Amanda Mason, LGPC, NCC

01/06/2025

Mel Robbins' Year End Audit has some of my favorite simple exercises so you can reflect and plan. A new year is a new beginning and chance to refine and recommit.

It’s good to do this with your partner or someone who can support you and hold you accountable. Use your camera roll and calendar to remind you of where you have been as you determine where you want to go next.

Here’s the seven questions she suggests:

1. What was this year’s highlights?

2. What were the hardest parts?

3. What did you learn about yourself?

4. What are you going to stop doing?

5. What are you going to continue doing?

6. What are you going to start doing?

7. What can you do today to get started?

04/03/2024

Love this!

Couples therapy doesn't have to look like learning communication skills, it can feel like strengthening attachment bonds, increasing vulnerability, and learning to be more emotionally available.

03/19/2024

It may not always be comfortable at first, but engaging in new experiences delivers a proven mental-health boost. In fact, the benefits are so wide-ranging that doing new things should probably be considered an essential element of well-being.

02/19/2024

Just a friendly reminder for Frederick area mental health and wellness professionals. You are invited to an in-person open house and networking event. Comment below if you plan to attend. Hope to see you there!

01/22/2024

Hello! Local mental health professionals are invited to join us for an Open House in downtown Frederick on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at 5-7 pm. The purpose of this event is to help us all widen our networks for future referral needs, community resources, and to simply get to know other local therapists and providers. Bring business cards or just stop in to make new professional contacts and chat! Refreshments will be provided. Feel free to DM me with any questions!

03/06/2023

It's so important to meet clients where they are and with what resonates with them. Hope to be able to use this with some cat-loving clients in the future!

On A Scale of Cat, How are You Feeling Today? Click here to download your own FREE printable version.

02/28/2023

So much of connection with others comes from being mindfully present.

Rather than waiting for resentment to grow in the relationship, it’s important that partners celebrate what’s working, express appreciation, and ensure a balanced distribution of housework and childcare.

Practicing mindful presence helps you better understand your partner and their needs. Read more from Registered Psychotherapist Nicole Schiener of Peace and Possibility on the Gottman Relationship Blog: http://bit.ly/3Y6pEnJ

02/16/2023

Powerful reframe 💜

02/15/2023

Start with exercise, mindfulness, and better sleep habits.

02/08/2023

Excited to announce that I now offer in-person therapy sessions in Downtown Frederick! www.nestcounselingcenter.com

01/25/2023

Finding a partner isn’t about discovering someone that checks all of your boxes.
“Aligning on values is essential, but from there, find joy in the friction of growing together.”

Are your relationship checklists doing you more harm than good? Read more on how to make your relational pros and cons list work for you and when to loosen the grip.