Jessica Dowling Counseling LLC

07/14/2023

Therapy is slow going because much of what we do is outside of our awareness. We explore the reasons for what's underneath your struggles, allow you to notice yourself, and come to new ways of engaging in life. Slow and steady does win the race.

If you are interested in chatting feel free to reach out at:

Email: jessicadowlingcounseling@gmail.com

Phone: (314) 328-4642

07/13/2023

What do you see when you notice yourself?

07/12/2023

Children who are caught in triangulation can experience feelings of guilt, shame, and anxiety (to just name a few). These emotions, and the unnerving experience of triangulation, last into adulthood and effect the child's later relationships.

If this resonates with you, it may be time to begin unpacking what took place as a child and how that effects you today.

Email: jessicadowlingcounseling@gmail.com

Phone: (314) 328-4642

07/11/2023

I believe that individuals have the ability to discover who they are and what they want out of life. Coming to understand yourself is a beautiful, and sometimes frustrating, process that requires time.

If you are interested in starting therapy, feel free to reach out:

Email: jessicadowlingcounseling@gmail.com

Phone: (314) 328-4642

07/10/2023

As we enter a new week, do you notice yourself trying to "fix" a partner, child, friend, coworker? If so, why not try to understand why this feels necessary. Because at the end of the day, you can't "fix" anyone.

07/07/2023

Kindness is turning toward what you are feeling and expressing it in honest ways. When was the last time you did this with someone?

Often people shy away from expressing what they are feeling and turn to other ways to quell their emotions (secrecy, lashing out, using substances, self-harming, control). If this sounds like you, maybe it's time to try something different.

07/06/2023

I work with individuals who are coping with finding their place in the world. People who keep finding themselves back in the throes of emotional upheaval or leaning on old strategies to keep themselves feeling safe. If this sounds like you, and you are interested in starting therapy, let's chat!

Email: jessicadowlingcounseling@gmail.com
Phone: 314-328-4642

04/26/2023

Why wouldn't you want to listen to yourself, and speak to what's happening for you? Because when we don't give voice to our emotions they become chaotic, confusing, and unwanted.

Interested in beginning therapy? Let's chat!
(314)-328-4642 or jessicadowlingcounseling@gmail.com

03/31/2023

How to help your teen? Help bring them back to the beauty around them!

Let’s help young people find more awe.

03/30/2023

Some thoughts on a Thursday

03/29/2023

We love through our aliveness and our ability to step back and understand others. It is an active exercise, and if that muscle hasn't been worked in a long time it can be a surprise to begin using it more often.

03/28/2023

Do you turn on yourself when you notice that your growth is taking longer than expected?

03/27/2023

Are you frustrated, exhausted, and confused when others don't change?

Maybe it's time to take a step back, and examine how you are taking away from yourself through the hope of wanting someone else to change.

03/24/2023

Assertiveness and resistance in adolescence is actually part of the process of taking on full responsibility of oneself. For parents and caregivers this can be a time of increased turmoil, but it's important for parents/caregivers to remain curious about how adolescent pushback can be a strength to be WORKED WITH and not against.

An adolescent can become more willful as insistence and resistance grow.

03/23/2023

03/22/2023

What a FANTASTIC article on how to increase intimacy without your relationships. Although the article is focused on romantic intimacy, some of these ideas can also apply to friendships. Give it a read and see what you may be able to add to give your relationship an intimacy BOOST!

Try these low-risk, high-reward behaviors to improve your relationship.

03/21/2023

The working through in therapy is dependent on both parties. Sitting back and waiting for change to occur isn't going to get you to where you want to go.

03/20/2023

Focusing inward, and beginning to understand yourself, can bring about a type of life that nourishes you!