Blackbird Therapy

01/26/2026

Always waiting for something to go wrong?

That’s not intuition.
It’s catastrophic thinking.

01/04/2026

There is something deeply grounding about watching the sun set.

The way the sky slows down.
The colors shift.
The day gently comes to a close.

Taking a few minutes to step outside & notice a sunset isn’t just beautiful, it’s good for your mental health. Being outdoors, even briefly, helps calm the nervous system, reduce stress & bring you back into the present moment. Sunsets invite us to pause, breathe & let go of the mental noise that builds throughout the day.

You don’t have to travel far or do anything extraordinary. Simply being outside, looking up & allowing yourself to take in the beauty can improve mood, support emotional regulation & create a sense of peace & perspective.

In a world that constantly pushes us to move faster, sunsets remind us that slowing down is not only allowed, it’s healing.

01/02/2026

January through March has a way of stretching time.
The holidays pack up their sparkle, the days stay short & suddenly everything feels a little quieter… heavier… slower.

If you’ve been wondering why your motivation dipped, why you’re more tired, or why your feelings feel closer to the surface lately, you’re not imagining it. Winter has a mood, especially here in the Kansas City Metro.

I just shared a new blog about learning how to winter; not fight the season, not rush yourself into reinvention, but honoring this slower chapter for what it is.

Inside the blog, we talk about:
• Why winter impacts mental health
• Anxiety, depression & seasonal blues
• Letting go of New Year pressure
• Why rest is productive right now
• How therapy can help during this season

This season isn’t asking you to bloom.
It’s asking you to pause, reflect & take care of your nervous system.

Spring will come.
For now, you’re allowed to winter. Blog 🔗 in bio.

12/31/2025

83,728 minutes of therapy completed.
Advanced training in Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) & the feedback has been incredible.
A move to a bigger office to expand services.

And coming in 2026… Therapy Intensives.

So grateful for every client who trusted me this year. Here’s to growth, healing, and what’s next.

12/26/2025

The In-Between Week

The days between Christmas and New Year aren’t meant for pressure or productivity.
They’re meant for slowing down, letting your nervous system settle, and gently reflecting on the year you’ve lived.

If you feel quieter, softer, or less motivated right now, nothing is wrong.
This pause is part of the process.

Rest counts. Stillness matters.
The new year can wait.

12/25/2025

The holidays don’t require you to be joyful every moment.
They invite you to pause.

If this season feels heavy, overwhelming, or emotionally complicated, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re human. And sometimes the most healing thing you can do is nothing at all.

Give yourself permission to be still today.
To rest without guilt.
To step away from the noise, the expectations, the pressure to perform happiness.

Joy doesn’t always arrive loudly.
Sometimes it shows up quietly —
in a warm cup of tea,
a deep breath by the window,
a walk outside in the crisp air,
or a moment where you let your shoulders soften.

Even in struggle, you are allowed moments of peace.
Even in grief, you are allowed rest.
Even in uncertainty, you are allowed simple joy.

This holiday season, may you honor your nervous system, protect your energy, and remember that rest is not quitting — it’s healing.

If today feels like too much, just be. That is enough.

12/22/2025

12/18/2025

There’s something about holiday movies that feels like coming home. The opening music, the familiar scenes, the lines you can quote before they’re spoken—suddenly you’re wrapped in nostalgia, the world slows down & everything feels a little softer. These movies have a way of meeting us right where we are, especially during a season that can feel both joyful & overwhelming.

Some nights call for a timeless classic like It’s a Wonderful Life, reminding us how deeply our lives matter. Other nights lean toward cozy favorites like Love Actually, The Family Man, or The Holiday—stories about connection, second chances & the quiet hope that life can surprise us in beautiful ways. And then there’s my personal favorite, Last Christmas, because who doesn’t love a movie wrapped in George Michael’s music & starring the endlessly lovable Emilia Clarke.

Holiday movies are comfort, tradition, & sometimes a much-needed pause for our mental health during the busiest time of year. So tell me—what’s your favorite holiday movie & what does it bring up for you this season?

12/17/2025

There’s something about holiday movies that feels like coming home. The opening music, the familiar scenes, the lines you can quote before they’re said—suddenly you’re wrapped in nostalgia, cocoa in hand & the world feels a little softer.

Is your favorite a classic like It’s a Wonderful Life that reminds you of what truly matters? Or maybe a cozy romantic favorite like Love Actually, The Family Man, or The Holiday—the kind of movie that makes you believe in second chances, unexpected connections, and happy endings. The best part? There’s no wrong answer. Holiday movies meet us exactly where we are, whether we need comfort, laughter, or a gentle reminder that life can shift in beautiful ways.

So tell me—what’s your favorite holiday movie & why does it hold such a special place in your heart? Sometimes the simplest traditions are the ones that bring the most joy.

12/15/2025

As a new week begins, take a slow breath and check in with yourself—not the version of you that’s performing, fixing, or pushing… but the version that’s simply being.
You don’t need a complete life overhaul to support your mental health. Often, healing happens in the quiet choices: softer mornings, clearer boundaries, honest rest, or asking for help before you’re depleted.

Let this week be guided by intention instead of pressure. Progress doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from listening more deeply to yourself.

12/14/2025

The holidays have a way of convincing us that joy has to be big, elaborate, & perfectly planned. But sometimes it’s much simpler than that.

Yesterday, joy looked like taking my fur baby, Pluto Powers to see Santa Claus & watching his pure, unfiltered happiness light up the room. No to-do list. No expectations. Just a moment that felt sweet, grounding & completely enough.

These are the moments that matter most during the holiday season — the small joys, the shared laughter, the pauses that remind us we’re allowed to slow down & actually feel what’s happening. When we let ourselves soak in the simple things, we create memories that stay long after the decorations come down.

If the holidays feel overwhelming, consider this your reminder: joy doesn’t have to be loud to be meaningful.

12/13/2025

So many of us move through life quietly editing ourselves.
Lowering our voice.
Second-guessing our choices.
Waiting for permission that never comes.

But here’s the truth most people discover later than they should:
everyone else is busy surviving their own life.

If you’re in Overland Park or the Kansas City area and find yourself stuck — afraid to take up space, afraid to change, afraid to choose yourself — therapy can be a place to gently unpack where that fear began and how to release it.

You don’t need approval to begin.
You don’t need permission to heal.
You were never meant to live small.