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You Matter Counseling

You Matter Counseling provides individual, group, and family counseling, coaching and consultations

08/12/2025

Some days feel like a race you didn’t sign up for—meetings piling up, texts unanswered, dinner somehow still not made. And where do you fit into all that?
If you're constantly pouring into everyone else, here's your gentle reminder: you deserve to be poured into too.

Even five minutes of stillness or a deep breath outside can be a start.

You don’t need a full day off to reclaim your peace—just a moment that’s fully yours.
Start there.

08/12/2025

August is National Wellness Month, and it's a good reminder to slow down and check in with yourself.

Wellness doesn’t have to be big or perfect. It can be as simple as setting a boundary, going for a walk, drinking some water, or just giving yourself a little more grace.

This month, let’s focus on what actually helps us feel grounded and cared for—even if it’s just one small thing at a time.

08/01/2025

Ever feel like you and your partner are just roommates, even when you’re sharing the same space? After kids, career changes, or just the everyday grind, emotional distance can sneak in quietly—and it hurts.

If you’re feeling lonely or disconnected, you’re definitely not alone. Starting the conversation can feel scary, but it’s also brave and healing.

What’s one small step you can take today to open up—to yourself or your partner? Maybe it’s sharing a feeling, asking a question, or simply making space to listen.

Don’t wait for the distance to grow—reach out, start that honest conversation, and begin rebuilding connection, one moment at a time. You deserve closeness and understanding.

07/30/2025

How often do you check in with you—not just your to-do list or everyone else’s needs?

The way you treat yourself behind closed doors shapes everything: your confidence, your patience, even your relationships.

This week, try something simple: speak to yourself like you would to your best friend. Offer kindness, curiosity, and grace. Notice how that ripple of self-compassion changes the way you show up in the world. Because before anyone else can truly connect with you, you need to feel seen and supported by the person who matters most — yourself.

07/28/2025

Rest is more than sleep. And it’s something we have to learn — especially for teens growing up in a world that celebrates hustle and constant stimulation.

If your teen is always “on” — gaming, scrolling, performing, planning — they might not know what true rest even feels like.

Try modeling rest that includes:
– Quiet without a screen
– Time to feel their feelings, not just distract from them
– Saying no to “one more thing”
– Doing something creative with no goal or output

You don’t have to teach it perfectly. But if they see you making space to breathe — without guilt — they’ll learn that rest is not a reward. It’s a right and they’re worthy of it!

07/26/2025

Not all stress in teens is a red flag. School pressure, social shifts, and big emotions are a normal part of adolescence.
But sometimes, what looks like “just stress” is actually something deeper.

You don’t need to panic or diagnose — just pay attention. Check in. Ask with curiosity, not pressure. And trust that noticing early is one of the most powerful things you can do.

You don’t have to have all the answers. Just being a safe place for your teen to land is a good place to start.

07/24/2025

What if “enough” wasn’t something you had to prove?

We’re often taught to define worth by how much we accomplish. But constantly striving, overextending, and checking every box doesn’t always lead to peace — just burnout.

Sometimes “doing enough” means:

✔️ Prioritizing what actually matters to you
✔️ Letting go of the pressure to perform
✔️ Allowing yourself to rest without guilt

It’s not about settling. It’s about recognizing that your value isn’t conditional — and that your capacity also matters.

You don’t need to push harder to be worthy of care. You already are.

07/22/2025

Sometimes it’s not the noise that’s overwhelming — it’s the quiet.

When life slows down (even just a little), that’s often when your inner critic gets the loudest. Suddenly there’s space… and in slips the voice that says you should be doing more. Or better. Or differently.

That voice might sound familiar, but it doesn’t speak the truth.

You are not lazy for needing rest.
You are not failing for feeling lost.
You are not behind because you’re healing.

Silence doesn’t need to be filled with shame. It can become a space for gentleness, too.

07/20/2025

Who are you when no one needs anything from you? Not the caretaker. Not the planner. Not the fixer.

Just you.

So many women move through life being everything to everyone — praised for how much they carry, how much they give, how well they hold it all together.

But beneath all that doing… is a person. A self that existed before the roles, and still exists within them.

Your worth isn’t earned through exhaustion. You don’t have to prove your value by pouring from an empty cup.

Reconnecting with who you are — outside of what you do — isn’t selfish. It’s sacred.

07/18/2025

Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean you have to be “on” all the time. You’re allowed to step back. To say no. To not explain.

If the group chat feels like too much, if another weekend plan sounds exhausting, if your mind is craving stillness — listen to that.

Taking a break isn’t selfish. It’s how we stay connected to ourselves. Boundaries aren’t walls — they’re the space where you can breathe again.

07/16/2025

Stress says: “This is a lot.”
Overwhelm says: “I can’t do this.”

We often treat them the same — push through, take a deep breath, keep going. But they’re not the same.

Stress can be situational. It builds, then passes. Overwhelm lingers. It makes everyday things feel impossible. It fogs your thinking, shortens your fuse, drains your energy.

If you've been feeling stuck, numb, or like you're barely holding it together — it might be more than just stress. And naming that difference matters.

Because when you know what you're really feeling, you can figure out what you really need.

07/14/2025

When you’re carrying a lot, it’s easy to downplay or dismiss your own emotions.
But what you feel makes sense — even if it doesn’t always feel convenient or easy to name.

Try this:
“I feel ___, and that’s valid because ___.”

This simple practice helps you pause and acknowledge what’s underneath the surface — without needing to fix it right away.

It’s not about being dramatic. It’s about being honest.
And sometimes, that quiet honesty is the most powerful form of care we can offer ourselves.

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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https://www.youmattercounseling.com/

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