Bonnie Luft - Integrated Behavioral Health

Bonnie Luft - Integrated Behavioral Health Integrated Behavioral Health practice offers support for individuals, children, couples and parents.

🧠 Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt Setting boundaries is not selfish. It is a healthy and essential part of emot...
07/30/2025

🧠 Learning to Set Boundaries Without Guilt

Setting boundaries is not selfish. It is a healthy and essential part of emotional well-being. Still, many people struggle with guilt when they start saying no, expressing limits, or asking for space.
Here is the truth:
âś… Boundaries protect your energy and relationships
âś… They help you show up with intention, not resentment
âś… They are a form of self-respect, not rejection of others
Guilt often shows up when you are doing something new, not something wrong. If you were raised to prioritize others, keep the peace, or avoid conflict, boundary-setting can feel uncomfortable at first.
Therapy can help you unlearn patterns that keep you stuck, understand your emotional needs, and build confidence in expressing them clearly.
You deserve relationships that include your voice too.

Reach out today: https://bonnieluft.com/contact/

🧠 Common Myths About Therapy Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? Let’s clear up a few common myths.🔹 Myt...
07/27/2025

🧠 Common Myths About Therapy
Thinking about therapy but not sure what to expect? Let’s clear up a few common myths.

🔹 Myth 1: Therapy is only for people with serious problems.
Truth: You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from therapy. Many people come to explore relationships, manage stress, or build emotional awareness.

🔹 Myth 2: The therapist tells you what to do.
Truth: Therapy is collaborative. You will explore your thoughts, feelings, and patterns with guidance, not prescriptions.

🔹 Myth 3: Therapy is just venting.
Truth: While talking things through can help, therapy also offers tools, insight, and strategies that support real change.

🔹 Myth 4: If therapy works, it works quickly.
Truth: Change takes time. Therapy supports lasting growth, not quick fixes.

Therapy is a place for reflection, growth, and healing. Whatever you are facing, support is available.

Reach out today: https://integratedbehavioralhealthct.com/contact/

Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized...
07/20/2025

Mental load vs. emotional labor: What’s the difference?

Mental load is the invisible task of keeping everything organized—remembering appointments, managing to-do lists, planning meals, and making sure things get done.

Emotional labor is the work of managing feelings—your own and others’. It includes staying calm during conflict, offering reassurance, and smoothing over tension.

In many relationships, one person silently carries both. Over time, that imbalance can lead to burnout, resentment, or disconnection.

Therapy can help clients name what they are carrying, create healthier boundaries, and work toward more equitable dynamics—at home and beyond.

Reach out today: https://integratedbehavioralhealthct.com/contact/

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07/17/2025

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đź“Ś How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right FitStarting therapy is a big step. Finding the right therapist can make all...
07/17/2025

đź“Ś How to Know If Your Therapist Is the Right Fit

Starting therapy is a big step. Finding the right therapist can make all the difference.

Here are a few signs your therapist might be a good fit:

✅ You feel safe enough to be honest, even when it’s uncomfortable
✅ You don’t feel judged, dismissed, or rushed
âś… They listen closely and remember what matters to you
âś… You leave sessions with new insight, clarity, or direction
âś… Your therapist welcomes feedback and adjusts the approach if needed

Therapy is not always easy, but it should feel collaborative and respectful. If you feel unseen or stuck in sessions, it is okay to speak up or explore other options. The relationship itself is part of the healing process.

You deserve support that truly feels supportive.
Reach out today: https://bonnieluft.com/

Healing doesn’t always come with fireworks. It often looks quiet, slow, and maybe even invisible to others.It’s getting ...
07/09/2025

Healing doesn’t always come with fireworks. It often looks quiet, slow, and maybe even invisible to others.
It’s getting out of bed on a hard day.
It’s taking a deep breath before reacting.
It’s noticing a critical thought, but choosing not to believe it.
It’s setting one small boundary that used to feel impossible.

Progress isn’t always loud or linear. Sometimes it’s choosing something different; something kinder, just once. And that once matters.

The small moments you often dismiss? They are signs of growth. They are you, healing in real time. đź’›

Sometimes, the signs of mental strain aren’t loud.They show up quietly, in the choices we make:- Reaching for a quick fi...
07/06/2025

Sometimes, the signs of mental strain aren’t loud.
They show up quietly, in the choices we make:

- Reaching for a quick fix instead of a deeper solution

- Snapping at someone you care about

- Avoiding important tasks

- Scrolling endlessly instead of sleeping

- Saying yes when you mean no

These patterns don’t make you a bad person.
They’re signals—often subtle—that something inside needs attention.

Mental health isn’t just about moods or diagnoses.
It’s about how we live, how we cope, and how we treat ourselves and others.

The good news? Every small step toward awareness is a step toward healing.

Reach out for expert help today.

Let’s help your child feel calmer and more supported this summer. 💛 Reach out today to learn more.📞203-731-9754
06/30/2025

Let’s help your child feel calmer and more supported this summer. 💛 Reach out today to learn more.

đź“ž203-731-9754

You can’t logic your way out of a pattern your body learned to survive.That’s where expert help matters. Someone who und...
06/29/2025

You can’t logic your way out of a pattern your body learned to survive.

That’s where expert help matters. Someone who understands how the system works and how to gently support change from the inside out.

If you need help, reach out today.

POV: You say “I’m fine” before you even check how you really feel.You're so used to surviving that you forgot what it's ...
06/22/2025

POV: You say “I’m fine” before you even check how you really feel.
You're so used to surviving that you forgot what it's like to actually feel safe.

You smile while suppressing.

You nod while overthinking.

You support others, but don't know how to ask for help.

Therapy helps you tune back in. You’re allowed to feel.

At Integrated Behavioral Health, we help you manage anxiety so you can show up fully in work, relationships, and everyda...
06/17/2025

At Integrated Behavioral Health, we help you manage anxiety so you can show up fully in work, relationships, and everyday life.

đź“Ť Serving Danbury, Ridgefield, Bethel, Wilton, Westport, and surrounding areas
đź“ž 203-731-9754

Safe. Supportive. One-on-one care. We’re here for you. 💚
06/12/2025

Safe. Supportive. One-on-one care. We’re here for you. 💚

Address

100B Danbury Road, Suite 203B
Ridgefield, CT
06877

Telephone

+12032407093

Website

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