Thrive SLO

Thrive offers innovative coaching & therapy in California:
Grow to your greatest potential. We support you through evidence based holistic practices.

Our mission: To help clients thrive through providing innovative and affirming therapy services with cultural humility. We have seen first-hand that our minds, bodies and souls are all interconnected, therefore we believe that true holistic healing requires a multidisciplinary approach. Thrive is a boutique therapy office, working closely with a growing collective of healers dedicated to your grow

th. We construct a complete wellness plan that addresses you as a whole person. We don’t want to just manage your symptoms, we want to heal your whole being. Thrive offers innovative coaching and therapy to discover and grow to your greatest potential. Unearth what is standing in your way and develop awareness, strategies, tools and practices to discover your best self.

07/09/2025

We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Heather Lilleston on recently completing her Ph.D. in clinical depth psychology at Pacifica Graduate Institute.

Heather has been a therapist / psychological associate (PSB 94027314) with us at Thrive for 2.5 years now.

Since graduating, Heather has more availability in her schedule and is now taking on a few new clients.

If you are looking for a therapist who is both fun and supportive, authentic and validating, with over 20 years experience working with people in various healing capacities, and is also conversational, personable and relatable, while still capable of forming just the right words to nurture growth and point out blindspots, reach out to book a session now.

Her schedule is likely to fill up quickly, so if you’ve been thinking about starting therapy, this may very well be your nudge!

You can schedule with .heatherlilleston directly through the link in bio.

09/21/2023

Friends, I’ve done it. I quit Cal Poly and I am officially full time private practice! I couldn’t be happier. In the comments is a link to a blog post about it if you are curious.

02/01/2023

Our very own Dr. Meg Payer ( .body.psyche ) will be sharing about Your Brain on Yoga February 4th from 1-4pm at !!
Discuss clinical insights into the major ways yoga changes our brain & nervous system and how to use this knowledge to enhance our practice and teaching.
$40 for members $55 non-members
www.thecenterslo.com/events

02/01/2023

Meet Laura Westmoreland, LMFT, CST

Laura is a new therapist offering telehealth at Thrive and here’s what she says about working with her:

Recently, someone asked me about my specialty. I paused...I considered rambling off a list of my education, certifications, theoretical orientations, and multiple licenses...all the things that qualified me to be a therapist. But really, my specialty comes down to one thing...the ability to build relationships. I am a firm believer that it is the relationship that you and I build that brings about change, growth, and healing. Just like in life, no two relationships are the same. YOU have the owner's manual of you...I merely help you figure it out...and I do that by building a relationship with authentic you.

Therapy with me is about connection...which requires vulnerability. Brené Brown said, "Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness." I don't expect you to trust me right away; it takes time to build a relationship.

The relationship we build will be a bit skewed because I will know a lot more about you than you will know about me...but, you can ask me anything...I may or may not answer, but you can ask! Also, I am a firm believer that everything and anything has therapeutic "value"...let's talk about it and see what it means to you...to your life.

I work with individuals, couples, and families, via telehealth, to provide support for your lived experience. Some of the issues I work with are related to relationships, sexuality, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, procrastination, and body image.

Schedule online at the link in bio!

01/01/2023

Happy New Year!

12 Days of Thriving Tip #12

♥️”You are loved” ♥️

♥️Whenever you feel anxious or unsure, whisper these words to yourself.
♥️And when that voice starts to argue that it’s not true, remind yourself that everyone is worthy of love and that you can love yourself and that’s what matters.
♥️The more you say it, the more you believe it.

Stay thriving!
With love,
your Thrive team of therapists

12/31/2022

Happy New Year’s Eve!
12 Days of Thriving Tip #11

💧Hydrate!

💧Probably the most simple tip we have for you is to be sure you’re staying well hydrated. Dehydration, even at the most minor level, can mimic depression and cause difficulty concentrating.

