by Kaitlyn Valdez | Apr 24, 2024 | Mental Health, Personal Growth
Practice Makes Progress Growing up I heard the phrase, “Practice makes perfect,” more times than I could count. Perfection was always the goal. I strived to be perfect in every way: academics, extracurriculars, appearance, personality, and achievements. Yet, no matter...
by Kaitlyn Valdez | Jun 22, 2023 | Mental Health, Personal Growth, Strengths-Based Counseling
Emotions are an integral part of our human experience. They color our world, guide our decisions, and shape our interactions. Yet, for many of us, there’s a tendency to push these feelings aside, bury them deep, or simply avoid them altogether. In this blog...
by Kaitlyn Valdez | Dec 21, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
One of the biggest reasons that the holidays can be triggering for a lot of people is re-experiencing trauma. A lot of us spend the holidays with our families. It’s expected and usually encouraged. However, if you were abused by a family member or there are decades of...
by Kaitlyn Valdez | Dec 21, 2020 | Trauma Therapy
The holidays can be triggering for a lot of us. Maybe you were sexually assaulted around this time of year. Maybe you were abused by a family member. Or maybe there was a tragic accident or death in the family. Whatever the reason, the holidays can be difficult. As...
by Kaitlyn Valdez | Oct 30, 2020 | Info & Updates
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate, or an LPCC. This means that I have completed a Master’s program in counseling and am working towards obtaining my independent license. Now, you may be thinking, “Why would I see an LPCC when I can just see someone with...
