Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW

04/06/2026

“If self-awareness has started to feel heavy, maybe what you need isn’t more insight.

Maybe you need more safety. And safety doesn’t come from thinking harder. It comes from being kinder.

Growth isn’t about catching every flaw. It’s about learning to stay on your own side.

And when you do that, self-awareness becomes what it was always meant to be: a bridge back to yourself.”

Self-awareness can sometimes lead to overthinking. You don’t have to dissect every reaction. or earn peace through self-analysis.

03/30/2026

“If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.”
~ Lao Tzu

03/24/2026

The “what ifs” and worst case scenarios are at the core of most overthinkers. Remember - thoughts are (often) not facts, and engaging with every thought will only rob you of time and energy that you deserve to use elsewhere.

03/20/2026

Be careful what you say to yourself….you are always listening.

The kindness and compassion we offer others have always been available to us—we just have to practice letting them land.

03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day…may your day be filled with rainbows and a good ending! 🌈 🍀

03/16/2026

“If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life.”
~ Thich Nhat Hanh

03/10/2026

Sunshine and 75 degrees weather today after a blizzard just two weeks ago? Yep, it’s no coincidence nearly all my clients are feeling good this week. ☀️

03/03/2026

For those struggling with health anxiety, AI and Google are often the sources for reading about symptoms. This almost always makes anxiety worse and even contributes to the obsessive compulsive cycle, making is worse over time.

Psychologists share how to cope with health anxiety.

02/27/2026

“Just stop thinking about it” is one of many things to avoid saying to someone struggling with OCD. Instead, try open-ended questions that invite discussion such as, “I don’t know much about OCD. Could you teach me more about it?”

Even if you mean well, these phrases usually hurt more than they help. Here’s what to say instead to show a loved one with OCD you’re there for them.

02/23/2026

“Overdiagnosis, in its original use, is primarily a critique of medical professionals. In the current public debate about mental illness, though, the focus tends to be on people overdiagnosing themselves. The concern is that individuals are labelling their own mild or transient life problems with the language of disorder.”

It’s tempting to dismiss the proliferation of labels as a fad, but there’s more to this phenomenon than a simple culture-war reading allows

02/20/2026

Are you struggling with a loss that was also traumatic? Whether recent or long ago, consider attending this event next week with David Kessler. His talks are practical, compassionate, and…free! ❤️

Why Your Loss Feels Different and What You Can Do About It A Free Live Event with David Kessler