💧So regardless of your plans for celebration this New Year’s Eve, make sure you take good care of your body and mind today and every day!

Stay thriving!
Love,
your Thrive team of therapists

12/30/2022

12 Days of Thriving Tip #10
Phone a Friend

Reach out to someone who cares about you today. Finding connection with others is an important way to feel safe and also can reduce feelings of anxiety and depression.

Our favorite option: go on a walk and talk hike with someone you trust. Take turns talking about what you each feel proud of from the past year.

Can’t see a friend or loved one in person? Try the phone! Hearing someone’s voice adds to the sense of connection!

Can’t think of anyone you feel like connecting with? Snuggle a furry friend and feel the gratitude you have for them! Or watch videos of adorable animals to get similar benefits!

Stay thriving!
Love,
your Thrive team of therapists

12/29/2022

12 Days of Thriving Tip #9
Take A Breath

When you find yourself feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or upset, check your breathing. We often hold or constrict our breath when feeling strong emotions. We can help our body relax by focusing back on our breath.

Here are two different breathwork options for you today:

Box breathing:
Picture yourself tracing the sides of a square box shape as you:
➡️Breathe in for 4 seconds
⬇️Hold for 4 seconds
⬅️Breathe out for 4 seconds
⬆️Hold for 4 seconds
🎁Repeat 4 times (or as needed)

Long Exhale:
🌬️Beging by exhaling everything out of your lungs
🌬️Take a nice slow inhale (maybe counting to 4 or 5)
🌬️Exhale twice as slowly as you inhaled (count to 8 or 10)
🌬️Find a pace that feels comfortable for you and repeat a few times!

These breathwork options can help you reset your nervous system!

12/28/2022

12 Days of Thriving Tip #8
🛁Wash Your Worries Away🛁

Hop in the shower or take a bath. If you don’t have time, you can rinse your hands in the sink.

Breathe deeply and focus on the sensation of water on your skin. Notice how the water feels as far as:
💧Temperature
💧Texture
💧Pressure

Imagine the water carrying all of your worries out of your body and down the drain. Name your worries and picture them washing away as you watch the water go down the drain.

*Bonus tip: If you’re lucky enough to live somewhere where you can get in the ocean, or a river, or under a waterfall, this is a fantastic way to get mood boosting negative ions while doing this grounding technique. Maybe remember to try this one sometime when you’re on vacation or the weather is better 😉

12/27/2022

12 Days of Thriving Tip #7
Stretch: Make a Rainbow

🌈Stand up tall, with your hands at your sides
🌈You can do this sitting or lying down if you prefer
🌈Imagine you have paintbrushes in both hands
🌈Take a deep breath and bring those hands all the way out at your sides and then over your head to meet
🌈Imagine you are painting a gorgeous rainbow over you
🌈Exhale slowly out your mouth and bring your arms back down to your sides, retracing the rainbow
🌈Repeat 3 times
🌈If you feel like moving more, play with what feels good: moving and stretching your body and painting rainbows in swirls and patterns with your fingertips

12/26/2022

12 Days of Thriving Tip #6

🌤Take a hike.🌤

☀️Or a walk.

☀️Just make sure that you get outside for at least 15 minutes of daylight and movement today.

☀️Together, these two are some of the simplest and most effective ways to improve mood and reduce stress.

☀️See if you can take a few moments and notice all of the sights, sounds, feels, and smells of nature as well. The greens and blues in nature are especially soothing for us! 🌲🌊

Stay thriving!
Love,
your Thrive team of therapists

12/25/2022

🎄Christmas Day🎄

12 Days of Thriving Tip #5

🎶Sing🎶

Or hum.

Or Om.

Or sigh out loud.

Each of these actions activates your vagus nerve, which is associated with improved mood, emotion regulation, attention, stress response and reduced inflammation.

So exercise your vagal tone by taking a few minutes to sing out loud in the car or shower every day!

Keep thriving!
Love,
your Thrive team of therapists

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