Elevate Counseling. Shift your thinking and find more enjoyment in life. Individual, Group, & Family Therapy
Jamie is a private practice counselor, public speaker, and blog contributor who combines her knowledge in the realms of gifted cognitive and social development with her therapeutic training in mental health to help you make behavioral shifts to be at your best. Specialties include evidence-based approaches to anxiety, disordered eating and trauma.
04/26/2026
Breaking a deeply ingrained habit is hard. Habits become reflexive through repetition.
When behaviors are repeated often enough, they get stored in a different area of the brain. 🧠
These habits require less concentrated energy to complete (this is why you can take a shower without thinking carefully about all of the necessary steps).
😃 This is great for habits you want to keep around but is problematic for less desirable behaviors. 😫 This means it requires more concentrated efforts to stop these reflexive habits.
✔ Use this mindfulness hack to stop bad habits in their tracks!
04/25/2026
🌟 Gifted teens may seem like they’ve got it all together—but beneath the surface, many are silently struggling to navigate expectations, anxiety, and the pressure to perform.
In this blog post, we’re diving into how self-advocacy can empower your gifted teen to speak up, set boundaries, and ask for what they need—both in school and in life.
👂 Listening without fixing
🛠 Teaching practical skills
💬 Encouraging open communication
These small shifts can make a huge difference in your teen’s confidence and emotional well-being.
Increase your gifted child’s sense of self-advocacy, and help them to help them develop their own voice with these tips.
04/24/2026
During my free time, I train for endurance running races, which means I have a lot of time available for podcast listening! I recently came across iconic couples therapist, Ester Perel's podcast, "Where Should We Begin."
Perel describes it as a "podcast for anyone who has ever loved."
In it, couples step into Perel's office and listeners get a "fly on the wall" view as they anonymously bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their story. Covering topics from infidelity, to disconnection, to loss, it's a space for people to be heard and gain understanding. It's also a place for listeners to learn, grow and feel empowered in our own relationships. Check it out!
Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Weekly · Every Monday morning step into the office of iconic psychotherapist Esther Perel and listen in as real people in search of insight bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their stories. From b…
04/23/2026
Elevate Counseling is your place for growth, change, and acceptance.
We specialize in gifted and high-achieving kids, teens, and adults with anxiety.
✨ Those we support often come to counseling because: ✨
✔ They feel anxious or stressed
✔ Are overwhelmed by perfectionistic or negative thinking
✔ Are navigating through rough social waters
✔ Find themselves silenced by low self-esteem
✔ Are getting stuck in trauma or difficult thoughts from the past
✨ At Elevate we'll help you or your loved one learn to: ✨
✔ Effectively communicate and manage emotions
✔ Connect to others and feel understood
✔ Identify and respond to daily stressors effectively
✔ Combat negative thinking and improve self-esteem
✔ Critically evaluate the impact of Social Media on their lives
If you know someone that needs support, help is here. Call us: 602-499-5329 or follow the contact link in our bio
04/22/2026
Sometimes it can be hard to make choices that we know are good for us in the long run because we get caught up in the moment and make an emotional decision.
Our brains are reactionary and motivated by emotion! 🧠⚡
When you are faced with the choice between a short-term gain and a long-term goal, pause and make the choice that leads to the life you want to live.
04/21/2026
Have you ever thought someone was intelligent simply because they were attractive?
Or dismissed a news story because it ran in a media source you didn’t like?
Have you ever thought or said, “I knew that was going to happen!” in reference to a team winning, a stock going up in value, or some other unpredictable event occurring?
If you replied "yes” to any of these, then you ARE HUMAN and, like the rest of us, sometimes are guilty of relying on a cognitive bias.
We are often presented with situations in life where we need to make a decision with imperfect information, and we unknowingly rely on prejudices or biases as a mental shortcut.
Check out this article by Very Well Mind, which explains the most common cognitive biases so you can improve your critical thinking skills!
Cognitive biases can impair rational judgment, lead to poor decisions, and cause us to believe falsehoods. Learn common types of bias that sway your thinking.
04/20/2026
✨ Strong friendships don’t just happen — they’re built with intention, trust, and open communication. 💬💖
Check out our latest blog by Hannah Fillinger: “Discover the Three Keys to Building Strong and Healthy Friendships,” and learn how to deepen your connections and bring more joy and support into your life. 🌱
Let’s grow together and create bonds that last!
Not all friendships are created equal. Here are some tips for recognizing and creating healthy friendships.
04/19/2026
🎉 "The function of man is to LIVE, not to EXIST."
This line from US Author Jack London's book, "Tales Of Adventure," serves as a good reminder of what life is REALLY about. 👏
So often we are bogged down by our day's stressors, worries, or frustrations that we can't proactively "live" our life.
Everyone has these feelings from time to time. But if you find yourself feeling paralyzed or overwhelmed more often than not, something more serious may be at play.
You may be suffering from a mood disorder, like Anxiety or Depression.
✨ Hear this: You are NOT ALONE. ✨
Reach out to loved ones or a professional that can help you shift your thinking and get back to LIVING life again. 💗
04/18/2026
📱✨ Navigating Body Image in the Digital Age
We’re constantly surrounded by filtered images and highlight reels—and it’s easy to fall into the trap of comparison. But worth isn't defined by likes, follows, or unrealistic beauty standards.
In this blog by Hannah Fillinger, we dive into how social media is shaping the way we see ourselves and offer practical tips for building a healthier, more compassionate body image. 💬💖
🌟 Let’s shift the focus from perfection to self-acceptance.
Struggling with body image? Social media can have a negative affect on a person's self esteem. Here's why and what to do about it.
04/17/2026
When you learn to accept that being uncomfortable is an essential part of progress and learning, you become primed for growth - At Harvest Collegiate High School in Manhattan, they find opportunities to teach tenacity and refer to this experience as "Joyful Learning."
I work with children, teens, and adults providing individual counseling. I strive to help the people I support gain awareness, providing guidance through collaboratively exploring the conscious and sometimes unconscious factors that might be motivating you. Together, we can discover strategies to push past the things that might be holding you back.
Humans are resilient. I hope that I can provide a safe space for you to open up and share your thoughts and emotions with me.
💥 Negative judgments about yourself may feel like truths, but you do not have to let these thoughts define you.
🎉 Challenge the negative voices in your head and replace them with something that serves you.
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Our goal at Elevate is to help children, teens & adults shift their thinking and find more enjoyment in life. Sometimes circumstances or experiences in life can make it difficult to move forward or see the path clearly. We can become paralyzed by emotions (such as fear, anger, shame or anxiety) or physical symptoms (like stomach issues or panic attacks) and need help overcoming these roadblocks.
Our therapists have sought out advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Parental Intervention Programs to address underlying trauma and triggers keeping you from reaching your goals.
Our SPECIALTIES include: birth-12, adolescent development, anxiety, body image, depression, disordered eating, entrepreneurial support, family support, health and wellness, homework/organizational support, parent/child communication, self-esteem, the gifted & high achieving population, performance anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, sexuality, and trauma.
