Shade of Light Counseling

03/24/2025

Feeling stressed? Step outside and listen to the birds. A 2022 study found that birdsong helps regulate the nervous system, reducing anxiety and improving mood. Why? Because birds only sing when it’s safe—so our bodies instinctively relax when we hear them. Let nature remind you that in this moment, you are safe.

03/20/2025

🌷 Happy Spring Eauinox 🌷

The spring equinox is a time of balance, renewal, and new beginnings. As the days grow longer and the earth awakens, we are reminded that growth follows even the harshest winters. It’s a season of shedding what no longer serves us—clearing away the dead and making space for fresh possibilities. Just as nature bursts into bloom, so can we, embracing new opportunities, hope, and joy. It’s a time to refresh our spirits, plant seeds of intention, and step forward into the beauty of what’s to come.

02/26/2025

Your emotions aren’t the problem—your thoughts are. Science says a feeling only lasts 90 seconds, but we keep it alive by replaying the story in our heads. Next time a wave of emotion hits, try this: feel it, acknowledge it, and let it pass. You have more control than you think!

01/06/2025

This year, strive not to be “better”, but strive to be yourself. That, in itself, is the most significant transformation you can make.
Happy New Year!

09/23/2024

Though you may seek ways to increase happiness, don’t haphazardly push away your sadness. No doubt, it’s there for good reason.

09/04/2024

08/14/2024

You can’t dive head first into feeling in and expect to find peace. Consider taking a dip instead of a dive by developing a sense of safety in the body first, and you’ll be more equipped for real healing to occur.

07/22/2024

03/05/2024

I love my work because I get to be around people who are growing and changing for the better. 🌺

02/20/2024

An important part of my work is to de-stigmatize mental health struggles so that people don’t have to suffer in silence. Once you start talking about your struggle, you may realize that actually you’re part of a big club. You should never ever have to struggle alone. 🌾 🌸

01/30/2024

Everyone has the right to thrive. When you genuinely applaud someone else’s success, you invite more success into your own life. 🌟 🏆 🌟