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Posts by Stephanie McLeod-Estevez, LCPC
No one moves throughout life without experiencing emotional pain. Whether it’s a breakdown in your closest relationships, an experience that has rocked your world, or a harmful belief, these moments can serve your personal growth if you know how to heal and learn from them.Forgiveness, of self and others, is the process of actively recognizing that you’ve been hurt and deciding to let it go. It’s most...
9/19/2024 10:35:59 AM
Anxiety is an emotion that may quickly become debilitating, sending you into fight, flight, or freeze mode. As a psychotherapist of 20 years, I teach my clients the importance of finding the pause to transform their experience of anxiety. One of the most remarkable things scientists have discovered about the brain is that whether you are actually doing something or imaging yourself doing something,...
8/26/2024 12:23:33 AM
It’s no secret that sleep is an essential part of your health and wellness. As a psychotherapist with 20 years of experience, understanding my client’s concerns about their sleep is a critical part of my work. After all, it’s difficult to feel better if you’re not sleeping well.Therapeutic art journaling is an excellent way to unwind from your day and from any ongoing concerns or stressors that you...
7/1/2024 4:00:00 AM
May is Women’s Health month, a time when preventative care is highlighted. As a young breast cancer survivor, I’m grateful for how medical screening saved my life. As a psychotherapist who specializes in medical trauma, I know that being proactive about health is often easier said than done. Anxiety and dread about medical screening can prevent people from getting the testing they need. This is particularly...
4/27/2024 4:00:00 AM
There’s something about a fresh start. It holds the promise of what feels possible, perhaps even transformational. It’s a moment in your life when your wish for something more, for something better, is planted like a seed. Yet, you might wonder, can I do it?I believe you can. I’m a psychotherapist who specializes in supporting women who want greater health and happiness. I’ve discovered that the best...
3/4/2024 5:00:00 AM
When I was 9, I was pulled far away from the shore by an ocean riptide. I remember looking down into the water and feeling terrified by the shadows. My resilience is what saved me. I forced myself to only look ahead. I decided to focus on the end goal, to reach the safety of the shore, and I did.The American Psychological Association defines resilience as “the process of adapting well in the face of...
1/30/2024 3:19:21 PM
Perfectionism, or perfectionistic traits, are the impossible standards that are typically driven by anxiety and a desire for control. People who grapple with perfectionistic traits tend to be highly critical, because, for most, being critical is an attempt at trying to stay safe in situations where you feel vulnerable.As a therapist, I’ve worked with many people who’ve suffered from perfectionism....
12/13/2023 9:45:12 PM
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