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Maria Littleton LMFT

I talk about everything important to living a fulfilling life. Together we explore what's hanging you up from obtaining happiness in your life. I am a therapist.

I help people with finding love, creating meaningful relationships, and obtaining happiness. I'm also called a counselor, coach, consultant, mentor, guide, practitioner, teacher, and change agent. It's about now and you, and making today the first day onto the path of a life you love.

12/29/2023

Families and friends are invited to the first mindful art workshop of the year on Wednesday, January 3,2024 @630. Through the process of making art, you’ll learn skills in grounding, a valuable tool to help when dealing with a lot of stress or anxiety. *All materials included. Ages 13+
Dm for more deets and to register.

11/13/2023

Take a break from the holiday chaos and join us for an hour of creative fun and relaxation! I’m thrilled to announce our exciting collaboration with .city in bringing this class to life!
No prior art experience or mindful practice required - everyone is welcome! DM for your spot

10/25/2023

Almost everyone will experience grief at some point in their lives. Traditionally, it occurs after the passing of a family member, a friend or event a pet. But it can also arise as a result of separation and divorce between couples.

At times it can feel Grief consumes you. Bringing stress into your daily life. Taking some simple steps (*described above) can help you weather the feelings/stress especially through the coming holidays.

The stages of Grief are best taken/described as phases one can move through fluidly. Each individual can move through any of these phases at different times and at times feel like some overlap or happen together.

How can you move fluidly through grief?
-> IDENTIFY which stage you are in
-> ACKNOWLEDGE the feelings you are experiencing
->know these feelings are NORMAL as you move through the phase
-> CONNECT with family and friends who care about you and express your feelings with them
-> ALLOW your self to receive support

Often through the holidays we don't want to "spoil" the cheer with our painful feelings; connecting to a therapist or joining a support group are helpful ways to continue to get your needs met to support you through the storms of grief during the holidays.

💫 For more information on grief and how to get through the holidays while grieving, sign up for our FREE Navigating Grief workshop on Nov 8th! Link in bio or DM for details.

10/17/2023

The stages of Grief are best taken/ described as phases one can move through fluidly. Each individual can move through any of these phases at different times and at times feel like some overlap or happen together.

How can you move fluidly through grief?
-> identify which stage you are in
-> acknowledge the feelings you are experiencing
->know these feelings are normal as you move through the phase
-> connect with family and friends who care about you and express your feelings with them
-> Allow your self to receive support

Often through the holidays we don't want to "spoil" the cheer with our painful feelings; connecting to a therapist or joining a support group are helpful ways to continue to get your needs met to support you through the storms of grief during the holidays.

💫 For more information on grief and how to get through the holidays while grieving, sign up for our FREE Navigating Grief workshop on Nov 8th! Link in bio or DM for details.

10/12/2023

🍂 Grief during the holidays can be a difficult experience. The five stages of grief, developed by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, describe the most common reactions to loss.

The grieving process does not go in the order listed, but is more of a dynamic flow of energy and emotional reactions.

⭐Some simple ways to support yourself with grief during the holidays: ⭐

- BE REALISTIC WITH YOURSELF schedule enough down-time between activities and events

- CONNECT with your family and friends who care about you, express your feelings to them

- TAKE CARE of yourself by exercising, eating well, and getting enough sleep; these simple steps can help you to weather the stressors of grief

⭐Ways to help someone you know struggling with grief:⭐

- BE PRACTICAL - look for ways to ease the weight off your loved one's shoulders. This can mean helping with grocery shopping, organizing their room or house, picking up their kids from school.

- DON'T ASSUME - avoid assuming or guessing "which steps" of the process they're going through; wait for them to express how they feel

- LISTEN - you might have the best intentions and want to provide comforting words, but in some cases the best support comes from just being there and making it clear that you're available to listen

- REACH OUT - not everyone knows how to comfort others; it might be intimidating seeing someone you care about going through a rough time. Don't let these fears stop you from offering support and being there.

- RESOURCES - calling an insurance company, find a therapist, look for a local support group.

💫 For more information on grief and how to get through the holidays while grieving, sign up for our FREE Navigating Grief workshop on Nov 8th! Link in bio or DM for details.

10/05/2023

The holidays are a part of the year that many experience the feelings of grief. If you are experiencing grief during the holidays, know that you are not alone.

Research suggests that many people cope with loss through a “push-pull” type of grieving—we engage in activities that have a loss-oriented focus and those that have a restoration-oriented focus (Bendaña, 2017; Stroebe & Schut, 1999).

Loss-oriented activities include: looking at photo of the person you're mourning, seeking out reminders of your loved one like going to places you went together or watching movies you enjoyed together. When dealing with the heartbreak related to a relationship break-up, you may find yourself listening to music that reminds you of your ex, looking at social media posts of you and your ex, or current posts of your ex that do not include you.

