Vanessa Albergo Counseling & Coaching, PLLC

04/09/2026

✨ “Negative energy” may actually be a mental health red flag.

Sometimes what we call negative energy is really stress, burnout, emotional overload, poor boundaries, or negative self-talk.

Signs it may be affecting you:
▪️ You’re more critical
▪️ You complain more
▪️ Your sleep is off
▪️ Your body feels tense, drained, or exhausted

💚 Mental health matters because emotional stress doesn’t just stay in your mind—it shows up in your body too.

If you’ve been feeling emotionally heavy, overwhelmed, or stuck, therapy can help you process what’s weighing on you and protect your peace.

📩 You deserve support, not just survival.

04/08/2026

You can look “fine” on the outside… and still be struggling on the inside. 🤍

Many women push through stress, anxiety, burnout, and even depression while still showing up for everyone else.

And while depression is complex and requires real support, one thing we’re learning more about is this:
🧠 what you eat can impact how you feel.

According to WebMD, foods that support brain health and mood may include:
🐟 omega-3 rich fish like salmon
🥬 leafy greens
🥛 vitamin D-rich foods
🥜 Brazil nuts
🍗 lean proteins

And for some, reducing alcohol and highly processed foods may also help support emotional wellness.

https://www.webmd.com/depression/ss/slideshow-foods-fight-depression

✨ Food is not a replacement for therapy.
But healing often looks like a combination of support:
• therapy
• healthy coping skills
• nervous system regulation
• boundaries
• rest
• nourishment

If you’ve been feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, numb, irritable, or like you’ve lost yourself… you don’t have to keep carrying it alone.

🌿 I provide compassionate mental health support for women who are ready to heal, feel more like themselves again, and learn how to care for their mind as deeply as they care for everyone else.

📩 DM me or click the link in bio to learn more about my therapy services.

04/04/2026

Trauma can come from a variety of experiences...
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term used to describe the types of abuse, neglect, or other potentially traumatic experiences that can happen to a person under the age of 18.
This kind of trauma is strongly associated with the potential for developing long-term mental health problems, and subsequent physical problems due to nervous system dysregulation.
Learn more with the Recovery Series

04/04/2026

NAMI’s theme for this year is more than a message — it’s how we move from silence to healing, together.

For too long, stigma has kept people quiet about their mental health. But when we speak up, we make space for understanding, connection, and healing.

So how do we begin? By sharing our stories.

When you share your story, you show someone else they are not alone. You help turn silence into support — and strengthen the path toward healing for all of us.

Join NAMI this Mental Health Awareness Month.
Share your story. Help break the silence: nami.org/mham

04/02/2026

April 1 marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month — a time to stand together, uplift survivors, and reaffirm our commitment to ending sexual violence in every community across our state.

We believe survivors. We support healing.

Together, we can create communities where everyone is safe, valued, and heard.

04/01/2026

A quick reminder to lead with kindness and be mindful of how humor can land. Not everything is funny to everyone, and that matters.

Choose connection over assumptions, and give yourself space to pause and reset if needed. Small, thoughtful actions can make a meaningful difference.

04/01/2026

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The crisis receiving stabilization center is a final link in the crisis response system NJ launched four years ago with the 988 hotline.

04/01/2026

April is National Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month 💙🩷

This month is an important reminder that protecting children starts with education, open conversations, and creating safe spaces.

As parents, guardians, and caregivers, it’s so important to teach children:
• that their body belongs to them
• the difference between safe and unsafe touch
• that “no” is a complete sentence
• that secrets about their body should never be kept
• and that they can always come to a trusted adult without fear or shame

These conversations may feel uncomfortable, but they can be life-changing—and life-saving.

When we teach children body safety early, we empower them with awareness, confidence, and protection.

As a mental health professional, I’m passionate about helping families create emotionally safe environments where children feel heard, protected, and supported. If you or your child need support navigating difficult conversations, healing from trauma, or building healthy emotional foundations, my practice is here to help. 🤍

03/30/2026

Tickets are officially on sale for This Is My Brave 2026!

Show date: May 7, 2026
Show time: 7:00 PM | Doors open at 6:00 PM

Reserve your ticket online today and join us for an unforgettable night of powerful Storytelling! We are so excited for our incredible cast members to take the stage and share their stories of courage, resilience, and hope. Visit https://www.naminh.org/timb/ to reserve your ticket to This Is My Brave 2026, support our show, find donation information, and learn more!

If you can’t attend, please consider making a donation in honor of someone who inspires you to be brave! Your gift will help NAMI New Hampshire continue to provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals and families impacted by mental illness and su***de in our state.

03/30/2026

No one would stay if it looked like this all at once. It happens in fragments. Just enough consistency to keep you invested. Just enough confusion to keep you questioning yourself. It’s a reinforcement pattern.

Unpredictable cycles of closeness and distance activate the brain’s reward system in a way that strengthens attachment, not weakens it. Over time, your nervous system starts linking relief and connection to the very person causing the distress. That’s why it feels so hard to step away, even when you can clearly see the harm. Breaking out of it isn’t about “trying harder” or understanding them better. It’s about interrupting the pattern.

🔍 Start by noticing what’s consistent instead of what’s promised.
🏷️ Name the behaviors without minimizing them.
🪔 Create small moments of distance where your thoughts can come back online.
🪞 And if you can, let someone grounded reflect reality back to you, because this kind of dynamic distorts it over time.

The pattern only works as long as you keep hoping it will change.

Hope this helps ❤️‍🩹

12/04/2025

Why does anxiety hit harder at night?
For many “high worriers,” the mind doesn’t wind down — it ramps up. Evening quiet can make worries feel louder and harder to escape.

✨ Try this: slow the pace, create a calming routine, and reach out for support when your nights feel heavy. You don’t have to manage it alone.



https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/social-instincts/202203/why-evening-anxiety-is-so-worrisome