Dragonfly Counseling

01/23/2026

✨ Marriage & Family Counseling: What Is It, Really? ✨

We sat down with Elena, one of our Marriage and Family Counselors, to answer some of the most common questions people have about marriage and family counseling like what it is, who it’s for, and how it can help.

Marriage and Family Counseling isn’t just about couples in crisis. It’s about understanding relationships, communication patterns, family dynamics, and how the people around us impact our mental and emotional well-being. Elena supports individuals, couples, and families in navigating conflict, strengthening connection, and building healthier ways of relating.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or just wanting to grow, this type of therapy can offer insight, tools, and support in a space that feels collaborative and safe.

Curious if Marriage and Family Counseling might be right for you? This video is a great place to start. 💛

💬 What’s a question you’ve always had about couples or family therapy?

01/22/2026

✨ Marriage & Family Counseling: What Is It, Really? ✨

We sat down with Elena, one of our Marriage and Family Counselors, to answer some of the most common questions people have about marriage and family counseling like what it is, who it’s for, and how it can help.

Marriage and Family Counseling isn’t just about couples in crisis. It’s about understanding relationships, communication patterns, family dynamics, and how the people around us impact our mental and emotional well-being. Elena supports individuals, couples, and families in navigating conflict, strengthening connection, and building healthier ways of relating.

Whether you’re feeling stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, or just wanting to grow, this type of therapy can offer insight, tools, and support in a space that feels collaborative and safe.

Curious if Marriage and Family Counseling might be right for you? This video is a great place to start. 💛

💬 What’s a question you’ve always had about couples or family therapy?

01/20/2026

🤍 Therapy Is a Relationship 🤍

With the new year, many people feel curious (or ready) to start therapy, and that’s a meaningful step. But here’s something important we want you to know: therapy works best when it feels like a good fit.

If your first experience with therapy isn’t what you expected or hoped for, it doesn’t mean therapy “isn’t for you.” It simply means that relationship, style, or approach may not be the right match, and that’s okay.

You are allowed to:
✨ Switch therapists
✨ Try a different therapeutic style
✨ Ask questions and advocate for your needs

Therapy is not one-size-fits-all. It’s a collaborative relationship built on trust, comfort, and connection, and you deserve one that supports you fully.

If you’re starting (or restarting) your therapy journey this year, know that finding the right fit is part of the process, not a failure. 🌱

01/17/2026

✨ The ABCs of Therapy ✨

This year, we’re starting a new educational series where we break down different types of therapy, one letter at a time. There are many therapeutic modalities, and finding the right fit can feel overwhelming if you don’t know where to start. Our goal is to make therapy feel more approachable, understandable, and less intimidating by explaining what different approaches are, who they can help, and what they might look like in practice.

Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all, and learning about your options can be an empowering first step.

🅰️ A is for Adlerian Therapy

Adlerian Therapy is a strengths-based approach that focuses on purpose, belonging, and understanding how early life experiences shape who we are today. Rather than asking “What’s wrong with you?”, this approach explores what motivates you, how you connect with others, and what helps you feel capable and supported.

Adlerian Therapy can be especially helpful for people navigating identity, relationships, life transitions, or patterns that feel hard to break. Sessions are collaborative, encouraging, and future-focused, centered on helping you move toward a life that feels meaningful and aligned with your values.

✨ And remember: not every therapy works for everyone, and that’s okay. Finding the right fit is part of the process.

01/16/2026

🐾✨ Cali’s Corner ✨🐾

Hi friends… it’s me, Cali 🐶

The holidays are over, I’m back at work, and let me just say, I am TIRED. All that time off and now I’m back working my tail off helping clients feel safe, calm, and supported.

That’s why rest isn’t just a treat, it’s a necessity. When I take time to recharge (aka nap aggressively), I can show up as my best, most comforting self for the people who need me.

Whether you’re easing back into work, routines, or real life after the holidays, remember: caring for yourself helps you care for others. Rest counts. 💤💛

Now if you’ll excuse me… I have very important napping to do.

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01/15/2026

💛 What Happens If I Tell My Therapist I’m Suicidal or Having Suicidal Thoughts?

This is one of the most common, and most frightening, questions people have when they’re struggling. Many worry that being honest will lead to judgment, loss of control, or automatic hospitalization. We want to gently clear that up.

