Loren O'Brien, MFT

Loren O'Brien, MFT Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) at Reflections Counseling & Wellness.

I support individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of challenges, including neurodiversity, identity discover, and relational challenges.

When you tie your value to how much you get done, rest starts to feel like guilt instead of nourishment.In therapy, we u...
11/13/2025

When you tie your value to how much you get done, rest starts to feel like guilt instead of nourishment.

In therapy, we untangle the beliefs that say you have to earn rest, comfort, or care.

You’re allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to be human.

If you’re ready to rewrite your relationship with productivity, I’d be honored to support you.
Email loren@reflectionswellness.net or call (609) 678-3282.

Many of us cope by avoiding the things that feel uncomfortable- hard conversations, boundaries, emotions, vulnerability,...
11/12/2025

Many of us cope by avoiding the things that feel uncomfortable- hard conversations, boundaries, emotions, vulnerability, change.

And while avoidance can bring temporary relief, it also sends a powerful message to our nervous system:
“This is too much for me. I can’t handle it.”

The magic happens in small moments of tolerating discomfort. Not all at once -just enough to prove to yourself that you’re capable of surviving it. This is where confidence, resilience, and self-trust grow.

What’s one tiny discomfort you’re willing to face this week?

We’re often quick to extend compassion, patience, and understanding to others - but struggle to offer even a fraction of...
11/12/2025

We’re often quick to extend compassion, patience, and understanding to others - but struggle to offer even a fraction of that to ourselves.

Self-talk matters. The way you speak to yourself shapes your self-worth, your nervous system, and your capacity to grow.

Here’s a gentle challenge for this week. Pause when you’re being self-critical and ask:
�“If a friend came to me with this, how would I respond?”
�Then offer that version to yourself.
It won’t feel natural at first - but like any skill, self-compassion strengthens with practice.

As we move into the slower seasons, it’s okay to match your pace to the world around you. 🍂 Sometimes, resting is the mo...
11/09/2025

As we move into the slower seasons, it’s okay to match your pace to the world around you. 🍂 Sometimes, resting is the most productive thing we can do.

Giving yourself permission to slow down can be one of the most loving acts of kindness you offer yourself - a reminder that you are worthy of care, even when you’re not “doing.”

Therapy can be a space to untangle guilt around rest and learn to listen to what your mind and body truly need.

If you’re ready to take the next step, it would be a privilege to support you on your therapeutic journey!

Reach out to connect:
📩 loren@reflectionswellness.net
📞 609-678-3282

Therapy offers a space to process, to feel, to breathe.You don’t have to have the right words or know where to start - j...
11/07/2025

Therapy offers a space to process, to feel, to breathe.
You don’t have to have the right words or know where to start - just a willingness to show up.
That’s where healing begins. 💙

If you’re ready to take the next step, it would be a privilege to support you on your journey.

Reach out to connect:
📩 loren@reflectionswellness.net
📞 609-678-3282

Many people delay therapy because they think they have to be really struggling or “broken” first. But therapy can be a s...
11/06/2025

Many people delay therapy because they think they have to be really struggling or “broken” first.

But therapy can be a space for growth, reflection, and connection - a place to understand yourself more deeply and feel supported in the process.

And even once you begin, healing doesn’t mean you’ll never have hard days again.

The goal isn’t perfection - it’s learning to meet yourself differently when those hard moments come.

For support, email loren@reflectionswellness.net or call (609) 678-3282.

I’m excited to announce that I am currently accepting new clients at Reflections Counseling and Wellness - and if you’ve...
11/03/2025

I’m excited to announce that I am currently accepting new clients at Reflections Counseling and Wellness - and if you’ve been considering therapy, I’d love to support you.

My passion as a therapist is to create a space where people feel seen, understood, and supported as they make sense of their inner world and relationships.

I use a warm, compassionate, attachment-focused approach because I truly believe the relationships we’ve had -both past and present- shape how we see ourselves, and how we show up with others. Through therapy, we can rewrite patterns, build self-awareness, and cultivate more meaningful connections.

I work with:
• Individuals navigating anxiety, identity, ADHD, and life transitions
• Couples wanting more connection, communication, and intimacy
• Families seeking to understand each other in a deeper, healthier way

If you’re ready to explore what’s getting in the way of the life or relationships you want, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.

Reflections Counseling and Wellness – accepting virtual & in-person clients!

https://www.reflectionswellness.net/loren

“Name It to Tame It”: Why Labeling Emotions Helps Kids Calm Down When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, naming ...
07/11/2025

“Name It to Tame It”: Why Labeling Emotions Helps Kids Calm Down

When your child is in the middle of a meltdown, naming their emotion might be the last thing on your mind. But here’s the magic:

When we help kids name what they’re feeling (“You seem really frustrated right now” or “That was so disappointing, huh?”), we activate the thinking part of their brain — helping their overwhelmed nervous system calm down.

This is what Dr. Dan Siegel calls “Name it to tame it.”

Why it works:
• It gives kids language for what’s happening inside.
• It helps them feel seen and not alone.
• It models emotional awareness and regulation.

You don’t have to fix the feeling. You don’t even need to agree with it. Just naming it is a powerful first step toward helping your child regain control.

Want help learning how to co-regulate with your child or build emotional tools together? I specialize in supporting families with kids navigating big feelings, neurodivergence, and tough transitions.

Reminder: Kids heal in ways that don’t always look like talk therapy—and that’s okay. My goal is to create spaces where ...
05/27/2025

Reminder: Kids heal in ways that don’t always look like talk therapy—and that’s okay. My goal is to create spaces where they don’t have to talk to heal. ❤️

Therapist truths I thought were just clichés… until I saw them come to life in the therapy room. The work is humbling, a...
05/27/2025

Therapist truths I thought were just clichés… until I saw them come to life in the therapy room. The work is humbling, and these lessons stay with me every day. ✨

What’s something you thought was just a cliché… until it wasn’t?

Creative Ways to Help Kids Process Big Feelings 🎨 As a therapist, I often hear parents ask: “How do I actually help my c...
05/25/2025

Creative Ways to Help Kids Process Big Feelings 🎨
As a therapist, I often hear parents ask: “How do I actually help my child work through their emotions?”

Validation doesn’t have to be complicated—or boring. Here are some playful, connection-based ideas:

🧸 Feelings Charades – Act out emotions like “frustrated” or “excited” and let your child guess. Then switch! It builds emotional vocabulary and empathy.

🎨 Art That Talks – Ask your child to draw what their anger or sadness looks like. Then “interview” the drawing together. What does it want to say?

🧁 Bake the Feeling – Naming emotions while you stir or shape dough turns conversation into comfort. “This dough feels sticky—just like today felt when things were hard.”

📚 Story Switch-Up – Read a favorite book and pause: “What do you think they were feeling here? What would you do if you felt like that?”

The key? Be curious, not corrective. Emotions are meant to be explored, not fixed. I also included some examples of what I’d call emotionally poetic parenting—phrases that make big feelings feel safe, shared, and a little magical.

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+16096783282

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https://www.reflectionswellness.net

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