Liliane Nahas, M.Ed, LPC, LMFT

09/28/2025

I support individuals who want to heal old patterns, process difficult emotions, and build more secure ways of relating to themselves and others.

09/21/2025

Trauma isn’t just the painful event itself, it’s also the experience of having no one recognize or validate what you went through. If your feelings, needs, or perspective are ignored, minimized, or denied, it leaves you alone with the pain. That aloneness is what turns an experience into trauma. Healing happens when your reality is finally seen, heard, and taken seriously.

09/20/2025

When your partner is sharing their frustrations, remember that your calm presence often matters more than your words. Stay engaged with eye contact, nodding, and small affirmations to show that you’re with them. Resist the urge to interrupt or turn the focus back to your own experiences. Even if you don’t fully understand their perspective, your willingness to sit with their feelings communicates safety and care. Over time, this builds trust and makes it easier for them to come to you when life feels heavy.

09/12/2025

09/07/2025

You will be surprised by how much your outlook changes when you train your mind and body to hold on to joy.

08/31/2025

Most of us think healing only means reducing pain. But what if it also means creating more joy? Here’s a challenge: for the rest of today, notice every moment that feels even slightly good. A smile from someone you love, the taste of your coffee, the relief of finishing a task. Don’t brush past it. Pause, name it, and let yourself feel it fully.

By the end of the day, count how many small joys you noticed. You may find that healing is not just about what hurts less, but about what shines more.

08/30/2025

Positive emotions are part of what makes us resilient, what deepens our bonds, and what helps us carry hope when life feels heavy. One of the most powerful shifts is learning how to stretch our capacity for joy.

Sometimes this begins with language. When you can name what you are feeling more precisely your mind and body can fully register the experience instead of glossing over it with just “good” or “fine.” Another way is to practice sharing your highlight reel. So often we lead with complaints or frustrations, yet choosing to talk about what brightened your day not only lifts your own mood, it also strengthens the connection with the person listening.

Finding silver linings is another gentle practice. Disappointments are real, but hidden inside them can be small gifts. A canceled plan might become an evening of needed rest. A small turnout might create space for a more meaningful conversation. And finally, try forecasting joy. If you feel dread about something on your calendar, imagine the best possible outcome. Picture yourself smiling, laughing, or feeling proud after it is over. Your body often responds as if that positive outcome is already unfolding, which makes it easier to step into the moment with hope.

08/22/2025

If as a child, you couldn’t count on comfort, attention, or safety from your caregivers, your adult self may tell you: “Don’t get too close. Don’t trust too much. Love could disappear.” In your relationships today, that early fear can show up in very real ways. Feeling anxious might mean worrying if your partner still loves you, needing constant reassurance, or feeling panicked when they don’t answer a message right away. When your partner “pulls away,” it might look like them going quiet during an argument, spending more time alone, or not showing affection when you need it. To protect yourself, you may shut down first by hiding your feelings, avoiding tough conversations, or convincing yourself you don’t care, because in the past, being open could have led to rejection, criticism, or being ignored.

In therapy, we work through these fears and create new experiences of safety. With time, you will begin to trust that love can be steady.

08/17/2025

08/16/2025

Emotional responsiveness is about noticing your partner’s feelings and showing them they matter.