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A therapy practice based in Columbus, OH focused perinatal mental health, interpersonal + complex trauma, and life transitions.

14/08/2025

Two-minute Tip for: Sensory Grounding

If your body is in fight/flight/freeze, engage the senses to remind yourself that you are safe right now.

💦 Splash cold water on your face

👟 Put your feet flat on the ground and press them down

👀 Name 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, and 1 you can taste

🌈 Find the colors of the rainbow around you

What other strategies do you lean into?

12/08/2025

Trauma can leave lasting imprints on how we feel, think, and relate to the world around us. It often reshapes our nervous systems, alters our sense of safety, and complicates even the most everyday experiences. Whether the trauma was recent or occurred long ago, its effects can echo in everything from how we respond to stress, to how we trust others, to how we talk to ourselves when we’re alone.

But trauma does not define you. Feeling better is possible—and it often starts with learning how to care for yourself in small, practical, and deeply intentional ways.

Read more on our blog (link in bio).

10/08/2025

There's a good chance if you're reading this, you're a teacher, a parent, a student, or in some way impacted by the back-to-school season upon us over the next two weeks (even if it's just that recurring nightmare that you showed up in the wrong class again)--we're wishing you all the best with the year ahead!

You've got this!

08/08/2025

Your body whispers before it screams.

So many of us were taught to push through — the tension in your jaw, the tightness in your chest, the constant lump in your throat. “I’m just tired.” “It’s probably nothing.”

The way in which our body holds and exhibits physical symptoms are your body’s way of waving a flag.

Your mental health isn’t just in your head. It’s in your body. And learning to cope starts by getting curious, not critical.

⚪ Do your shoulders creep up every time you open your inbox?
⚪ Does your stomach flip when you're with certain people?
⚪ Is your heart racing — even when you're just sitting still?

Begin by building awareness of what your body is telling you. Then work to find an effective coping skill to support yourself.

06/08/2025

Big feelings: you’re allowed to feel them without letting them drive the car.

Emotional regulation isn't about shutting your feelings down — it’s about letting them move through without taking over.

That irritation? It might be valid. That wave of sadness? It probably has something important to say. That moment of overwhelm? It makes sense.

But when you’re constantly reacting — snapping at your partner, zoning out at work, crying in the car after school pickup — it might be time to check in with your nervous system, not punish yourself for being “too emotional.”

Start small:
- Pause before responding
- Name what you're feeling
- Step outside or drink water — shift your environment
- Ask: What do I need right now, not just what I feel

This is not about perfection. It’s about creating just enough space between the feeling and the action so you get to decide what comes next.

You’re not too much. You’re just learning how to hold what you’ve carried for a long time. And you don’t have to hold it alone.

If emotional regulation feels impossible lately, let our warm and affirming clinicians lend a hand -- or ear. Email hello@wildhopetherapy.com to set up your FREE 15-minute consultation.

04/08/2025

You don’t need another morning routine video to tell you what kind of woman to be.

Social media can be inspiring, sure. But for many women, it quietly becomes a measuring stick. Someone else’s kitchen is cleaner, their kids are always smiling, their career seems to be soaring while you’re still figuring out what you really want. It’s a lot. And as those reels roll, our inner voice is often what we tune out first.

But here’s the thing—your inner voice is still there. Underneath the algorithm and the curated noise, she’s waiting for you to tune back in.

You don’t have to delete every app (unless you want to). But maybe today you put your phone down for ten minutes. Go outside. Breathe. Journal. Get loud and have a dance party. Feel what you feel.

You are not behind. You are not broken. You are becoming. And when you reconnect with your own truth, the comparison starts to lose its grip.

Let’s turn down the noise—and turn up the volume on you.

02/08/2025

If you’ve ever been told you're “too sensitive” or felt overwhelmed in ways others didn’t seem to understand, "The Highly Sensitive Person" by Elaine Aron, Ph.D. might feel like a homecoming.

Centered around the experience of being a Highly Sensitive Person or HSP, Aron offers both validation and insight for those who process the world more deeply. Weaving together research and personal stories, the book feels relatable as it empowers those of us who’ve ever felt labeled as “too sensitive” to see these attributes as super powers and parts of ourselves to be uplifted.

Armed with increased self compassion, the book also offers tangible strategies for navigating overstimulation, setting boundaries, and honoring your emotional rhythm.

Many therapists identify as HSPs (a fact that may not surprise you once you’ve begun Aron’s book), and although we’re well versed in coping strategies and tools, there is something grounding in being reminded that sensitivity is not something to fix—it’s something to understand, respect, and even celebrate.

