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Growing Emotions Mental Health Therapy LLC

EMDR available. Compassionate mental health care. 💙 Reach out today!

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Growing Emotions is a full service mental health practice that helps kids, teens (birth–18), and adults navigate emotions, trauma, anxiety, and more.

09/29/2025

How to Build a Secure Attachment with Your Child: Key Strategies for Emotionally Resilient Kids.

Many parents worry that comforting a crying child means they’re “babying” them—but in reality, it’s one of the most powerful ways to build a secure attachment and foster emotional intelligence.
✅ Listening attentively and offering physical comfort (like hugs or gentle touch) when your child is upset doesn’t make them weak—it makes them feel safe, seen, and supported.
✅ These nurturing responses create a strong emotional bond between parent and child, helping them develop confidence, self-regulation, and healthy self-esteem.
✅ A securely attached child is more likely to grow into a resilient, independent, and emotionally intelligent adult.
Parenting Tip: When you validate your child’s feelings, you’re not indulging them—you’re teaching them that their emotions matter and that it’s safe to express vulnerability. This is the foundation of lifelong mental wellness and secure relationships.

09/27/2025

🌿Am I Good Enough?" vs. "Am I Worthy?" – How EMDR Therapy Can Help Heal Deep Emotional Wounds.

At some point in life, almost everyone silently asks themselves a painful question:
"Am I good enough?" or "Am I worthy?"
These two questions may sound similar, but they point to very different emotional wounds — and both can deeply impact your mental health, relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. The good news? EMDR therapy (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a powerful, evidence-based treatment that can help you overcome negative beliefs, heal from past trauma, and reclaim your self-worth.
The Difference Between "Am I Good Enough?" and "Am I Worthy?"

1. "Am I Good Enough?"
This question often arises from performance anxiety, perfectionism, and fear of failure. It's connected to how well you meet expectations — whether your own or others’. If you constantly strive to prove yourself, outperform others, or avoid criticism, you may be stuck in this limiting belief.

Symptoms of the “not good enough” belief:
Constant comparison to others
Fear of rejection or failure
Perfectionism and burnout
Overachievement masking insecurity

2. "Am I Worthy?"
This question goes even deeper. It stems from core beliefs formed in childhood or after emotional trauma, such as abandonment, neglect, or abuse. It’s not about what you do, but about who you are at your core.
Signs you may struggle with “not worthy” beliefs:

Difficulty accepting love or praise
Deep shame or guilt without a clear reason
Fear of intimacy or emotional vulnerability
Chronic feelings of being “broken” or “not enough.”

09/26/2025

Insurances that Growing Emotions Mental Health Therapy accepts:

09/24/2025

🌿Why I Am Grateful to Be a Therapist: Holding Space for Healing, Growth, and Transformation.

Being a therapist is one of the most emotionally complex and deeply rewarding professions I have ever pursued. It is not merely a vocation, but a calling. Every day, I have the privilege of supporting individuals, couples, and families through some of the most vulnerable, painful, and transformative moments of their lives. And for that, I am endlessly grateful.

As a licensed therapist, I am continually humbled by the courage it takes for clients to seek help – to share their trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship struggles, or personal challenges. Whether you are navigating a mental health diagnosis or simply feeling lost, overwhelmed, or stuck, it takes tremendous strength to seek support.

To my clients, I extend my sincerest gratitude for trusting me with your stories. Thank you for participating in the therapeutic process, even on the most challenging days. Thank you for allowing me into your lives, your fears, your pain, your hopes, and your healing process. It is an incredible honor to hold space for you – to witness your growth, resilience, and journey toward becoming your most authentic self.

In our work together – whether in individual therapy, family counseling, or trauma-informed support – I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental environment where you can explore, release, and rebuild. Therapy is not always easy, but it can be life-changing. And I am committed to walking alongside you every step of the way.

I find immense fulfillment in my work because I have the privilege of witnessing human strength in its rawest form. I get to support real people engaging in meaningful emotional work. That is the beauty of therapy – it is not about fixing someone, but about empowering you to rediscover your voice, boundaries, clarity, and sense of self.

