BeLight Holistic Psychotherapy & Wellness, PLLC

06/30/2025

We can love from the porch of our hearts.
We can wave, smile, and hold grace in our eyes.
Only some are meant to come inside.
Only some get to sip the tea of our time, our tenderness, our trust, our space.

Some must stay at the threshold not out of punishment; our sanctuary requires mutual presence.

Releasing one-sided relationships does not come from resentment; it comes from reverence for the energy they once shared and the truth they now reveal.

People who show up halfway do not deserve our whole.
People who meet - deserve to be met.
Our worthy, wise, and whole self deserves Everything!

“Porch Love”
~Crystal

Image: AI

06/30/2025

Depression often forms when emotions and experiences are buried instead of felt. They don’t disappear—they store themselves in the body, in the energy field, in the heart. Over time, what hasn’t been processed begins to spill into every part of our being.

There’s a way through that doesn’t require ignoring the pain. It invites us to witness it—compassionately, without becoming swallowed by it. A practice of soft observation, not avoidance.

Ask yourself gently:
What emotions have I been holding down?
What parts of my life have I resisted accepting or digesting?
Where have I used “spiritual strength” to avoid vulnerability?

Sometimes, what once kept us safe becomes the very thing that holds us back. Depression is the body’s attempt to survive—but if we stay there too long, it becomes a prison instead of a protection.

Disconnection from the body, spirit, and joy deepens. Numbness becomes normal. Apathy moves in. But support exists—and it is valid to reach for it, through both medicine and integrative care.

Still, healing begins with choice. Choosing to feel. Choosing to return to yourself. Choosing to be supported.

Many of us, especially people of color, carry a grief and weight that isn’t always visible. But it lives in us.

My practice is to observe, not absorb. To hold space for others without losing myself. To stay rooted in my own body while standing alongside those in pain.

We must feel to heal. We must process to integrate. We must carry only what is ours—and release the rest. That is where power lives. That is where healing begins.

As a trauma resolution therapist and Eco-Soul coach, I walk with those navigating depression and emotional overwhelm—gently, holistically, and without judgment. I integrate somatic work, nature-based healing, ritual, and deep listening to support you in coming home to yourself.

Taking meds or considering, I see them as a tool and resource for support.

If you are ready to feel, express, release, reconnect and integrate, I am here to walk that journey with you.

You don’t have to do it alone.💜

06/30/2025

I’m Crystal Brooks, a woman, a solo mom of 3 amazing humans, partner, family member, friend, trauma resolution therapist, eco-soul coach, perinatal mental health specialist and self-healer. I’ve learned that integrity is not about being perfect. It’s about coming home to the truth again and again with support.

Like many helpers, I’ve grown through seasons of overwhelm and misalignment—times when I carried too much alone, made missteps, and had to re-learn how to support myself while supporting others.

This next chapter of my practice is rooted in clarity, care, and conscious connection. I am more committed than ever to practicing from a place of embodied ethics, grounded presence, and true soul-alignment.

If you are navigating your own path of return—if you’re carrying more than your share; I see you.

My practice is open. The work is deeper. This space is here for you to come home to yourself.

10/27/2024

Oftentimes we’ve been accustomed to making others comfortable - we get stuck in their comfort zones & it’s time to be uncomfortable. Move out of their zone and back to yours.

10/25/2024

One 💎that many of us are learning & learned…
We are visitors of suffering
Not
Permanent residents

10/17/2024

Sometimes we do what needs to be done to get to the next paycheck & support ourselves, our kids.
When I open up myself to possibility
The Universe says
Yess!! Be ready to receive🙏🏾

10/08/2024

Your best thinking got you here…Everything you’ve ever done is the best you could have done in that moment, from the state of mind in which you found yourself.
You can’t see what you can’t see.

~ Dr. Amy Johnson
“ Little Book of Big Change”

09/23/2024

YET…

08/29/2024

Sharing on behalf of my dear soul sister, Casey A. Applegate-Aguilar…

Is homeschooling or supporting your child's education overwhelming?

Casey offers expert consulting and coaching to help families navigate these challenges.

From personalized learning plans to ongoing support, Casey’s holistic approach ensures your child thrives academically and emotionally.

Whether you’re homeschooling or seeking additional support, get the tailored guidance you need for a successful educational journey.

Support is available for parents or caregivers who need tools to navigate their own emotions & behaviors so you can move into being empowered.

Reach out to her for a consultation to get started ! 🌱📚

Coaching “Education is radically about love.” Paulo Freire Holistic Educational Consulting & Coaching Parents and caregivers are increasingly moving children into homeschooling because they see their children’s needs not being met in schools. However, where to start and how to meet those needs...

08/28/2024

Significant life changes and pressure all at once can have any of feeling overwhelmed even with a support system in place.

Validate…
Feeling overwhelmed doesn’t mean you’re not handling things well -
It means you’re navigating a lot of complexity and need some space to process it all.

It means setting aside quiet time and connecting with what truly matters and write down standards and priorities…self-reflect:

What is out of alignment?
What promises did I make to myself and breaking?
What are the outdated ideas, beliefs, behaviors are no longer serving?
What decisions that I make today feels like a hug for my future self?
What is next smallest step to move into alignment?

Correct Love…
Alleviating anxiety is the intention not managing it.

Grow compassion…
Hugs can help. They can be a great start.

Hug yourself - give and receive them.
🙏🏾🫂💜

08/17/2024

We must Remember This…the next time a drop of self-criticism, rejection when given a compliment, and denial of our innate beauty pops in.

Yes taking care of the bodies we dwell in is needed just as staying hydrated.

What do you truly see?
What truly matters?
I see…

Many of us are “keeping it together” just as the artist Kristen Hahn expressed in her heart opening painting.

Be kind to yourself and let it flow out💜

08/12/2024

For the entrepreneurs, recent grads, survivors of loss, those who need some encouragement - love:

There’s a reason we see darkness - light is always there. It is within & everywhere.

This is why we walk in faith and hope mostly vs just by sight or what we see.

There are some experiences that we can see with clarity in hindsight and on some occasions foresight.

It’s ok to be uncomfortable with not knowing - it’s messy out here.

Drop down to that feeling within and breathe into it, over and over and over - hear its message to you. That’s your truth.