The Rising Sun Counseling

04/26/2026

Psychology today only allows a 15sec maximum clip. Did I summarize what I do well?

🖊️ Signed,
Your very word therapist

04/19/2026

Your brain isn’t broken—it’s protecting you. 🧠
When you feel “overly reactive,” it’s often your nervous system hitting the gas before your thinking brain can catch up. Emotional reactivity is a fast, automatic response to stress, hurt, or perceived threat—not a character flaw.
But here’s the shift: your brain isn’t fixed. It’s capable of change.
The more you understand your triggers and patterns, the more you can move from reacting → responding. That’s where real growth (and peace) happens.
If you’ve ever wondered why you struggle so much with reactivity—and what to actually do about it—I break it down in this post:
🔗 https://therisingsuncounseling.com/reactivity-why-you-struggle-so-much/

03/16/2026

Just completed my 1rst training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy. So great to learn some new skills. Could NOT stop asking questions about full certification & even teaching the method so this is how YOUR therapists brain works.

One of the most important ideas is the 5:1 ratio.
Research shows that stable, happy couples tend to have five positive interactions for every one negative interaction during conflict. That doesn’t mean couples never argue—it means that repair, appreciation, humor, and warmth consistently outweigh criticism, defensiveness, or contempt.

In therapy, helping couples shift this ratio can change everything. When partners intentionally increase small positive moments—it creates emotional safety. And when safety is present, couples can finally work through the hard conversations instead of getting stuck.

Couples therapy isn’t about eliminating conflict.
It’s about learning how to stay connected while working through it. Helping couples build that connection is some of the most meaningful work I get to do. ❤️

03/15/2026

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03/15/2026

That’s all.

03/12/2026

01/26/2026

Relaxation isn’t a switch—it’s a skill the nervous system learns over time. Ten years in, still practicing. 😮‍💨🧘🏻‍♀️

01/24/2026

Laughter is one of the simplest ways humans connect.
It signals safety, regulates the nervous system, and reminds us we’re not alone.
Clinical insight: laughing together is serious healing.

01/15/2026

Being proud of yourself isn’t ego.
It’s acknowledging how hard this has been—and that you’re still here.

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12/22/2025

I’m excited to share that I’m now a Certified S*x Therapy–Informed Professional ✨
Talking about s*x is a healthy and important part of therapy. My goal is to help you feel as comfortable and supported as possible.
When we normalize conversations around s*xual dysfunction, desire, boundaries, and differences, they lose their power to feel sticky or shameful. Silence doesn’t help—talking does. Let’s talk about it. 💬

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12/22/2025

Healthy relationships aren’t about avoiding conflict—they’re about how you show up during it.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps couples build emotional flexibility, communicate with intention, and take values-based action—even when things feel hard.
Connection grows when partners learn to stay present, curious, and committed.

12/18/2025

Intergenerational strength lives in the nervous system.
What was once was a major struggle can become safety, choice, and connection. ✨