Madeline Lutter Licensed Mental Health Counselor

04/13/2024

Functional freeze can feel like a vicious cycle to never get out of. Learning to undo this pattern is something I work on with so many in therapy. You are not alone!

Functional freeze immobilizes the body. And actually puts us more in the racing “thinking” mind. When our body is frozen but our mind is racing all we can think is why we’re lazy, what we should be doing, why we never do what we plan. It’s a cycle that puts us even deeper into freeze.

If you tend to go into freeze, see my recent reel on somatic practices to “thaw” the body. And most importantly speak to the self with compassion and grace. This will help your body thaw quicker.

What questions do you have about freeze?

03/08/2024

It’s scary to reach out for help but therapy can be so much more than an appointment to check off your list.
Therapy can be you giving yourself dedicated time to unload, process, analyze and seek guidance on what you have been through.

Some sessions you leave feeling lighter sometimes emotionally exhausted. You can break patterns and laugh at things without judgment.

I hope you find the courage to ask for help if you need it and make sure that the space is the right fit for you 💛🌈

02/28/2024

Something I see proof of daily is that everyone is truly fighting their own battle. Just because a person looks like they have everything together or have the things you wish you did does not mean they are full of joy and without their own struggles.
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As a therapist I pull back the curtain and get to see my clients be truly vulnerable about their struggles that many people in their lives have no idea about.
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Many of us have learned to put on a face 🎭and not realized it’s true bravery to be authentic about your feelings and hardships.
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It’s very normal to get stuck in the cycle of comparison and doubt especially in the world of social media
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Check on the people who always seem to have it all together because it’s likely they feel the need to preserve the image of perfection and that is truly exhausting on our minds, bodies and spirits!

02/01/2024

Sometimes really big feelings come out of nowhere and are hard to navigate. The best thing you can do when that happens is take a pause to better understand it. It sounds silly but truly can make the difference in you reacting in a way you will later regret. Try this out the next time you’re at a 10 and want to feel more in control! Also I recommend to all my clients to do daily check ins with yourself to help prevent small things piling up!

01/26/2024

01/22/2024

Whether it’s the bills loss, work stress, or seasonal depression there’s a lot of reasons you may be feeling blue today. These are some simple things you can do to feel less heavy, overwhelmed or down. The most important is remembering to allow yourself to feel the emotion so it can pass and shift sooner than if you deny, ignore or push it down. 💙❄️

01/17/2024

It’s okay to be joyful and make snow angels just make sure to check on your people 💙❄️

01/10/2024

Recent insurance change? Here are the insurance plans I am in network with.

12/28/2023

2023 was heavy. Give yourself grace for your shortcomings and recognize what you overcame.

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