Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC at Free to Be Mindful

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC at Free to Be Mindful Board Certified Licensed Professional Counselor, Mom Coach, Speaker & Host of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast.

Helping Kids & Moms Reduce the Overwhelm, Find Joy and Live Life Intentionally through Mindful Living, Mental Health & Professional Growth. Specializing in working with Children and Mothers, with the following areas of specialty: ADHD, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Mistreatment, Parenting, Peer Relationships, Racial identity, School Issues, Self-Esteem, Stress & Resilience. Vanessa also provides professional development opportunities, trainings and workshops to children, educators and families centered on mindfulness, social-emotional learning, identity, trauma-centered care, and coping skills.

We put so much pressure on ourselves this time of year... to make it magical, to keep the peace, to remember every detai...
12/11/2025

We put so much pressure on ourselves this time of year... to make it magical, to keep the peace, to remember every detail, to hold every emotion.

But moms ARE allowed to make this season easier, lighter, and more human.

Which one of these do you need today?

Or which one did you need yesterday?

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Ever watch your child lose their mind over something microscopic… like the way a banana broke?Meanwhile you’re standing ...
12/09/2025

Ever watch your child lose their mind over something microscopic… like the way a banana broke?

Meanwhile you’re standing there thinking, “I cannot survive another meltdown today.”

Here’s the part we forget: December turns all of us into ticking emotional time bombs. One wrong snack, one skipped sip of water, one late bedtime… and suddenly the whole house is unraveling.

And we KNOW that our kids aren’t the only ones.

I’ve had moments where I was one inconvenience away from a meltdown right alongside them.

So if things feel extra dramatic, extra loud, or extra EVERYTHING... you’re not imagining it.

Holiday overstimulation is real, and it hits kids and parents hard.

The Free to Be Mindful Podcast’s Anti-Overwhelm Series breaks down why tiny things set everyone off this time of year, and what actually helps you keep the peace at home.

If the season already feels like “a lot,” tune in. Your future self (and your kids) will thank you.

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If your holiday to-do list is starting to look longer than Santa’s, take a breather with me. Check out the Free to Be Mi...
12/06/2025

If your holiday to-do list is starting to look longer than Santa’s, take a breather with me.

Check out the Free to Be Mindful Podcast’s Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series and find some calm before the cookies burn. 😉

Tune in now and give yourself the gift of a calmer holiday!

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12/03/2025

Why the bathroom is the only place this actually gets done.

Because real mindfulness isn’t quiet rooms and meditation pillows... it’s tiny moments of reset squeezed between everything else you’re carrying.

And if you’re already feeling the pace pick up with the holidays, the noise getting louder, or the overwhelm creeping in, you’re not alone. There ARE ways to stay grounded without adding more to your plate.

This week’s episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast breaks down why the season hits our nervous systems so hard, and what actually helps kids AND parents stay regulated when everything around us feels like “a lot.”

Check out the new episode on your favorite podcast platform!

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12/03/2025

There’s something special about creating a space where kids and parents can finally exhale and just be themselves.

After 6.5 years and around 125+ clients, Free to Be Mindful is stepping into a new season... one with softer corners, calmer energy, and a seat that already welcomes little feet, big emotions, and all the stories that walk through the door.

The old office holds so many memories and I’m grateful for every single one!

Free to Be Mindful is now fully settled in the refreshed space with more light, more comfort, and a brand-new sofa that’s already becoming a favorite spot for little ones to settle in.

Different walls, same work. A new space, the same heart behind it.

If you’ve been considering therapy for your child, teen, or yourself, we’re ready when you are.

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11/29/2025

Holiday family triggers and nervous system reactions are real.

And most of the time, your body notices them long before your mind does.

Maybe it’s your jaw tightening after that comment.

Maybe it’s your shoulders creeping up the moment someone tells you how you “should” parent.

Maybe it’s the drop in your stomach when you’re compared to a cousin.

Or the way your patience disappears the second your kid acts up in front of everyone.

None of that is random...Your body remembers what your mind tries to power through.

If you’ve ever wondered why you go from fine to overwhelmed so quickly, this is why. These reactions are automatic, patterned, and deeply rooted.

But here’s the part that matters:
The moment you notice what your body is trying to tell you, you gain options. Awareness becomes your power and it gives you a pause button in the middle of holiday chaos.

This week’s episode of the Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series walks you through these signs, why they appear, and how to use awareness to stay grounded instead of swept up.

Have you noticed one of these signs in your own body around family?

Which one shows up first for you?

Mom overwhelm doesn’t ease by doing more... it eases when you have real support.Most high-achieving moms are getting thr...
11/28/2025

Mom overwhelm doesn’t ease by doing more... it eases when you have real support.

Most high-achieving moms are getting through the day on autopilot… juggling work, kids, responsibilities, and still wondering why they feel so drained.

Amiga Moms™ Private Coaching gives you practical tools you can use right away to feel less reactive, stay calmer during the rush, and handle daily stress without falling apart by bedtime.

If you’ve been carrying more than anyone realizes, we can talk through what you want the next season of your life to actually feel like and see if coaching makes sense for you.

Comment COACHING below or send me a DM to set up a free 60-minute strategy call. We’ll talk about what’s going on in your day-to-day and the kind of support that would actually help.

11/28/2025

Let’s remember this always…
Not just on Thanksgiving…
And not just for our kids.

Every meal is a lesson in gratitude.

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11/27/2025

While people focus on being thankful today, gratitude is truly an anchor to my every day work.

Today, and every day, we should celebrate the big things, the small things, and all the life-in-between things. 🙏🏽

What’s one thing you’re grateful for RIGHT NOW?

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Free to Be Mindful

In a world where we are free to be anything... it is a nice reminder to know we are always Free to Be Mindful.

As a former teacher, school counselor, licensed counselor and mom I understand the demands and challenges kids, parents and educators face daily. Through my services participants learn more about themselves which helps them to grow as people and inspire others to do the same.

​I'm passionate about helping kids become emotionally healthy through a focus on mindfulness, and am dedicated to helping parents and educators learn ways to strengthen relationships with their kids. Let me help YOU practice mindfulness, develop a positive mindset, and build genuine connections with the children in your life… and with yourself!

You and your child deserve it!