Why Is Asking For Help So Hard?
Asking for help is incredibly hard if you never had the tools to learn how to ask or what to ask but needing help is completely human and healthy.
Hyper-independence although it may feel safer is more problematic than asking for help
Allowing Yourself To Be You:
You do not want to live a life of choosing other people’s acceptance over your own
You want to live a life that you honor your needs, wants, and learning to trust your internal voice
To be different is a good thing even though we live in a world of filters and conforming.
Learning To Fight The Sunday Scaries
-Weekend scaries are normal but there are ways to minimize how you are feeling by truly understanding what is causing this anxiety
-You get through your week every week, this week will be no different
Life goes so quickly, make sure to slow it down sometimes
What are the things that you really want to experience in your life? At the end of the day life needs to be more than to-do lists and responsibilities. Yes, working hard and staying on track matters but so does joy
I want to get things done but I am struggling to start..
We all can struggle with productivity at times, the most important thing is learning to work with yourself not against your brain. Self-compassion can improve so much in your life if you practice it seriously because it makes you more at peace and eliminates the negative self-talk. Even if you can’t control the first negative thought work on reframing the second and third thoughts.
Learning To Love Yourself:
Self-Love should not be looked at as an option, it needs to be a daily practice.
The kinder you learn to be to yourself the better your life is going to be because finally you’ll have more peace internally. The work can feel impossible but that doesn’t mean it is & also the hardest things typically have the most reward.
Understanding Breakups & Learning to Heal:
Heartbreak is one of the most overwhelming, upsetting, intense experiences that people go through.
The emotional overload of a breakup can cause physical pain and can flood your nervous system
Heartbreak functions similarly to drug addiction because romantic love acts as a natural high that, when removed, triggers withdrawal in the brain's reward system
Let’s Chat About Cognitive Distortions:
Understanding our thought patterns will help you understand which thought processes you have that can be challenged and which ones feel healthy
Don’t worry everyone has challenges with cognitive distortions but once you are aware of them you can actually start to change them
Awareness is key
Why Self-Work & Self-Development is Important:
If you have been looking into self-work and are struggling to know where to start, that is normal. It can be hard to decide to make yourself more vulnerable but the payoff is worth it because in return you have a healthier internal narrative, your relationships are now improved, and you are able to achieve your dreams in a way that doesn’t feel like such a struggle because your confidence has now increased.
Let’s Talk Romance:
A healthy relationship is characterized by trust, respect, honestly, and open communication. It is also based on shared values and goals.
This involves two people working together as a team and having the ability to lean into each other when one person is struggling or upset about something.
Finding Purpose in a World That Feels Chaotic:
I recognize that for a lot of people the world feels like a very scary place right now and has been for a substantial amount of time. It is hard to function as normal with the major events that continue to be told to us on the news, TikTok, instagram, and headlines everywhere we turn.
We are getting information faster than our brains can truly process it & the news is meant to create an emotional response within us.
Hi! I’m Theodora!
I am a millennial therapist with a modern approach. I show up fully as myself to each session because I understand the importance of being able to relate and trust your therapist. I will always celebrate your wins and hype you up while also helping you process through the tougher stuff in a collaborative way.
You are Not your Thoughts
As a therapist, I hear from a lot of people how difficult it is for them to separate from their emotions and thinking patterns (which is a very common experience).
The Growth That Happens Once You Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
To start, getting out of your comfort zone challenges you to learn new things, adapt to new situations, develop new skills, and starts allowing you to trust yourself and your ability to handle anything that comes your way (building confidence).
How To Find The Right Therapist & What To Look Out For
Finding the right person to speak to every week about life’s challenges is crucial and honestly one of the key elements that makes therapy successful.
What is Stress & How To Stress Less
Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental tension caused by a difficult situation. Stress is a natural human response that prompts us to address challenges and threats in our lives. Everyone experiences stress just in varying degrees.
Healthy Relationships and How to Maintain Them
Finding the right person to speak to every week about life’s challenges is crucial and honestly one of the key elements that makes therapy successful.
How Nature Positively Impacts Mental Health
As the weather continues to get warmer, now is a great time to talk about how nature generates many positive emotions.
Some of the feelings that come up are calmness, joy, creativity and being outside can help with concentration as well. The more connected each person is with nature, the lower levels of both anxiety and depression present become present.
What is Mindfulness and How do I practice it?
There are two important components of mindfulness which are awareness and acceptance.
During a state of mindfulness, you will notice your thoughts, feelings and physical sensations as they happen. The key factor is not to clear your mind or get you to stop thinking, but to become more aware of how what your thoughts and feelings are, rather than getting lost in them.
Let’s Talk About Holiday Stress…
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, right?
Not for everyone, and that is okay. They can be stressful with high expectations and overall anxiety.