If you are considering seeking therapy – whether for anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma, life transitions, or simply to better understand yourself – know that you are not alone. Healing is possible, and you are worthy of support.

Thank you for allowing me to be part of your healing journey. It is a privilege I never take for granted. 🌿

09/22/2025

🌿Why Therapy Is Essential for Mental Health and Emotional Well-Being?

In today's fast-paced and often overwhelming world, prioritizing mental health is not just beneficial—it's essential. Life inevitably presents emotional highs and lows, and no one is meant to carry the weight of it all alone. This is where the value of professional therapy truly comes into focus.
Many people say, "I felt fine for a while… and then everything just hit me at once." The reality? Those emotions and experiences didn’t suddenly appear—they were likely suppressed as a coping mechanism. Our minds are incredibly adaptive, but suppression is only a temporary fix. Unaddressed emotions eventually surface, often more intensely.
Therapy provides a safe, confidential space to process these feelings with the guidance of a licensed, unbiased mental health professional. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, or life transitions, a therapist offers support, clarity, and evidence-based strategies to promote long-term healing.

Here’s why therapy matters:
✅ Unbiased perspective: A licensed therapist provides objective, nonjudgmental guidance.
✅ Emotional validation: You're heard, seen, and understood—without criticism or shame.
✅ Effective coping strategies: Learn tools and techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and emotional triggers.
✅ Self-awareness and growth: Therapy helps you understand patterns, identify root causes, and build resilience.
You don't have to face life’s challenges alone. You are enough. You are worthy. Your mental health matters.
If you have questions about starting therapy or finding the right support, feel free to reach out directly. I'm here to help guide you on your journey toward healing and emotional balance.

09/17/2025

🧠 What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR is predicated on the notion that traumatic experiences can overwhelm the brain's natural capacity for memory processing, leading to unprocessed memories that can cause ongoing emotional distress. These unprocessed memories can continue to evoke emotional pain long after the traumatic event has passed. EMDR allows the brain to reprocess these memories, reducing their distressing effects and enhancing their adaptability, and integrating them into the general memory network.
✨Growing Emotions offers EMDR! Reach out for more information.✨

09/14/2025

🌿Can you remember what it was like to be a child? Did you experience feelings of being misunderstood, alone, or unheard? In such instances, the nervous system automatically activates a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn response, a survival strategy rather than a vulnerability. As adults, we have access to tools that can help us move beyond this initial conditioning. Here are some tools to support your child. ❤️🤍

09/11/2025

🌿There’s no one-size-fits-all parenting tip — and that’s okay.
Parenting is hard. Some days you feel like you're doing great, and other days... like you have no idea what you're doing. That’s normal.
Here are a few tips that might help on the tough days:
* Be kind to yourself — You're learning just like your child is. Mistakes are part of the journey.
* Connection over perfection — A strong bond with your child matters more than getting everything right.
* Consistency helps — Clear boundaries and routines give kids a sense of safety.
* Take breaks when you need them — Caring for yourself is part of caring for your child.
* Ask for help — Whether from friends, family, or professionals, you don’t have to do this alone.
You're doing better than you think. Keep going — one day at a time. 🤍

09/09/2025

🌿It’s okay to ask for help.
We all need it sometimes, and it’s not a sign of weakness — it’s strength.
You weren’t built to carry the weight alone. If you need someone to talk to, I’m here. Don’t hesitate to reach out. 🤍

09/08/2025

🌿Happy Grandparents Day!
So incredibly grateful for the two amazing women my children are lucky to have in their lives. Their strength, kindness, and love mean the world to us.

Today is also a moment to pause and remember those we’ve lost — the grandparents who shaped us but are no longer here.
Let’s celebrate the love, honor the memories, and always be kind. 💛

09/03/2025

The earlier your child receives services the further they will go in life.

09/01/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Month –

🖤 You are not alone. Even when it feels like no one understands your pain — We’re here. This county has support. You don’t have to go through it alone. Reach out. 💬

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4731 A1A
Vero Beach, FL
32963

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

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