Untangled Mind, LLC

04/20/2026

Waiting desperately for an apology that never comes?

Or worse, getting a half-hearted “sorry you feel that way” that somehow hurts even more?

You’re not too sensitive. You’re not overreacting. And the ache you feel? It’s real.

Some people simply cannot bring themselves to apologize. Not because you don’t matter… but because their own attachment wounds, fragile ego, or emotional immaturity make true accountability feel impossible. Their silence or weak non-apology says everything about their limitations and nothing about your worth.

In the new blog post + deep-dive podcast episode, we’re unpacking the psychology behind it all:

-Why some people choose to apologize while others never will
-How your attachment style (and theirs) shapes both giving and receiving apologies.
-The hidden pain of waiting, hoping, replaying conversations in your head
-Gentle, practical ways to calm your nervous system and reclaim your peace when repair never arrives

You deserve relationships where accountability flows both ways.
Where “I’m sorry” is followed by real change, not excuses, deflection, or silence.

If you’ve ever carried the weight of a crappy apology (or no apology at all), this is for you.

Read and listen to it here: https://www.untangledmind.net/post/how-to-apologize-effectively-and-why-some-people-don-t

04/15/2026

If you have had an interaction with Untangled Mind and found your experience helpful, we would sincerely appreciate you taking a moment to leave a review on our Google page.

Thoughtful feedback helps others learn about our services and free resources and allows us to continue providing all of we do to the community and beyond.

Thank you for your trust, support, and for being part of our passion for real mental health change.

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04/13/2026

Untangled Mind Podcast presents the first episode of the Holding Hope: Trauma series.

Episode 1: Understanding Trauma and Why the Triphasic Model Matters

Trauma is not just an event from the past. It changes how the brain and body respond to the world long afterward. In this opening episode, host Piper explains the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study in clear terms, including the ten categories of childhood adversity, and introduces the triphasic model of trauma-informed care: Safety, Remembrance and Mourning, and Reconnection.

Whether you are a survivor seeking to understand your own healing journey, supporting someone you care about, or a clinician who wants a deeper foundation in trauma-informed practice beyond the buzzword, this episode provides a thoughtful and practical starting point.

Listen now to discover why safety must come first and why the sequence of recovery truly matters.

https://youtu.be/IwvwaQJgqL4?si=KL7s3qwCVV_31C9A

What phase of the triphasic model feels most present for you right now: Safety, Remembrance and Mourning, or Reconnection? Feel free to share one word if you are comfortable.

Trigger warning: This episode discusses the effects of trauma and childhood adversity. Please take care of yourself and pause if needed.

What if your body still believes you’re in danger long after the threat has passed? What happens when “just talk about it” or jumping straight into processin...

04/07/2026

Two heartfelt five-star Google reviews for the Measurement-Based Care training I deliver.

I am deeply committed to driving meaningful change in our industry by raising standards and truly putting client outcomes at the center of what we do.

One critical element that is still too often overlooked is Measurement-Based Care.
When used consistently, MBCs have been shown to:
• Improve client outcomes
• Increase client adherence
• Strengthen the therapeutic alliance
• Decrease clinician bias

So why aren’t more clinicians using them?

Because it feels like too much work.

I believe that mindset is not just ineffective, it causes harm.

This is why Untangled Mind is different.

People often search for therapists and feel dismayed at what they are left with. Part of what sets my practice apart is the use of Measurement-Based Care. It holds me accountable to my clients’ goals and ensures that I deliver truly ethical, trauma-informed practice every single day. I don’t just use those words like so many TikTok therapists. I live them in practice.

Data-driven practice is not optional. It is how we show up responsibly for our clients.

I am truly grateful for these kind words from training participants and feel even more motivated to keep pushing this important work forward.



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03/30/2026

What’s one time you got offended by feedback or criticism… and looking back, it actually taught you something valuable?

03/30/2026

It’s easy to get offended these days, especially on social media. One comment can set off that defensive spiral instantly.