We highly encourage parents to read The Highly Sensitive Child by Elaine Aron, Ph.D. as well if you see aspects of high sensitivity in your child as well.

31/07/2025

The backpacks are ordered. The classes are scheduled and syllabi downloaded. The school calendar is already filling up with color-coded chaos.

And you?
Still running on coffee, group chats, and the mental load of everyone else’s needs.

If you're a mama, a grad student, a teacher—or all three—this season can feel like a storm of schedules and expectations. You’re the glue. The calendar keeper. The snack packer. The late-night paper writer. The one who “just handles it.”

But let’s be clear: just because you can carry it all doesn’t mean you should.

This back-to-school season, remember to take care of the caretaker. That means:

✨ Planning simple meals ahead—not for perfection, but for sanity. Sandwiches count.
✨ Asking for help—from a partner, a friend, a roommate, neighbor. You don’t earn gold stars for doing it all alone.
✨ Scheduling a check-in with your partner or co-parent—talk logistics, yes, but also talk feelings. Resentment grows in silence.
✨ Building in a quiet 10 minutes just for you—even if it's hiding in your car with a podcast.
✨ Saying no to one thing—because every “yes” takes energy, and your energy is worth protecting.

And start doing or planning for this now so this season of transition can be embolden by intention. We cannot control all the ups and downs of this season--in a lot of cases, however, we can set ourselves up for success.

29/07/2025

✨Just because something is hard doesn’t mean it’s wrong.✨

You’re not “failing” because life feels heavy.
You’re not “doing it wrong” because emotions show up uninvited.
You’re human—and that means complexity, tenderness, and resilience all wrapped together.

If guilt creeps in when things fall apart (even when they were never yours to hold together), take a breath. Guilt isn’t always truth. It’s often a shadow of your empathy, your responsibility reflex, your tenderness turned inward.

Let’s be clear—just because it’s hard, doesn’t mean you made the wrong choice.
Saying no might bring discomfort. Setting boundaries might shake things up. Choosing rest over productivity might rattle your inner critic.

But that doesn’t make it wrong.
It makes it brave.

Today, can you give yourself permission to let go of guilt that was never yours to carry?
Not everything broken is yours to fix.
Not every storm is a signal you’re off course.

Sometimes, the struggle means you’re on the exact path your healing needs.
Keep going. You’re doing far better than you think. 💛

27/07/2025

Being part of a military family means carrying a lot—quietly, constantly, and often without much room to fall apart.

You hold space for deployments, transitions, reintegration, and the in-between. You adapt. You stay strong. And sometimes, you start to forget what you need.

Here’s your gentle reminder:
You deserve care, too.
Not just in the crisis moments. Not just when you're at your limit.
But now.

As a STAR Behavioral Health Provider (SBHP), Felicity Lee, LSW, specializes in supporting military-connected individuals and families. That means she gets it—the culture, the weight, the unspoken stuff.

Whether you’re a spouse, partner, service member, or veteran… therapy is a place to lay it all down. To be seen without judgment. To feel human again.

Schedule your FREE 15-minute consultation with Felicity by emailing hello@wildhopetherapy.com

25/07/2025

For many women, summer holds a certain promise—longer days, warmer weather, maybe even a break from some of life’s usual demands. But if you’re living with ADHD, the shift in routine that summer brings might not feel relaxing at all. In fact, it can feel like everything’s up in the air: schedules go out the window, expectations increase, and your already overstretched executive functioning skills are suddenly being asked to bend in a dozen different directions.

Whether your summer slows down or speeds up, changes in routine can deeply impact how ADHD shows up in daily life. And because women are often the ones managing the invisible labor of summer—childcare, vacation planning, family logistics, and more—these seasonal transitions can feel especially overwhelming.

Read more on our blog!

23/07/2025

You’re working hard, probably taking care of someone (kids, parents, coworkers, your group chat), and trying to hold it together when the world feels like it’s asking too much and giving too little.
ect.
But here's the truth: self-prioritization is not selfish.
It's survival.
It's sacred.
It's therapy.

Therapy isn’t just about “fixing” something broken. It’s about remembering who you are underneath all the roles, expectations, and burnout. It’s about choosing yourself—on purpose.

It can start with an email -- not sure what to say, try our form on our contact us page. You don't have to go it alone -- let us help take care of you. Email hello@wildhopetherapy.com and take therapy off your to do list.

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