Andersonville Mindfulness & Psychology

11/18/2025

5️⃣ ways that YOU could benefit from our Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Skills Series, module 2: Distress Tolerance

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• Increased confidence and resilience
• Improved regulation of your mind and body
• Acceptance of difficult realities
• Improved ability to cope with stress and crises
• Remain focused when emotionally overwhelmed

✅ New Group scheduled to begin on Monday, 1/5/26 at 6:30pm. Group meets in-person and is a 6-week commitment. $40/session. Reduced fee spots still available!!

Have questions ⁉️or are ready to register ✏️ for this DBT group — email Katie Dowen, LCSW: dbt@andersonville.com

11/17/2025

Self-care is a vital, trauma-informed, and mindful practice, especially during times of reflection. This article from Them.us offers practical, low-cost ways to ground yourself.

Self-care should be a way to ground yourself, not empty your wallet.

11/12/2025

In this iconic talk, researcher Brené Brown invites us to reframe how we view vulnerability, showing us that it is not weakness, but the birthplace of connection, courage, and empathy.

Starting your healing journey requires true courage—the courage to be vulnerable. At our practice, we believe in creating a safe, trauma-informed, and affirming space where you can show up authentically, whether through individual, couples, or group therapy.

Brené Brown studies human connection -- our ability to empathize, belong, love. In a poignant, funny talk, she shares a deep insight from her research, one that sent her on a personal quest to know herself as well as to understand humanity. A talk to share.

11/10/2025

Is your anxiety whispering lies? This article is a must-read, revealing the 5 deceptions anxiety uses to keep you stuck—like convincing you it’s responsible for your success!

You don't have to follow its demands. Through mindfulness and a trauma-informed approach, you can learn to create a healthier relationship with your worries.

As a therapist, I often find it shocking how similar some people's relationship with anxiety is to an unhealthy interpersonal relationship. It doesn't have to be this way.

11/07/2025

Feeling drained from internalizing your emotions to keep the peace? This article explains why sacrificing your authentic self leads to burnout and how to change the pattern.

Learning to express your true needs and set healthy boundaries is a vital part of mental wellness. Our mindfulness-based and trauma-informed approach can help you connect with your inner voice.

Internalizing is pushing away your true self in an effort to keep others content with you, but, in the long run, relationships feel unfulfilling and burdensome.

11/06/2025

The “fall back” time change took place on Sunday, but we don’t mind the noticeably cozier vibes of our waiting room now that the days have become noticeably darker earlier in the evening. 🛋️ 🍁🕯️

11/05/2025

We all experience moments of emotional overwhelm. This insightful article explores the difference between adult meltdowns and tantrums, and what they might reveal about your emotional conditioning.

Understanding these patterns is a powerful first step toward finding peace. Our group practice offers friendly, trauma-informed, and LGBTQ+ affirming care, utilizing mindfulness-based approaches to help you regulate your emotions and build healthier coping skills.

We offer individual, couples, and group therapy, as well as psychological testing. We are here to support your journey.

Exploring how and why tantrums and meltdowns occur creates a path for lessening the outbursts.

11/04/2025

✨Progress has never been linear. Therapy reminds us that progress isn’t about perfection, it’s about showing up for ourselves again and again. ✨

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11/03/2025

It's understandable how hard it can be to avoid doomscrolling right now. However, getting caught in that loop of negative information can keep us trapped in fear and feeling frozen, making it difficult to take positive action or care for our mental health.

This excellent article reminds us that breaking free isn't just about willpower; it's about redesigning your environment and actively building a life aligned with your values.

The practice of mindfulness is a powerful tool to interrupt this habit and reconnect with what is truly present. Our individual and group therapy services can help you process the difficult feelings driving the urge to scroll and find ways to move from feeling frozen to feeling empowered.

Ready to reclaim your presence? We're here to support you.

In a technological age, we need to redesign our environment so we can truly be present. These tools allow us to embrace the moment without devices.

10/31/2025

🎃🐝 Her bumblebee costume today served as a playful reminder that AMP is a lot like a hive: it's a safe, collaborative space where you can focus on growth and feel supported as you do the important, vulnerable work.

👻 Cheers to Mallory, who’s buzzing with support for her clients today, and always! 🐝

10/31/2025

It is crucial to recognize that racial stress, including the impact of microaggressions, is a real threat to mental well-being. This article offers a vital tool: creating a proactive safety plan to manage the emotional and physical effects of racial stressors.

A safety plan helps you identify warning signs, name safe people and spaces, and rehearse coping strategies so you can respond to stress instead of freezing.

Read more in this Psychology Today article, and have a Happy and safe Halloween.

Halloween tricks end, but racial stressors are no treat. A safety plan helps parents and kids prepare, cope, and stay resilient when microaggressions feel all too real.

10/31/2025

🍂 Ready to start your therapy journey this autumn? Email our intake team at 📧 info@andersonville.com to be connected with a therapist who’s just right for you!!

Several members of our vibrant team have availability for new clients via telehealth appointments — don’t wait! Check out the link in our bio to learn more about the therapists featured in this reel.