Melissa Preece, LCSW - S, LCDC, SAP

03/29/2026

Now offering the 5 Needle Protocol (5NP)

Trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and addiction don’t just live in our thoughts—they live in the body and nervous system.

The 5 Needle Protocol is a gentle form of auricular acupuncture that helps calm the nervous system, reduce emotional intensity, ease cravings, and support regulation when things feel overwhelming.

It’s a powerful addition to the healing process—supporting your body as you do the deeper work.
Healing isn’t just about talking through it… it’s about helping your system feel safe again.

03/26/2026

Well this should be interesting!

03/17/2026

Sometimes the parts of ourselves we avoid the most are the ones quietly influencing our decisions, reactions, and patterns.
What looks like self-sabotage is often an unprocessed part of our story trying to protect us the only way it knows how.
Healing begins when we stop avoiding those parts… and start getting curious about them.

03/13/2026

Anxiety doesn’t just live in our thoughts—it shows up in our bodies too.

Sometimes the most helpful tools are the simple ones:
• Fidgets like acupressure rings can give restless hands somewhere to put that nervous energy.
• Sour candy can actually help interrupt anxious spirals by bringing your senses back to the present moment.
• Journaling gives those racing thoughts somewhere to land instead of staying stuck in your head.

Grounding doesn’t always have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s a ring on your finger, a sour candy, and a few notes on a page.

Small tools… big impact.

03/12/2026

Those headphones aren’t just for music.

In EMDR therapy, many clients listen to tones that alternate from left to right. This rhythmic stimulation helps activate both sides of the brain, supporting the natural processing system that can get “stuck” after trauma.

Sometimes healing sounds like a quiet rhythm moving from one side to the other—guiding the brain toward balance again.

📸 Brittani Preece Photography

03/10/2026

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03/06/2026

There’s something powerful about putting your thoughts on paper.

Journaling can help slow down the noise in your mind, organize emotions, and create space to process what you’re going through. You don’t have to be a “writer” to journal. Just start with what’s on your mind today.
Sometimes clarity begins with a single sentence.

Photo credit: Brittani Preece Photography 📸

03/03/2026

It’s a new year… and you know what that means. 👏
Fresh content, updated website videos, and a little behind-the-scenes magic happening today! Stay tuned for some exciting updates coming soon.

02/24/2026

Happy 2nd Work Anniversary, Teri! 🎉

Your dedication, steady calm, and ability to keep everything (and everyone 😄) on track make such a difference every single day.

Thank you for the professionalism, the humor, and the heart you bring to the office. I'm truly grateful and can’t wait to see what year three brings!

02/18/2026

If you have a moment, I would truly appreciate your vote under Health & Self-Care → Mental Health. Your support means more to me than you know. 💜

Thank you for trusting me with your journeys and for allowing me to do what I love every day.

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02/14/2026

This Valentine’s Day, don’t forget someone important… YOU ❤️

Pick one affirmation from this image that you need today and drop it in the comments.

Self-love counts too. 💕

02/04/2026

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