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Why Is Being Kind to Ourselves So Hard?
It seems we speak to ourselves in ways we would never speak to someone we care about.
Why is that?
DBarrera_813
Feb 83 min read


“Sometimes, Something Isn't a Problem…Until It Is”: When to Know It’s Time to Talk to Someone.
“Sometimes, Something Isn't a Problem…Until It Is”: When to Know It’s Time to Talk to Someone.
You ever notice how a small leak under the sink doesn’t seem like a big deal until one day, the cabinet is warped, the wood is moldy, and now you’re looking at repairs that could’ve been avoided if you had taken care of it earlier?
DBarrera_813
Jul 18, 20254 min read


Reclaiming Your Heart: Healing from Romance Scams
Romance scams are emotionally devastating, but healing is possible. Learn how therapy can help you recover from betrayal, shame, and trust issues after a scam.
DBarrera_813
May 21, 20254 min read


Mental Health Is for Everyone: What That Really Means
Let’s talk about what mental health really is—and clear up some things people often get wrong.
DBarrera_813
May 3, 20254 min read


Why “Hurt People Hurt People”...How and Why It Happens. (Part 1)
During your lifetime, you might have heard the phrase: “Hurt people, hurt people.”
But behind those four words is a much deeper truth about how unhealed pain can shape our entire way of being in the world.
DBarrera_813
Apr 21, 20253 min read


Go Where You’re Celebrated, Not Tolerated: A Reflection on Self-Care
There’s a phrase I heard years ago that has quietly stuck with me:
“Go where you’re celebrated, not tolerated.”
At first glance, it sounds like something you'd find on a coffee mug or an Instagram post.
But beneath its simplicity lies a powerful message about boundaries, self-worth, and emotional sustainability.
DBarrera_813
Apr 12, 20253 min read


When the Illusion Breaks: Buzz Lightyear, Harsh Realities, and the Role of Therapy.
During our life, we may be confronted with the fact that, sometimes, we are not who we thought we were.
What do we do when that happens?
DBarrera_813
Feb 8, 20255 min read


New Year’s Resolutions. Why Are They So Difficult to Maintain?
Millions of people set New Year’s resolutions, Yet, studies consistently show that by mid-February, most resolutions have been abandoned.
DBarrera_813
Jan 1, 20255 min read


Rebuilding After Divorce: How Counseling Helps You Heal and Thrive.
Divorce not only signifies the end of a marriage but also brings emotional upheaval, shifts in family dynamics, and personal reinvention.
DBarrera_813
Nov 12, 20244 min read


Breaking the Chains of OCD: Understanding, Misconceptions, and Pathways to Healing
OCD is a mental health condition that can imprison individuals within a relentless cycle of intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors.
DBarrera_813
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Why Do I Keep Attracting the Same Type of Harmful Romantic Partners?
Why do I keep attracting people who hurt me?” It’s a bewildering and lonely thought—one that can leave you doubting yourself.
DBarrera_813
Oct 25, 20244 min read


LGBTQ+ Mental Health: The Role of Compassionate Counseling
The struggles that LGBTQ+ individuals often face, can be filled with challenges.
Professional counseling can play a vital role in healing.
DBarrera_813
Oct 11, 20243 min read


How We Become Our Own Worst Critics and How Therapy Can Help Turn Self-Criticism Around
How We Become Our Own Worst Critics and How Therapy Can Help Turn Self-Criticism Around
DBarrera_813
Oct 10, 20243 min read
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