Julie Simons, LCSW

04/29/2026

Therapy is so much more than people think

04/29/2026

Most people are not “overreacting”. They just do not yet understand what they are actually feeling.

What looks like anger can be shame.
What feels like anxiety can be fear of rejection.
What shows up as withdrawal can be loneliness.
What gets labelled as “too sensitive” is often someone feeling overwhelmed or not good enough.

Teenagers and adults are often expected to just “manage” emotions without ever being shown how to understand them. So feelings come out sideways - in conflict, shutdown, avoidance or self-doubt.

When you can name what is really going on underneath, everything starts to shift. Better conversations. Healthier relationships. More control over reactions.

Emotional awareness is not optional. It is a life skill most people were never taught.

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03/17/2026

I just learned about a relationship app designed for couples that allows users to record arguments, which are then analyzed by an AI relationship coach to provide insights on areas of conflict and offer guidance on improving communication skills; has anyone had experience with or know about this?

03/14/2026

This one is worth watching & not just for parents 😊

Everyone loses their temper from time to time — but the stakes are dizzyingly high when the focus of your fury is your own child. Clinical psychologist and r...

03/07/2026

Highly decorated Navy SEAL Marcus Capone struggles with PTSD after returning from Afghanistan. His wife finds hope in psychedelic therapy. Together, they embark on providing access to this treatment for other veterans battling mental health issues.

02/25/2026

If you are not familiar with attentional blindness or motivated reasoning, consider expanding your knowledge of cognitive biases by listening to this podcast.

How can two people watch the same video yet see two different things? How can two people witness the same event but arrive at two different truths about what they witnessed? How can the same eviden…

02/17/2026

Owning our mistakes doesn’t require harsh self-judgment.
When we meet ourselves with self-compassion, we stay honest and kind—learning, repairing, and moving forward without getting stuck in shame.

02/13/2026

Interesting and timely ❤️‍🩹

Podcast Episode · Chasing Life · 02/13/2026 · 28m

02/11/2026

I was impressed by Tim Fletcher's insights on Complex Trauma (CPTSD) in a recent podcast. If you are looking for a knowledgeable resource on this topic, I suggest checking out his content.

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02/04/2026

12/31/2025

What did this year quietly teach that you almost missed?

Not a big, obvious lesson—a subtle ones.
Maybe a shift in a relationship.
A boundary you finally honored.
The dream you stopped postponing.
A version of myself
you started becoming without even noticing.
A baby step in a direction that matters.
An self-acknowledgement or appreciation that could easily slip under the radar.

Before we rush into a new year full of goals and noise, take a moment to sit with some small truths that shaped you.

What’s one lesson—loud or quiet—that you’re carrying forward?