Michelle Horton Therapy

03/09/2022

I am so excited to be hosting a panel at the upcoming Abundant Living virtual conference for therapists with chronic illness and health challenges. The conference will be live-streamed April 8-10 and will be focused on expanding clinical knowledge, adding to your vault of self-care practices and connecting with other therapists who get it. CEUs are available. DM for a link and discount code. has more details in her stories highlight.

05/05/2021

This week is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week. This last year has been such a hard and complex time to be a mom, be pregnant and navigate the early stages of motherhood and having baby. I say that as not only a therapist who has supported my clients during this time but also as I myself had my 2nd baby and found myself managing motherhood, career and pregnancy in a pandemic. There is so much I can say and hope to say on all this. But perhaps the most important is that if this has been hard, please know you are not alone and you are doing so great. You are taking care of yourself your baby during a huge life transition not to mention a pandemic. You are strong and resilient and it’s also ok to ask for help.

🤍1 in 5 women have a mental health problem during pregnancy or the first year following birth.
🤍Over 75% of women do not get diagnosed or receive adequate treatment or support for their mental health during this time period
🤍Therapy and mental health care can help and empower women to get resources, feel like themselves again and enjoy the new stages of motherhood.

03/23/2021

In the wake of 2020, many of us are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Now, more than ever, we need to find ways to nurture our well-being in order to thrive personally and professionally. I am so thrilled that my friend and colleague Jacinta Jimenez’s book “The Burnout Fix” came out last week. She talks about science based strategies on how to overcome burnout and build greater resilience. Excited for this amazing resource.

03/19/2021

Excited to be joining this morning on clubhouse to chat about unconditional friendship with ourselves. Join us!

06/02/2020

03/17/2020

It’s okay if you feel anxious. It’s normal to have anxiety coming up right now regardless of whether you are someone who often experiences anxiety or not. Just because anxiety is there does not mean that it is taking over or in control. Also, having realistic expectations that the goal may not be how not to have anxiety or make it a level 0 but instead how to manage where it is at or how to bring it down 1 or 2 levels if it feels unmanageable.
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If your anxiety is feeling overwhelming...
Ask yourself what is my anxiety level of a scale of 0-10. What may help me take it down 1 level? For example if your anxiety is at a 8 what can bring it down to 7?

03/16/2020

We are a community and in this together. If you haven’t read this post and caption from you can check it out.
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I will be trying to share some tips, encouragement and support here and in my stories from myself or others that I have found helpful. There are a lot of great resources out there.
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Also, if you are feeling overwhelmed or like it’s too much then it’s also ok to take a break from social media or turn off posts for accounts that don’t feel helpful or supportive to you right now.
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03/16/2020

There is so much happening in the world right now and we are all dealing with many unknowns. If you are feeling overwhelmed or need a break, here are a few steps to take.
1. Take a deep breath. In through the nose and out through the mouth. Repeat. Repeat again if necessary. Feel more grounded with each breath.
2. Check in - How are you feeling? What emotions are present? How does your body feel? Where does it feel it? What do you need to be reminded of in this moment?
3. Give yourself permission. Maybe it’s permission to take a break, permission to feel emotions like worry, frustration or even relief. Maybe it’s permission to let go of unrealistic expectations. Permission to not look at the news or social media. Permission to text a friend for support. Take a moment to give yourself what you need.

03/09/2020

Happy International Women’s Day!
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02/22/2020

Weekend reminder. You’ve got this. 👊🏽

02/20/2020

What does the arena look like for you right now? How are you showing up and being brave? Arenas can be in so many parts of our life whether it’s building our business, taking a promotion, motherhood, trying to conceive after miscarriage or making new friends after we moved. It doesn’t matter what the arena is, to show up and dare greatly means to be vulnerable, dig into our values and take risk. Love this quote from and illustration from . Getting to use Brené Brown’s work as a therapist is one of my favorite things.

02/20/2020

You are worthy. Your worthiness is not on the line nor does it need to be proven. You deserve to give yourself the same love and compassion you give to others. You are enough.
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