Innovate Counseling & Wellness

08/24/2025

Feel free to ask for help. Connection is the antidote to many problems.

07/26/2025

It takes a lot of courage to be vulnerable.

07/06/2025

Bravery to me, is the willingness to consider an alternate thought. So often people do not recognize how often their opinions and fears hold them hostage.

05/20/2025

The boy and I making bracelets

06/05/2024

The basis of therapy- the foundation of healing and truly transforming our experiences. We do often get messages to 'suck it up' or 'carry on' when what is actually needed, is to learn how to be with the feelings and move thru them, not around them. The help of a trusted other...can support us to not get stuck in them. A somatically trained therapist is a great option.

05/15/2024

Let go of perfection - its bo***ge isn’t worth the payoff.

05/13/2024

Mothers Day can be wonderful, nice, uncomfortable, lonely and downright sad. It all depends on your experiences. For some it is a reflection of yesterdays, todays and possibly tomorrows. It can be a day of holding pieces in two places; being a daughter and having a son/daughter. Whatever your present is- I hope that you are holding yourself and those you value with love and appreciation. For those that struggle with infertility, lost dreams, lost children, lost or cut off connection with family... I am sending you so much love. Truly- some days can be mountain top and others can be so difficult. Take a few moments and reflect on some happy moments, a few things that are good today and what you might look forward to tomorrow. Ladies- may you continue to shine and recognize, we can make the world a kinder place. xoxoxoxo

05/09/2024

When needed... pause and identify three things that you are grateful for. Three things your eyes are drawn to; three shapes you see, three colors that are similar or different, three sounds you can hear. Feel your feet on the floor and notice the quality of contact. Just for a little while -pause.

04/13/2024

This snippet is helpful- as parents. We often have the desire to support our kids in everything. Consider that while your motivation might be in earnest, I have seen an unusual rise in anxiety in youth. Many young people struggle to manage “normal” stresses.
Faced with adversity, many are unable to cope well with doing what is necessary. If you have a child and see signs of collapse or reactivity, consider finding small ways to challenge your child and encourage them to think through options to solve or address this issue. After they complete the task, talk with them. Ask how they felt about it. What was easy and what was difficult. Ask if they have other ideas about how to do or think about that. Get them to recognize there may be several solutions- also taking stock in how they approached the situation and if they want to make any adjustments. Over time they will develop more confidence in solving problems and a willingness to make mistakes if they understand it is not “the end of the world “. Let mistakes or not knowing be ok, part of the process. If you would like to discuss this further- let me know!

04/03/2024

Somatic Experiencing is a way of doing therapy that really allows for gentle resolution of trauma and more. This is an amazing practice on its own and can integrate easily into other therapeutic practices. Dallas is starting a new cohort in June. This is a great opportunity if you are local! Glyndie is a phenomenal teacher and person.

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02/19/2024

Getting ready for the final game today. Started at 5am- will finish around 9pm. So far, they have won all games, tomorrow - final 2.