Lacy Warne psychotherapy

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Lacy Warne psychotherapy

Offering therapy sessions in Scotts Valley for adults who desire to overcome anxiety and live a joyous, meaningful life.

Secure video sessions also offered to CA residents.

09/17/2025

Please leave me alone 🫠

You ever end a full day of sessions and your body is like “we’re done here”? 👋

By the time I walk out of my office, I’ve been holding space, tracking emotions, remembering details, and staying attuned for hours. And even though I love this work so much, as a sensitive person, my nervous system is often tapped out.

Recharging is absolutely necessary.

If you’re a therapist who gets home and immediately faceplants into bed, you’re not alone. Sometimes this work takes a toll on us. But that means that our self-care needs to be a priority, too.

 👉 Therapists, what’s your after-session ritual?

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09/09/2025

Well, shoot … guess I’m gonna grab chipotle and get more time watching my shows 🤭

Ok, ok, obviously this is meant to be a joke, my friends. I love that social media can be lighthearted and fun.

There are some situations when cancellations are so challenging and cause us to feel insecure or anxious about our work or finances, especially in private practice. But there are other times when a bit more space, margin to write notes or rest is much appreciated. So I want to normalize that too. 😊

🗣️How do you handle cancellations in your practice?

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09/08/2025

So many people with OCD try therapy, but don’t realize not all therapy actually treats OCD. In fact, traditional talk therapy can sometimes accidentally reinforce the cycle.😩

ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) is the gold-standard treatment for OCD. ERP helps you face fears without rituals or reassurance so your brain can relearn safety and desire!

👉 If you or someone you love is struggling with OCD, make sure you’re working with a therapist trained in ERP. You can search for providers worldwide through the International OCD Foundation directory: iocdf.org/find-help.

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08/28/2025

solve your own problems, kids 😂🫠

Feel like you’re a therapist by day, emotionally unavailable potato by night? I GET IT. As mental health professionals we are showing up as present, attuned, and composed all day long… only to come home often feeling like you’ve got not much more left to give. This is a reality, not a weakness. We aren’t robots. We have a finite amount of physical, emotional, psychological energy to offer on any given day. So if you’re in a taxing career, you need to develop systems of self-care and regulation to refill your energy daily!

If you’ve ever felt gulity fo being quieter, more distant, or just plain exhausted with your loved ones after work, you are NOT alone. We hold a lot and it’s okay if you capacity runs out. But we must take responsibility for ourselves and be diligent in self-care in order to have energy and sustainability in this field. The quote “you can’t pour from an empty cup” is true.

It’s okay to need a moment before launching into family mode. A quick walk, changing your clothes, a few deep breaths can help your nervous system shift gears.

🔋fellow therapist moms- how do you fill up your energy after seeing clients? what helps you reset after a work day?

08/25/2025

💌 Dear baby therapist 💌

Sending you my love and support for the hard days. 🫶🏼
Love,
Lacy

Save this post for later or send to your therapy bestie who needs some encouragement ☺️

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09/05/2024

I love supporting anxious, highly sensitive kids in my practice! Maybe because I WAS one myself. 🙃🙋‍♀️

When I meet with a kid, I want them to feel SAFE and seen. My goal is to help them understand anxiety, and how they experience it, and build confidence in knowing they can cope and help themselves feel better.

Remember; the most important thing is to create a safe and supportive environment where our clients feel validated, heard, and accepted. We always tailer interventions to the unique child's age, circumstances, needs, and preferences. These are just some ideas to incorporate as appropriate.

👉🏽What interventions do you use with anxious kids? What would you add? Feel free to share in the comments!

🎉 Live in CA and looking for a therapist? Reach out through the contact form linked in my bio!

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Disclaimer: The content shared here is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. My opinions and perspectives are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of all therapists.

09/04/2024

One of the things I love most about therapy is the mutual learning that happens. It's a two-way street where I'm constantly gaining new insights from my clients' experiences, honesty, and vulnerability. Being part of their healing journey is a privilege, and I'm always inspired by their courage.

👉🏽What's something you've learned about yourself or others through therapy?

🎉 Live in CA and looking for a therapist? Reach out through the contact form linked in my bio!

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Disclaimer: The content shared here is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care. My opinions and perspectives are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of all therapists.

08/30/2024

the most accurate 💅🏼💯

Which slide made you laugh?

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08/28/2024

To all the lil' therapist sweetie-babies: you’re doing big, important, scary stuff! You're learning, growing, facing fears, and making a meaningful impact in clients' lives, even if it doesn’t always feel like it.

Be gentle with yourself. Trust that you have everything it takes to succeed. Sending you all the love and encouragement you need to keep going.

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🎉 Live in CA and looking for a therapist? Reach out through the contact form linked in my bio!

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08/27/2024

Let's debunk some common misconceptions therapists have about themselves and this field.

I used to believe these lies, and I know many of you might too. It's okay to feel overwhelmed, unsure or lost at times. That’s normal!

Aaand it’s also important to pause and identify what our beliefs are, to question their validity, just as we are so practiced in helping our clients do! The reality is that many of us have limiting beliefs that are holding us back in our careers. I hate that for us.

Identifying the lies and breaking free from their grip allows us to cultivate a healthier and more sustainable approach to our work.

👉🏽Which one of these resonates most for you? Or what did I miss? What would you add?
🎉 Live in CA and looking for a therapist? Reach out through the contact form linked in my bio! I would love to talk further!

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12/31/2022

Do you feel inadequate or ashamed whenever some form of the “achievement Olympics” comes up? You’re not alone! It’s near-impossible to not compare ourselves to what we see others sharing publicly when we are inherently such social beings.

We live in a society that assesses people by what their lives produce, not what it takes to live them. The inner battles are unseen. You NEVER know what someone may be going through behind closed doors or in their own mind on a daily basis. Please be kind.

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12/14/2022

You know that feeling of constantly trying to get others to like you, focusing on how you can shift and change and show up in a specific way so that they'll notice and approve of you?

It's exhausting. And it reinforces the idea that there is something inherently not "good enough" about you. You can be the nicest person in the world and yet still find yourself not getting the love and attention that you crave.

Sometimes we try so hard to please our partners, friends or family members that we end up neglecting ourselves.

Insecurity stems from not feeling good enough. This can lead to people pleasing behaviors in an attempt to gain approval from others and win their love and acceptance.
We all want to be liked and approved of. There is nothing "wrong" with that, but when we prioritize trying to please everyone all the time we end up disregarding and disconnecting from ourselves.

Focus on first noticing when you are engaged in people-pleasing behavior and practice redirecting your attention back to yourself. Let me know in the comments if you want me to post more on this subject!

👉Want more support? Click the link in bio to download the JOURNAL YOUR TRANSFORMATION workbook that contains tools and exercises to recognize where you currently are and where you want to be. It’s a whimsical story threaded through the practical tools and strategies and journal prompts.

Address

5521 Scotts Valley Drive
Scotts Valley, CA
95066

Telephone

+18318547273

Website

https://lacywarne.com/

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