Natalie A. Cherrix, LCSW

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

02/17/2026

Ah, health insurance. Can’t live with it, can’t live without it. 😏

02/12/2026

Not a week goes by without the influence of AI (usually negative) coming up in sessions with my clients, especially those with health anxiety and OCD. AI is here to stay, but we must find balance with how we use it.

Dozens of doctors and therapists said chatbots had led their patients to psychosis, isolation and unhealthy habits.

02/09/2026

“Life runs in circles if left unattended. The wounds we don’t heal, we pass down—not always through our actions, but through the environments we create, the dynamics we unconsciously choose, the patterns we haven’t yet learned to break.”

Breaking the cycle doesn't mean my kids grow up without wounds. Just that they won't stay unconscious and pass on to another generation.

02/05/2026

NYT did a great job in this article of thoroughly exploring the realities of Dissociative Identity Disorder. Even with so many years since the movie Sybil, this diagnosis continues to be so misunderstood.

Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it.

02/02/2026

For some, Winter is tough on mental health. No matter what Punxsutawney Phil says today, there’s less than two months until Spring. Hang in there!

01/29/2026

How Gratitude Helps Your Brain and Mental Health
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Gratitude isn’t just a nice idea. It’s brain science. 🧠💛

Having an attitude of gratitude actually changes your brain and improves your mental health in many measurable ways, according to research. 🙏

Gratitude can help reduce stress reactivity, strengthen emotional resilience, boost “feel-good” neurotransmitters, and even improve connection with others. 💕

Learn more in this blog. 😊

01/27/2026

Self-care and feeling joy are not always in “big” moments. Micro self-care and micro-joy help keep us going, especially when things are difficult. What is one small thing you can do or pause to notice today that brings you joy?

How to create micro moments of joy to support your nervous system, build resilience, and feel more alive in hard times.

01/20/2026

“It is no measure of health to be well adjusted to a profoundly sick society.”
~ Jiddu Krishnamurti

01/16/2026

Health anxiety or contamination OCD + cold and flu season = The Winter Effect, usually one of the most difficult times for someone struggling with one of these conditions.

Now that we’re deep into winter, people in colder climates are experiencing an increase in colds, flu, COVID, and other respiratory infections. And for

01/13/2026

Funny, but sad when it becomes reality. Keep movin’! 😉

01/10/2026

Make mistakes. A lot of them.

Absolute truth