Embracing You Therapy

02/13/2026

Sometimes protecting your peace means stepping away from relationships that drain, disrespect, or harm you. Letting go isn’t about erasing the past — it’s about choosing a healthier future. Boundaries aren’t cold; they’re clear.

You’re allowed to outgrow people, patterns, and dynamics that no longer serve you. Growth sometimes looks like distance, and that’s okay. Choosing yourself is still healing. 💛

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02/09/2026

How ADHD Impacts Romantic Relationships — Beyond Forgetfulness and Distraction

ADHD in relationships looks like forgotten texts, missed plans, or distractions during conversations. Those behaviors are real—but they’re only the surface. What actually strains relationships is how ADHD affects emotional regulation, nervous system arousal, communication, and relational safety.

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Explore how ADHD impacts romantic connection beyond forgetfulness—through emotion, communication, and intimacy.

02/06/2026

Healing doesn’t delete your past versions — it just helps you recognize them faster. Slipping into old reactions, habits, or defense modes doesn’t erase your growth. It just means you’re human and still learning.

The win isn’t never messing up again — it’s catching it sooner, taking accountability, and choosing differently next time. Progress isn’t perfection… it’s awareness with a comeback story.
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01/30/2026

Some days it feels chaotic, messy, and downright ridiculous — and that’s okay. Mental health isn’t about perfection or having it all together; it’s about showing up for yourself, even when everything feels like a gremlin running the show.

Laughing, acknowledging the chaos, and taking small steps to cope is still progress. You don’t have to have the answers to heal — you just have to keep trying, one moment at a time. 💛

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01/28/2026

A Fresh Start for Your Relationship: How to Strengthen Your Couple’s Connection in 2026

A fresh start for your relationship can begin any time—but the start of a new year offers a natural invitation to pause, reconnect, and realign. In our Woodland Hills Couples therapy sessions, we often explore the importance of maintaining and strengthening your relationship with your life partner. In 2026, why not make emotional intimacy part of your resolutions?

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A fresh start for your relationship can begin any time. In 2026, why not make emotional intimacy part of your resolutions?

01/19/2026

New Year, New Structure: Setting ADHD-Friendly Routines That Are Actually Sustainable in 2026

“New Year, New Structure” sounds motivating—but for adults with ADHD, sticking to that structure can be a challenge. While the fresh start of January may spark excitement, many people with ADHD find that initial motivation quickly fades. That’s not a character flaw—it’s a brain-wiring thing.

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Start 2026 with ADHD-friendly routines that actually stick. Learn how to build structure with compassion and flexibility—not pressure.

01/16/2026

That inner voice can get loud — especially during moments of doubt, burnout, or comparison. But struggling with self-confidence doesn’t mean you’ve lost your worth; it means you’re human and hurting. Self-talk learned in survival mode doesn’t get the final say.

Healing is about slowly rebuilding the relationship you have with yourself — replacing harshness with curiosity, and criticism with compassion. Even on the days you don’t feel it, you’re still deserving of care, patience, and kindness. 💛

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01/13/2026

When your therapist hears the same story for the 10th time, but they still nod, smile, and say, ‘Tell me more.’ That’s because healing isn’t about how many times you tell it—it’s about finding meaning each time. 🌀💬✨

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01/09/2026

Opening up can feel way more intense than we expect — even when we want to share. Finding the words, sitting with the feelings, and letting someone really see you takes courage, not confidence.

You don’t have to say it perfectly or have it all figured out. Showing up, taking a breath, and trying anyway is the work. And every time you do, it gets a little easier. 💛

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01/02/2026

That’s therapy in a nutshell — we go into the heavy stuff, the painful memories, the parts you usually avoid… and somehow still find hope at the end. Being able to talk about the hard things and laugh, breathe, or feel lighter afterward means you’re healing.

You’re not broken for having tough stories — you’re brave for facing them. And every time you leave a session feeling just a little more hopeful, that’s a win worth dancing about. 💛

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12/29/2025

Letting Go of 2025: A Therapist’s Guide to Ending the Year with Compassion, Not Perfection

As December rolls in, many adults feel the familiar pressure to reflect, reset, and “do better”. Social media is flooded with highlight reels, productivity challenges, and culture. As a Perfectionism Counselor in Woodland Hills, I see the way the pressure of changing the calendar over can weigh on people as the new year draws ever nearer. But what if you didn’t need to end the year with perfection? What if you ended it with compassion instead?

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Let go of perfection and end 2025 with compassion. A therapist shares gentle ways to reflect, reset, and move forward with kindness.

12/26/2025

Honestly? Fair. Some years don’t come with neat lessons or tidy endings — they come with plot twists, emotional whiplash, and moments that make you stare at the ceiling wondering how you survived it all. And yet… here you are.

Needing therapy after a tough year doesn’t mean you failed — it means you’re self-aware. Reflecting, processing, and choosing support is how growth actually happens. Whatever 2025 threw your way, you made it through, and that counts for more than you think.

Here’s to unpacking it, healing from it, and stepping into the next chapter with a little more clarity and compassion for yourself. 💛

*****This post is not meant to represent medical or psychological help. Instagram is not a replacement for mental health therapy*****