Thriving Life Counseling

11/19/2025

November 19 is International Men's Day.

Today, we can also affirm that men can be vulnerable, can cry, and remind men that its ok not to be ok.

Share these words to help raise awareness.

11/17/2025

11/14/2025

Today starts Transgender Awareness Week, and we want to remind you that you deserve to have your identity respected—always. Your pronouns, name, and self-expression are yours alone, and no matter what those around you say, they are valid.

According to The Trevor Project, “Transgender and nonbinary young people reported lower rates of attempting su***de when all of the people they live with respected their pronouns and/or they had access to a gender-neutral bathroom at school.”

It’s not just about respect, it’s about su***de prevention, too. When meeting someone new, practice their pronouns, respect who they say they are, and make an effort to learn more about things that are unfamiliar to you. It’s a small way to affirm, empower, and show care for those around you.

If you're looking for mental health support, you can always find resources at twloha.com/find-help/help-by-topic/lgbtqia/.

11/12/2025

Today we honor those who have served in the U.S. armed forces, and thank them for their courage, sacrifice, and strength.

As psychologists, we stand with veterans and remain committed to supporting their mental health, healing, and resilience. 💙

11/12/2025

11/08/2025

You are worthy of the same kindness, grace, and support you give others. 💙

11/06/2025

11/04/2025

11/01/2025

Generosity is a key component of happiness and meaning. Yet often we neglect our own well-being and needs along the way. Here's how we can shine a light back on ourselves.

10/22/2025

10/20/2025

This is for the people who are suffering in silence.
Who blame themselves for their “negativity,” who have maybe done enough work to know that the issue is theirs, so they just stew on it internally.

You’re allowed to take up space.
And your feelings DO matter, even if the trigger is wholly yours and no one else did anything “wrong.”
You deserve to be seen and to receive witnessing and support.

Healing involves bringing the dark and shame-filled parts of ourselves to light. Owning them and learning to embrace them so that they don’t own you or indirectly drive your behavior.

Yes, discernment matters.
Yes, pausing before reacting is important.
Yes, self-attuning and taking responsibility for what’s yours is imperative.

But so is letting people see you.
Including the less shiny and ‘perfect’ parts.

It’s okay that you have sensitivities, triggers, feelings.
It’s okay if you have messy days where you can’t figure out why this thing is showing up again.

You’re allowed to be human.
To be seen and supported, always, even when you can’t explain it or put it into a nicely wrapped package.

And we can only really be seen when we stop trying to control how everyone sees us, and show more of the whole picture.

It’s a balance, this whole human thing. We all need to get a little messy and uncomfortable in order to tease apart the tightly wound parts, to create space for growth. To create space for the things we can’t predict or control that will change our lives in ways that we can’t yet imagine.

The Relationship Management Workshop begins October 23.
6 weeks, small group, interactive work in a compassionate space filled with likeminded folks who are also doing relational, self-reflective work.
Come practice holding space, and having it held for you.
Don't miss out - this is the last workshop of 2025! There are only 3 spots left.
https://theeqschool.co/relationship-management-workshop