When you tell your therapist you’re having suicidal thoughts or ideations:

✨ You will be met with empathy, not judgment.
Therapists are trained to listen with care and compassion. These conversations are not shocking to us, they’re part of how we help keep people safe.

✨ You are not automatically hospitalized.
Sharing thoughts does not automatically mean emergency intervention. Therapists assess risk thoughtfully and collaboratively, taking many factors into account.

✨ You and your therapist will make a plan together.
This might include identifying support people, creating coping strategies, reducing immediate risks, and increasing check-ins. The goal is safety and autonomy.

✨ Honesty opens the door for support, not consequences.
Reaching out opens the door to more care, not less. You don’t have to carry this alone.

Talking about suicidal thoughts is often a sign of strength, not failure. It means something inside you wants relief, support, and understanding.

If you are struggling right now, help is available. You can call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

💬 If this post raised questions or fears for you, know that it’s okay to ask — in therapy or here. You deserve care, clarity, and safety.

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01/14/2026

🧠 National Mental Wellness Month 🧠

January is National Mental Wellness Month, a time to focus on proactive care, stress reduction after the holidays, and building resilience in ways that are sustainable and supportive.

Mental wellness isn’t about drastic change or “starting over.” It’s about small, intentional practices that support your emotional well-being over time, checking in with yourself, setting realistic expectations, prioritizing rest, and asking for support when you need it.

After the busyness of the holidays, many people feel tired, overwhelmed, or disconnected. This month is a reminder that slowing down, rebuilding routines, and caring for your mental health are not luxuries, they’re essential.

✨ Mental wellness isn’t a reset, it’s a practice we build every day.

If this month feels heavy, you’re not alone. Support is always available, and taking care of your mental health is something you deserve year-round.

01/13/2026

🌱 5 Simple Ways to Stick With Your New Year’s Goals

You don’t need willpower or perfection, you need realistic, supportive strategies that work with your life, not against it.

✨ Start smaller than you think you should
✨ Attach new habits to routines you already have
✨ Focus on progress, not perfection
✨ Reconnect with the why behind your goal
✨ Build in flexibility as life shifts

Missing a day doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Adjusting your plan isn’t giving up, it’s learning what actually supports you.

✨ Reminder: Goals are meant to support your well-being, not become another source of stress.

💬 Which one are you focusing on this year?

01/09/2026

✨ The Post-Holiday Slump Is Real ✨

If you’re feeling more tired, unmotivated, or emotionally “blah” now that the holidays are over, you’re not broken, lazy, or doing anything wrong.

After weeks of heightened activity, connection, expectations, and stimulation, our minds and bodies naturally need time to recalibrate. Routines shift, dopamine dips, and winter energy settles in. That adjustment can feel heavy.

This is your reminder:
• It’s okay to move slower
• It’s okay to need extra rest
• It’s okay if motivation hasn’t returned yet

You don’t need to rush your way back to productivity. Gentle structure, compassion, and patience go a long way during this transition.

If January feels harder than expected, you’re not alone, and support is always available. 🤍

💬 What helps you reset after the holidays?

01/08/2026

✨ New Year, New Me? ✨

There’s a common misconception that a new year requires a new personality, new habits overnight, or a complete overhaul of who you are. But growth doesn’t come from erasing yourself, it comes from understanding, supporting, and caring for the person you already are.

Real change happens in small, consistent ways: setting gentler boundaries, listening to your needs, resting when you’re tired, and choosing habits that support your mental and emotional well-being. Progress doesn’t have to be loud or dramatic to be meaningful.

This year, consider keeping you, and treating yourself with more compassion, patience, and grace. 🌱

💬 What’s one way you want to care for yourself this year?

01/06/2026

✨ Self-Care Spotlight ✨

Andrea and Elena took a little time for themselves and popped across the street to Vybrance Medical Spa for vitamin injections, a simple, energizing way to support overall wellness during a busy season.

Prioritizing self-care doesn’t always mean slowing down, sometimes it means giving your body the support it needs to keep showing up strong. 💪🌿

A huge thank you to Jeni and the team at Vybrance Medical Spa for taking such great care of us and for all the incredible work you do in our community. This is a great self-care idea we love sharing with you!

💬 What’s one self-care practice you’ve been curious to try?

01/04/2026