Lupe Rodriguez, M.A., MFT - Psychologist

08/30/2025

Self-love in therapy usually refers to helping someone build a healthier, kinder, and more compassionate relationship with themselves. Many people enter therapy carrying self-criticism, guilt, shame, or feelings of unworthiness, so cultivating self-love becomes a central part of healing.

Here are some key ways self-love shows up in therapy: 1. Awareness of Inner Dialogue
• Exploring how you talk to yourself (often harsh or judgmental).
• Replacing self-criticism with self-compassion.

2. Healing Past Wounds
• Understanding how childhood experiences, trauma, or unhealthy relationships shaped your self-image.
• Rewriting those internalized messages with healthier beliefs.

3. Setting Boundaries
• Learning to say no without guilt.
• Recognizing that protecting your peace and energy is an act of self-love.

4. Self-Care as a Priority
• Viewing rest, healthy eating, movement, and creative expression not as luxuries but as necessities.
• Creating rituals that nourish body and mind.

5. Affirming Identity & Worth
• Identifying strengths, values, and goals.
• Separating self-worth from productivity, appearance, or others’ opinions.

6. Mindfulness & Self-Compassion Practices
• Guided meditations, journaling, or breathing exercises that help you reconnect with yourself.
• Treating mistakes as part of growth, not proof of failure.

7. Celebrating Progress
• Therapy often highlights small victories—moments of self-respect, courage, or joy—as proof of resilience.

✨ At its core, self-love in therapy is about moving from “I am not enough” to “I am worthy as I am, and I deserve to grow.”

08/19/2025

Mindfulness involves paying attention intentionally to the present moment. Instead of avoiding or reacting automatically to thoughts or feelings, a person observes them calmly and non-judgmentally.

08/15/2025

Mental Health and Relationships: Understanding the Connection
Healthy dating and mental health are interconnected; positive, supportive relationships can improve mental well-being, while mental health challenges can impact relationships. Open communication, setting boundaries, and seeking support when needed are crucial for navigating both aspects effectively.

07/20/2025

Mental health includes emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It is more than the absence of a mental illness. Mental health is essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health and help support your treatment and recovery if you have a mental illness.

06/30/2025

There’s something powerful about choosing silence.
Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is nothing at all.
Protect your peace. Let your integrity speak louder than their noise.
Save this post for the days when your silence feels like weakness. It’s not. It’s strength.
You don’t have to show up to every argument just because you were invited. Not every conversation warrants your participation.
Have you ever stayed silent when you really wanted to speak up? Tell me how it turned out
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A As a friendly reminder, this post is for educational purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for therapy. Everything I share is general, which means some things may resonate, and others won’t - and that’s okay! Take what you can relate to and leave the rest.

06/22/2025

Hay pérdidas que nadie ve. Duelos que no se nombran, que no tienen flores ni abrazos. Pero existen. Y duelen, a veces incluso más que los que sí reciben consuelo. Son los duelos invisibles: esos que no encajan en las ideas socialmente aceptadas de lo que “merece” dolerse. Pero el corazón no entiende de normas sociales.

06/15/2025

Father’s Day is a joyous occasion for many; a time when a family can show the father figures in their life how important they are to them, often through a card, a present or some other appreciative gesture. However, for some people it is not such an easy day to get through, and if this applies to you then we want to let you know that you are not alone.

06/10/2025

Understanding trauma responses, is the first step towards healing, Whether it’s fight,
flight, freeze. or fawntecognizing your reactions can empower you to take control.
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05/13/2025

It’s Mental Health Awareness Week—a reminder to check in with yourself and those around you. Mental health is just as important as physical health, and talking about it is a step toward breaking the stigma. Let’s keep the conversation going.

05/10/2025

Feliz Dis de las Madres 💐
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