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Just some random things in life rn😚
10/16/2025

Just some random things in life rn😚

I know we try to be well-intentioned when trying to validate a loved one!! Sometimes, however, it doesn’t come out as we...
09/29/2025

I know we try to be well-intentioned when trying to validate a loved one!!

Sometimes, however, it doesn’t come out as we hope it would. I see this show up in my office so often and I figured I would share some helpful tips with you guys ❤️

Here are some more tips to help you navigate through validating someone😊

1. Repeat back what you hear
“So what I’m hearing is…”

2. Acknowledge their feelings
“That sounds really overwhelming.”

3. Normalize it
“Anyone in your shoes would feel that way.”

4. Lead with empathy
“I can imagine how frustrating that must’ve been.”

5. Don’t minimize
Swap “It’s not a big deal” with “I get why this feels big.”

6. Thank them for sharing
“I appreciate you trusting me with this.”

7. Hold the silence
Sometimes validation = just being present.

8. Ask curious questions
“Can you tell me more about what that was like?”

9. Match their tone
Honor their pace + energy.

10. Validate the courage
“It took a lot of bravery to open up.”

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

1. the summer I turned pretty…2. I do this bc it’s what I enjoy receiving from others (idc, hate me for it😗)3. When you’...
09/11/2025

1. the summer I turned pretty…
2. I do this bc it’s what I enjoy receiving from others (idc, hate me for it😗)
3. When you’re making meals for everyone, it just gets so overwhelming and frustrating and 4. I find myself never wanting any of it!
I’m so busy during the day I don’t have time to worry until my head hits the bed!
5. I’m technically lactose intolerant and partially allergic to dairy BUT ITS SO GOOD can you blame me?

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

It’s officially official bc I have the keys!!! We are finally accepting IN PERSON clients at our Haddonfield location!!!...
07/10/2025

It’s officially official bc I have the keys!!!

We are finally accepting IN PERSON clients at our Haddonfield location!!!♥️♥️♥️

Being able to serve both sides of the bridge has been such a dream of mine, and here we are!!

If you are looking for relatable, authentic, compassionate and incredible therapists- don’t hesitate to check us out!!!

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

I thought about doing this trend and adding a fun college picture but instead I decided to think about her, the princess...
07/09/2025

I thought about doing this trend and adding a fun college picture but instead I decided to think about her, the princess fairy bride.

I wish I could talk to her- tell her everything will be ok🥹

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Ig
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

There is so much more I can say🥲This shift into motherhood truly changed me, and for the better… although it didn’t feel...
05/27/2025

There is so much more I can say🥲

This shift into motherhood truly changed me, and for the better… although it didn’t feel like it all the time (cough cough when I was sleep deprived for a year).

My marriage is stronger, my love is deeper and my view of the world is different.

Another gentle reminder: postpartum is not the same for everyone. Just because these are my takeaways, it doesn’t mean it will be your takeaways. Everyone experiences things differently and I also recognize the privilege I have in different parts of this journey. The goal is not to compare yourself to others (remember the judgement slide) but rather understand the change in this period.

If you’d like to share your own personal takeaway, I would love to hear it in the comments♥️👇🏼

Thank you for the pics!

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

It was fun, I am grateful for it, and I am also happy to be home🙏🏼If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, ...
05/02/2025

It was fun, I am grateful for it, and I am also happy to be home🙏🏼

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
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Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

Come on panini head!!! You’ve got this😘 If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting n...
04/16/2025

Come on panini head!!! You’ve got this😘


If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
Tiktok thetherapygal
Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

Your therapist can’t give you advice, but….If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is acceptin...
11/26/2024

Your therapist can’t give you advice, but….

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
Tiktok thetherapygal
Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

I hope this finds a new parent that needs this❤️Here are a few quotes I have either been told by friends or have told ot...
07/17/2024

I hope this finds a new parent that needs this❤️

Here are a few quotes I have either been told by friends or have told others myself. This journey can be so powerful, incredible and rewarding AND it can also be extremely isolating, difficult, lonely and form resentment towards others.

I just hope you know that you’re not alone.

Side note- where is this village that everyone is talking about that is supposed to help us raise our children?😂😅🫣

If you find yourself going down a darker path, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask for help. You do not deserve to be in the darkness by yourself ESPECIALLY after all you have been through.

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
Tiktok thetherapygal
Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

I always knew I wanted to have a family, but I was never one of those girls that dreamt about having this big wedding or...
05/14/2024

I always knew I wanted to have a family, but I was never one of those girls that dreamt about having this big wedding or being a mom. I was definitely excited for it, but I never had a Pinterest board or names picked out. What I did know is that I wanted to be with someone I loved with all my heart and that loves me the same way back. And when it came to having kids, I knew that I wanted to be the best mom I can be, which meant that I didn’t live my 20’s waiting for that moment. I lived my 20’s working on myself & living my life so that I can be that partner and that mom.

August 31st is when I found out I was pregnant. I was over the moon!!!! If you’re wondering what that doll is in the picture, it’s a fertility doll that my friend’s aunt got in Africa many many years ago and she gifted it to me so that I could have could luck🥰 Which I did!!! (I later lent it to a friend and she was able to get pregnant too!! It’s a magic doll I swear).

Pregnancy wasn’t hard at first and then it got really painful. I always say that my recovery postpartum is a walk in the park compared to the pain I endured during pregnancy. Ladies, take your colace & drink your prune juice.

My due date was May 7th, but this little guy decided to make his appearance on April 26th with a splash💦 to remember 😂😂 sometimes your water actually DOES break like the movies LOL.

I love looking at him. Putting my cheek on him, doing skin to skin, singing to him, having dance parties & watching him grow every day. What a beautiful next phase in my life✨

I know people love knowing this information and I don’t mind sharing:
He was born at 7lbs 2oz at 38 weeks and 3 days (so just imagine how much more he could’ve grown🫣) & 21 inches long. He has huge feet and we know he’s going to be a very tall fella like his dad🤭

It can obviously be more or less complex than this example, but this is just a small example of how a cycle can occur. W...
04/15/2024

It can obviously be more or less complex than this example, but this is just a small example of how a cycle can occur.

We want to be aware of the cycles we are stuck in, especially if they are hurting us in some capacity.

If you’re finding yourself constantly chasing a certain feeling, that could be a sign that something is ‘off.’

Therapy can be really helpful in identifying and working through these cycles in order to promote a better more sustainable balance.

If you’re ready to start therapy and you’re in PA/NJ, my practice is accepting new clients! Click the link in my bio💜
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Disclaimer: this is not therapy. The purpose of my content is to be educational and entertaining.

Ready to start therapy? 🔗link in bio😎

Ig
Tiktok thetherapygal
Journal: Empower Your Mind Mental Health Journal (Amazon)

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