Laura Ranalletta, LCSW

12/15/2022

Visit www.LauraRanalletta.com or send me a DM for more info!

07/15/2021

Love this! https://youtu.be/0qnYXCLk5bQ

This one goes out to all those teens who can’t get out of bed no matter how hard they try, who have gone three days without seeing anyone (or even brushing t...

07/07/2021

This just in: My LCSW application for IL was finally approved!!!

This means I can now offer therapy services to clients living in Illinois. 👏👏👏

06/16/2021

This episode!!!

This is something I’ve heard women of all ages talk about in therapy.

So many women/moms are interested in learning how to manage their overwhelm, but they’re not willing to address why it’s there in the first place.

They’re not willing (or not sure how) to relinquish control and ask others to step in. And it’s not because they don’t want help. Rather, it’s because they don’t feel like they *should* need help.

Well guess what? Martyrdom isn’t something to strive for. It’s okay to need help and to not be everything to everyone.

06/14/2021

Thank you to Compassionate Counseling St. Louis for providing a platform for me to share my thoughts about EMDR therapy! 😄 Check out our interview below...

As anxiety specialists in St. Louis , we understand there is more than just one way to help your child work through challenges and process emotions. Here at Compassionate Counseling St. Louis we help angry, anxious kids and teens work on building strategies to cope with their difficult emotion

06/08/2021

June is Men's Health Month and any conversation about health should include mental health.

Men are much more likely to accept help when there is a chance for reciprocity – that is when they perceive an opportunity to help the other person in return. This wards off the feeling of “weakness” that is often associated with asking for help. Men also prefer to either fix or at least try to fix issues ourselves when possible, before reaching out for help at all. Instead of seeing this as a barrier, we should look for ways that loved ones, friends, doctors, and others can incorporate this to encourage healthier self-care strategies in men.

💡 A tip: It can seem like an uphill battle to reframe the issues you’re experiencing in the context of “mental health.” If this describes you, try thinking about it as just another problem to fix – another car part to replace, a wall to patch up, or a sick kid to take care of – by approaching it this way, you may start to find meaningful ways to feel better.

05/22/2021

"For me, therapy has equipped me to be able to take on anything," Prince Harry says in The Me You Can't See

05/16/2021

To some extent, most of us judge others. However, it still helps to be less judgmental.

Self-acceptance and Other Acceptance, the less you judge, the better you will feel about yourself.

Judgments are a way to mark things, people, and thoughts as good or bad. There’s more to us and others than what appears on the surface.
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Judging is often a way that people respond to differences. ⁣Judgment is a way that people try to control others.

People are not all the same. It’s okay to be different (except when those differences are harmful to others).

Practice tolerance and acceptance.

*You do not need to accept any harmful or dangerous behaviors.

05/11/2021

Love this!

The county's Children's Service Fund is covering most of the cost of the two-year pilot.

04/26/2021

These are definitely not the most impressive photos you’ll scroll past on social media today, but nonetheless, I’m sharing them. They’re snapshots from my my morning walk. Something about the texture of nature really caught my attention.

Pausing to practice awe in my daily life has been such a lovely practice.

Mindfulness doesn’t have to look like sitting cross legged in silence with your eyes closed. You can be mindful and aware of each moment with your eyes wide open as you move throughout the world. But it does require you to slow down enough so that you can participate fully in the present moment.

I invite you to find space in your day to slow down enough to feel awe-filled.

04/20/2021

I write a lot about blooming, but “blooming” into who you were meant to be doesn't mean unfolding into perfection. For many flowers, blooming doesn’t usually mean that you will bloom all year. Blooming is the act of coming forth in due season, becoming who you were meant to be, one petal at a time, flowing gently in the breeze. Allowing yourself to unfold, right here, in the landscape however you are able to, knowing that no matter what comes of your bloom, you have played a part in something greater than you.

MHN

04/15/2021

For anyone who missed it!

04/14/2021

JOIN US IN THE SHIFT: http://bit.ly/theshift2021

"Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I'll meet you there." - Rumi

The Shift was founded with the notion that there is no right or wrong way to do business. There is simply what is best for you, based on your needs and values.

Together, .marie.hennessy and I work in the shame-free space between right and wrong. In our partnership, we embody the synthesis of effective business practice AND deep inner-knowing,
and assert that BOTH are essential to success.

