Driven by Wellness Therapy Studio, LLC

Driven by Wellness Therapy Studio, LLC Anxiety & Trauma Therapist
EMDR + Talk ⁣Therapy + Mind|Body
In office & virtual in Florida

It’s never about saying no more often, the work is slowing the reflex long enough so you can actually choose your answer...
02/20/2026

It’s never about saying no more often, the work is slowing the reflex long enough so you can actually choose your answer.

The regret later usually shows up when you realize you moved too fast and never checked whether you actually wanted to agree.

There’s so much happening in that small pause, and that’s where self trust gets built.

Have there been times where you’ve regretted saying yes? I’m definitely guilty of it 👀

Not every anxious feeling is a red flag and not every red flag is anxiety.Learning the difference changes everything.   ...
02/17/2026

Not every anxious feeling is a red flag and not every red flag is anxiety.

Learning the difference changes everything.

Sometimes the resentment is not about making the reservations, buying the gift, or coordinating a plan. It can start to ...
02/12/2026

Sometimes the resentment is not about making the reservations, buying the gift, or coordinating a plan. It can start to build when you begin wondering whether they would have shown up if you had done nothing at all.

Many of us tend to overfunction in relationships to create a sense of security, to prevent disappointment, and to avoid the vulnerability of unmet needs. Taking the lead can feel safer than finding out what happens when you take a step back.

You don’t need a special day to spend intentional time with yourself and solo dates are not just reserved for Valentine’...
02/10/2026

You don’t need a special day to spend intentional time with yourself and solo dates are not just reserved for Valentine’s Day. I am big on spending time with ourselves and building community because both equally matter and one does not replace the other! There are real perks to being able to enjoy your own company and to choose yourself on purpose.

At the same time, I don’t want to minimize that this time of year can bring up feelings. Social media is filled with oversized bouquets, elaborate surprises, and grand gestures, and it is very easy for your mind to start measuring your life against what you’re seeing.

If you love the vibes, the colors, the chocolates, and all the things, why not give some of that to yourself? Take yourself somewhere you enjoy, plan something you have been wanting to do or create a day that actually feels good to you.

I’d love to hear from you! Have you ever taken yourself on a solo date, not just for Valentine’s Day but anytime? What did you do or what is something you have been wanting to try? Let me know in the comments. 💘

Sometimes “pushing through” isn’t motivation, it’s a way to avoid what’s actually asking for your attention. Staying bus...
02/03/2026

Sometimes “pushing through” isn’t motivation, it’s a way to avoid what’s actually asking for your attention. Staying busy can feel safer than slowing down, especially when checking in feels overwhelming or inconvenient. But even a brief pause can shift something.

You don’t have to fix anything or suddenly feel better, you just have to notice what’s there. Rest doesn’t need to be earned, and presence doesn’t require a full reset. If this pattern feels familiar, you’re not doing it wrong. You’re responding in a way that once made sense, and you can choose to come back to yourself without rushing.

If you’re ready to come back to yourself, my free guide can help. Comment or DM me REGULATE and I will send it to you 🩵

You check once, then again, then a few minutes later. After a while, a nap starts to sound like a good idea, or suddenly...
02/02/2026

You check once, then again, then a few minutes later. After a while, a nap starts to sound like a good idea, or suddenly staying busy feels productive and necessary.

Going to sleep can quiet the noise for a bit, and staying busy can do the same thing. This doesn’t only show up when you’re waiting on a text back. It can show up in a lot of places where discomfort is present.

When that discomfort shows up, the body learns what works, and for a lot of us, what works is escaping it, either by going to sleep or by staying overly productive.

Productivity can become a coping strategy when waiting feels more like a threat than working.
01/29/2026

Productivity can become a coping strategy when waiting feels more like a threat than working.

If this cycle feels familiar, it usually didn’t start with burnout.For a lot of people-pleasers, it starts much earlier,...
01/27/2026

If this cycle feels familiar, it usually didn’t start with burnout.

For a lot of people-pleasers, it starts much earlier, in relationships where being helpful, agreeable, or easy made things feel safer, where staying calm, keeping the peace, or not needing much protected connection.

Over time that becomes automatic, and you start stepping in quickly, taking on more than you meant to, and handling things yourself before you even stop to think about it.

None of that feels like a problem in the moment. It just feels like being responsible, being kind, doing what makes sense.

Burnout and resentment tend to show up later, once your energy is already stretched thin and you’re wondering how you ended up here.

That’s usually when the pattern becomes easier to see.


Dating taught me more than I expected, mostly about patience, self worth, and how easy it is to abandon yourself when yo...
01/21/2026

Dating taught me more than I expected, mostly about patience, self worth, and how easy it is to abandon yourself when you’re afraid of being left behind.

There were so many moments where I felt behind, compared myself to everyone else, or tried to shape myself into whatever I thought would make me easier to choose, not because I didn’t know better, but because uncertainty makes it harder to stay connected to yourself.

When dating brings up pressure, comparison, or the urge to bend yourself to fit, it often shows you where you reach for reassurance, where you minimize what you need, and where you start ignoring your own signals in order to keep the connection going.

A lot of us are walking around taking responsibility for things that aren’t actually ours.Not every weird moment is a re...
01/19/2026

A lot of us are walking around taking responsibility for things that aren’t actually ours.Not every weird moment is a reflection of you. Sometimes it’s just a weird moment.

Not every moment needs a narrative. 🩵


A question most of us have Googled at 1 am while staring at the ceiling and trying to talk ourselves into an answer that...
01/14/2026

A question most of us have Googled at 1 am while staring at the ceiling and trying to talk ourselves into an answer that feels less uncomfortable.

Where are all my reddit lovers out there?

Wanting connection and feeling unsure about getting closer can show up at the same time because two different needs can ...
01/12/2026

Wanting connection and feeling unsure about getting closer can show up at the same time because two different needs can be active at once. One part of you wants closeness, consistency, and a real bond. Another part of you is paying attention because getting closer comes with risk, you’re more visible, you’re more invested, and overall, there’s more at stake.

A lot of us assume that if we meet the right person that we’ll know right away and feel clear from the start. The idea sounds comforting but that’s not how connection usually works. Feeling drawn to someone doesn’t erase protective patterns. As vulnerability increases, you’re more visible and the outcome starts to matter more and uncertainty can show up too. When that happens, we often start scanning, replaying conversations, and paying closer attention to tone or energy shifts as a way to manage the discomfort of not knowing yet.

What can help is slowing down enough to notice what you’re actually responding to. Are you reacting to something happening in real time, or to the discomfort of uncertainty? Are you looking for information or trying to relieve tension? Those questions can be a useful starting point because they keep you focused on what’s actually driving the reaction instead of getting pulled into replaying and second guessing.

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