But what if offense could actually become your secret superpower for growth?

In my new podcast episode “Offended: Your Secret Superpower for Real Growth,” I break down how I stopped letting feedback derail me and started using it as fuel, including the psychology of the cognitive biases that keep us stuck and how a growth mindset changes everything.

https://youtu.be/Jvyt-Vim1A0

03/25/2026

Are you stuck in bad therapy?
You like your therapist.

The sessions feel safe and supportive.

But deep down, you know nothing is really changing.

If you’ve ever left therapy thinking “I feel heard… but why am I still stuck?” this next episode is for you.

This Friday, Emily Ferrara and I sit down to talk about what happens when therapy becomes comfortable… but not effective.

We pull from Abigail Shrier’s Bad Therapy and get honest about the quiet ways people stay stalled for months or years.

No fluff. Just practical truths about when it’s time to reassess.

The episode drops early next week.

Have you ever felt stuck in “good enough” therapy? Drop a comment or 🔥 below, you’re not alone.

03/25/2026

Are you stuck in bad therapy?

03/24/2026

Happy Birthday to Zebedee the therapy pup!

Although I lost him much too quickly and he wasn’t able to love on clients. I know he is caring for everyone in Heaven.

It’s hard to celebrate his birthday and know we all missed out on his therapeutic kisses and belly rubs-nonetheless, it’s always good to celebrate the good.

03/23/2026

Each week I send out a free newsletter with practical insights, whether a short podcast episode, blog reflection, or simple daily reset, to support your path of personal growth. Counseling can feel inaccessible due to cost, time, or other barriers, so this is one way I work to meet people where they are.

This week's edition: Table & Filter Notes

You've put in the real therapeutic work, yet those longstanding stories about yourself ("I'm not enough," "I don't belong") can still shape how you perceive everyday moments.

Inside are four gentle, low-effort hints to help notice and ease that persistent filter: like pausing to consider whether a situation is about your place at the table or simply someone else's manners in the moment. It's a reminder of validation and small shifts to let the old narratives quiet down.

Read the full newsletter here:
https://www.untangledmind.net/so/33PqRC7dV?languageTag=en

If any of it connects with you, feel free to comment below. What's one old pattern you're noticing these days? I read every response and truly appreciate hearing what resonates.

Grateful to share this space with you.
Piper Harris, LPC
Untangled Mind™

03/13/2026

Thrilled to have presented today’s training at Simplify Life Counseling & Coaching in Atlanta! A huge thank you to Emily Ferrara and Hannah Rinehart and the entire team for the warm welcome and engaging discussions, it was an absolute pleasure sharing insights with such a dedicated group of professionals!

As a Licensed Professional Counselor with ground floor proven experience in evidence-based trauma and anxiety therapy, I’m passionate about driving real change in the mental health field. Too often, therapy feels passive or endless, but through structured, intentional approaches like integrative CBT, EMDR, and nervous system regulation, we can deliver clarity, skill-building, and lasting transformation.

Today, I showed the clinicians how implementing Measurement-Based Care (MBC) creates a genuine opportunity to stand out, by using data-driven assessments from Day 1, monthly progress tracking, and customized treatment plans that lead to measurable outcomes, like the 92% of clients who report symptom reduction within three months in my practice.

Drawing from my Untangled Mind Pathway™, we explored how over 15 clinical assessments, secure messaging for accountability, and tools like custom workbooks can rewire survival responses without rehashing the past, empowering clients to break free from anxiety cycles, chronic stress, and complex trauma.

And today Simplify saw the launch!

The beta version of the Untangled Mind Assessment Engine, a cutting-edge tool designed to streamline data-driven therapy and make MBC even more accessible for practices.

Practice owners and clinicians: if you’re ready to elevate your approach with structured, outcomes-focused care, DM me to chat about the training, MBC implementation, or getting early access to the Assessment Engine.

Let’s untangle minds and transform lives together! Simplify Life Counseling + Coaching