Eli Westfall, lmft

03/17/2026

burnout

Recently, I was given the opportunity to give a masterclass on navigating burnout. I am certainly not an expert on the subject, but I have definitely experienced it on my own. More than once. I don't know where you are or what you are going through right now, maybe you need to hear these words about burnout as much as those who attended the masterclass this week....

Recently, I was given the opportunity to give a masterclass on navigating burnout. I am certainly not an expert on the subject, but I have definitely experienced it on my own. More than once. I don…

03/02/2026

“The cost of having an emotionally unavailable parent is high. They can impact your self-esteem, mental health, ability to be yourself and do what you need to do as an adult to take care of your own well-being and your family.”

1. They're only willing to listen when you agree with them.

02/26/2026

We are not alone in our struggles. People around know the struggle and understand more than we give them credit for. 18%, so almost 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. struggles with depression. This isn’t a journey you have to walk alone. Reach out to those around you. They will understand and care deeply for you. therapy counseling

02/18/2026

Are you experiencing burn out? You are not alone. I am hosting a webinar next Monday to share some tools on how to navigate burn out. https://lnkd.in/e-PgBsSy

02/17/2026

As you face your day today, don’t let someone rob you of your joy or your excuse for having a bad day. Take some accountability and remember no one else can control your emotions or actions.

02/15/2026

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02/15/2026

Ever felt like your emotions didn’t matter to your family? You’re not the only one. Check out this article with some insights on being emotionally erased. Reach out to me if you want a safe place to talk about it.

2. What you remember about your childhood is the silence.

02/11/2026

often robs us of energy and desire to participate in activities. Cognitive behavioral therapy tells us sometimes we have act before we feel like doing things. If you’re struggling with depression and the motivation to participate in activities, it’s ok to ask for help. mentalhealthmatters therapy counseling thirtysecondtherapysession

02/10/2026

Recently, I have been speaking to one of the couples I work with about how important it is to consider the words we use when we argue and the fallout that comes from those words. When we say things, they are 'out there' and can continue to have an impact, even after we try to make it right. Link in bio to read more thoughts on this.

Sticks and stones may break our bones but words can never hurt me… at least how the saying goes. The thing about sayings like this one is that they are mostly true but at the same time not entirely…

02/09/2026

Too busy for therapy? How about a ?

Overcoming depression isn’t as easy as just deciding to feel better or not be sad. Cognitive behavioral therapy tells us sometimes we have to act before we feel like it. While we can’t make ourselves not be lonely, we don’t have to be alone. We can make the decision to reach out to friends and family.

Depression sucks and no one should have to face it alone. Find your supports. Oh yeah, and finding a therapist isn’t a bad decision.

02/08/2026

Big things happening for me. I started my own therapy practice. Link in profile to find out more.

A few months ago I shared how I reached two pretty significant goals in 2025 and shared some thoughts on what to do after we reach goals we set for ourselves. You can read that here. Taking some of…

11/05/2025

Sometimes the only defense against and is focusing on something that brings us joy. I have a fascination with Bigfoot, Sasquatch, skunk ape, or yeti. I have been to the Bigfoot museum in Georgia and over the weekend I visited the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters in Ochopee, Fl. You may think I’m silly, but I enjoyed it.