We may find ourselves balancing these loss-focused activities with restoration-orientation behaviors. These can be busy-work activities, such as: cleaning the house, washing the dishes, or garden work.

⭐️Tips to cope with your own grief:⭐️
- don't isolate from others; stay connected
- talk it out, share your feelings with others who care about you
- don't pretend your feelings don't matter, allow yourself space to acknowledge your loss
- don't turn to unhealthy self-soothing behaviors such as alcohol, overeating, or other risky behavior; instead seek professional help from a therapist.

💫 For more information on grief and how to get through the holidays while grieving, sign up for our FREE Navigating Grief workshop on Nov 8th! Link in bio or DM for details.

09/23/2023

Exclusively offered at Vitality of the Mind... our Inner Child Roadmap Appraisal consists of a therapeutic assessment designed to develop a path for healing your inner child. Your personalized session will help you develop the tools needed to tap into your memory bank and help you nurture the parts of your childhood that has left you feeling in the dark and confused.

What's included:
🗝 a 60-minute virtual therapeutic assessment
🗝 customized map to nurture your inner child
🗝 carefully curated interventions and techniques for you to practice at home

09/21/2023

Imagine... a way to take into account our whole self, including early memories & experiences, and how they affect us in our present lives.

❤️‍🩹 INNER CHILD WORK fixes problems by exploring early influential events and memories; where most of our beliefs, limits, and fears have developed that create discord in our current reality. Through understanding how these impressions affect us we can start to repair the friction in our lives.

At Vitality of the Mind we approach working with you from a holistic method, involving exploring early influential events and memories. Schedule your Inner Child Roadmap Appraisal 🗺 today. DM us to get started.

09/14/2023

Hello, I’m sure you have a lot of questions about this topic.
I hope that we can answer them for you.
How to get started is very simple. If you have any questions about how I work with my clients you can find that information on my website: www.vitalityofthemind.com
If you are interested in getting started right away you can easily book your first session with me at: Book your session
I look forward to hearing from you and getting things going.

08/18/2023

Hi friends - old, newbies, and by-passers. My name is Maria Littleton, Founder and primary therapist here at Vitality of the Mind. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and I hope space for relationships/marriages/partnerships, women and men age 30+, WOC, Fil-Am, diverse/blended families, high achieving professionals and anyone who just needs someone to hear them out.

I invite you to explore my website to learn more! 🔗 in bio!

08/16/2023

Here it is! MY NEW LOGO!
I've worked very hard to re-brand my private practice to represent who I am and how I offer my services.

I also want to announce that I have taken the leap
and have committed 100% to my private practice full time! To go along with this - I also created a new and improved website that easily navigates how to work with me and WHY Holistic Psychotherapy is beneficial.
Check out the website - 🔗 in bio!

08/11/2023

Hi all! I know it's been some time ⏳ I've got some exciting news coming your way!!
Stay tuned for a triple announcement! 📣

03/02/2023

When you connect with things that you deeply care about that lift you up, you've just connected yourself into places where you can and have been hurt. - Stephen Hayes

02/23/2023

That old saying "you can't fill a cup half empty"... well its true! and I hope you continue to hear it until you understand that YOU have to be well in order to care for others. You do not want your mind and body to take a hit. Even just 5 minutes a day can help so much - but I recomend a 55min session with me instead :)

02/13/2023

As you make your TO DO list for the week - don't for get to add in "book therapy session" - because you know you need it - and I can help :)

Link in bio to cross off this task!

02/09/2023

Why do therapy?

To help you release yourself from the toxic cycle of internal thoughts and emotions stored in your body.

Speaking with a therapist can help you develop the words that you have not yet connected to express yourself. We help guide you through your internal thoughts and emotions - so you may be free of them and begin a fresh clean cycle.

I am currently open to taking on new virtual clients - to help you find the words you have yet to discover. Link in bio for a free 20min discovery call or send me a DM.

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Solvang, CA

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18056948538

Website

http://www.vitalityofthemind.com/

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My Story

I help individuals find what matters most to them again. Some call me an Agent for Change.

There are times that we all go through in our lives when we need to call on an expert to help get us through it. It does not mean that we are weak, it does not mean that we are failures. What it means is that there is something new to learn.

I work with individual who are at a point in their lives when they have realized that things are no longer working. They keep trying and they continue to miss the mark. They want something deeper out of life, but don’t know exactly what it is or how to get there.

There is a way to obtain what you desire. Message me now or call me for a FREE 15-minute consultation to find out how to obtain happiness again. Don’t let this overcome you and miss the bliss that is part of the journey you are going through.