Marci Garcia Mental Health Services, PLLC

05/24/2026

No matter what you're experiencing, if you need someone to lean on for support, confidential help is always available 24/7/365 for mental health and substance use.

Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/29/2026

You are enough. Keep going. 💜🩵

03/13/2026

Trying to Make Everyone Happy But Yourself
https://buff.ly/kP5O8Gx

Many people fall into the habit of trying to make everyone around them happy. While caring about others is important, constantly putting everyone else’s needs ahead of your own can take a toll on your mental and emotional health.

People-pleasing often comes from a desire to avoid conflict, gain approval, or feel valued. Over time, however, it can lead to stress, resentment, and emotional exhaustion.

Healthy relationships require balance. Learning to set boundaries and respect your own needs is an important part of maintaining well-being and protecting your mental health.

This article explores why we fall into people-pleasing patterns and how to begin shifting toward healthier, more balanced relationships.

02/02/2026

“You deserve the same love and care you so freely give to others.”-Anonymous ❤️

01/22/2026

01/20/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — and his words feel more relevant than ever:

“We need leaders not in love with money but in love with justice. Not in love with publicity but in love with humanity.”

The world feels overwhelming right now. Too loud. Too heavy. Too much.

Don’t let the headlines convince you humanity is gone. It’s not.

We're better than this.

Remember, the majority of people are just like you - honest, decent and caring.

Don’t add to the noise.
Be the light.

Be kind to yourself and caring with other people.

Do what is right when you see someone being wronged.

Live your values — especially when things feel upside down.

We will find our way back by remembering who we are and we will get through this the same way we always have: together.

01/15/2026

NOTE: This is by no means a comprehensive list of disordered eating or eating disorder behaviors. If you are have symptoms that aren't on this list, that doesn't make your experience any less valid.

The terms "disordered eating" and "eating disorder" are sometimes used interchangeably. It's important to understand that while these fall on the same spectrum, there is a difference between the two. While it's possible that disordered eating behaviors can develop into an eating disorder, that's not *always* the case. Both disordered eating and eating disorders can share similar signs and symptoms.

These common behaviors are signs of disordered eating that can snowball into an eating disorder (which is why early identification and help is key):

➡️ Skipping meals
➡️ Avoiding certain food groups (e.g., carbohydrates, fats)
➡️ Limiting eating to only certain times of day
➡️ Using exercise as a means of “burning” or “earning” food
➡️ Assigning moral value to food choices (“good” or “bad”)
➡️ Frequently dieting
➡️ Imposing food rules
➡️ Avoiding events involving food
➡️ Feeling anxiety surrounding food choices
➡️ Restricting certain food choices to specific days/times
➡️ Eating large amounts of food at one time
➡️ Being rigid about exercise routines
➡️ Preferring to eat alone

If you're struggling, know that we're here to help. Our comments and inboxes are open — drop us a line and we can get you connected to the support you need. 💙