The Teal Door Counseling Center

The Teal Door Counseling Center Providing therapy services in Mahopac, Shrub Oak, and Lagrangeville, NY. We offer both in-person and virtual sessions for individuals, couples, and families.

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Some days, progress is barely noticeable.That doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.Small, repeated moments of safety add up, ...
02/03/2026

Some days, progress is barely noticeable.
That doesn’t mean it isn’t happening.

Small, repeated moments of safety add up, even when it feels quiet.
Save this for the days you need a gentler reminder. 💙

Affirmations don’t have to be loud or perfect to be helpful.Sometimes they’re just quiet reminders you come back to—espe...
01/29/2026

Affirmations don’t have to be loud or perfect to be helpful.
Sometimes they’re just quiet reminders you come back to—especially on hard days.

If one of these feels true today, that’s enough.
If none do yet, that’s okay too.

Big feelings happen to all of us.Socks & Simba are here to remind you that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be compli...
01/28/2026

Big feelings happen to all of us.
Socks & Simba are here to remind you that caring for yourself doesn’t have to be complicated.

You don’t need every coping skill—just one that helps in this moment.
Slow down. Breathe. Be gentle with yourself. 🐾

Soft light. Comfortable corners. Thoughtful details.A space created to support real conversations and meaningful growth.
01/27/2026

Soft light. Comfortable corners. Thoughtful details.
A space created to support real conversations and meaningful growth.

When your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive, your breath can help guide it back to calm.4-7-8 breathing is a simpl...
01/22/2026

When your nervous system feels stuck in overdrive, your breath can help guide it back to calm.

4-7-8 breathing is a simple way to slow things down—one inhale, one pause, one long exhale at a time.

When we’re emotionally activated, the brain shifts into survival mode.Reaction becomes faster, louder, and less flexible...
01/22/2026

When we’re emotionally activated, the brain shifts into survival mode.
Reaction becomes faster, louder, and less flexible.

The STOP Skill works by interrupting that stress response.
Pausing gives the nervous system a moment to settle, so the thinking part of the brain can come back online.

You’re not avoiding the situation.
You’re creating space to respond in a way that aligns with your values and long-term goals.

This is regulation, not suppression.

Opposite Action doesn’t ask you to stop feeling what you feel.It asks you to choose what you do next.When emotions pull ...
01/20/2026

Opposite Action doesn’t ask you to stop feeling what you feel.
It asks you to choose what you do next.

When emotions pull you toward habits that keep you stuck,
small, intentional actions can gently shift the cycle.

You don’t need motivation first.
Action can come before relief.

Avoidance works… until it doesn’t.Relief feels real in the moment, but anxiety often comes back stronger next time.Under...
01/18/2026

Avoidance works… until it doesn’t.
Relief feels real in the moment, but anxiety often comes back stronger next time.

Understanding this cycle is the first step toward changing it — gently, at your own pace.

Self-compassion isn’t about fixing yourself.It’s about changing the way you speak to yourself while you’re hurting.Journ...
01/17/2026

Self-compassion isn’t about fixing yourself.
It’s about changing the way you speak to yourself while you’re hurting.

Journaling can be a gentle pause—a place to notice your inner voice and practice offering the same care you’d give someone you love.

You don’t need to answer every prompt.
One question. One sentence. Even a few words is enough.

Be kind to yourself here.

Big feelings aren’t a problem.They’re signals — asking to be noticed, understood, and held with care.Even the quiet ones...
01/15/2026

Big feelings aren’t a problem.
They’re signals — asking to be noticed, understood, and held with care.
Even the quiet ones count.




Understanding someone’s story can bring clarity, but it doesn’t require you to stay in situations that cause harm.Compas...
01/14/2026

Understanding someone’s story can bring clarity, but it doesn’t require you to stay in situations that cause harm.

Compassion and boundaries are not opposites. They often need each other.

Strong communication isn’t measured by how smoothly things go, but by how people respond when there’s tension or misunde...
01/13/2026

Strong communication isn’t measured by how smoothly things go, but by how people respond when there’s tension or misunderstanding.

Repair builds safety. Return builds trust.

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Mahopac, NY
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