Hey there, you. It’s been awhile. I’ve been taking a little break from blogging and social media-ing (although I’m not really a social media person in the first place), and YUP, you guessed why— COMPASSION FATIGUE MAN. If you’re like me then you might be an empath, people pleaser, (like to think) a force of …

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Hey there! I’m happy you came across my blog today. If this is your first time here, WELCOME, I am Rachel, a mental health therapist and major dog lover, living and practicing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Each week I write about something that feels pertinent to the greater community as a whole, but also to …

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I tried something new today…dundundun… a meditation. As I ALWAYS say, meditation is a hugeee part of my coping skills. I recommend it to all my clients, friends, family, random strangers on the street. So this is my free meditation for you to try out. Let me know what you think!

I’ve been contemplating what would be a helpful blog post in this confusing quarantine time. As a therapist, I get a little jaded with suggestions to better your mental health. These suggestions/tips/advice are so ingrained in my work, friendships, relationships, self-care that I just assume everyone knows and uses the same methods as I do. …

8 Amaze-balls Therapist Tips (That I Actually Use) Read More »

So you’re like the rest of us here in the *entire freaking world*… “stuck” in the house with your family members or friends (depends how far on the extrovert scale you are for how strong the term “stuck” is)! Well, as I live it with you, here are six suggestions for surviving the quarantine with …

How to Survive Quarantining With Your Boyfriend/Parents/Kids/Roommate/Anyone Read More »

You’ve done your research on body positivity and you want to learn how to better implement this into your life. I like you already. But diet culture is strong ya’ll. Everyone is always talking about the new way to lose 15 lbs and how to get ‘summer bod ready’. What hours of the day you …

4 Tips On How To Be More Body Positive & Confident No Matter Your Size Read More »

Hey you! Check out my latest (btw TOTALLY, COMPLETELY FREE) ebook. In this ebook I walk through my top 5 steps that I take each of my clients through. It is my way of helping them figure out what it is they want and need out of their life. Not only that, but how they …

Hello EBOOK! 5 Things I Tell Every Client To Do Read More »

If you struggle with overwhelming stress or anxiety you aren’t crazy. Anxiety is a normal part of life, but unless we know how to manage it, it can get out of control. Check out some of my expert tips in this Good Housekeeping article to see what you can do: https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/wellness/a27018965/anxiety-symptoms-sign-women/ *Article written and published …

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