Through our offering, we strive to help women understand that their complex nature isn't a problem in business. Rather, if harnessed appropriately, it can be their greatest superpower.

Complexity doesn't have to equal difficulty.

In creating The Shift, we want to help women see that embracing a both/and mindset is where meaningful growth and transformation happens.

Join us tonight at 7:30 PM CST as we kick off our FB Live series to tell you all about what we have to offer!

04/12/2021

Announcing a new group business + mindset coaching experience, THE SHIFT!

What is The Shift?!

✨ The Shift is an innovative approach to the standard business coaching model that combines business acumen with mindset clarity. The program offers coaching and peer support to women entrepreneurs in all stages of business ownership, including those who are contemplating starting their own business.

✨ This community immersion offers the guidance of two industry experts - a business coach and a mindset coach - who will support you in learning how to build a business that aligns with your unique goals and values.

What you'll find inside The Shift…

✨ a community of like-minded women who understand what you're going through

✨ practical ideas to help you uplevel your business in a way that feels true to you

✨ a place to be unapologetically you and to ask all your burning questions without shame

✨ an opportunity to honestly reflect on what's working and what's not

✨ an experience that will fill your cup instead of adding more to your to-do list

What else is in the offer?!
✨ 5 Business Modules
✨ 8 X 60-Minute Business Group Coaching Calls
✨ 5 Mindset Modules
✨ 8 X 60-Minute Mindset Group Coaching Calls
✨ 4 Months of Private Facebook Group Support

What’s the deal with this collab?!

✨ Together, Anne Marie and Laura work in the shame-free space between right and wrong. In their partnership, they embody the synthesis of effective business practice AND deep inner-knowing, and assert that BOTH are essential to success.

✨ Laura Ranalletta is a St. Louis-based psychotherapist who works to empower women to reach their potential in all aspects of their lives. Given her experience working as a helper and a healer, Laura is comfortable with all things messy, likes getting "into the weeds" with people, and understands what it takes to reach true and lasting fulfillment.

✨ Anne Marie Hennessy is a Chicago-based Business Transformation Strategist, specializing in helping both new and established women-owned businesses. With 10+ years of Fortune 500 corporate strategy and consumer insight experience, she has a knack for identifying where businesses are playing small.

How much does it cost?!

✨ The Shift Standard Plan:
4 payments of $222/month

✨ The Shift VIP Plan:
4 payments of $333/month
Standard plan plus 4 x 1:1 Sessions with AM & Laura

What else do I need to know?!

✨ Enrollment ends on May 7th!
✨ All live classes will be recorded and shared with the group
✨ All of the details are here: http://bit.ly/theshift2021

✨ We have truly poured our hearts and souls into creating this course over the last few months. We are so looking forward to building this community with you all, and we can’t wait to see you inside The Shift. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.

✨ JOIN US IN THE SHIFT: http://bit.ly/theshift2021

04/05/2021

As I get older, I understand the importance of this more and more. It’s something I find myself talking to clients in their 20s and 30s about a lot.

As kids and even through our teens and young adulthood, we didn’t have as much ability to choose who we surrounded ourselves with. We usually just associated with people who were nearby or convenient...people from school or work. Actively choosing which relationships deserve nurturing takes practice and a lot of patience.

Just because you felt connected to a person before, doesn’t mean you’re obligated to continue engaging with them on a regular basis.

I encourage you to pay attention to how your interpersonal interactions make you feel. That’s a wonderful start to building more intentional relationships.

03/31/2021

Wow, yes. It’s me! 😬😅

03/24/2021

I’m collaborating with my friend .marie.hennessy and it’s got me thinking about a lot of stuff. Here’s a thought I just can’t get out of my head...

What do you think? Do you agree?

Do you buy into the idea of hustling and working nonstop in order to find fulfillment?

If you agree that hustling isn’t the answer, what are you doing (if anything) to challenge this idea in your own life or on a systemic level?

For those of you who are new to nervous system awareness, feel free to PM me with any questions you might have about how this applies to burnout.

And if you’d like to hear more about my own journey working through this idea, check out my latest blogpost: www.lauraranalletta.com/blog/taking-a-stand-against-hustle-culture

03/22/2021

It’s not about wallowing or self-care — it’s about paying attention