Thoughts from the Therapy Office
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Thoughts from the Therapy Office 〰️
How to Know if EMDR Therapy Is Right for You
Wondering if EMDR therapy is right for you? Explore who it may help, what to expect, and questions to ask a therapist in Kalispell, Montana.
What Is EMDR Therapy?
What is EMDR therapy, and what happens in a session? Learn how this approach works, what it may help with, and what to expect in Kalispell, MT.
How to Choose an Anxiety Therapist in Kalispell, MT: 5 Things to Look For
Looking for an anxiety therapist in Kalispell, MT? Learn five things to consider, including trust, relevant experience, therapy approach, first contact, and fees.
Why “Just Set Boundaries” Is Terrible Advice (And What to Say Instead)
Struggling to set boundaries? Learn why saying no can feel difficult, how to manage guilt and others’ reactions, and what to say instead.
Why Do I Feel More Anxious as the Seasons Change?
Feeling more anxious as fall arrives? Learn how shorter days, changing routines, and seasonal transitions can affect anxiety and what may help.
Is It Burnout, Anxiety, or Both? Why You Feel Drained as the Days Get Shorter in Kalispell, MT
Feeling drained as the days get shorter in Kalispell, MT? Learn how burnout and anxiety can overlap, what signs to notice, and when therapy may help.
Vitamin D for Seasonal Depression: Could It Help With the Winter Blues?
Can vitamin D help with seasonal depression? Learn about vitamin D deficiency, winter mood changes, and mental health support during Montana winters.
Phone Anxiety: Is Your Phone Stressing You Out?
Phone anxiety can come from the constant stream of alerts, apps, and decisions. Learn how to make your phone less stressful and give your brain a break.
Anxiety Therapy in Kalispell, Montana: When Is It Time to Reach Out?
Wondering when anxiety has become too much to manage alone? Learn when anxiety therapy in Kalispell, MT may be worth considering.
How to Help Your Anxious Teen Cope With a Panic Attack
This article gives information to parents on how to support their teenagers when they experience panic attacks.
Panic Attack Kit: 5 Things to Keep With You When Anxiety Hits
Panic attack kit with portable grounding tools including a cold pack, sour candy, calming scent, headphones, and a family photo
Is People Pleasing Costing You Money? How Anxiety and Conflict Avoidance Impact Your Finances
When most people think about people pleasing, they picture emotional exhaustion, burnout, or the inability to say no.
What they don't often realize is that people pleasing can also have a significant impact on their finances.
As a therapist who specializes in helping anxious people pleasers, I frequently see clients whose financial stress isn't simply about income or budgeting. It's about guilt, conflict avoidance, and feeling responsible for other people's emotions.
Why Anxious People Need a Hobby That Makes Them Wait
I am begging you—especially if you struggle with anxiety—to find a hobby, interest, or passion that makes you wait.
Seriously.
Find something that creates anticipation.
Something that gives you a reason to count down the days.
Something that makes you excited about what's coming next.
As a therapist who works with anxious millennial and Gen Z women, I spend a lot of time helping people learn how to manage worry, calm overthinking, and reduce anxiety.
But I also think we need to talk about the other side of the equation:
Learning how to anticipate good things.
Why I Sometimes Assign “Write a Will” as Therapy Homework for People Pleasers
How creating a will can help anxious people pleasers practice boundaries, self-trust, and decision-making.
When people think about therapy homework, they usually imagine journaling prompts, breathing exercises, or worksheets.
What they don't expect is for their therapist to tell them:
"I want you to think about writing a will."
And yet, this is an exercise I've assigned to some therapy clients over the years—particularly anxious people pleasers who struggle with boundaries, self-trust, and making decisions based on their own values.
Why Anxious People Need More Type 2 Fun
How stepping outside your comfort zone can help you overcome anxiety, people pleasing, and conflict avoidance.
If you're an anxious people pleaser or someone who avoids conflict at all costs, I have a challenge for you:
Go find some Type 2 fun.
If you've never heard the term before, Type 2 fun is the kind of experience that's miserable while it's happening—but hilarious, meaningful, or rewarding in retrospect.
It's the story you tell for years afterward.
The Nice Girl Trap: Anxiety, People Pleasing & Boundaries
Learn how people pleasing fuels anxiety and conflict avoidance. Therapy for Montana women ready to build confidence, boundaries, and self-trust.
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