CORE Therapy

01/10/2026

01/09/2026

There’s no “right” music before a game.

Some people need calming music to settle their nervous system and sharpen focus.
Some people need hype music to raise energy and get activated.

Both are regulation strategies.
The key is knowing what you need, not copying someone else’s playlist.

Music is a tool. Use it to get into your best state!

01/07/2026

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Trauma lives in the body. 💔
The Body Keeps the Score explores how trauma affects mind and body, offering tools for healing. Personally, I thought this book was very enlightening.

Warning: Some readers find parts intense or triggering, and some therapists critique it for being too anecdotal or not always clinically precise.

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01/06/2026

Some of the loneliest moments are when we finally open up… and it’s dismissed.

If you want someone to confide in you, make sure you value it when they do.

01/02/2026

Hard truth: we can’t fix everything — even as parents. I remind myself of this constantly. Showing up, being present, and letting them feel their feelings is enough. Give yourself grace — we know better, we do better.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

12/31/2025

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Did you know childhood stress can shape your entire life? 🌱

The Deepest Well explores how early adversity affects health and offers ways to build resilience and heal. This is a deep look at how the ACEs test was developed. It is very intense but can help if you want to understand why your earliest traumas seem to stick with you as an adult.

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12/26/2025

Just like physical fitness, we need emotional reps.

Today’s rep: Name 3 emotions you felt this week without judging them.

Why? Because labeling feelings actually lowers the intensity.

12/25/2025

Christmas can be joyful, yes.

But for many performers—athletes, students, competitors—it can also feel like forced stillness.

No schedule. No routine. No pressure. And somehow, that’s *harder* than the grind.

Here’s the truth:
You’re allowed to rest without guilt.
You’re allowed to enjoy time off without earning it.
You’re allowed to be still and **not feel behind**.

The work will wait. The goals will still be there.
But your nervous system? It’s asking for room.
Room to settle. Room to feel. Room to be human.

Whatever this season looks like for you—joyful, quiet, complicated, or all of the above—
Know that rest is part of the plan.
It’s not a step back. It’s a reset.

12/24/2025

Book reco! 📚 📘 📖

Ever feel trapped by your own thoughts?

Don’t Believe Everything You Think helps you spot mental traps, quiet self-doubt, and create clearer, calmer thinking for everyday life.

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12/23/2025

Hello, I’m Danielle—a therapist, former elite athlete, and the founder of CORE Therapy.

I believe in the importance of having fun as a core value and incorporate it into how I help people. I focus on supporting athletes, business owners, and high achievers who are dealing with burnout, performance anxiety, injury recovery, and the ongoing pressure to stay composed.

Visit coretherapyks.com to book!