Torie Wiksell

09/04/2021

Wishing you a safe and relaxing holiday weekend! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And, here’s your reminder to take a few minutes to take care of yourself: close your eyes and breathe, take a quick break from activities and step away for a moment, go on a solo walk to clear your head, do whatever feels right for you 💛⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Photo: -hamilton via

08/31/2021

Depression makes us feel like we are alone and must suffer alone. That is a lie, you are never alone.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you're wondering if you are depressed, reach out to a licensed therapist near you. To work with me, click the link in my bio.

08/27/2021

Self-care doesn't have to look like yoga and spa days (I mean sure, it can, but it can look differently too!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Try an unconventional form of self-care this weekend. Yell into your pillow. Take yourself out to dinner. Try something you've always had on your bucket list but have never gotten around to. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's your plan for unconventional self-care?

08/24/2021

The belief that stops us from making a change is often that the change will be painful. While that is true, staying in a place where we are struggling and don't belong also causes us pain. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Maybe the question isn't, which road is less painful, but rather, which road do I belong on despite the pain?

08/22/2021

Even when things aren't perfect in your relationship, you deserve to be treated with respect.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you struggling with your relationship right now? Find out how working together in therapy can help by clicking the link in my bio.

08/19/2021

We're all going to get it wrong at times. What would change for you if, instead of worrying about what will go wrong, you accepted mistakes are an unavoidable part of the process?

08/16/2021

Small changes make a big difference. Stop waiting until you're ready to run the marathon to start.

08/12/2021

Struggling? Go back to the basics.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Feed yourself, drink water, rest, move your body. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A body and mind that is hungry, thirsty, tired, and restless will struggle.

08/09/2021

How are you feeling right now?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This simple question often goes overlooked. But, it is an important question we should all be asking ourselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Naming our emotions helps us feel more empowered to help ourselves. And, when we're stressed or struggling, we really can use all the help we can get.

08/05/2021

Relationships are complicated. And, while there are no perfect relationships out there, there are definitely healthy ones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, how do you know if your relationship would be considered a healthy one? Read my latest blog post to learn 3 qualities of healthy relationships, and ask yourself how they show up in your own relationship (find the link to the post in my bio).

08/02/2021

Yep. Try talking through it with someone you trust.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not sure who to talk with? Now might be a great time to try therapy.

07/28/2021

You're not your depression. You're not your anxiety. You're not your eating disorder.

07/25/2021

Some of the things I'm feeling grateful for today. How about you?

07/22/2021

Take the break. Your body and mind will thank you.

07/19/2021

Feeling confused about whether you should see a psychiatrist, psychologist, psychotherapist, or someone else altogether? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Check out my latest blog article, where I talk about the different types of therapists, and how to find the best one for you.

https://www.toriecueto.com/blog/what-type-of-therapist-should-i-see

Wondering what type of therapist is right for you? Learn what the different types of mental health therapists are, and what to look for when choosing a therapist for yourself. Blog article written by Torie Cueto, LMFT, licensed mental health therapist in San Diego.

07/16/2021

Take a second to acknowledge how you've grown from the person you were a year ago, then carry on.

07/12/2021

Thinking about starting therapy, but feeling overwhelmed about the process of finding a therapist? You're definitely not alone.

Check out my latest blog article for tips on how to make the process less stressful and more successful.

https://www.toriecueto.com/blog/how-to-find-a-therapist-near-you

Wondering how to go about finding a therapist near you? Learn how to make the process less overwhelming and more successful in this blog from San Diego-based therapist, Torie Cueto, LMFT.

07/12/2021

A reminder to stop scrolling for a second and give your body and mind a rest.

07/07/2021

And, that's normal! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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There's a common misconception that we have to feel motivated to get things done. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But, the truth is, we don't always feel motivated to do things we dislike. And, if we keep waiting to do those things until we feel motivated, well...we might be waiting a pretty long time.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I can loathe taking out the trash, and I can still choose to take out the trash when it's full because I don't want my house to smell.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I can hate waking up early, and I can still choose to wake up early to take my dog for a walk.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What things do you make sure get done even when you don't feel like it?

05/27/2021

Ask for the help that you need, then allow yourself to receive it.

05/24/2021

If you're a person who's used to stepping in and fixing things, it can be really scary to take a step back and let other people figure it out on their own.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Changing the way you've been doing things can feel really scary and hard, especially at first. It's important to know you don't have to figure it alone.

05/20/2021

Self-love happens in baby steps. Choose to show yourself compassion today.

05/17/2021

There's a misconception that therapy is only for the times when struggles in our lives feel completely overwhelming or out of control. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This idea unfortunately causes people to wait to reach out and seek support, or doubt they are truly in need of therapy.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth is, therapy can help with big problems, little problems, and all types of problems that fit somewhere in-between.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Therapy helps you learn how to better understand yourself, the way you instinctually cope, and the patterns that seem to show up throughout your life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Therapy also helps you learn how to be kinder to yourself, learn healthier and more effective ways to cope, and learn how to break patterns that feel destructive or like they aren't helping you live the life you want to.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So, if you're thinking about therapy, know that that in itself is a good enough reason to pick up the phone and give it a try.

05/15/2021

A weekend reminder that self-care doesn't have to look a certain way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Take care of yourself however you need to today 💛

05/13/2021

It's ok if you aren't where you want to be or thought you'd be by now. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Growth takes time and usually doesn't look exactly how we thought it would.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Allow yourself the time you need to grow. And, give yourself credit for all the growing you've already done.

05/13/2021

We can't out think or out logic our emotions. It just doesn't work that way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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They may not make sense, we may not always like them, but our feelings are real. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Allow yourself to feel them. And, if you're not sure how to do that in a healthy way, now's a great time to learn.