Cecilie Ott, Marriage & Family Therapist

12/05/2025

12/03/2025

Who is that one person that makes you feel seen and heard? It’s a powerful quality, and it can be learned!! We sometimes worry about what others think of us or if we sound dumb, but you will find that as you strengthen this one skill, others will find you more attractive, smart, and compelling because you’ve made them feel amazing! ❤️

12/02/2025

Everyone has their own truth. The problem lies in the inability to see or try to understand that others have their own truth as well. As we listen and work to understand others, compassion grows.

11/30/2025

Do you ever feel worse after a family visit?

Family can bring up old roles and unspoken rules you thought you left behind. You might walk in with good intentions and leave feeling drained, anxious, or just off.
That insight is important. It’s a signal.
When you start noticing what doesn’t feel good anymore, you’re already doing something powerful—you’re waking up.
And that awareness? It’s where healing begins.
What have you learned about yourself as an adult while visiting family?

11/29/2025

Are you a screamer? Does this hit home for you? What have you learned?
You’ve asked nicely.
You’ve repeated yourself.
You’ve begged, whispered, cried… and still, nothing changes.
So eventually, you scream.
And suddenly you are the problem.
Let me be clear:
It’s not a communication issue.
It’s a respect issue.
You deserve to be heard the first time—not when you’re unraveling.
You are not too much.
You’re just done being ignored. Drop a comment if this hit you.
Share this with someone who’s done being silenced.
Save it for the next time you start to question your voice.

11/28/2025

The holidays can be a tough time of the year for a lot of people. If you received this tiny message, please share with someone you care about… and even better, find a way to connect with them. Everyone deserves a little extra love during this extra special time.