Blackbird Therapy

21/07/2025

Time is the only currency you spend without ever knowing your balance.

Every second you give away is a transaction you can’t reverse. And yet, we often spend our time like it’s unlimited—on people who drain us, on habits that numb us, and on distractions that keep us from our purpose.

However, your time is sacred. It’s the most valuable thing you own. Choose to spend it intentionally. Invest it in what lights your soul on fire, in what brings peace to your mind, and in the people who mirror your growth.

You don’t need to know the balance to start honoring your time differently. You just need to decide that your life is worth being fully present for.

Make each moment count. Live like your time matters—because it does.

17/07/2025

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Record numbers of people are turning to AI chatbots for therapy, reports Anthony Cuthbertson. But recent incidents have uncovered some deeply worrying blindspots of a technology out of control

06/07/2025

Let’s get real: if your calendar is overflowing, your energy is on empty & you’re wondering when you last did something just for you—this is your sign.

Boundaries aren’t about being mean or shutting people out. They’re about choosing your peace, your time & your sanity over the endless grind of trying to keep everyone else happy.

I wrote a new blog about how therapy can help you set boundaries that actually stick—without the guilt, the drama, or the fear of letting people down. It’s for anyone who’s tired of running on fumes & ready to protect their peace like it’s the last cookie in the jar.

Balance doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing less of what drains you & more of what brings you back to yourself.

Ready to be the main character in your own life again? Give the blog a read

01/07/2025

Just a little reminder for today:

Unclench your jaw.
Soften your brow.
Relax those shoulders that have been carrying the weight of the world.
And don’t forget to breathe — the deep, soul-filling kind.

You deserve a moment to feel the tension melt away. You deserve to remind your body that you’re safe, here, now. Life can be a whirlwind, but you don’t have to hold your breath through it.

Take a second to exhale the worries, roll your shoulders back, & invite a little more ease in. One breath at a time — you’ve got this.

27/06/2025

“Be so steady in your own energy that you invite people into your peace, instead of falling into their tension.”

This is the difference between reacting & responding. Between being pulled & standing grounded.

The world will always bring chaos. People will show up with their own storms. But your job isn’t to match their storm—it’s to remain rooted in your own calm.

When you cultivate inner peace, you become a lighthouse for others—not a sponge soaking up their pain.

Let your presence speak louder than your words. Let your steadiness be the invitation others didn’t know they needed.

This is your reminder: You don’t have to carry what’s not yours. You get to choose how you show up. And peace is a choice you can make every single day.

17/06/2025

Living with a chronic illness is more than a diagnosis—it’s a daily negotiation with your body, your energy & your identity.
And honestly? That’s exhausting.

There’s grief for the life you used to live. Anxiety about what’s ahead. Guilt about needing rest. And worst of all? Feeling like no one really gets it.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to keep pushing through alone.

I recently wrote a blog about the emotional toll of chronic illness—& how therapy can be a powerful tool in helping you reclaim your voice, set better boundaries & rediscover what thriving looks like for you.

If you’re in the Kansas City area & living with a chronic condition, this is for you.

📍Therapy sessions available online & in-person in Overland Park, including Saturdays.

15/06/2025

Today is Father’s Day—A Day to Honor, Reflect & Feel

Whether you’re celebrating a devoted father, remembering one who has passed, grieving an absent relationship, or navigating complex emotions—Father’s Day can bring up a lot.

Some are sharing laughs around the grill. Others are sitting quietly with memories. And some are choosing to protect their peace by honoring the day in their own way.

Whatever this day means for you, it’s valid.

Let this be a gentle reminder:
Grief & gratitude can exist in the same breath.
Joy & reflection can sit side by side.

To all the fathers, stepfathers, father figures, & those holding space in a father’s absence—we see you.

And to those feeling the weight of today, you’re not alone.

15/06/2025

09/06/2025

Journal Prompt of the Week

What does it look like to protect your peace this week?

Maybe it’s saying “yes” to going to bed early.
Maybe it’s saying “no” to an outing you do not want to attend.
Maybe it’s that glorious moment you realize not every opinion deserves a response.

This week, protecting your peace might look like:
Reading instead of doomscrolling
Politely excusing yourself from energy-zapping convos
Eating breakfast at the table like the romantic main character you are

You get to decide what peace means to you.
And spoiler alert: protecting it is the plot twist your nervous system’s been waiting for.

Take 5 minutes today and journal on:
What does it look like to protect my peace this week?

08/06/2025

Pride Month is here, and we are so here for it.

Love, identity & self-expression? Yes, yes, & yes again. June is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, a time to honor the courage it takes to live authentically—& a moment to recognize that diversity doesn’t just exist, it enriches all of us.

Every color in the rainbow brings something bold, beautiful & necessary to the table. Because here’s the truth: life gets a whole lot more vibrant when we welcome every voice, every story & every human as they are.

As a mental health therapist, I believe in spaces where you don’t have to shrink, code-switch, or second-guess your worth. You deserve to be seen, supported & celebrated—not just in June, but always.

So here’s to joy, self-love & building a world where everyone gets to show up fully—no explanations required.