Maria Diaz, LMHC, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist

Maria Diaz, LMHC, LPC, EMDR Certified Therapist My goal as a therapist is to empower you through the therapeutic process.

So much of our stress comes from staying in motion without checking in.Today’s reminder is about awareness — noticing wh...
02/05/2026

So much of our stress comes from staying in motion without checking in.

Today’s reminder is about awareness — noticing when your body needs a pause, when your reactions are automatic, and when slowing down could actually help you move forward with more clarity.

You don’t have to fix everything today.
You don’t have to push through every feeling.

Sometimes the most supportive thing you can do is stop long enough to listen to what your body is asking for.

👇 What helps you reset when you feel overwhelmed?

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s easy to focus on how we show up for others — but this is also a moment to check i...
02/02/2026

With Valentine’s Day approaching, it’s easy to focus on how we show up for others — but this is also a moment to check in with yourself.

Putting yourself first isn’t about pushing people away. It’s about honoring your needs, protecting your energy, and offering yourself the same care you so freely give to others. Whether that looks like rest, boundaries, reflection, or doing something just for you — it all counts.

As Valentine’s Day gets closer, let love start with you.

👇 How are you choosing yourself this week?

February is a quieter month — shorter days, slower mornings, and a natural invitation to pause before the year fully pic...
01/29/2026

February is a quieter month — shorter days, slower mornings, and a natural invitation to pause before the year fully picks up speed.

Rather than pushing for momentum, this month offers a chance to tend to what’s already growing beneath the surface.

💛 Check in with your energy. Winter can be draining — rest is still part of progress.

💛 Strengthen what supports you. Habits don’t need to be big to be meaningful.

💛 Lead with care. February reminds us that connection, warmth, and compassion matter — especially toward yourself.

Welcoming February doesn’t mean accelerating. It means continuing with intention, patience, and gentleness.

👇 What are you nurturing as this new month begins?

As the first month of the year comes to a close, this is your reminder that progress isn’t measured by perfection. Showi...
01/26/2026

As the first month of the year comes to a close, this is your reminder that progress isn’t measured by perfection. Showing up, adjusting, and learning along the way still counts.

January doesn’t have to look impressive to be meaningful. Every boundary held, pause taken, and moment of awareness matters.

As you move into the next month, carry forward what supports you — and leave behind what no longer needs your energy.

👇 What are you proud of from this first month?

Ending the month well doesn’t require a checklist or a reset. It’s about noticing what carried you through and honoring ...
01/22/2026

Ending the month well doesn’t require a checklist or a reset. It’s about noticing what carried you through and honoring the effort it took to get here.

Reflection creates clarity. Rest creates sustainability. Compassion creates momentum.

As January ends, allow yourself to pause, take stock, and move forward with intention — not pressure.

👇 What’s one thing you’re carrying into the next month?

We’re so excited to re-introduce Harneet Bedi, a fully trained EMDR therapist now offering trauma-informed care to clien...
01/20/2026

We’re so excited to re-introduce Harneet Bedi, a fully trained EMDR therapist now offering trauma-informed care to clients across New York State!

Harneet is known for her compassionate presence, genuine enthusiasm, and deep commitment to helping clients heal and grow. Clients consistently share how supported, understood, and empowered they feel in their work with her. 💛

She is now:
✔️ Offering EMDR Therapy
✔️ Accepting Cigna & Aetna insurance
✔️ Providing telehealth services throughout New York

Whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, stress, or negative beliefs, Harneet is here to walk alongside you on your healing journey.

📍 Now scheduling new clients
🔗 Visit: www.livingpurposementalhealthcounseling.com

Today is more than a day off — it’s a day to reflect on values that still matter deeply: justice, compassion, service, a...
01/19/2026

Today is more than a day off — it’s a day to reflect on values that still matter deeply: justice, compassion, service, and collective care.

Dr. King’s work reminds us that healing isn’t only individual. It’s communal. It lives in how we listen, how we show up for one another, and how we create systems rooted in dignity and equity.

As we honor his legacy today, may we move with intention — caring for ourselves while also committing to care for others.

👇 How are you honoring Dr. King’s legacy today, through reflection or action?

01/15/2026

Sometimes the most important thing to notice is something we’re not doing at all — breathing.
In moments of stress or activation, many people don’t realize they’ve begun holding their breath. When that happens, the body naturally shifts into survival mode. The nervous system reads the lack of breath as danger, making it even harder to feel grounded or present.

Simply returning to the breath can be incredibly powerful. It helps signal safety to the brain, anchors the body in the present moment, and creates the conditions needed for regulation. When the body feels safe again, the mind has space to follow.

Before trying to think your way through distress, pause and breathe. Sometimes that’s the most effective tool available.

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