Passages Wellness & Counseling for Women

07/24/2025

🌞 Sensory Overload is Real—Especially in Summer 🌞

When the house is full, the routine is gone, and the noise never ends... it’s no wonder so many women feel overwhelmed.
Sensory overload can show up as irritability, fatigue, brain fog, or the urge to just escape. And if you're home with kids this summer, you're not alone.

The feeling of sensory overload happens when:

➡️ We have fewer opportunities to recharge.
➡️ We become the default parent, giving unlimited access to our bodies and energy.
➡️ We don’t have as much help from our support people.
➡️ We feel less accomplished as our to-do list grows.

This isn’t a failure—it’s your nervous system trying to keep up. 💛
At Passages, we hold space for the overstimulated, the tired, the maxed-out. You deserve rest, regulation, and support to help you be the BEST version of yourself!

07/23/2025

💬💖 Your Words Matter!
We are deeply moved by the kind and powerful testimonials our clients share. Every story of growth, healing, and transformation reminds us why we do what we do.

💕Thank you for trusting us, for showing up, and for allowing Passages to be part of your journey. We are endlessly grateful for this community of strong, resilient women. 🌿

If you’ve had a positive experience at Passages, we’d be so grateful if you’d take a moment to leave us a Google review. Your kind words not only mean the world to us, they also help expand our impact by helping other women find the support they deserve!🙏
🔗 See Review Link in Bio or click below! ⬇️
https://g.page/r/CdUCCUeddVtREAI/review

07/21/2025

✨ Mental health matters—for every woman.

This July, we’re honoring Minority Mental Health Awareness Month by spotlighting the disparities faced by BIPOC communities in accessing quality mental health care.

From systemic barriers to cultural stigma, these challenges are real—and so is the strength within these communities. 💪🏾💛

🌿 In our latest blog, we dive into:
🔹 Why these disparities exist
🔹 How they affect women of color
🔹 What we can do to create change

💬 Your story matters. Your healing matters. Let’s keep the conversation going.

📲 Read now: See Resources Link in bio or click on link below:
https://www.passageswomen.com/blog/addressing-mental-health-disparities-in-bipoc-communities

07/20/2025

🍦Happy National Ice Cream Day! 🍦
At Passages, we believe healing can include both deep conversations and sweet moments of joy. 💛
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Whether you're working through something heavy or simply in need of a little self-care, today’s a perfect reminder: Joy matters. Pleasure matters. YOU matter!💖
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So go ahead — scoop up your favorite flavor and savor it. You deserve moments that feel good. ✨
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07/14/2025

✨ What does freedom look like in this season of your life? ✨

For women at every life stage, freedom takes on a different shape.

🌱 In young adulthood, it might look like self-discovery.
👩‍👧 In motherhood, maybe it's reclaiming time for yourself.
💼 In midlife, it could mean redefining your purpose.
🪞 In later life, perhaps it’s the space to fully flourish.

At Passages, we believe freedom is deeply personal—and it’s always worth exploring.

💜 Read our latest blog to reflect on what freedom means to you, right now. See Resources link in bio or click on link below!
🔗 https://www.passageswomen.com/blog/what-does-freedom-look-like

07/13/2025

Summer Self-Care for the Soul ☀️💛

This summer, let your self-care be sacred. 🌿 Whether it’s quiet mornings, iced lattes, therapy sessions, or saying “no” without guilt—this season is about you showing up for you. 💫

😎Here are a few gentle reminders to nurture your mind, body, and heart all summer long.

✨ You are worthy of rest.
✨ Joy is healing.
✨ Boundaries are beautiful.

Tag a woman who needs this reminder 💖

07/12/2025

07/12/2025

🎉 Celebrating 2 Years of Leanne!! 🎉
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Join us in wishing Leanne Wilfofsky, LCSW a Happy 2-year Anniversary at Passages! 💖
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For the past two years, Leanne has been an empowering presence — offering care, insight, and deep compassion to every client she works with. We’re so grateful to have Leanne as part of the Passages team and excited for all the meaningful work still to come!
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Drop a 💐 or kind word in the comments to help us celebrate!🌟
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07/11/2025

Feeling anxious? You’re not alone. 💛
Here are 3 quick, therapist-approved tips to help calm your mind and ground your body—anytime, anywhere. 🌿

✨ Tip 1: Stop, Breathe (deep & slow), Repeat
✨ Tip 2: Name 5 things you can see, touch, hear, and smell
✨ Tip 3: Create a positive affirmation to repeat in your head (ex: I am stronger than my anxiety)

Small steps = real relief.
You’ve got this—and we’re with you. 🫶

07/10/2025

🎧✨ Passages Picks – Our Favorite Podcasts for Women 💖
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We’re so excited to share our newest series: Passages Picks — a lovingly curated collection of resources to inspire, empower, and support you on your mental health journey.⁠
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First up? Podcasts we love — filled with meaningful conversations, self-care wisdom, and stories that meet you right where you are. Whether you're driving, walking, or just taking a quiet moment for yourself, these shows are like a breath of fresh air. 🌿
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Here are just a few we’re listening to lately:
🎧 We Can Do Hard Things
🎧 Unlocking Us
🎧 Good Hang
🎧 The Mindful Kind
🎧 Making Space
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💬 Which podcast inspires you lately? Share your favorites in the comments — we’re always listening.
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