Find Your Balance Center for Growth & Change

01/24/2026

Support begins when you feel safe enough to be yourself.

Shaniqua Henry, LCSW, works with teens, young adults, and families navigating depression, anxiety, grief, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. With over 15 years of experience in social services, she brings grounded, solution-focused care to clients from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

Shaniqua’s approach is warm, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with experience in crisis support, experiential therapy, and work with survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. She places strong emphasis on trust and rapport, creating a space where clients can speak openly even during their most difficult moments.

She earned her Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and brings both clinical skill and creativity into the therapy space.

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Care that meets you where you are and helps you move forward.

01/23/2026

Not every struggle shows up as a crisis.

Sometimes it’s just small changes. More time alone.
Short answers. A different kind of silence.

If something feels “off,” you’re not imagining it.

Early support can make a world of difference before things feel overwhelming.

We offer secure online therapy for teens and families across California, so help is available right from home. When you’re ready, we’re here.

Book a session: https://www.findyourbalancecenter.com/book-now

01/20/2026

If your mind keeps wandering today, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re human.

Finger breathing isn’t about forcing calm. It’s about giving your nervous system a gentle signal that it’s okay to slow down.

Trace one finger as you inhale. Exhale as you move back down.
And when your attention drifts, simply return to the next breath.

Reflect on this: When you notice your mind wandering, what helps you come back to the present: breath, movement, grounding, or something else?

You’re welcome to share. Someone else may need that reminder today.

01/16/2026

Healing begins when insight is met with compassion.

Abigail Olivares, AMFT, is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who works with individuals, teens, couples, and families seeking deeper understanding of their emotional and relational patterns.

Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic and attachment-based therapy, informed by ongoing training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic awareness, and trauma-informed care. Abigail supports clients navigating relationship anxiety, boundary challenges, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, and periods of transition.

With a warm, attuned, and collaborative style, she creates space for reflection, clarity, and meaningful change—meeting each client at their own pace.

Abigail earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Southern California and brings experience from both community mental health and private practice settings.

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Thoughtful care for those ready to understand themselves more deeply.

01/14/2026

Sometimes it’s not a crisis.
It’s a quiet moment where you realize something feels different.

Many parents notice subtle shifts long before a breaking point. More withdrawal, shorter answers, irritability, or a sense that their teen is carrying more than they can say out loud. These moments don’t mean you’ve failed. They often mean your child may benefit from a safe, neutral space to talk and feel understood.

Therapy isn’t only for emergencies. It’s also for support, clarity, and strengthening connection before things feel overwhelming.

We offer secure telehealth therapy for individuals, teens, and families across California, with licensed clinicians who meet you with care, not judgment.

If you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Book a session or send us a message to explore next steps. https://www.findyourbalancecenter.com/book-now

01/12/2026

If your mind keeps wandering today, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re human.

Breath focus isn’t about forcing calm it’s about giving your nervous system a gentle signal that it’s okay to slow down.

Take one slow breath in.
Exhale a little longer.
And when your attention drifts, simply come back to the breath.

Reflect on this: When you notice your mind wandering, what helps you return to the present: movement, breath, grounding, or something else?

You’re welcome to share. Someone else may need that reminder today.

01/09/2026

Starting therapy is often thought of as a last resort but for many, it’s simply a thoughtful decision to care for mental and emotional wellbeing.

This article explores what beginning therapy in the new year can look like, how to approach it at your own pace, and what to consider when deciding if support feels right.

For those curious, reflective, or exploring new ways to prioritize wellbeing, this guide offers clarity without pressure.

Read: Starting Therapy in the New Year here:

Starting Therapy in the New Year: How to Know You’re Ready and What You Can Expect

01/08/2026

Care shouldn’t add another burden to anyone’s plate.

Many parents notice subtle changes in their teens long before a crisis. More withdrawal, shorter answers, irritability, or a quiet sense that their child is slowly drifting away. These shifts don’t mean you’ve done something wrong; they’re often a sign your teen may need a safe space outside the family to process what they’re carrying.

If you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to get support for yourself or your teen, we’re here to help you take that first step gently.

Book a telehealth appointment or send us a message to check availability. Support that feels safe, accessible, and human starts here. https://www.findyourbalancecenter.com/request-appointment

01/06/2026

Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming especially when you’re already carrying a lot.

At Find Your Balance, we’re grateful to have licensed clinicians currently accepting new clients and offering telehealth appointments.

Each of these clinicians brings compassion, experience, and a client-centered approach to support individuals, teens, young adults, and families navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm.

If you’ve been waiting for an opening or wondering if now is the right time to start, support is available. Swipe to meet our clinicians.

Message us for availability or to get started
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01/05/2026

When your body feels overwhelmed, what helps you come back to calm?

Is it breathing slowly?
Stepping outside?
Grounding through your senses?
Or simply pausing for a moment like this?

There’s no right answer just what works for you.

If you feel comfortable, share one small thing that helps your nervous system settle.
Someone else might need that reminder today.

01/01/2026

As a new year begins, we recognize that everyone enters this season differently with hope, love, grief, growth, or quiet uncertainty.

A new chapter doesn’t require perfection. It offers space for presence, compassion, and care.

To our clients, clinicians, and community, may this year meet you with what you need most.

Here's to 2026

12/30/2025

A new year often arrives with hope, goals, and the pressure to feel motivated. But for many people, the calendar changes and the weight stays.

If you’re starting this year feeling stuck, discouraged, or quietly disappointed in yourself, you’re not alone. January can bring reflection, comparison, and reminders of what hasn’t shifted yet especially after a difficult year.

This doesn’t mean you’ve failed or fallen behind.
It may simply mean you’re carrying more than you’ve had space to process.

A gentle check-in can help you understand how you’re really doing as the year begins. Our free Depression Check-Up offers a brief way to reflect and see whether additional support might be helpful. It’s not a diagnosis, just a moment to pause and notice.

You don’t have to start the year pretending everything is fine.
Take the free check-up here: https://bit.ly/fybdepressiontest