCOMED.
TRANS PEOPLE DESERVE TO BE UPLIFTED.

Today, we don’t just acknowledge trans lives - we stand with them, we amplify them, and we commit to showing up beyond today.

03/26/2026

Perfectionism can sound like motivation…
but it’s often just anxiety in disguise.

It tells you:
👉 do more
👉 fix it
👉 don’t mess up
👉 don’t stop yet

But that voice doesn’t lead to peace, it leads to exhaustion.

What we’re practicing instead is a different voice…
one that allows space for being human.

Progress over perfection.
Effort over outcome.
Kindness over criticism.

Not because you’re “letting yourself off the hook,”
but because this is what actually helps you move forward.

Which voice do you notice showing up for you most right now?

03/25/2026

Most people think the goal is to get rid of anxiety.

But what actually changes everything…
is learning how to respond to it differently.

Not with panic.
Not with avoidance.
But with willingness, curiosity, and a whole lot of self-compassion.

That’s where real freedom starts.

Which of these feels hardest for you right now?

03/20/2026

Just because it feels true… doesn’t make it true.

Anxiety and OCD are really good at telling convincing stories.

“I can’t handle this.”
“This means something is wrong with me.”
“I need to fix this right now.”

And your body believes it.
Your emotions back it up.
It feels urgent and real.

But feelings aren’t facts.

There is a difference between:
👉 what your mind is saying
👉 and what is actually happening

“I’m a terrible person” → “I had an intrusive thought”
“I can’t handle this” → “I’m feeling overwhelmed right now”

That shift changes everything.

Not because it makes anxiety disappear…
but because it brings you back to reality, where you have choices.

What’s one thought that feels true for you right now, but might not actually be true?

03/18/2026

Body Dysmorphic Disorder can make the mirror feel like the final authority.

It can convince you that what you see is the truth…
that you need certainty…
that analyzing your appearance will finally bring relief.

But BDD is a trickster.

Your brain can distort what you see.
Your value isn’t measured in mirrors.

Recovery often begins when you step away from checking and return to living.

Follow and keep an eye out. We have something VERY exciting coming!

03/05/2026

Looks like a great resource I’d love to check out:

Free Parent Conference

02/27/2026

When ERP feels hard… it’s not a sign you’re doing it wrong.

It’s usually a sign you’re doing it right. ❤️⁠

These thoughts will show up:
“What if this means something?”
“Can I handle this?”
“What’s the point?”
“I don’t want to feel this.”
“It’s not fair.”

ERP isn’t about silencing those thoughts.

It’s about changing how you respond to them.

Not arguing.
Not proving.
Not neutralizing.
Not escaping.

Just allowing… and continuing anyway.

Willingness + compassion is what breaks the cycle.

When you stop trying to eliminate anxiety and instead practice not giving it meaning, everything begins to shift. You build confidence. You build flexibility. You build your life back.

If you want a step-by-step breakdown of how to build your own exposure plan (even if you don’t have access to a therapist), I walk you through it in this week’s podcast episode.

You can listen here: https://kimberleyquinlan-lmft.com/category/podcast/

Which thought tends to hook you the most when you’re doing ERP?

02/19/2026

When we’re caught in shame, we often forget we’re not alone in our struggles. But self-compassion gently reminds us: we all stumble, we all hurt, and we all belong. 💗

If you’re feeling isolated today, take one small step—place a hand on your heart, and remind yourself of your humanity.