Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW

01/06/2026

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) can show up in some many ways, not just the rituals of handwashing, counting, or checking doors. Pure-O is a subtype of OCD that is more about intrusive thoughts and unseen mental compulsions such as mentally reviewing information or repeating certain words.

'Pure O' is a type of obsessive-compulsive disorder in which a person experiences obsessive thoughts without outwardly engaging in rituals or compulsions.

01/01/2026

I just finished my 20th year of being a therapist, which does not seem at all possible. 🤯 Time is a strange thing.

In 2026, may you embark on things you at first feel are not possible. Happy New Year! ☀️

12/29/2025

“Healing isn’t linear. Neither is growth. People don’t just want to be fixed. They want to be seen.”

A physician reflects on what medical training missed—and how real healing begins with presence and truly seeing the person behind the pain.

12/24/2025

Call me in 2026 if you’re ready to get rid of a phobia that you’re fed up with! 😉

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! 🌲

12/22/2025

It’s not popular to say “spend LESS time with your kids”, but it’s worth hearing out Lenore Skenazy on this suggestion.

Whether it’s micromanaging playtime, constantly hovering or incessantly texting, the adult takeover of childhood has created a crisis of anxiety in both children and parents, says Lenore Skenazy, cofounder and president of Let Grow, an organization dedicated to normalizing childhood independence. ...

12/19/2025

“If we would bring about a sane and happy society we must begin with ourselves and not with another; not outside of ourselves but with ourselves.”
~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

12/15/2025

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12/12/2025

Seasonal depression is real af! If you've been feeling down, don't worry you're not alone in this. Here are some simple tips to ease your seasonal depression and conquer this month! 🫶

12/10/2025

Not a week goes by in my office that I don’t hear at least once about AI and it’s growing impact on mental health, for better or worse!

Experts warn of dangers as England and Wales study shows 13- to 17-year-olds consulting AI amid long waiting lists for services

12/04/2025

The what ifs and worse case scenarios in your head? Don’t believe everything you think. Thoughts are not always facts. ❤️

12/02/2025

“Burnout isn’t just about being tired from overexertion. It’s when we reach physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion after pushing ourselves past our capacity for too long.”

I used to think burnout was about long hours and stress. But over the years, I realized there were deeper, less obvious reasons behind mine.

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving! 🍁