Vesta Counseling

11/08/2022

10/07/2022

I had a great visit with this afternoon and received this gift basket that made my day! Giving Trunk is a nonprofit in Arizona that assists children who have experienced abuse. It has been a pleasure working with them this past year as they were able to offer funding for several clients to receive trauma therapy who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Please check out their Instagram and website for more about their foundation and ways that you can get involved to support their mission.

09/01/2022

07/25/2022

Acknowledging and honoring our grief is so important. It isn’t something that can be “fixed.”

07/08/2022

Do you ever find yourself stuck in a shame cycle? If you have perfectionist tendencies, this cycle could look very familiar to you. Take a moment to re-evaluate your expectations and practice giving yourself grace. It is possible to re-draw this cycle in a way that feels more healthy and attainable for you.

02/27/2022

Imagine if you did both?!? 😂

02/26/2022

Such a powerful two days hearing Emma Benoit’s story. When Emma was 16, she struggled with anxiety, depression, and suicidal thoughts. She struggled to cope and wore a mask that everything was fine. The pain became too much and she shot herself in the chest and immediately felt that she didn’t want to die. She thankfully survived and now shared her story and has made a documentary, My Ascension. She is incredibly brave and has touched so many lives. ❤️

02/21/2022

Today was the tech rehearsal for the free Breakthrough event that is coming up this Friday and Saturday! I hope to see you in one of these seats to hear from local therapists and educators on various mental health topics including anxiety, depression, su***de prevention, and social media.

Here is the link to register:

https://lifelines4u.com

02/15/2022

Or how about both?

02/06/2022

It is the month of LOVE, but for many people, Valentine's Day is a difficult reminder of heartbreak and loss. For those of you that are not looking forward to Valentine's Day, take this next week to plan something special just for you on that day. Buy yourself some flowers, plan a movie marathon of your favorite films, or book a massage. Reframe the day to be about appreciating and spoiling yourself!

01/29/2022

Which reminder do you need today? Today, I am working on being ok with taking a break and setting aside my long to-do list. In a world where being busy and over-scheduled is often the norm, we all need a reset.

01/25/2022

My clients consistently report that one of the main reasons they are seeking services is because their sleep is being interrupted by racing thoughts. This cycle is very normal but often continues unless we recognize and take active steps to interrupt it. I find it helpful to take action to increase our self-care and seek support as soon as this cycle starts. This may look like re-visiting our nightly routine, reaching out to friends/family to discuss our stressors, and building in additional coping skills such as meditation. How do you break this cycle for yourself?

01/16/2022

I am honored to be a part of the Breakthrough mental health event in Chandler on February 25th and 26th. Breakthrough is a free community wide event to equip students in Junior High and High School, along with parents and other adults that are struggling with the mental health issues of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and self harm. I will be presenting on the effects of social media on identity formation and mental health on both days. Please spread the word to any middle and high school students and parents. Registration is available on the website.

01/12/2022

In case you needed to hear this today

12/31/2021

As we close out 2021, I am spending the day reflecting on the beautiful moments as well as honoring the difficult ones. I have never been one to set New Year’s Resolutions as I feel like they are often unattainable and too focused on what we need to “fix” about ourselves. Instead, I am taking time to be kind to myself and appreciate the strengths I hold and how I can continue to nurture these in 2022. Tell me, do you set New Year’s Resolutions?